Beginner’s Info

  • What is Orienteering?
    • As described by Julie Keim, on the Susquehanna Valley Orienteering site – including what you do on the day of the event – with pictures!
  • Equipment
    • Shoes for hiking (or running) on trails in the forest.
    • Clothing for an hour or two outside in the weather & terrain
    • Optional – magnetic compass (we have loaners), SI card (we have loaners), water (we generally have some at start/finish, and sometimes in the terrain)
  • Costs
    • For most events, see this page
    • For summer short series, generally $10 for 1-course, or $15 for 2-courses, or $20 for 2-course & SI Air rental
    • For all events, see the schedule, and links to the pre-registration page
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