From the OUSA July Newsletter Want to race on a map like the one below, from the 2009 WSOC in Japan? The USA Ski-O National team is seeking applicants for the senior team for the Ski-O World Championship (WSOC) in Japan, March 1-6, 2026. The site and date for Junior Ski-O World Champs has not … Read more
Summer is winding down and our orienteering season is about to go through its annual transformation. We’re sorry that the last traditional meet was cancelled, but we’ve packed a lot into the season already with eight traditional meets, including one nationally ranked event, and several other great meets. In addition, we’re soon to have the … 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
Come join us for some quick relay fun at a lesser used venue. Bring your own relay partner or create a team at registration. All courses have two legs with a map and clue sheet exchange in the middle. Start and finish is at Little Campbell Lake (aka Beer Can Lake) off the Kincaid Park … Read more
There is no orienteering event this week 🙁 but we will be back in business next week. During this brief hiatus, please consider taking the time to review and comment on the Recreational Trails Plan that will guide the development and maintaince of trails in the Anchorage and Chugiak-Eagle River for years to come. The … 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
This Wednesday’s meet remembers Kathy Faryniarz, a long time orienteerer (and runner, musher, and many other things – her obituary is at https://adportal.adn.com/adportal/listingView.html?id=7662). She and Joyce put on many memorable meets! She passed away unexpectedly last year, and we wanted to honor her memory. We’ll be starting from the northeastern parking lot (between the sledding … 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
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm starts; must be done by 8:30 pm Location: Mirror Lake Middle School 22901 Lake Hill Dr, Chugiak, AK 99567 Traditional meet with white to red courses. Red 6.8 km, 14 controls Green 4.1 km, 9 controls Orange 3.4 km, 9 controls Yellow 2.8 km, 8 controls White 2.4 km, 8 … 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