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Ontario Hiking Weekend 2021
August 20, 2021 - August 22, 2021
ENCOURAGING ALL PARTICIPANTS TO BE FULLY VACCINATED: We strongly encourage all participants attending Ontario Hiking Weekend to be fully vaccinated (2-doses) prior to attending the event. If you are not fully vaccinated, you can find more information about how to get vaccinated, here. If you are NOT fully vaccinated, we discourage you from participating and instead encourage you to check out our upcoming virtual events.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ONTARIO RESIDENTS: All participants attending Ontario Hiking Weekend must be current residents of Ontario to be eligible to join this event. With the Canada-U.S border currently closed and opening with restrictions on August 9, 2021, we do not feel confident inviting our friends in the U.S to join this event due to the travel restrictions and the increasing spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. If you are from the U.S or from a province outside of Ontario, we ask that you do not register for this event. We look forward to having you at our events in the future!
PRE-EVENT PARTICIPANT SCREENING: Prior to attending Ontario Hiking Weekend, the CIM Team will be in contact to screen each participant for symptoms of COVID-19. If symptoms are present, we will provide a refund to the participant and cancel their registration.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING: Throughout the Ontario Hiking Weekend program we will be maintaining physical distancing of at least 2m between all staff and all participants. Whenever 2m cannot be maintained or whenever indoors (bathrooms, ferry, etc) masks will be required.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES: The CIM Team and Board of Directors continue to work on preparing to bring our community back together. This may mean additional safety protocols including sanitization, changes to meals and accommodation, and total program capacity, will be in place for some time in the future. These plans will be clearly communicated as program dates near.
WHAT: Ontario Hiking Trip
WHERE: Algonquin Provincial Park, ON
WHEN: August 20-22, 2021
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: Earlybird $295 CAD (Deadline: June 1) / Regular $325 CAD (Deadline: August 12)
CANCELLATION POLICY: CIM will make a decision as to whether it is safe to host this program one month in advance of the start date. Should it not be safe, we will provide full refunds to all participants.
Join us for a weekend of day-hikes and camping in Algonquin Park, Ontario! We will base-camp at Pog Lake Campground in Algonquin Park and take day-trips out to explore the many amazing trails in the area. Routes will be determined based on interest and skill level but expect to be outside and moving from breakfast to late afternoon.
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
Algonquin Provincial Park – Pog Lake Campground
Pog Lake Campground is located at kilometer 36.9 of Highway 60.
Driving directions from Toronto:
Following the ON-401 E, take exit 359 to merge onto ON-400 N toward Barrie. Follow ON-400 N for 83.8 km and then keep left to continue onto ON-11 (signs for Orillia/North Bay). Follow ON-11 for 107.5 km, then exit onto ON-60 E towards Ottawa. Follow ON-60 E for 81.4 km until you reach Pog Lake Campground.
Driving directions from Ottawa:
Follow ON-417 W for 72.2 km. Continue straight onto Trans-Canada Hwy 17 for 18.7 km. Turn left onto Bruce St/County Rd. 20, and after 3km, turn right onto ON-60 W. Follow ON-60 W for 145 km until you reach Pog Lake Campground.
When attending the CIM Hiking Weekend 2021, you can expect to stay in your own tent as part of our updated COVID-19 protocols. CIM provides tents for all trippers. The tents we bring depend on the length and type of trip, other upcoming CIM trips, and our current inventory, but are likely to be a MEC Volt/Apollo 3-person tent, an MSR Hubba Series tent or a MEC Wanderer 4-person tent.
Trippers are expected to bring their own sleeping bag and sleeping pad. If this is a barrier for you, let the CIM team know. We’d be happy to help provide you with your missing tripping pieces.
Heading on a backcountry trip? Congratulations! To make sure you are ready for the woods, please read this list of recommended personal gear. CIM will bring all the communal gear – tents, cooking etc. – but this list is for you, the participant. Keep in mind – Most people bring WAY too much gear!
Camp Clothing
- Long sleeve shirts (1)
- Long pants (1 pair, quick-dry or synthetic fiber)
- T-shirt
- Light-weight fleece/Wool sweater (optional)
- Shorts (1 pair, quick-dry)
- Bathing suit
- Small towel (optional)
- Rain Gear (top and bottom)
- Brimmed Hat
- Underwear
- 2-3 pairs wool socks
Shoes/Footwear
- Sturdy footwear (Hikers /runners) Must be good for rugged portaging.
- Teva-type sandals or water shoes.
Toiletries
- Biodegradable soap
- Toothbrush/paste
Camping Equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad (foam pad or Therm-a-Rest, optional)
Other
- Head lamp/flashlight – check the BATTERIES!
- Water bottle (Nalgene)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Day backpack for hiking
Diabetes Supplies/Meds
- Any meds you need in waterproof containers.
- Insulin and supplies (enough to last a week) – be sure to pack extra pump sites, reservoirs, pump batteries, syringes, pen caps, etc.
- Glucometer and testing supplies
- Glucagon Kit (if you have one)
- *Please label your diabetes supplies with your name
Optional
- Light-weight long underwear (optional)
- Eyeglasses and contact lenses to spare (if needed)
- Connected in Motion T-shirt (1)
- Bandana
- Earplugs
Remember -camping is about living with less. You’ll be surprised about how little you’ll need. If you have any questions about your gear needs or would like to borrow gear from CIM, email adventures@connectedinmotion.ca. Paddle On!
Schedule at a Glance
We have an action-packed weekend of adventures. Below is a loose sample of what you can expect on your trip.
Friday
6:30PM
Group begins arriving at the campsite. Meet everyone, get set up, and explore the campground.
9:00PM
Everyone has arrived. Look at maps and discuss trip route around the campfire with snacks.
Saturday
7:30AM
Group Breakfast, Pack-Up, Head Out
All Day
Head out for the day hiking and exploring
6:30PM
Dinner back at campsite
9:00PM
Stargazing, campfire, snacks
Sunday
8:00AM
Breakfast, pack-up, head out
10:00AM
Optional morning hike on the way out
Your Guides
Amy Burrows
CIM Guide
Amy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1988, after a few months of being ill and a couple misdiagnoses (doctors tried to assure her mom it was just the flu)! She grew up going to Camp Huronda in the summer time from ages 8-20 where she met many of her closest friends, and made unbreakable bonds. She spends her days working in dentistry, and enjoying the outdoors. Amy adores anything in the outdoors, especially hiking and canoe tripping - often using her free time to guide and take personal trips!
Anissa Gamble
CIM Guide
Anissa Gamble is a Canadian scientist and elite hockey player who has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2001 and Celiac disease since 2004. She played hockey in the NCAA D1, CWHL, and now PWHPA. Her research evaluated islet transplantation, digital health technologies, and implementation. For fun, she works with Connected in Motion as a co-guide for various outdoor adventures. She is currently attending dental school and continues to play hockey and conduct diabetes research.
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 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, however, with the COVID-19 pandemic we are limited in the types of gear we can lend out this year, so if you do need to borrow something let us know and we will do our best to 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!
What's included in my registration fee?
- Camping Permits (Friday through Sunday)
- All meals and Snacks (Friday evening snack through Sunday Lunch)
- Group Equipment (Tents, Cooking Equipment, etc)
- All Trip-Specific Programming Canoe Tripping Lessons, Tips and Tricks
- Certified Canoe Tripping Guide
What's NOT included in my registration fee?
- Personal gear (sleeping bags, sleeping pads… your own clothing?)
- Transportation to and from the start location
- Diabetes Supplies
- Parking permits
What is the refund policy?
We offer full refunds for Adventure program registrations until 30 days before the start of each program. Unfortunately, CIM is unable to refund Adventure registrations that are canceled less than 30 days from the start of the program due to arrangements with our host venues. For cancellations more than 30 days before the program, a refund (minus an administration fee) will be issued. To request a cancellation, please email info@connectedinmotion.ca.
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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