Last weekend, the Area Goats took part in Racing Ahead and Up North Orienteers' training weekend. Just as the sun was setting that Friday night we all met up in NH looking for a place to sleep. We set up camp (tents, hammocks, fire pit, pot-luck buffet, etc.) right on a small beach on a beautiful lake. Soon thereafter, we had a little run in with the Laconia police force, when we were informed that camping in that particular spot was forbidden! After a quick background check and confirmation that we were not wanted or convicted felons, the cop made us pack up camp and leave the park immediately. We were luckily able to find a nice campsite 20 min away and get some rest.
Once the race actually started, there were several courses that were set up. One longer course by foot, one MTB course, and 2 sprint courses. We were only able to do the longer foot course and the MTB course. Both courses were set up beautifully. We decided to use the event to train for UNE (big packs and all) where as most other participants went solo and fast.
We had learned already that there will be an orienteering relay during the 2010 Untamed New England course where each team member will have to complete a short o-course on their own before the next teammate can start. Before last weekend, Alex only knew the basics of map and compass work so she used this training day to learn some new skills. She did almost all of the map work by herself and led us successfully through both courses. There were a couple of moments spent lost but overall, great work! We all learned a lot and had a great time. Thanks RA and UNO!
Once the race actually started, there were several courses that were set up. One longer course by foot, one MTB course, and 2 sprint courses. We were only able to do the longer foot course and the MTB course. Both courses were set up beautifully. We decided to use the event to train for UNE (big packs and all) where as most other participants went solo and fast.
We had learned already that there will be an orienteering relay during the 2010 Untamed New England course where each team member will have to complete a short o-course on their own before the next teammate can start. Before last weekend, Alex only knew the basics of map and compass work so she used this training day to learn some new skills. She did almost all of the map work by herself and led us successfully through both courses. There were a couple of moments spent lost but overall, great work! We all learned a lot and had a great time. Thanks RA and UNO!
Brian
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Good job, Alex! You are a fast learner.
ReplyDeleteglad you escaped the law and looking good with the compass al!!!
ReplyDeletedoes it have an audio GPS????