Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club: Canmore Nordic Centre Wednesday Evening Series
Date: August 06, 2025
Time: 6:30PM-8:00PM
Facilities in use: Toboggan Hill area
Courses:
- Long Advanced: 5.8km
All the technical challenge, all the distance. This course is for experienced orienteers who know what they’re doing.
- Short Advanced: 3.9km
A technical challenge in a smaller package. Ideal for those who want the mental workout without the extra mileage.
- Long Intermediate: 5.5km
Mostly on trails, but with controls that require some off-trail navigation. Great for confident trail runners wanting a longer introduction to orienteering.
- Short Intermediate: 3.7km
Similar to the long intermediate, just shorter. A solid choice for beginner adults.
- Novice: 2.5km
A gentle introduction to orienteering. Perfect for kids or those new to reading maps.
A Note on Course Distances:
Course lengths are measured as the straight-line distance between controls, not the distance you’ll actually run. Expect to cover more ground, especially if you miss a turn or take the scenic route!
Timeline:
- 5:45pm: “Intro to Orienteering” session. If it’s your first time, try to arrive in time for this!
- 5:55pm: Mandatory Bear Spray Lesson
Note: Bear spray is mandatory when out on the courses at the Nordic Centre.
- 6:00pm: Start! Early start to allow a little extra time.
Post-Event Social:
Bring a chair and a snack and stick around for some relaxed social time afterwards.
More Information
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