Welcome to the website of the Arctic Orienteering Club, based in Anchorage, Alaska. Orienteering is the sport of cross country navigation using map and compass. To some it is a competitive race while to others it is a chance to get out and explore the countryside, challenge the mind, and enjoy the company. Either way, … Read more
At this Picasa webpage are four initial designs for a new club jersey. It will be available in both short and long sleeves. Which one or two do you like best? Is there something you would change to like one even more? If you like the trees, but not with snow on them, we can change out … Read more
Thanks to Healthy Futures kids under 18 orienteer for free again this year! 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. Even sweeter, Healthy Futures is sponsoring 10 season passes for families with … Read more
Members present: Dela Grey; Joyce Goodell; Trond Jensen; Dan Billman; Regan Sarwas; Karen Bronga; Jill Follet; Bill Johnson; Jen Joliff; Toby Schwoerer; Chris Tomsen; Mike Robinson Meeting was called to order at 7:14 Cindy from Healthy Futures. $1000 donation from HF for kids for Orienteering meets this season. HF is an organization that gets funding … Read more
The board will be meeting Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm at Trond’s House. Please review the previous Minutes and Agenda and come prepared. All club members are welcome.
We’re designing shirts and will order them in early April. Short- and long-sleeved will be available. Anne Billman has researched the possibilities thoroughly and recommends that we order them from an orienteering supplier in California: O21e. They make the current US team’s uniforms. Anne is recommending a mesh fabric similar to our existing Trimtex shirts, and … Read more
Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Hillside Ski Trails Congratulations to all 24 folks who came out on a beautiful “Spring” evening for the last Ski-O of the season at Hillside. Bill and David Spencer smoked the white course with a win in under 12 minutes! Jen won the Womens’ Score O with 420pts. It … Read more
I have done quite a bit of research in preparation for ordering outfits for the Arctic Orienteering Club and am prepared to make a recommendation. Here’s a synopsis of my research. Questions, complaints, comments, interest in helping review designs? Call Anne (345-1749) or email: dnabillman[@]alaska[dot]net. Our existing shirts are Trimtex. I find it breathable, remarkably … Read more
Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Kincaid Park Thirty-four competitors got on their skis and participated in this orienteering event. They were treated to sunny skies, fast trails and the ever-present Kincaid breeze. Thanks to Jennifer Harmon and all the other participants for their assistance in putting on the meet. Long Course (7.4K, 11 controls) Men 1) … Read more
Check out the ONA_Article by Dan and Anne on orienteering in the frigid north. This was published in the Jan/Feb issue of Orienteering North America.