Saturday May 11, 2024 Bird Valley 56 orienteers braved the rainy, windy weather on Saturday in Bird Valley. The courses were long, in some places snowy, and more than a bit brushy, but there were few complaints and a lot of enthusiasm for this rarely used map. Congratulations to Ian Moore and Jen Jolliff, the … 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
Wednesday May 8, 2024 Ruth Arcand Park Congratulations to all who attended the training meet at Ruth Arcand! We saw lots of folks learning new orientation skills and heard from several that they especially liked the Compass map (only controls on a whited out map) which gave them the chance to really practice their compass … 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
Wednesday May 1, 2024 McHugh Creek Thanks to all who came out to McHugh Creek for a windy, overcast evening of orienteering to kick off the summer season. Although courses were short in distance, everyone got to experience at least a little of the devil’s club, deadfall, and other thorny experiences that make the McHugh … 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
It was perfect conditions at Kincaid for the ski O: new powder on top of a slight crust, warm and no wind. Participants included beginners, kids, groups of teenagers, veteran orienteers, a handful of elite and Olympic skiers and all kinds in between. Scott Patterson, fresh off the world cup ski season, won the 7.1 … Read more
The Arctic Orienteering Club is putting on a Ski-Orienteering Race at Kincaid Park April 3rd. It will start and finish in the lower stadium parking lot, on the north end near Gong Hill. This will be a traditional style meet with a long, medium, and short course. Start times are between 5:00-6:30, or 7:00 if … Read more