Colin Lillis
Adventure Guide & Outdoor Therapist
Outdoor Adventure Therapy · Wilderness Skills · Group Facilitation
Colin leads Back2Basics' signature outdoor programming, using Northern Arizona's landscape as a therapeutic classroom for self-discovery, resilience, and growth.
About Colin
Colin Lillis guides clients through mountains, trails, and natural landscapes of Northern Arizona—using outdoor adventure as a catalyst for personal transformation. He brings technical expertise and therapeutic intention to every expedition.
Colin designs experiences that challenge clients physically and emotionally, building grit, trust, and self-efficacy that translates directly to their recovery journey.
He believes nature has an unparalleled ability to remind young men of their own strength—in ways no classroom can replicate.
What Colin Brings to Back2Basics
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Rock Climbing & Challenge
High-challenge outdoor experiences to build confidence, trust, and the ability to face fear.
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Wilderness Expeditions
Multi-day hiking and navigation that builds endurance and mental resilience.
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Team Building
Structured group experiences to build communication, accountability, and trust.
Education & Credentials
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified
- Leave No Trace (LNT) certified guide
- Experience in adventure-based therapeutic programming
- Expert knowledge of Northern Arizona backcountry and trails
“The mountain doesn’t care about your past—it only asks what you’re made of right now.”
— Colin Lillis
Explore Programs & Services
Learn more about the programs and pathways that Colin supports at Back2Basics.
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Outdoor Adventure Program
The full scope of our adventure-based therapeutic programming.
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Exercise & Fitness
How physical strength supports mental and emotional recovery.
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Residential Treatment
Where outdoor therapy is woven into the daily residential experience.
Ready to Learn More?
Our team is here to support your family's journey to recovery.
Articles by Colin
Colin has written 232 articles for the Back2Basics blog.
What to Do After a Relapse: A Practical Recovery Action Plan
May 15, 2026
Dry Drunk Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Move From Sobriety to Recovery
April 17, 2026
How to Help an Adult Child with Depression: A Practical Guide for Parents
March 26, 2026
What Causes Negative Thinking: Causes, Common Patterns, and Ways to Reduce It
March 23, 2026
How to Stop Being a Pushover: Practical Steps to Build Assertiveness
March 9, 2026