35 individuals and teams started what would become a chaotic sprint on a stormy evening after multiple wasp nests and a black bear were discovered on the course. Springer Moore flew past both the bear and the wasps, clocking the fastest time of 32:51 on the long course. Julia Ditto also made it through the … Read more
The sprints have officially begun! 62 sprinters (!), of all ages and speeds, came out with smiling faces to enjoy some sunshine amidst the clouds but before the rain re-start. Team Eli used the Long course as a warm-up before undergoing a re-name, to eli team, and crushing the competition on the White course. Team … Read more
Mike Malvik, trailing his competitors, and on the verge of overtime disqualification pulled out all the stops on the final leg and scored a home run from high on the Ball Field. As the rest of the 30+ field limped to sore footed finishes at Glen Alps in another installment of Steve and Bill’s most … Read more
About 20 stalwart orienteers participated in tonight’s sprint training. Everyone enjoyed the “all-you-can-orienteer” format and many ran multiple courses. Courses included two short sprints, two longer sprints, a traditional sprint finale, and a “no map” course. The bravest souls chose that map first. They had one minute to memorize their routes and then off they … Read more
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