Rincon de
la Vieja, Costa Rica
Pura Vida "The Good Life"
Costa
Rica is an adventurers paradise, but only lives in the imagination
of would be explorers. The minds eye conjures images of roaring
waters of rivers and waterfalls, the legacies of ancient cultures,
rare species of birds and lizards and endless mountainscapes and
erupting volcanoes. Many will dream, but few ever seize the opportunity
to experience Costa Rica's diverse nature, wildlife and geography
on a personal level, up close, one step at at time and at the same
time, bring help and hope into the lives of thousands of diabetes
patients and their families.
In
May of 2012, Team Diabetes will be traveling to
Liberia, Costa Rica and Rincon de la Vieja National Park –
a World Heritage Site - for an exciting and challenging hiking adventure.
Check
out the video slideshow from the 2011 Adventure!
Click here to watch it directly on YouTube.
Team
Diabetes participants will have the opportunity to experience
the magnificent beauty of Northwestern Costa Rica. From the rolling
hills and dense rainforest jungles to the semi arid slopes of a
live mountain to the steep ascent to the 1900 meter summit of an
active volcano.
Our most challenging hike is the full summit expedition which is
a daylong ascent culminating at the two craters at the mountains
pinnacle. Your guided hike will traverse multiple environmental
zones that take you through the hot and humid dense rainforest to
the semi-arid windswept landscapes of the upper region of the mountainside
to the thin air of high elevation above the tree line. All while
hiking among beautiful waterfalls, green tropical forests, ancient
volcanic lava flows and moonscape terrain. Each provides its own
challenge to your adventure.
If
YOU are willing to train and prepare yourself for an exciting adventure
then you have come to the right place. By yourself, with a few friends,
a corporate team or a hiking club, you can support the Canadian
Diabetes Association and their mission while positively
changing your own life.
The
Conquer The Volcano training program is specifically designed by
The Walking Connection to help prepare you to meet the personal
challenges of one of several levels of hikes at Rincon de la Vieja
Volcano - from the easiest paced hike to the most arduous trail
to the mountain's summit. There is a hike to suit everyone. Walking
Connection professional Costa Rican Guides will lead small groups
of just 6 - 13 hikers. This hotel based adventure provides a "Grand
Adventure" while hiking the volcano and surrounding mountains
and the ultimate comfort as you relax and celebrate your accomplishments
in a small mountain resort lodge.
The
training program will help you gain confidence while increasing
your fitness level and endurance! The mission celebration
adventure at Rincon de la Vieja is just that - a celebration of
all your accomplishments in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Join
The Walking Connection and Team Diabetes - Canada to Conquer The
Volcano! You'll enjoy a spectacular 5-day adventure in Costa Rica
and at Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
"Conquer
The Volcano" is a fantastic way to experience the world and
Team Diabetes is Changing Lives, One Step At A Time! Come Hike With
Us.
