Announcements

Listen to club board member Jen Jolliff discuss orienteering with Charles Wolforth and Roman Dial on the June 5, 2014 episode of Outdoor Explorer.

Here is what our shirts will look like, modeled by Dan Billman and produced by the company O21e. I will try to change the color of the bottom margin of Chugach Mountains to either straight gold like the stars, or gold fading down to orange. But what you see is very close to what you’ll … Read more

Special Event 6pm Thursday, March 27th at Earthquake Park Thursday is the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Alaska earthquake, the second largest ever recorded in the world. In west Anchorage a major earth slump during the earthquake created what is now known as Earthquake Park. Last summer the orienteering club created a brand new map … Read more

Controls for a 4km Snow-O (ski or snowshoe) are available in the NE corner of Far North Bicentennial Park. The best access is via Klutina Drive or Tikishla St. in east Anchorage (near Tudor & Muldoon). The controls will stay up until March 14th. This is NOT a club event. This is an individual training … Read more

Thanks to Healthy Futures kids under 18 orienteer for free for the entire 2014 Orienteering season. What is orienteering?  It’s a cool outdoor sport which takes treasure hunting to a new level. Participants use a map and compass to find their way around a local trail system.

The 2014 Orienteering season begins March 5th with the first of three Ski-Os.  Check the events page for more details. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the club, last minute changes may still happen, so be sure and check the web site before heading out to a meet, or sign up for … Read more

The mystery training course setter has struck again!! The course starts at the Klutina entrance to Pia. Remember to use this area you must check into JBER TA 429 with your ISportsmans pass. Exercise caution approaching control 4. The cliffs are wet and slippery. Choose your route carefully. Be advised, this is not a club … Read more

A club member has set up a training course at Ruth Arcand Saturday afternoon (10/19). The course is 4.2 km and all in dry areas. The start is at the first parking area after you enter the park. This is our first course on our new map! Give it a try! Be advised, this is … Read more

Update: The course will be remain up until the afternoon of Sunday October 20th. A club member has set up three do-it-yourself training courses at Mile 2.2 on Campbell Airstrip Road. Be advised, this is not a club event – participate at your own risk. The courses will remain up for at least two weeks … Read more