WHAT: Guelph Day Hike
WHERE: Starkey Hill Conservation Area, Guelph, ON
WHEN: August 14, 2021
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: Free!
*This event is for people with type 1 diabetes
*Pre-registration is required for this event
- This event has passed.
ON Day Hike: Guelph
August 14, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Join us for a day hike in Guelph, Ontario! We will meet as a group in the parking lot at the Starkey Hill Conservation Area (located at 735 Arkell Road), before heading out to hike. We will be hiking Starkey Hill trail, a beautiful 3.5km loop. Our pace will be determined by the group but you can expect to be hiking for around 2 hours.
What Is A CIM Adventure?
CIM Adventures help to connect people with Type 1 diabetes in the backcountry. The trips give you the chance to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of your every day life; learn skills for taking diabetes into the wild; and step outside of your comfort zone into the place where magic happens. These programs are for veterans and new adventurers alike.
All The Important Information You Could Need
Starkey Hill Conservation Area
Meet at the Starkey Hill Conservation Area parking lot located at 735 Arkell Road, Guelph, ON. N1H 6H8.
Schedule at a Glance
Saturday
10:30AM
Meet at the trailhead parking lot, get to know the group.
11:00AM-12:30PM
Hiking and exploring the trail
1:00PM
Back at the parking lot
Your Guides
Allison Mitchell
CIM Volunteer
Allison lives in Guelph, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two kids. Her world changed when she was diagnosed with T1D while in her mid-30s. In an effort to create a community and sense of belonging, Allison started T1D Guelph, which is a group for adults living with T1D that provides members with an opportunity to connect with, learn from, and share with each other. In 2017, Allison was part of Connected in Motion's adventure team that hiked 79 km over 6 days along the North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, BC. Professionally, she has spent her career in human resources, recruitment, leading career exploration programming for youth, developing work-integrated learning opportunities for students, with a strong interest in preparing organizations and workers for the future of work.
Meredith Miller
CIM Volunteer
Meredith has always had a deep appreciation for nature and the great outdoors. As a child she spent countless weekends exploring and adventuring up at her cottage near Bon Echo Provincial Park. In 2009, in the summer before her second year of her Environmental Science degree at the University of Guelph, she was diagnosed with LADA, which was later changed to Type 1 Diabetes. Meredith has always had a positive outlook, choosing to see the funny side of life's challenges. In 2012 she partnered with her T1D friend Kayla Brown to establish Type 1 Diabetes memes, an online community that shares jokes and memes about day to day life with Type 1 Diabetes. Since her diagnosis almost 10 years ago, Meredith has worked several outdoor environmental fieldwork positions, obtained her Masters of Science degree in Entomology, and has continued to pursue her love for travel, nature photography, going on outdoor adventures and spending time with all the people who mean the most to her. She is thrilled to take on this challenge with an amazing group of inspiring people with Type 1 Diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register for this event?
This trip 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 Support Crew – this trip is open exclusively to people living with Type 1 diabetes (Looking for Support Crew-friendly programming? Check out our Support Crew Virtual Slipstream and Support Crew Canoe Trip).
What sort of gear do I need to bring along with me?
No special gear is required for this event! Just bring your running shoes and day bag with a full water bottle and low snacks!
I still have a question. Who should I contact?
Still have questions? Send them to sarah@connectedinmotion.ca with Adventure FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!
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