For a complete list of Pacific NW ORIENTEERING CLUBS, go to http://www.outdoorsnw.com/c_events/Resources/EventPlanner_OrienteeringResources.cfm

Ongoing

Ongoing: Map and Compass, Portland; This hands-on class will get you comfortable with navigating the time-honored way. If you have a compass with adjustable declination, bring it; Portland REI; (503) 221-1938; rei.com (2/10)
Ongoing: Avalanche Awareness, Portland; Find out how terrain, snow cover, weather, and the human factor all contribute to avalanche danger; Portland REI; (503) 221-1938; rei.com (2/10)
Ongoing: GPS 101, Portland; Learn to navigate with confidence the high-tech way with this intro level GPS class. If you have one, bring your own GPS; Portland REI; (503) 221-1938; rei.com (2/10)
February

Feb. 6: Orienteering at Fire Mountain, Mt. Vernon, WA; Cascade Orienteering Club, www.CascadeOC.org; terry.farrah@gmail.com, 425-778-7202 (2/10)
Feb. 20: Dash Point State Park, Federal Way, WA; Cascade Orienteering Club, www.CascadeOC.org; terry.farrah@gmail.com, 425-778-7202 (2/10)
Feb. 20: Ski-O, Mt. Bachelor, OR; Orienteering on skis; three distances; Columbia River Orienteering Club; (503) 691-9936, www.croc.org (1/10)
Feb. 20: Manito Park Orienteering, Spokane, WA; park in the lot west of the greenhouse at the corner of 21st Avenue and Park Drive, (509) 838-7078, beck@jepson.gonzaga.edu, www.ewoc.org (1/10)

March

March 13: Chip Ross Park Orienteering, Corvallis, OR; www.forestrunner.com/orca/ (1/10)
March 13: Night Orienteering at Lynndale Park; explore Lynndale Park by searching for checkpoints marked on a map. Race against the clock or take an easy stroll. No orienteering experience necessary; free instruction on request. Lynndale Park, Lynnwood. Use north Entrance off Olympic View Drive near 73rd Ave. W. and look for orange/white orienteering signs; Offered by the Cascade Orienteering Club, www.CascadeOC.org, terry.farrah@gmail.com, 425-778-7202 (2/10)

March 20: Orienteering at Riverside Park, Spokane, WA; (509) 838-7078, beck@jepson.gonzaga.edu, www.ewoc.org (1/10)
March 27: MOBO-Go-Global Orienteer, Seattle; (206) 913-3790, terry.farrah@gmail.com, www.cascadeoc.org (2/10)

April

April 10: Scout-O, Champoeg State Park, OR; Cub Scouts, Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages and skills are invited to participate; (503) 282-3938 or reid_michael@yahoo.com, www.croc.org (1/10)
April 10: Orienteering at Finch Arboretum, Spokane, WA; (509) 838-7078, beck@jepson.gonzaga.edu, www.ewoc.org (1/10)
April 10: Family Geoteaming Adventure, Puyallup, WA; Memorial Center, (253) 770-3325 (2/10)
April 18: Orienteering at Lincoln Park, Seattle; www.CascadeOC.org (2/10)

May

May 15: Avery Park Orienteering,Corvallis, OR; www.forestrunner.com/orca/ (1/10)
May 16: Orienteering on Whidbey Island, WA. Race against a clock or take an easy stroll. No experience necessary; 10am - noon; $5 - $10; (206) 550-2905; www.CascadeOC.org (2/10)
May 29: Muddy Rogaine Orienteering, Antelope, OR; (705) 842-8422, email@croc.org, www.croc.org (1/10)

June
June 6: Biathlon-O, Lacamas Lake Park, OR; (360) 253-8632, malvin@pacifier.com, www.croc.org(1/10)
June 26-28: US Individual Orienteering Championships, Spokane, WA; www.us.orienteering.org (2/10)

July

July 1-4: North American Orienteering Championships, Cranbrook, BC; more than 350 orienteers in both championship and open categories; www.NAOC2010.com (1/10)
July 3: Washington State Geocaching Association Geowoodstock, Carnation, WA; www.geocachingwa.org (2/10)

July 17: Mt. Tabor Park Orienteering, Camas, WA; www.croc.org (1/10)
July 17: Mt. Tabor Park Orienteering, Portland; www.croc.org (1/10)
July 24: Night and Day Challenge, Seattle; run and/or bike to find 60 points on a map; 3,7 or 16 hour distances; (206) 291-8250, www.nightanddaychallenge.com (2/10)

August

Aug. 8-15: International Orienteering Championships, Trondheim, Norway; www.orienteering.org (2/10)

September

Sept. 11: CROC at Willamette Mission State Park, Gervais, OR; (503) 261-1493, anndyw@pacifier.com, www.croc.org(1/10)
Sept. 18: National Orienteering Day, Seattle; Woodland Park, Explore Woodland Park by searching for checkpoints marked on a map; $3 - $8, 10am - noon. Woodland Park Ave. N. & N 50th St. Follow orange/white signs, (206) 913-3790, terry.farrah@gmail.com, www.cascadeoc.org (2/10)
Sept. 18: Milo McIver State Park Orienteering, Estacada, OR; www.croc.org (1/10)
Sept. 25: Oregon State University Orienteering, Estacada, OR; www.forestrunner.com/orca/ (1/10)
Sept 26: Brew Ha-Ha Street Scramble, Seattle, WA; run and/or bike to reach 30 checkpoints on a map; N. 34th St. & Fremont Ave N., (206) 291-8250, Discover the streets of the Center of the Universe!, www.streetscramble.com (2/10)

October

Oct. 30: Vampire-O, Sherwood, OR; Magness Tree Farm; noon; (503) 691-9936, email@croc.org, www.croc.org (1/10)

November
Nov. 7: Hamilton Island Park Orienteering, Columbia River Gorge, OR; www.croc.org (1/10)
Nov. 21: CROC Annual Meeting, Tigard, OR; www.croc.org (1/10)

December

Dec. 11: Street Scramble at the Market, Seattle; Thirty holiday-themeed checkpoints on a map; Teams or solo; Market Theatre, Post Alley & Pike St.; $5-$30, $45 family max; (206) 291-8250, www.streetscramble.com (2/10)