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January 7, 2016 – Purpose in Snowboarding

I never thought teaching would give me a true sense of purpose in snowboarding to help others… maybe even sponsor someone one. Without Back 2 Basics Outdoor Adventure Therapy program I don’t think I…

Colin Lillis
Colin Lillis Adventure Guide
January 7, 2016 · 2 min read
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I never thought teaching would give me a true sense of purpose in snowboarding to help others… maybe even sponsor someone one. Without Back 2 Basics Outdoor Adventure Therapy program I don’t think I would have realized this opportunity. It wasn’t until B2B took us on an outing to Snowbowl for fun, exercise and group therapy involvement that it became a reality for me.

Cold crisp air, sunshine, good snow, and good company is how my day of snowboarding started, how could you ask for more?

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I had a lot of fun this weekend snowboarding, and up until two weeks ago I had not been since I was twenty-three, because of my alcoholism and isolation.  Being up on top of the mountain made me realize just how much I was missing out on.  And being able to go again this weekend I became more comfortable and was more relaxed being back on a board.

I also had a great time trying to give helpful hints and teach the others a few things.  It’s a great feeling trying to help someone when your only motivation is to see them succeed.  Which for me in the past hasn’t always been the case.  I can use this experience to keep me looking forward to sponsoring someone in the future.  Overall it was a great time snowboarding as well as getting to spend time with some other clients and getting to know the staff a little better.

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Colin Lillis
Adventure Guide

Colin Lillis is the Adventure Guide at Back2Basics Recovery, leading outdoor excursions including hiking, backpacking, and camping in the Flagstaff area. Through wilderness experiences, he helps clients build resilience and self-confidence.

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