Mike Robinson There will be a Navigation Celebration and Billy Goat-O meet in Storck Park starting at Bear Valley School, 15001 Mountain Air Drive. Gather at 5:30pm to register and rent sticks. Mass start at 6:00pm. In normal orienteering, it is frowned upon to tuck one’s map into one’s pants and follow another competitor. The Billy Goat-O is not, … Read more
This week’s meet at Mile 2.2 FNBP is cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. We do plan to hold a meet at Mile 2.2 FNBP on Wed July 20th. Our next scheduled meet is a Billy Goat-O next week on Wed 6/29 at Storck Park.
Hilltop Ski Area FNBP Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Thank you to Anne, Dan and all the other volunteers for a fun meet on a beautiful Wednesday night! The Red class (hardest, longest course) is becoming quite competitive for the men but Ian Moore still led the pack. Woman Jen Joliff was right there with the … Read more
Many thanks to all who filled out the mapping surveys. The two surveys were filled out by about 25 club members, most of whom identified as committed member who are serious about our maps, tend to run the expert courses, and support the club by volunteering and donating to its efforts. I won’t spend a … Read more
Orienteering this Wednesday evening! When? Wednesday, June 15, start between 5 and 7 pm, finish by 9 pm Where? Hilltop – north end of ski area parking lot off Abbott Road What? 5 courses, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, and 2 to 5 km long Why? Fun and adventure!! A trail system that is complex, diverse, and well mapped. Forested areas … Read more
Over the two days of training 15 people showed up to learn some new techniques in hopes of navigating around a course with ease. I’d like to thank the instructors Mike Robinson, Ruth Kvernplassen, Art Harmon and Dave Evans for their time and energy. Lots of wonderful and excited feedback about the knowledge passed on. … Read more
Mirror Lake Middle School Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Here are the results of last night’s fun! Many competitors on the red and orange courses were confounded by an unmapped trail found before the second control, but not Brian Kirchner, the speediest on the red course. All in, we had 15 teams and 20 individuals competing … Read more
Orienteering this Wednesday evening will be on the trails and in the woods at Mirror Lake Middle School. Drive north on the Glenn Highway approximately 25 miles and exit at the NORTH PETERS CREEK exit. Turn left at the stop sign onto Lake Hills Drive and follow Lake Hills Drive and the signs to Mirror … Read more
Hello Orienteers, Intermediate training is planned for June 7th and 9th. This 2 hour training will focus on techniques to get you around a course more efficiently. This training is for people that have been competing on the white, yellow or orange level and want to learn some techniques to navigate more effectively in order to move … Read more
Orienteers, the courses for the meet on May 25th will be long! Distance runners will have an advantage, but route choice will play a critical role in how quickly you navigate the mixed urban/forest environment, much like in an urban sprint. There will be five traditional courses: Red (advanced): 10.9 km (23 controls) Green: 8.0 … Read more