Introduction to Orienteering Video
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Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. It's easy to learn, yet
always challenging. The object is to run or walk to a series of points shown on the map,
choosing routes - both on and off trails - to find all the points and get back to the
finish in the shortest amount of time. The points on the course are marked with orange/white flags,
called "controls".
Orienteering is enjoyed by a wide range of people - hikers, kids,
mountaineers, runners, scouts, family groups - anyone interested in fitness, the outdoors,
and a mental and physical challenge. Every orienteering meet offers a choice of courses that vary
in length and difficulty, from easy trail walks, to strenuous runs with plenty of off-trail
navigation required.
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