Phoenix Multisport Founder and Director Scott Strode found sobriety on April 8, 1997, a date he will never forget. He credits his success in recovery to his passion for active pursuits. "I didn't think my life would be any different when I quit using," says Strode, "but, wow, was I wrong." After swearing off substance abuse, Strode turned his focus to boxing at a local gym in Boston and ice climbing and mountaineering in nearby White Mountain National Forest. Since then, Scott has climbed mountains in the Himalayas, Andes, and Alaska, and completed six Ironman triathlons in countries around the world. He does not plan to stop there. His passions include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, strength training, triathlon, and trail running, and he has helped to bring others into all of these disciplines. "I would not have found any of these exciting sports while I was still using," Strode writes. "It is safe to say that finding athletics and staying sober saved my life. It also helped me to define myself as something other than an addict."

"Come out and join us! While supporting each other we can stay sober and have life changing adventures while doing it."

--Scott Strode