No. Blue Rise Adventures operates as an outdoor adventure trip leader. We do not have a physical camp property. Our programs are offered around the country in state and national, parks, forests, and campgrounds.

What do I need to bring on a Blue Rise trip?

What participants need during a Blue Rise Adventure program varies depending on which program a participant is registered for. Program specific packing lists can be found on each trip's page. In general Blue Rise Adventures supplies all of the group gear (cooking supplies, food, adventure gear, canoes, paddles, climbing harnesses, etc.) Participants supply their individual needs such as clothing, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, diabetes supplies, and glucagon.

Where is Program Check In & Check Out?

Program Check In and Check Out vary per trip. Details on Check In and Check out can be found on each trip's page.

Are there doctors and nurses on the trips?

Blue Rise Adventures often does not have acting doctors or nurses on our trips. We work closely with diabetes endocrinologists who review our program policies and procedures. Our trips are staffed by adults who live with type 1 diabetes and are trained in diabetes safety procedures.

How is Diabetes managed during the program?

Participants in Blue Rise Adventure programs will meet with staff before meals and snack times to discuss blood glucose levels, carbohydrate counts, insulin doses, and activity plans. Participants will also meet with staff at bedtime and once in the middle of the night to check blood glucose levels. Staff are available to discuss diabetes management with participants however each participant's diabetes management is their own responsibility.

Blue Rise Adventures supplies an abundance of low blood glucose snacks such as fruit snacks and juice boxes. Participants are required to bring their own supply of all their diabetes medical supplies including a glucagon. Please refer to our Packing List for more details.

Do participants need to be experienced in outdoor adventures?

No. Blue Rise Adventure trips are appropriate for all experience levels. All we ask is that participants show up with a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things. Our program staff are trained in all trip adventures and will meet our participants where they are at.

What about participants with food allergies/dietary needs?

We do our best to supply participants with foods appropriate for their dietary needs. We regularly adjust meals for participants with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and vegetarian diets. Due to the remote and semi-remote nature of our programs we cannot accommodate vegan diets or picky eaters. We ask that participants have an open mind for trying new foods and eating foods provided by the program. Some alternatives will be available depending on program and participants.

What do typical meals look like?

Breakfasts typically look like easy and quick morning foods such as granola, oatmeal, yogurt, cereal, fruit, bagels, etc. Lunches are also quick and easy to eat foods on the go such as chips, hummus, veggies, fruits, sandwiches, crackers, cheeses, etc. Dinners are the hot meals of the day. Participants will meet back at the campsite and work as a group to cook meals such as pastas, stir fry, salads, burritos, quesadillas, etc. Carbohydrate counts will be provided to the best of our ability for all foods on the program.

What is the meaning behind the Logo?

The Blue Rise Adventures logo features a blue circle rising like the sun behind a mountain range. The blue circle is the universal symbol for diabetes and represents the community we serve. The mountain range represents the outdoors, adventure opportunity, and challenge. Our intention in the name Blue Rise and our logo is to symbolize overcoming the challenges and limitations we may sometimes feel living with diabetes and to seek greater experiences in life.

What are you doing to mitigate risks associated with Covid-19

We had no outbreaks of covid-19 on our 2021 programs. We continue to follow to the best of our ability state and national guidelines for covid-19 mitigation. On our programs we make sure to have ample opportunity to wash and sanitize hands, and monitor staff and participants for the first signs/symptoms of covid-19.

Our current plan includes required vaccinations for all of our staff and proof of either complete vaccination of participants 2 weeks prior to program start date or proof of a negative covid-19 test taken no more than 5 days prior to program start date. Our programs are naturally lower risk in regards to covid-19 spread due to our small group sizes and outdoor programming. If participants have greater questions around what we are doing to manage risks associated with covid-19 please reach out to a member of our staff team.