Regan Sarwas From the OUSA July Newsletter Want to race on a map like the one below, from the 2009 WSOC in Japan? The USA Ski-O National team is seeking applicants for the senior team for the Ski-O World Championship (WSOC) in Japan, March 1-6, 2026. The site and date for Junior Ski-O World Champs has not … Read more
Wednesday July 2, 2025 Mirror Lake Middle School Beautiful weather and wildflowers were enough to temper the stings of the mosquitoes at Mirror Lake Wednesday night as we wrapped up the Alaska Orienteering Festival. Over fifty orienteers, including a number of festival visitors, tackled the traditional White through Red courses. Thanks to all for giving … Read more
Sunday June 29, 2025 Craigie Creek, Hatcher Pass Alaska More festival photos! Over 57 people, both Alaskans and visitors convened for a cloudy but pleasant day in Hatcher Pass. To reach the start of the course, participants had to walk over a mile up a rough 4-wheeler track, down to a river, and cross using … Read more
Saturday June 28, 2025 Willow Creek, Alaska More festival photos! The Arctic Orienteering Club welcomed 31 visiting orienteers and 34 locals to our first nationally sanctioned event in this century. Thankfully the event went smoothly, and most orienteers were appreciative of the chance to test their skills and stamina in Alaska! The courses were on … Read more
We have a nice location for the cookout and camping. It is by the creek with plenty of parking and flat tent sites. It is 13,5 miles past Shirley Towne Dr on. the right hand side of Willow Creek Road (61.76450° N, 149.56195° W). CORRECTION to the previous post: Hatcher Pass is open. You can … Read more
Wednesday June 25, 2025 Earthquake Park A beautiful but buggy evening greeted the over 90 people who particpated in the first event of the Alaska Orienteering Festival on Wednesday night. Over two dozen of the participants are from outside Alaska and if you look at the results you can see the club affiliation for many … Read more
Wednesday May 7, 2025 McHugh Creek Day Use Area Thanks to everyone who came out to McHugh. Orienteering season has kicked off in Anchorage this year. Many adventures were had on all course levels. Orange proved the most popular, but also was a bit brushy and difficult for a first meet. Red and green had … Read more
Wednesday September 25, 2024 Ruth Arcand Park Over sixty orienteers came out to the Ruth Arcand Park on Wednesday for a sprint pursuit final. The weather was cool and damp but held back from raining throughout most of the event. We saw some fast and tightly contested finishes and glimpses of competitors making quick decisions … Read more
Wednesday September 4, 2024 University of Alaska, Anchorage Controlled Chaos! Control number 38 threw everyone a curveball at the UAA Sprint. Some competitors registered a mispunch, while others had elapsed times of 170 hours despite making it back by the 8 PM cutoff. The issue has now been resolved. On the short course (map A) Barret Malouf … Read more
Wednesday August 28, 2024 Bartlett High School A Damp Sprint at Bartlett On Wednesday evening more than 45 brave souls ventured out to Bartlett High to try and out run the rain drops in the second meet of the Sprint Series. Alas, the rain drops won out, despite fierce competition from the runners. Fastest on … Read more