Orienteering Basics

We will be learning the very basics of orienteering.  The main skills we’ll focus on are reading a map and orienting a map with a compass.  Then, we’ll put those skills to use and navigate a beginner’s orienteering course at Alley Pond Park.  Things to bring:

• Compass (I have a base plate compass, but a thumb compass might be easier.)
• Print out the map and legend.
• Canteen with water.  Around a liter.
• Insect repellent with DEET.

Lions and Tigers should consider: this will be a lot of walking.  Depending on how “lost” we get, it will be at least 2 miles (probably more) on uneven terrain and hills.

It’s tick season and there are ticks in Alley Pond.  Accordingly, clothing should be:

• Class B uniform (long pants!)
• Hat
• Comfortable sneakers

We will be meeting at the Alley Pond Adventure Course parking lot.  It’s a bit of a drive, so if you can provide car pooling for some people, we would really appreciate it!