We had 55 orienteers divide into 23 different groups to run the Kincaid Relay O on a gorgeous evening at Little Campbell Lake (aka Beer Can Lake). There were a lot of positive comments from participants who enjoyed exploring some of the lesser visited areas of Kincaid, some constructive criticism about vegetation and control placement, … Read more
Kathy’s Memorial-O: 78 people came out to enjoy an evening of orienteering at Service High, and to remember Kathy Faryniarz. The evening was blustery – we had to take the tent down – but also not rainy so we didn’t need the tent. It was a banner night for teams – only a few in … Read more
Wednesday July 2, 2025 Mirror Lake Middle School Beautiful weather and wildflowers were enough to temper the stings of the mosquitoes at Mirror Lake Wednesday night as we wrapped up the Alaska Orienteering Festival. Over fifty orienteers, including a number of festival visitors, tackled the traditional White through Red courses. Thanks to all for giving … Read more
Sunday June 29, 2025 Craigie Creek, Hatcher Pass Alaska More festival photos! Over 57 people, both Alaskans and visitors convened for a cloudy but pleasant day in Hatcher Pass. To reach the start of the course, participants had to walk over a mile up a rough 4-wheeler track, down to a river, and cross using … Read more
Saturday June 28, 2025 Willow Creek, Alaska More festival photos! The Arctic Orienteering Club welcomed 31 visiting orienteers and 34 locals to our first nationally sanctioned event in this century. Thankfully the event went smoothly, and most orienteers were appreciative of the chance to test their skills and stamina in Alaska! The courses were on … Read more
Wednesday June 25, 2025 Earthquake Park A beautiful but buggy evening greeted the over 90 people who particpated in the first event of the Alaska Orienteering Festival on Wednesday night. Over two dozen of the participants are from outside Alaska and if you look at the results you can see the club affiliation for many … Read more
We had great weather and a great turnout for fun orienteering at Mile 2.2. As usual many great stories at the finish area including Springer setting the record for nearly going waist deep in water on a dubious route choice but his clever move was running across a big swamp, waking up a bear and … Read more
It was a wildlife-rich sunny evening in Far North Bicentennial Park and the Campbell Tract on Wednesday, June 11. A goshawk sank talons into the scalp of Dan the control setter, resulting in a last-minute course adjustment and new out-of-bounds area. Then delightful viewing of a moose mama and two calves chilling in Campbell Creek. … Read more
Despite the rain, nearly 70 individuals and teams showed up for the UMED meet. Orange was a popular course, with 29 individuals and teams in total. The men’s Red course race was close again, with Scott Patterson besting Springer Moore by 31 seconds. In 3rd place, Ian Moore was less than two minutes behind Springer. … Read more
The Abbott Loop course wrapped up nicely last night. Despite a promise of low vegetation and bugs, several mosquitos failed to comply and caused an annoyance to a few of the juicier competitors. The Red course saw a close finish with the top three within 2 minutes of each other. Looks like a minor navigational … Read more