Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Alaska Pacific University Despite the rain and soggy brush, 75+ people came out to APU for a 790 point Score-O. Participants were given 1 hour to find as many controls as possible. Controls were worth 10, 20, 30, or 40 points depending on the difficulty to get to and/or find. Participants … Read more
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Kincaid Park Over 40 hardy folks endured the rain, slick trails and moose encounters at Kincaid park for our bike orienteering meet. Several non-bikers choose to run the bike course (foot). Thanks to Mike Robinson for his help White course(foot) 1.6km 1) Ann Bruner (Rory, Mary and Tom) 34:10, 2) Erin … Read more
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Russian Jack Park Runners were time-limited in their choice of controls (checkpoints) to visit during the 35-minute ‘Score-O’ orienteering event. Brian Kirchner and Jeremy Johnson took the top two places for the men. Brittany Hippe scored highest among the women, closely followed by Dela Grey. Most racers strategically maximized their points … Read more
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Far North Bicentennial Park – Mile 1.1 Approximately 78 people enjoyed an evening of fun and challenging orienteering in Far North Bicentennial Park. Thanks to the following volunteers for helping put on this meet: Lorena Knapp for course planning and setting and registration table; Anjaneete Steer for snacks and registration table, … Read more
Wednesday, June 21 2017 Ruth Arcand Park Over 40 people came to Ruth Arcand Park to participate in a Score-O. The longer Score-O was split into 3 maps, each with a 20-30 minute time limit. Participants could run as many of the maps as they wanted with a mass start at 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30. There … Read more
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Service High School Eric and Jill’s Swamp-O meet was held at Service High School on a sunny Wednesday evening. There were no difficulties with mosquitoes, but at one control on the Red course, a spruce hen was aggressively protecting her chicks from intruders. White course (2.3km, 8 control stations) Women 1) … Read more
Wednesday, June 07, 2017 Bartlett High School Approximately 100 people enjoyed an evening of fun and orienteering At the Bartlett High Trails. Runners from all levels tried there luck and skill in the woods. There was a beginner class on compass use (helpful at any level). Thanks to Dela Gray for putting on a fun … Read more
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Thompson Lake Wednesday’s orienteering race was held at Thompson Lake on Fort Richardson and featured intricate terrain and open woods. Cory Smith continued his winning streak on the advanced Red Course with a time of 1:06:33. Dan Billman was second with a time of 1:47:01. The top female competitor was Sarah … Read more
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Bivouac Trailhead in Far North Bicentennial Park Fifty-three hardy souls faced intermittent rain and wind on Wednesday evening to participate in the weekly meet organized by the Arctic Orienteering Club. The orienteers explored the trails and woods of Far North Bicentennial Park on courses ranging from beginner to expert. Cory Smith … Read more
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 University of Alaska, Anchorage Over 70 people came to the University of Alaska Anchorage on Wednesday evening to participate in our skill-building “Choose Your O Adventure” event. There were three different courses, 1-2 kilometers and 6-8 controls in length, with each focusing on a particular orienteering skill. Participants were encouraged to … Read more