We just installed the newest version of RouteGadget. People had stopped using RouteGadget because it required Java which is disabled in almost all modern web browsers. The newest version does not require Java (yay!). RouteGadget is a fun way to compare your route choices with other orienteers. It is also a great way to see … Read more
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 FNBP N Bivouac Trailhead (Mile 2.2) Over 100 people came out to Far North Bicentennial Park on Wednesday night and got a break from the wildfire smoke to enjoy an evening of blue skies. A breeze helped keep some of the mosquitoes at bay. Jen Jolliff and Toby Schwörer won the women’s … Read more
Date: Wednesday, June 26th Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm starts Location: FNBP Mile 2.2 on Campbell Airstrip Road FNBP Traditional Meet FNBP is gorgeous this time of year, but the vegetation is high and its very buggy when off trail so dress accordingly. Traditional Meet with White (beginner) to Red (advanced) courses. White 1.9 km … Read more
Date/Time Date(s) – 06/19/2019 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Ruth Arcand Park Training is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pizza and drinks 7 till 8 p.m. Training courses will be designed for white, yellow and orange with the emphasis on teaching techniques to advance to the next level. Members competing at orange or … Read more
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Mirror Lake Middle School Over 80 people came out to Mirror Lake Middle School to enjoy a beautiful evening on some fun and challenging courses. Jen Jolliff and Ian Moore won the women’s and men’s Red courses. Bill and Nowelle Spencer were the fastest team on the Red course. Wildlife sightings … Read more
Date: Wednesday, June 12th Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm starts Location: Mirror Lake Middle School 22901 Lake Hill Dr, Chugiak, AK 99567 Mirror Lake-O Meet Members always look forward to this map! The woods are very runnable, the ground is fairly dry, and the mosquitoes are there in places but not horrible. Traditional Meet with … Read more
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Chugach State Park, Upper O’Malley Trailhead Beautiful and warm summer conditions and challenging running faced the ninety-eight runners that came out for Trond’s orienteering meet on Wednesday evening. The meet accessed the Chugach State Park trails and terrain from the Upper O’Malley Trailhead with the new Hemlock Knob orienteering map. Jen … Read more
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Far North Bicentennial Park It was a dry evening at Far North Bicentennial Park for the Arctic Orienteering Club race Wednesday. Surprisingly there were no reported run ins with ornery moose or bears. 82 Orienteers competed. Toby Schwörer and Jen Jolliff won the men’s and women’s red courses. Earlier Toby won … Read more
This week Jen Jolliff is running a week-long summer camp for junior orienteers. On Friday, their week will culminate with a Sprint-O at UAA. Senior orienteers (anyone older than a middle schooler who has Friday afternoon free!) are invited to run the course with them, cheer them on, and give feedback on the UAA map, … Read more
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Earthquake Park Approximately 100 people enjoyed an evening of fun and competitive orienteering at Earthquake Park in Anchorage. While the sun gave way to blustery conditions, the competitors stayed warm on course navigating the undulating terrain at the park. Thanks to Regan Sarwas for assisting with this meet, creating the maps, … Read more