Regan Sarwas Wednesday, May 11, 2022 McHugh Creek Over eighty participants came out to McHugh Creek in Chugach State Park to orienteer in an area that was both spectacular and challenging. Competitors enjoyed incredible views of Turnagain Arm, several wildlife sightings, as well as wild roses and Devil’s Club. This was the Arctic Orienteering Club’s first in-person … Read more
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Earthquake Park The orienteering season began with a bang at Earthquake park. There were over 83 participants in the 5 courses, and several orienteering friends that came by to chat and enjoy the atmosphere. The weather was blustery, but the competition was hot as orienteers adjusted to the new electronic punch … Read more
It was a cool, windy, wet and rainy evening up in the mountains, but 36 eager participants showed up for the meet. No wildlife encounters except for a couple moose thankfully, as there was evidence of bear activity in several areas. Thanks to Audrey Guess for helping with course set up-much in the rain, and … Read more
6/30/21 Klutina Drive � Pia North & South Maps About 57 dedicated orienteerers dotted their i’s and crossed their t’s to enjoy an evening of orienteering on JBER land starting from Klutina Drive on the Pia maps. Numerous black bears were sighted on the course without incident, as well as a few moose. An unfortunate … Read more
Joyce and Kathy have been working hard setting up a short and a long course on the Hemlock Knob map, one of our newer areas. It’s fun to be up higher than we usually orienteer. Be ready for some fantastic forests, magnificent meadows and great views! If you don’t have an Alaska State Parks pass … Read more
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Far North Bicentennial Park – Mile 2.2 Approximately 120 people enjoyed near-perfect conditions for orienteering in Far North Bicentennial Park pm Wednesday evening. Orienteers were treated to very little undergrowth, relatively dry woods, and almost no mosquitoes. On the longest, most challenging Red course, Ian Moore and Jen Jolliff emerged as … Read more
The woods in Far North Bicentennial Park are in perfect shape right now! Just a touch of fresh green to add some color, but not enough to impede your travel or your visibility. This is one of our best orienteering venues, and it does not get any better than it is right now. Come on … Read more
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Earthquake Park There was a good turnout for the second orienteering meet of the season on a beautiful evening at Earthquake park. Fortunately the mosquitos had not quite emerged. The Moore-Jolliff family made a good showing, as always, with Ian Moore winning the red course, beating out mountain runner Allan Spangler. … Read more
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 University/Medical District The club’s first orienteering race of the year (and the first ‘live’ event since 2019) was held on the new ‘U-Med’ map. The event featured three courses: a 6.2 km ‘Long’, a 4.3 km ‘Medium’, and a 2.2 km ‘Short’. Cory Smith posted the fastest time on the long … Read more
Saturday, September 21, 2019 Russian Jack Springs Park This meet was a regular score-o for thirty minutes, then for the final fifteen competitors the event transformed into a game of cat and mouse. Participants could choose to remove a control and bring it back to the start for bonus points. However, orienteers could also choose … Read more