Special Event 6pm Thursday, March 27th at Earthquake Park Thursday is the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Alaska earthquake, the second largest ever recorded in the world. In west Anchorage a major earth slump during the earthquake created what is now known as Earthquake Park. Last summer the orienteering club created a brand new map … Read more
Wednesday March 19 2014 Hillside Ski Trails start from Abbott Road Trailhead 51 people enjoyed fresh snow and sunny trails during Trond’s Hillside Ski-O from the Abbott Road Trailhead. Cory Smith posted the fastest time on the long course and Bill Johnson was the fastest on the short course. Allie Phillips and Kalen Ramey won … Read more
Controls for a 4km Snow-O (ski or snowshoe) are available in the NE corner of Far North Bicentennial Park. The best access is via Klutina Drive or Tikishla St. in east Anchorage (near Tudor & Muldoon). The controls will stay up until March 14th. This is NOT a club event. This is an individual training … Read more
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Far North Bicentennial Park The fresh snow made for a beautiful and challenging night of orienteering. The only participant to complete the long course was Gary Snyder. He was able to find all 15 controls in just over 2 hours. Lindsey Flagstad was quickest on the medium route, while Regan Sarwas … Read more
Arctic Orienteering Club Board Meeting Minutes Feb. 12, 2014 The first Board Meeting of 2014 was held at Karen Bronga’s house. Members present were Lexi Hill, Joyce Goodell, Kathy Farnyiarz, Della Grey, Regan Sarwas, Trond Jensen, Mike Robinson, Karen Bronga, Jen Jolliff. Meeting called to order 6:25pm. A brief ski report from Trond: he has … Read more
Thanks to Healthy Futures kids under 18 orienteer for free for the entire 2014 Orienteering season. What is orienteering? It’s a cool outdoor sport which takes treasure hunting to a new level. Participants use a map and compass to find their way around a local trail system.
The 2014 Orienteering season begins March 5th with the first of three Ski-Os. Check the events page for more details. Please note that due to the volunteer nature of the club, last minute changes may still happen, so be sure and check the web site before heading out to a meet, or sign up for … Read more
Arctic Orienteering Club 2013 Annual Meeting Minutes by Kathy Faryniarz Aug. 28, 2013 Trond Jensen welcomed the group, pizza was served, door prizes were distributed, meet director prizes were given, season points awards, 2014 meet director sign up, and Ann Billman had uniform samples available for people to try. Ann will be putting an order … Read more
The mystery training course setter has struck again!! The course starts at the Klutina entrance to Pia. Remember to use this area you must check into JBER TA 429 with your ISportsmans pass. Exercise caution approaching control 4. The cliffs are wet and slippery. Choose your route carefully. Be advised, this is not a club … Read more
A club member has set up a training course at Ruth Arcand Saturday afternoon (10/19). The course is 4.2 km and all in dry areas. The start is at the first parking area after you enter the park. This is our first course on our new map! Give it a try! Be advised, this is … Read more