FNBP Mile 2.2, May 20

Come join us for a traditional meet at Far North Bicentennial Park, Mile 2.2 Bivouac Trailhead on Wednesday, May 20th. Starts will be from 5-7pm for the following courses:

White – 1.3km – 6 controls
Yellow – 2.0km – 8 controls
Orange – 3.2km – 12 controls
Green – 4.6km – 14 controls
Red – 6.8km – 20 controls

Visibility is still great in the woods, and the ground is drying out. Get your trail eyes ready, as smaller trails are not worn in yet and can be hard to find/follow. Bring your bear spray and a friend to enjoy the open woods and early season lack of mosquitoes!

The start will be near the North/South Bivouac Trailheads:

Drunken Tree-O Results

50 individuals and 17 teams braved the intricate Earthquake Park terrain on Wednesday evening, May 13. Wildlife sightings included a pair of curious moose near the start and a steady stream of tourists. The lack of vegetation created excellent sight lines and open off-trail running. High water levels made for tricky map reading. Most participants … Read more

Drunken Tree-O

The Arctic Orienteering club is hosting a traditional orienteering meet at Earthquake Park on Wednesday, May 13. The intricate terrain presents an excellent opportunity to build and test navigation skills in a compact area. Early season timing means sight lines and off-trail travel are excellent. Water levels in the ponds and streams are very high … Read more

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