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Ontario Hiking Weekend 2022

August 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - August 14, 2022 @ 2:00 pm EDT

$195

A NOTE ON 2022 IN-PERSON PROGRAM PLANS

NEW HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES: The CIM Team and Board of Directors continue to work on preparing to bring our community back together. As we serve individuals living with chronic illness, this may mean additional safety protocols including vaccination requirements, 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. FOR NOW, WE REQUEST THAT ONLY FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM.

WHAT: Ontario Hiking Weekend 2022
WHERE: Bon Echo Provincial Park, ON
WHEN: August 12-14, 2022
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: Earlybird $150 CAD (Deadline: May 12) / Regular $195 CAD (Deadline: July 29)
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 beautiful Bon Echo Provincial Park, in Cloyne Ontario! We will base-camp at the Mazinaw Lake Campground and take day-trips out to explore the many amazing trails in the area. We will also check out the iconic Mazinaw Rock (via canoe), and its Indigenous pictographs, which are only accessible by water! 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

Bon Echo Provincial Park -Mazinaw Lake Campground

Bon Echo Provincial Park
16151 Hwy. 41
Cloyne, Ontario
K0H 1K0

 

Driving

From Toronto – 3 hours, 280km
From North Bay – 3 hours, 45 min, 333km
From Ottawa – 2 hours, 194km

Carpool Information

Don’t forget to check out our Carpooling Tool! Also, the Ontario Hiking Weekend Facebook Event is a great place to connect!

When attending a CIM Hiking Trip, you can expect to stay in a shared tent with 1-2 other campers.

Participants are expected to bring their own sleeping bag (and sleeping pad if you’d like extra cushioning). 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.

Food is a very important part of CIM Trips. We love cooking as a group, sharing delicious meals, and being creative with food in the backcountry. This ain’t no beans and weiners type of trip! Check out a sample menu below to see what types of meals we’ve prepared in the past.

Although we do love our food and do our best to accommodate special dietary requests, we ask trippers to be as flexible as possible during tripping programs. We are equipped to manage celiac, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as most allergies. We aim to provide carb-conscious options for trippers. If you follow a Very Low Carb (VLC) diet, in some instances, we may ask you to bring along your own supplements for meals. If you have a special dietary concern, please be sure to let us know on your registration forms as we begin our menu planning early.

Breakfast Examples
  • Gourmet Oatmeal & Chia Bar, Nuts/Fruit/Seed Toppings, Coffee/Tea Bar
  • Camp Breakfast (Bacon, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Campfire veggies), Coffee/Tea
  • Bar Breakfast Quinoa & Chia Bar, Nuts/Fruit/Seed Toppings, Coffee/Tea Bar
Lunch Examples
  • Cracker Bar, Assorted Cheeses, Assorted Meats, Cucumber, Hummus, Carrots, Celery
  • Buddha Bowl (Quinoa, Beets, Carrots, Chickpeas, Almonds, Nuts, Falafel)
  • Pita Bar (Meats, Cheeses, Hummus, PB&J)
Dinner Examples
  • Pad Thai Stir Fry (Veggies, Chicken, Rice Noodles, Sauce)
  • Campfire Taco Bowls (Chicken, Rice, Veggies, Salsa, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Beans, Avocado, Nacho Chips)
Bedtime Snack Examples
  • Traditional S’mores, Sliced Apples & PB, Grilled Salami
  • Chocolate Fondue (Dark Chocolate, Fruit), Cured Meat
  • Apple Crisp (Apples, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Granola), Assorted Cheese

Want to download and print this packing list? CLICK HERE. 

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

Footwear

Closed-toed shoes for the boat and water (these can be old running shoes)
Closed-toed shoes for the campsite

Toiletries

Biodegradable soap
Toothbrush/paste

Equipment

Sleeping bag (bulky is ok- we will have heat in the yurts but the warmer the better!)
Sleeping pad (foam pad or Therm-a-Rest, optional- we will be sleeping in bunk beds with mattresses)

Other

Head lamp/flashlight – check the BATTERIES!
Water bottle (Nalgene)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

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

Personal PFD (otherwise, will be supplied)
Personal Paddle (otherwise, it will be supplied)
Lightweight long underwear (optional)
Eyeglasses and contact lenses to spare (if needed)
Connected in Motion T-shirt
Small day pack Bandana Earplugs

If you have any questions about your gear needs or would like to borrow gear from CIM, email sarah@connectedinmotion.c

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

6:00PM
Group begins to arrive at car-camping site. Hang out around campfire. Explore the campground.

9:00PM
Most of group has arrived. Look at maps and discuss hikiong options for tomorrow around the campfire with snacks.

Saturday

8:00AM
Group Breakfast, Pack-Up Day Packs, Head Out

All Day
Head out for the day of a variety of hiking and exploring options

6:00PM
Dinner back at campsite

9:00PM
Stargazing, campfire, snacks

Sunday

8:00AM
Group Breakfast, Pack-Up, Head Out

10:00AM
Morning hike

12:00PM
Lunch on the trail

Your Guides

We’re tracking down qualified guides for 2022 and will update the list as soon as we have finalized our selections.

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. 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!

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)
  • Certified Tripping Guide

What's NOT included in my registration fee?

  • Personal gear (equipment rentals, sleeping bags, sleeping pads… your own clothing)
  • Transportation to and from the start location
  • Diabetes Supplies
  • Parking permits
  • Canoe/kayak rental fee

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!

What A CIM Adventure Looks Like

Don’t believe us? Just watch!

What CIM Adventurers Had To Say

“

Getting the opportunity to do all three trips this year was beyond amazing for myself. When I am with other T1's I am constantly learning new things, sharing knowledge, having a riot, and generally have tighter control of my diabetes. But then you add canoe tripping- a personal passion of mine and it literally turns it into a dream vacation that I gain enormous amounts of memories, lessons and laughs from. Can hardly wait for next year!

Extended Canoe Trip Participant
“

The CIM extended canoe trip provided a fabulous opportunity for me to really challenge myself both physically and mentally. I appreciated that personal goals and growth were prioritized over speed / efficiency and that those on the trip were encouraged to test their limits without feeling pressure to perform for the sake of the group.

Extended Canoe Trip Participant
“

The only time I feel lucky to have diabetes is when I am fortunate enough to be in the presence of other Type 1 diabetics. I had heard a lot about Connected in Motion and felt such pride in Chloe Steepe and Jen Hanson for starting such an amazing organization to “Breathe fresh air into diabetes education.” I have had, in the last 33 years, many folks in my corner trying to help me manage my diabetes. There’s my dietician, kinesiologist, Diabetes nurse, family and friends, of course my Endo. I wouldn’t change any of that because obviously they are intrinsic to my continued care. I am however, thrilled to have been able to touch base with people actually living the disease. People that have daily/hourly challenges similar to the ones I have. To be able to bounce ideas off one another, share tricks and tips, talk about meters, devices and all things diabetes with the people using them. This is priceless... free actually as well as fun AND educational. I thought I was too old for Connected in Motion’s 3rd Annual Canoe Trip. I thought I’d make all the younger folks uncomfortable hanging with an older gal. ( 46yrs ) That’s the other thing about diabetes that I like, it forms a bond that is ageless and automatic. The canoe trip ROCKED and at no time did I feel my age limited me. I strongly encourage any older T1’s out there to jump right in and join CIM’s next event! We will all be there with open and accepting arms!

MarnaAnnual Canoe Trip 2012
“

The CIM Annual Canoe Trip was an amazing experience. It had been a long time since I had been around that many people with type 1 diabetes. It was such a valuable opportunity to learn from each other, to share tips and experiences, and really, just to have the opportunity to spend time with some incredible people who can relate to living life with Type 1 diabetes.

Annual Canoe Trip Participant

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Details

Start:
August 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm EDT
End:
August 14, 2022 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Cost:
$195
Event Categories:
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Organizer

Connected in Motion

Venue

Bon Echo Provincial Park
16151 Hwy 41
Cloyne,OntarioK0H 1K0Canada+ Google Map

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