Frank Witmer In part thanks to the wonderful running weather, over 50 people turned out to run this Wednesday’s orienteering course. This was the first meet I’ve (Oliver) ever directed and despite a few errors (like forgetting to put the descriptions on the maps), it all got through in the end. I’m thankful for the experience (and … Read more
This week we’re heading to Service High School for another sprint meet! Sprints are a great chance to bring a friend who hasn’t tried orienteering before. They’re shorter, quicker, and a little less intimidating than a longer meet, so if you have a friend who you’ve been trying to drag to a meet for weeks … Read more
For the last traditional meet of the season, Abbott Loop 2026 wrapped up nicely last night. Everyone gave solid efforts, with most (all?) giving blood to the mosquitoes as well, especially those of you in shorts and t-shirts! Course results highlights: 🔴 Red Course: Scott Patterson secured a dominant win, with the real race between … Read more
Location: Traditional meet at Abbott Loop Community Park Date: Wednesday, June 17th Time: Starts from 5-7 pm. Please finish by 9 pm at at the latest. Join us for the last traditional orienteering meet of the season on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at Abbott Loop Community Park, 8101 Elmore Rd. The start and finish will … Read more
For the first time in recent memory, the Arctic Orienteering Club hosted a traditional meet at Kincaid Park on Wednesday evening. This was made possible by a new map with much-improved vegetation mapping, and an early-season date that meant most seasonal vegetation was at a minimum. Clearly, this opportunity for a traditional meet in one … Read more
The moose and the vegetation are just starting to pop at Kincaid Park, but we are optimistic that we will squeeze in this traditional meet before it becomes too daunting to venture off-trail. The start/finish area will be near the chalet parking lot, specifically the small parking area south of the Wax Bunker. See map … Read more
Around 80 orienteers came out to enjoy the surprise sunshine and take on the challenging courses on Wednesday, May 20th. The talk of the day was all about the mysterious control #35 (C3 for Red, C6 for Green, and C9 for Orange), which was likely one knoll over from the mapped location. Scale and other unmapped fine … Read more
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 – … Read more
Come to the first meet of the year at Ruth Arcand! Most of the snow has melted, but be prepared for some lingering slush and puddles for this Score-O event. The main trails are packed but soft. Orienteers shouldn’t rely too heavily on vegetation mapping and some smaller trails may not quite match with the … Read more