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So, you didn’t know it was hot did you? Do you even know what Orienteering is? It is one of the most thrilling activities available for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and here’s the good news - it’s inexpensive. If you enjoy spending time out of doors and you are looking to break out of your regular routine, Orienteering may be the challenge you’ve been hoping for. Thousands of men, women and children around the country are addicted to the mental and physical rush of Orienteering. Let’s find out why.
First off, what is Orienteering? Orienteering is an outdoor sport where you use a map and a compass to find your way through a cross-country style course either leisurely or competitively. Here’s basically how it works: By using only a compass and a map, participants will move from one control point to another until reaching the end of the course. Each participant - an orienteer - uses a special device, a unique one is located at each control point, to mark their scorecard thus proving they have actually visited the required control points. The orienteer who reaches the finish line first, with all control points visited, is the winner. Sounds easy doesn’t it? So what’s the catch?
There are two main challenges to the sport. First, the route is not marked. Therefore the orienteer must personally navigate from control point to control point using only a compass and a map. To successfully do this, you will always need to know how far you have traveled and in what direction. Their map, provided at the event, gives detailed information on the terrain such as hills, landmarks, bodies of water and other obstacles. Secondly, to be successful in orienteering, the orienteer needs excellent map reading skills, the ability to focus mentally and the ability to make decisions. If the
event is competitive, all of this is done as fast as possible.
The most popular type of Orienteering is Foot Orienteering - abbreviated as Foot-O - and it is an Olympic sport. World-class Foot-O athletes typically have endurance and strength characteristics similar to marathon runners. Other Orienteering types include Mountain Bike, Skiing, Trail, and Night Orienteering. To find out more information on Orienteering in your city, contact the United States Orienteering Federation or visit our online Education Center. Competitive orienteering has been called the “thinking sport” and has been likened to “running while playing chess.”
With Orienteering, you’ll improve your problem solving skills, your decision making skills and you will push yourself to new levels of accomplishment. All while having a great time. While leisure Orienteering is not nearly as fast paced or as pressure-packed as competitive Orienteering, you’ll still get an adrenaline rush when you’ve successfully found your way through the course - and that’s why Orienteering is Hot! Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!
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6 Places to Skateboard Outdoors in ConnecticutYahoo! SportsThere are a number of outdoor skateparks scattered across the state. Here's a brief look at a six of them: The Calf Pasture Skatepark is located on Calf Pasture Beach Road in Norwalk. It is an outdoor skatepark that features a manual pad, pyramid, ...and more » |
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Marin outdoor calendar for the week of Feb. 6, 2012Marin Independent-JournalPOINT REYES OUTDOORS — 663-8192; www.pointreyesoutdoors.com. Feb. 11: White Gulch tule elk kayaking tour. 10 am to 2 pm $85. Weekends: Full day and morning wildlife kayaking tours. Call for reservations. Private tours are also available anytime.and more » |
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