Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm starts; must be done by 9:00pm Location: Mile 1.1 Campbell Airstrip Rd. Anchorage AK Come on out to Far North Bicentennial Park this Wednesday for the second meet of the season! The snow has melted throughout FNBP and the trees and brush are just starting to bud out. Get out … Read more
Hello orienteers, This summer it seems our meet directors are especially busy with travel and other commitments and we have had a hard time filling in all the holes in the schedule. But thanks to Jen’s persistent efforts as VP of Events, some flexibility among our usual meet directors, plus some new volunteers, we have … Read more
We kick off our season with a meet at one of our most scenic venues! Come on out to McHugh Creek on Wednesday evening to enjoy the spectacular views and challenging orienteering. We’ll have courses for all ages and abilities. We’ve kept the courses on the shorter side, while still taking you to some of … Read more
Earthquake Park still has a solid 12-18″ of snow so we are cancelling the meet next week 🙁 We will be working to reschedule it for later, so stay tuned!
The first orienteering meet of the season is currently scheduled for May 3rd which is just over two week away. We might have to adjust that date if the snow has not melted enough. Here are a couple of things you can do to get ready for the season: Fill out the season waiver for … Read more
Constructing and Deconstructing Orienteering Courses with Mike Waddington of Orienteering Canada. April 20 at 4pm AKDT Additional information and how to register
Arctic Orienteering Club is partnering with UAA this summer to put on a one week (June 12-16) orienteering training day camp for middle school kids ages 11-14. As folks who’ve already shown your interest in orienteering and commitment to making the sport a part of your lives, you’re first on our list of hopeful participants. … Read more
Back by popular demand! In past years, the club has put on a night-O to celebrate Halloween with candy, decorations and glow sticks at some of the controls. Location Jodhpur Parking Lot at Kincaid. Treat O Starts from 5:30-6:30 Enjoy trick or treating around Jodhpur! Costumes encouraged. Course will be a white course equivalent. Some … Read more
We are looking for volunteers to help with set up and man the controls for the treat course in our Trick-Or-Treat-O on the 19th of October. We are having a short planning meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 7pm for those interested. Please reach out to Brittany Hippe at bhippe@dowl.com if you are interested in volunteering. Thanks! Brittany Hippe
The air is crisp and the fall colors in Russian Jack park are magical! Please join us 45-minute Score-O style event with a mass start at 6pm and a twist (see below). Park near the Russian Jack Chalet following the signs down the bike path and across the bridge to the start location. Directly after … Read more