Details
- Hike Leader - Ernie Carson
- Contact -
- Distance - 4-6 km
- Difficulty - Moderate
- Special Note -
Description
**NOTE: DATE CHANGE**
Orienteering is a sport where detailed maps (1:10,000 or 1:15,000) are used with a compass to navigate to various controls set up around the area in question. In orienteering, the emphasis is understanding the terrain and features around you. This is an ideal skill for all Hiking Club members to have. Whether on a Tramp or overnight backpack, recognizing features and choosing a safe route is essential.
This workshop/clinic will be in conjunction with the Sage Orienteering Club event. It will include an introduction to orienteering by their members. This is hands on training, as you will be navigating around a short course with one of their trainers. The Sage Club provides a map (Cost of $5 to purchase for the event), a lender compass and a lender sport ident stick (for punching in at controls) for everyone.
All are welcome to attend. Must register below for Sage Orienteering Club to know how many people they will group into teams.
For more info about orienteering: http://www.sage.whyjustrun.ca
-Grasslands terrain could be wet, gaitors are recommended. Bring water and snacks.
-For those who may think they have mastered the basic skills, there will be a longer course map provided
–Meet Up Location: Lac du Bois Grasslands
From Kamloops, drive west from Downtown following the direction signs across the South Thompson River to North Kamloops and the Airport. At the junction with 8th Avenue, turn North on 8th following the road signs to Westsyde. After 1km there is a major junction. Keep North to Batchelor Drive which becomes Lac Du Bois Road. The route will be marked with O signs from there. Follow the road to about 7k. There is a small parking area off the road, but if this is full, park by the road.
Alternatively you can follow Highway 5 about 5k north of Kamloops to the major junction at Halston Ave where you turn west. Cross the North Thompson River bridge and follow the signs to Westsyde, turning off Halston Ave about 500 m after crossing the N. Thompson. Once on the road north to Westsyde you drive 100m North toward the major junction with Batchelor Drive.
