Orienteering

Orienteering: n. A sport in which participants find their way to various waypoints in the woods with only the aid of a map and compass. 

Join us for one or two sessions.

We will cover:

• How to use a compass
• Reading a map
• Using a compass to find waypoints 

This will be a hands-on clinic so you will have the opportunity to practice what you have learned either by walking or biking to various waypoints. This course is inspired by Adventure Races that utilize Orienteering through running or mountain biking to get to various waypoints.  

What to bring: Comfortable shoes, sun protection, water, mountain bike (if you are interested in bringing your own Mountain Bike you may use this to ride to separate waypoints for a deeper adventure). 

Presented by: Joe Winkelspecht 

BIO: Joe Winkelspecht is a Technical Representative for The North Face. He travels and teaches about product and outdoor activities. Joe has been with The North Face for seven years and in his current role for three. Joe grew up in the Scouting program and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. During his time in Scouting he earned the Orienteering badge and even spent time as a counselor during a summer camp teaching the Orienteering badge. He continues to use his skills in Orienteering to this day on various hiking trips.