Phoenix Multisport is redefining the concept of sobriety. Our mission is to foster a supportive, physically active community for individuals who are recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. Through such pursuits such as climbing, hiking, running, swimming, road and mountain biking, and other activities, we seek to help our members develop and maintain the emotional strength they need to stay sober. Those who define themselves as addicts will find the support to redefine themselves as athletes. Phoenix Multisport offers the opportunity for social and athletic networking that can lead to long lasting relationships with others who share a commitment to sobriety. At the core of our philosophy is the belief that anything is possible when individuals learn how to access their inner reserves of emotional and physical strength. Through our community, individuals can change themselves in positive ways that can be sustained for a lifetime.

Phoenix Multisport was founded by a core group of individuals who share the belief that living an active lifestyle can be an essential key to sobriety. Our founders and Board of Directors have many years of experience in helping others to find sobriety, outdoor leadership, and self confidence through athletics.

"Do not be intimidated to come out and join us, even if you are totally new to athletics, I remember what it felt like when I first got started in all the sports PM engages in. You will be among supportive PM staff." — Scott Strode

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