Thanks to the many orienteers who participated in the first two sprints. Because the High School-O saw a change in format, we’ll only have three qualifying events this summer. The next sprint will be on August 18th, perhaps at UAA, but maybe at a different venue. The pursuit final is still scheduled for Earthquake Park … Read more
It was a great day out at Bartlett for the 2021 High School-O. Runners tested their navigation skills traveling the Bartlett trails with maps. Runners had one hour to find as many controls as possible. Gary Snyder created a great map with just enough challenge. We saw lots of excited kids, working hard and having … Read more
High school-O is a go at Bartlett High School! We’re really excited to offer this fun and easy venue for the event. Not so easy to get lost here! Gary Snyder has designed the course which should be fast and fun. The meet is a score-o format with 1 hour to find as many controls … Read more
Kincaid Sprint O July 28, 2021 Kincaid Park Stadium Congratulations to all the participants who came out for the Sprints at Kincaid park. It was not as sunny as I had wanted but I hope the views were good just the same. The fastest time of the day on the Long course was Allan Spangler … Read more
The long course from Wednesday’s in-person sprint meet at Kincaid will be available as a training exercise through Tuesday 8/3/21. The traditional markers have taken down but there is survey tape at each control. This was fun course with great views of the inlet. Download map
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The work on Tuesday was so successful that there is no need for any volunteers tonight. The course posts are all in and signage will go up soon. Thanks to those who pitched in earlier this week! If you’re bummed you missed digging post holes you can still donate. We have collected $500 to cover … Read more
Date: Wednesday, July 28 Time: Start between 5:00 – 7:00 pm ; must be done by 8:00pm Location: Kincaid Park stadium near the chalet Kincaid Park Sprint Meet Come enjoy the hidden views at Kincaid Park! There will be 3 courses: Short 1.9 km Medium 2.7 km Long 4.4 km This meet is part of … Read more
Some of you may know that Anchorage is getting a new permanent orienteering course at Ruth Arcand Park! This new course will be the product of a lot of hard work by a young man named Owen Nordstrom who is building the course as his Eagle Scout project. He’s spent hours of time planning and … Read more
Ruth Arcane Sprint Orienteering Meet, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 About 60 racers braved heavy rain to participate in this year’s first of four qualifying events for the Arctic Orienteering Club’s sprint orienteering trophy. Jen Jolliff and Allan Spangler won their respective long courses leading the pack for next week’s event at Kincaid Park. Short course … Read more