# T1D and Hiking

**URL:** <https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-and-hiking/73067>\
**Category:** Physical Activity Support\
**Created:** [June 8, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-and-hiking/73067 "2023-06-08T23:11:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 20, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-and-hiking/73067/5 "2024-03-20T05:18:59Z")

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Hi @MatthikesT1 - great minds think alike! I’ve been thinking about the same thing for years (I’m 47 years with T1D, hiking and some backpacking here in CA). I went on a JDRF “Walk and Talk” event recently in SF, talked to some of the folks from JDRF, and just organized a T1D hiking series with them. I called it “Hike Don’t Spike”! First event is this weekend, and I plan on doing one every 2 months or so around the Bay Area. Got a decent response to this first one, so we’ll see how it goes. JDRF set up the [registration site,](https://www.jdrf.org/norcal/events/t1d-adults-hike-dont-spike/) and I’ll be leading it (easy one to start, 6 miles, modest elevation gain). You might want to reach out to your local JDRF too - it made it easier for me to try it. Let me know what you think.

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