Eager to get out after all this rain? Come on out this Saturday, 8/14 between 11am – 3 pm and enjoy orienteering at the Settler’s Bay Coastal Park, a venue in the Mat-Su debuted by the club last fall! This lovely new park features stunning views across Knik Arm and the Palmer Hay Flats, with … Read more
Thanks to the many orienteers who participated in the first two sprints. Because the High School-O saw a change in format, we’ll only have three qualifying events this summer. The next sprint will be on August 18th, perhaps at UAA, but maybe at a different venue. The pursuit final is still scheduled for Earthquake Park … Read more
High school-O is a go at Bartlett High School! We’re really excited to offer this fun and easy venue for the event. Not so easy to get lost here! Gary Snyder has designed the course which should be fast and fun. The meet is a score-o format with 1 hour to find as many controls … Read more
The long course from Wednesday’s in-person sprint meet at Kincaid will be available as a training exercise through Tuesday 8/3/21. The traditional markers have taken down but there is survey tape at each control. This was fun course with great views of the inlet. Download map
The work on Tuesday was so successful that there is no need for any volunteers tonight. The course posts are all in and signage will go up soon. Thanks to those who pitched in earlier this week! If you’re bummed you missed digging post holes you can still donate. We have collected $500 to cover … Read more
Date: Wednesday, July 28 Time: Start between 5:00 – 7:00 pm ; must be done by 8:00pm Location: Kincaid Park stadium near the chalet Kincaid Park Sprint Meet Come enjoy the hidden views at Kincaid Park! There will be 3 courses: Short 1.9 km Medium 2.7 km Long 4.4 km This meet is part of … Read more
Some of you may know that Anchorage is getting a new permanent orienteering course at Ruth Arcand Park! This new course will be the product of a lot of hard work by a young man named Owen Nordstrom who is building the course as his Eagle Scout project. He’s spent hours of time planning and … Read more
Date: Wednesday, July 21 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm starts; must be done by 8:00pm Location: 3766 Abbott Rd Anchorage, Alaska Ruth Arcand Park Sprint Meet Do you feel the need. . . the need for speed? Please join us this week at Ruth Arcand for a sprint event with three different courses: a short … Read more
See updated information and standings! In 2019, the club held a sprint series and with the return of in-person meets, we are on again! In the coming months the club will hold a total of five four sprint events. Anyone wanting to participate in the sprint series needs to complete two of the first four … Read more
There will be a traditional meet this Wednesday at Hilltop Ski Area. Head east on Abbott road. 1 mile past Service High School turn north at the entrance to the ski area. Follow the road to the end. 5 courses ranging from beginner to advanced with starts from 5pm to 7pm. 5:15pm beginner training with … Read more