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
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
This week’s O will be at Mile 1.1, Campbell Airstrip road. Starts are from 5-7pm, with all participants returning before 9pm. There will be 5 courses: Red (Advanced): 11 controls, 6.6km Green: 9 controls, 5.7km Orange: 10 controls, 5.3km Yellow: 9 controls, 3.2km White (Novice): 7 controls, 1.7km There are many stipulations about using this … Read more
Hello Arctic Orienteers! The board is trying to get a handle on a strategy to keep new maps coming and update our existing maps. This has been an ongoing discussion for quite some time now and we are hoping to formulate a formal strategy in the near future. A few members of the board have … Read more
This week we will be hosting an Alaskan first, the Sketch-O! Led by artist and orienteer Max Romey this is the meet equivalent of finding a lost sketchbook on the ground and retracing the steps of the paintings on the pages with only the map on the back of the book. You will know you … Read more
Update: McHugh Creek is a Chugach State Park facility, so remember your state parks parking pass or bring $5 for parking. The gate to the upper parking lots locks at 9pm. So we are changing the finish cut-off time to 8:30. Starts from 5 to 7pm, and you must finish your course by 8:30. Park … Read more
The Pia venue off Klutina Dr has great orienteering but to participate you must do three things: Pre-register (takes < 60 seconds!) Have a 2021 JBER iSportsman Permit, and login to the relevant iSportsman Training Areas (424, 425, 429) on the day of the meet Sign and submit JBER use waiver. Pre-registration Required JBER requires the Club to submit an advance list … Read more