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Mountain-O @ Glen Alps

See the Chugach Front Range from all new angles as you navigate your way around its spectacular peaks, flowering alpine meadows and troll-sized boulders. Starting from Glen Alps parking lot, a short walk takes you to the enchanting start/finish area for a 10:00-11:00AM interval start on your “Short” or Long Course. This is what Alaska orienteering is all about!
- Consider bringing bear spray, a jacket, a snack, and water or water filter.
- There will be a 10 minute bike or 20 minute jog or 30 minute walk to a remote start up the Powerline Trail. Ensure you leave the parking lot in time to start between 10 and 11:00 am.
- There is a $5 fee to park (payable by credit card at an on-site kiosk) if you do not have a Chugach State Park season pass.
- All punching will be via inserting your SI stick into the control box. There will be no contactless punching.
- Consider your personal safety when deciding whether or not to bring bear spray, a jacket, a snack, and water/water filter.
- Whistles are mandatory equipment.
- Come back to the start/finish area by the course closing time of 4:00 pm and sign in whether you finish your course or not!
- Stick around to discuss your route choices and cheer for other finishers!
Results for 2026 Festival Classics NRE
Festival Photos! Please share your festival photos to this album. Here are the preliminary results, the complete results will be coming soon! SportIdent LiveLox
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