Type 1 Diabetes - Exploring Challenges and Celebrating Successes Together - Riding On Insulin | Action sports + Alaskan adventure retreats for kids, teens and adults with type 1 diabetes

OUR MISSION:

Our vision is to instill resilience in those facing chronic diseases.
RIDING ON INSULIN empowers, activates and connects the global diabetes community through shared experience and action sports. In addition to establishing a comfortable environment, we strive to help families explore new passions, challenge T1D, and celebrate each other’s successes.

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HISTORY

Founded by pro snowboarder Sean Busby in 2004, Riding On Insulin was born out of Sean's desire to give back to kids who inspired him to keep snowboarding after his own complicated diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed with T1D at age 19, Sean read stories online of kids and teens living with the disease through JDRF Children's Congress. He figured if they could do it (and know life no differently), then surely so could he. He wanted to give back to those kids for inspiring him.

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T1D affects all ages,

but it doesn't have to affect

what you love to do.

connecting the t1d community since 2010.

Ski & Snowboard Camps
- Riding On Insulin welcomes those living with Type 1 diabetes (ages 7-17) and their siblings or close friends to register for our 1-day shred camps! We accept all ability and experience levels. We've taught thousands of kids & teens with T1D how to ski & snowboard since 2010, hosting camps at mountains in 25 states and four countries.
  First timer? There's no better place to start! We provide a safe, fun learning environment and a memorable introduction to skiing or snowboarding. Depending on location and availability, our first-timer groups are typically led by PSIA-AASI Level 1 or higher certified instructors. This is the same high-quality instruction from a private lesson, but even better because all of our coaches have T1D themselves, or love someone with T1D.
  Experienced skier or snowboarder? You'll rip turns all day with an advanced group -- honing your skills with one of our seasoned coaches while exploring the mountain.
- When you register for one of our camps, you're signing up for more than a day on the mountain -- you're joining a community of people who get it. They understand what it's like to live with Type 1 diabetes, and they're pushing the limits of the disease in a safe environment, learning that anything is still possible with T1D.

ARE YOU A TEEN?

63 miles above The Arctic Circle, from the comfort of Arctic Hive — an off-grid retreat center — we’re hosting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for teens living with Type 1 diabetes: Six Days spent experiencing the vast wilderness of the Brooks Range with a small group of fellow T1Ds.

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ARE YOU A KID?

Make new friends and learn how to shred with T1D. (Psst... no experience with skiing, snowboarding or surfing is necessary!)

Participate like Slin & Gluca at your next shred session!

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