GAMBIER GRIND, June 3, 2023
Join Us for the Gambier Grind!
It’s that time of year again, the weather is getting warmer, the birds are singing, and it’s time to hike the Gambier Grind! Join us on Gambier Island on Saturday, June 3 to hike in support of Camp Fircom!
Camp Fircom is preparing for an exciting summer season! We need your help to provide the amazing camp experience people know and love from Fircom, and ensure finances are not a barrier that keeps someone from experiencing camp. We’re looking for hikers to take on the challenge and fundraise for Camp Fircom!
Date: Saturday, June 3
Time: Leaving Horseshoe Bay for Camp Fircom around 8:30am and returning around 4:30pm
The Details:
This year, we’ll be offering two hike options:
A challenging hike to the Mount Artaban summit for intermediate and experienced hikers:
Difficulty: Hard - it can be quite steep in some places
Time: Approx. 5 hours
We’ll provide a bag lunch for you to enjoy at the summit
A more leisurely adventure on the Halkett Bay trail for beginner and intermediate hikers and families:
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: Approx. 1.5 hours
We’ll provide a snack for the hike and lunch at Camp Fircom afterwards
After our successful hikes, we’ll enjoy the rest of the afternoon at Camp Fircom before heading home.
We’ll help you set up a fundraising page through CanadaHelps and share some tips on how to encourage donations. We’re asking everyone to try to raise at least $100, but every dollar helps! There will be a prize for the top fundraiser.
Last year we raised $11,000 for Camp Fircom, and we’re aiming to beat that this year
Join a team, create a team, or sign up as an individual:
Can’t join us on June 3rd? Not into hiking?
There are other ways you can support! Cheer us on, donate to a hiker, or create your own challenge!
Create your Own Challenge
We invite you to set your own Fircom Spring Challenge! Plan a different hike, walk, swim, canoe, row, etc., and complete your challenge anytime between June 1 and 15.
You can launch a fundraising page for your individual challenge!
Please contact us at info@fircom.ca if you have any questions.