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SMOC Huron Meadows
2022-04-03
12:00:00
2022-04-03
15:00:00
87
SMOC
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Information
<p><strong>We will have pre printed maps and electronic punching</strong><br></p><p>Join us for SIX courses of orienteering fun around Huron Meadows Metropark! This is one of our best parks for first times - there is a strong network of nice wide trails. You are never too far from a major road or significant trail. Meanwhile, experts will hopefully have worked out any kinks in their technique as there is no time for mistakes!
</p><p><strong>Pre-Registration only! </strong> Register by Friday, 4/1, 5 pm to ensure you get a map!
</p><p>We charge per "start"/group ($10, reduced to $5 for members with coupon code SMOCMEMBER), not per person, so if you have extra folks in your party, just have them fill out <a href="https://smoc-runs.com/pages/219">online waiver</a>. An extra map is an extra $5.</p><p>NOTE: This is a Huron Clinton Metropark, and requires a separate annual pass from the Recreation Passport. Purchase it at the park office or <a href="https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=PM">order online</a>
</p><p><strong>What is orienteering?</strong>
</p><p>Using a detailed topographic map, navigate to a series of checkpoints (in order for this event). Race competitively, or enjoy a relaxing nature hike with family or friends - the choice is yours! The route between checkpoints is also your choice - take a longer trail option, or head off cross country across hills and over logs..you decide!
</p><p><strong>Schedule</strong><br></p><p>11:xx Courses generally are available, but not promised, depending on how long it took to hang flags, etc.</p><p>12:00 Courses are definitely open, you can start now</p><p>2:00 No more starts</p><p>3:00 Courses closed, flags may get pulled at any time. You may wish to start earlier if you are new and/or taking on a difficult course.</p><p><strong>Courses Offered</strong><br>
</p><p>Warm up with a four flag, 500 meter training course, then onto:</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">White/Beginner - One to two miles (2.2 km straightline, 8 flags). Takes 30-60 minutes to walk. Points are on trails.<br></span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Yellow/Intermediate - Two to three miles (2.5 km straightline, 10 flags). Takes 45-90 minutes to walk. Flags are visible from the trail, but on nearby major features. </span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Orange/Advanced - Three to five miles (4.3 km straightline, 12 flags). Takes 90-120 minutes to walk. Flags are generally not visible from trails. Cross country trail is common/generally necessary at some points.</span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Brown/Expert Short - Three to four miles (4.4 km straightline, 12 flags). Takes 90-120 minutes to walk (w/out mistakes). This course has the highest technical difficulty - flags are on small features well off trail. Mistakes will take a long time to correct, as strong relocation features are not nearby.</span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Green/Expert - Four to five miles (5.5 km straightline, 13 flags). Takes 120-150 minutes to walk (w/out many mistakes). This course also has the highest technical difficulty.</span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Red/Expert Long - Five to seven miles (7.1 km straightline, 19 flags). Takes 150-180 minutes to walk (w/out many mistakes). This course also has the highest technical difficulty.</span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><strong>What to wear</strong><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><br></span></span>
</p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Your mileage may vary; you can't go too wrong with this:</span></span>
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<li>Long pants<span class="redactor-invisible-space"><span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></span></li>
<li>Long sleeves</li>
<li>Layers for the temp</li>
<li>Shoes that can get dirty. Trail running shoes work great (whether you are running or not)</li>
<li>Shoes for afterwards in case you find mud or marshes</li>
<li>Snacks and water for on the course</li>
</ul><p>We have loaner compasses if you don't have one.
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