Note: Given the wet weather this morning, we are making a specific control on each course optional, thereby making the courses shorter (see revision below). The optional control will be indicated on the map and it will still be set in the field if you want to visit it. Competitive racers will want to skip … Read more
Wednesday May 29, 2024 So, another meet in Section 36… I promise it will be different this time. Yes, I really do, because this time, IT’S FOR UKRAINE! This week, we (The Arctic Orienteering Club) will be partnering with the Robert Service High School Ukraine Club to put on a FUNdraising event at Bear Valley … Read more
Earthquake Park provides some great trails and technical navigation right in the city. We hope you will come out and enjoy it with us. There will be five traditional courses from beginner to advanced. Starts will be from 5pm until 7pm. You must be off the course by 9pm. Course Setter’s Notes: There is great … Read more
Hello orienteers, Many of you know that the FNBP map is being revised. This map will be used in events in June. In fact, on Tuesday, June 11th, the club will hold a map reveal party at Cynosure Brewing. Come anytime after 5 p.m. There will be a food truck and, of course, beer. If … Read more
This presentation on may be of interest to those trying to become more competitive orienteers. Tuesday May 14th at 4:30pm Alaska Time (8:30 pm EDT) on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ama-bpex-yrv Alex Azarov from Quantico Orienteering Club (QOC) will discuss a philosophical approach to building a training program and achieving positive results in competition. With nearly 4 … Read more
Bird Valley-O is a go! Despite the deep snow, it is melting fast and we’ll be able to hold a full traditional meet with five courses, though it may be punchy in places. The birch trees are beginning to blush with green and the menziesia is just starting to leaf. The devils club is still … Read more
Where: Ruth Arcand Park shelter When: Start between 5pm and 7pm. Finish by 8pm. Join us at Ruth Arcand Park for a training meet. There is still a bit of snow in the woods, but it is generally avoidable. For beginners, Mark Findlay will be giving two 20 minute training sessions starting at 5:15pm and … Read more
This indoor class will introduce you to everything you need to know to get started orienteering including how to sign up for meet; how to read orienteering maps; and how to use a compass. Mark Findlay and Jen Jolliff will lead the class from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Bring your compass if you have … Read more
We kick off our season with a meet at one of our most scenic venues! Come out to the first on foot orienteering meet of the year at McHugh Creek on Wednesday evening to enjoy the spectacular views and challenging orienteering. McHugh Creek day use area is off the Seward Highway. Some construction is occuring … Read more
When: Tuesday April 16th 5:30pm-7pm Where: Room 119 Beatrice McDonald Hall on UAA Campus Join us for the meet director social to kick off the start of a new season. This event is for veteran meet directors; those who are interested in becoming meet directors; or those who are interested in learning what elements go … Read more