WHAT: Hiking Weekend
WHERE: Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
WHEN: August 9-11, 2019
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: $125 Early Bird / $175 Regular
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Hiking Weekend 2019
August 9, 2019 - August 11, 2019
Join us for a weekend hiking with Type 1 diabetes - You'll find community, connection, and adventure, set against a backdrop of fresh air!
Whether it’s your first or hundredth trip, we want to hike with you.
We’ll base camp at an Algonquin Park Campground and take day trips out to explore the local lakes, rivers, and trails. Routes will be determined based on interest and skill level of the group but expect to be outside and moving from breakfast through late afternoon.
We will meet in Algonquin Park on Friday evening and spend the night getting to know each other and prepping for the following day. Come, have fun and learn new strategies for hiking with T1D.
This hiking trip will cater to a wide range of skill levels and experience and will be limited in space. We will be accepting 14 participants with Type 1 Diabetes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens on a CIM Hiking Weekend?
CIM Hiking Weekends cater to a range of experience and abilities. You can expect to spend the weekend camping at a car-camping site. This means we’ll have our vehicles nearby and amenities including toilets and, in some cases, even showers. We’ll use Friday evening to get to know one another, to answer any last minute questions, to get familiar with setting up our tents and using our group gear, and getting excited for the weekend ahead!
Saturday morning we’ll travel by car to our first hiking location. You can expect to be out on the trails from mid-morning to late afternoon. Saturday evening will be spent enjoying the campground, taking a paddle on the lake, or perhaps going for a sunset hike. Sunday morning we’ll pack up and do one last hike before saying goodbye. You can expect to be on the road travelling home by mid-afternoon.
CIM will provide group gear (tents, cooking gear, etc). We’re excited to teach you how to use the gear. You’ll be encouraged to be involved in group camp-cooking. Want to gain some skills? Let us know – We’ll be happy to teach!
Directions & Carpooling Information
Directions:
Whitefish Campground, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada – Google Maps
From Toronto:
Drive North on HWY 400 to HWY 11.
Exit for HWY 60 in Huntsville, Ontario.
Drive directly into Algonquin Provincial Park.
Take the exit for Whitefish Lake / Pog Lake Campground (just after Lake of Two Rivers).
Attendees will be responsible for the Additional Vehicle fee of $13.00/night at the Whitefish Lake campground upon arrival.
Carpooling:
- Post in the Connected in Motion – Ontario Facebook group to arrange a ride with a fellow attendee if possible.
- Whitefish Lake is an available pick-up/drop-off point for ParkBus with busses available right from Toronto.
Do you have a Packing List?
Coming Soon! For now – check out a canoe trip packing list below. You can expect the hiking list to be similar.
Who can register for the Hiking Weekend?
The CIM Hiking Weekend is offered for adults who are living with Type 1 diabetes. There is something special that happens when you’re surrounded by a community of people who ‘get it’. Although we are so grateful for our support networks – our 5.5ers – the Hiking Weekend is open exclusively to people living with Type 1 diabetes (Looking for 5.5er-friendly programming? Check out our 5.5er Ontario Slipstream and 5.5er Canoe Trip).
FAQs
What sort of camping gear do I need to bring along with me?
Check out the packing list in the tab above!
Missing something on the list? Not quite sure if your camping gear is up to snuff? Looking for some help? Need to borrow something? CIM has lots of equipment and gear that we can loan to participants. Whether you’re in need of a sleeping pad or sleeping blanket, flashlight or water bottle – we can help you out. We’ll send out more info as we get closer to the event. You can always feel free to post in the event FB page with questions!
I have a special dietary need – celiac, dairy sensitivity, allergy – Can the canoe trip accommodate me?
We work hard to ensure that we can meet the dietary needs of all of our canoe trippers. Food is one of the highlights of a canoe trip experience! We’ll work closely with you to make sure that you’re comfortable with the food situation. We don’t want food to be a stress!
Will there be low supplies on the trip, or do I need to pack my own?
Definitely pack enough of your favourite low snacks to see you through the trip but, don’t worry, we will bring some too just in case!
Do you have more questions? Send them to info@connectedinmotion.ca with Canoe Trip FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!
What's included in my registration?
- Camping Permits (Friday through Sunday)
- Meals and Snacks (Friday evening snack through Sunday Lunch)
- Group Equipment (Tents, Cooking Equipment, Canoes, Paddles, PFDs, etc)
- All Trip-Specific Programming
- Hiking Lessons, Tips and Tricks
- Certified Tripping Guide
What is NOT included?
- Personal gear (sleeping bags, sleeping pads… your own clothing?)
- Transportation to and from Algonquin Provincial Park (Although we will help coordinate carpooling!)
- Diabetes Supplies
- Parking permits
