Results for EQ-O

Wednesday June 21, 2023 Earthquake Park While most orienteers enjoyed the challenging courses, the talk of the day was how treacherous the footing was in the wet and slippery park, and how unimaginably thick the mosquitos were. Several orienteers commented that even when they got lost they had to keep running in circles, because they … Read more

Junior’s Orienteering Camp Results

Last week, Arctic Orienteering Club partnered with UAA to put on an Orienteering Camp for 26 kids age 10-15. Jen Jolliff, Ian Moore, and Dorn Van Dommelen, and Springer Moore (assisted by Vebjorn Flagstad, Jane Malouf, and Iona Snyder) used a wide variety of classroom exercises, creative games, and outdoor training courses to prepare campers … Read more

Orienteering at Earthquake Park

The Arctic Orienteering Club will be hosting a traditional orienteering meet at Earthquake Park on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Come and start anytime between 5pm and 7pm (we ask that you be done by 8pm, so we can get the controls picked up before bedtime 😁). Earthquake Park is a small well bounded venue with … Read more

Results for Gen-O

Wednesday June 14, 2023 University-Medical District Thanks to everyone who came to the meet on Wednesday. It was a bit chaotic at the start, but the birthday party after the meet was a hoot. Again, happy birthday to our Sweet-16 orienteers! Make sure to click on the SportIdent link to see the final results by … Read more

Gen-O, a “Traditional” Meet at UMED

Orienteers, This week’s event is a celebration of all the new, young orienteers who are joining our ranks. For those of you who don’t know, the club is sponsoring a week-long orienteering camp, organized by Jen and Ian, at UAA from June 12-16. In addition to these campers, the club has, of course, a cadre … Read more

Results for FNBP Mile 2.2

Wednesday June 7, 2023 Far North Bicentennial Park, Mile 2.2 A healthy crowd turned out to enjoy a challenging evening of orienteering in Far North Bicentennial Park. The weather cooperated (at least as well as can be expected this year) and avoided raining until after the event. The meet director would like to thank the … Read more

Results for Frank’s Ruth Arcand-O

Wednesday May 31, 2023 Ruth Arcand park Congrats to all who tackled the courses at Ruth Arcand! The newly thinned forests made for easier terrain reading, though perhaps at the expense of more difficult footing with brush piles, logs, and stumps to avoid. Approximately 138 participants came out to the Ruth Arcand meet with a … Read more

Traditional Meet at Ruth Arcand, Wed May 31st

Where: Ruth Arcand Park shelter When: Start any time between 5pm and 7pm. You must be done by 9pm. Join us at Ruth Arcand Park for the 3rd meet of the season. The vegetation is still low, and many areas within 100′ of the major trails have had dead spruce trees removed. You will barely … Read more

Results for Scott’s Far-to-Long-O

Wednesday May 24th Far North Bicentennial Park Campbell Airstrip Trailhead (Milepost 1.1) Congrats to all who braved the swampy short courses and far too long advanced courses! The director has definitely learned some lessons for the next time. About 100 people took on the various challenges across 5 courses. Notable sightings included a black bear … Read more