OUT 1144 LEAD 2018

Steven Bibby [email protected]

1 A new way of thinking about a hike!

It was a sunny fall day in the hills of Oakland …

2 Second Class Scout Requirements

3a. Demonstrate how a works and how to orient a . Use a map to point out and tell the meaning of five map symbols.

3b. Using a compass and map together, take a 5- mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian.

3 Second Class Scout Requirements

3c. Describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike and what you can do to help prevent them.

3d. Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass or an electronic device.

4 First Class Scout Requirements

NAVIGATION 4a. Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.).

4b. Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a , or other electronic system. Use GPS to find your current , a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination.

5 6 7 The Silva System: Easy as 1-2-3 Place your compass on the area map with the Base Plate edge connecting where you are with where you want to go.

Set the compass heading by turning the compass Dial until the “N” aligns with Magnetic (MN) on the map.

Remove the compass from the map and hold it level in front of you with the Direction of Travel Arrow pointing straight ahead. Turn your body until the red end of the Needle is directly over the Orienting Arrow, pointing to the “N” on the dial. The Direction of Travel Arrow now points precisely to your destination. Look up, sight on a landmark and walk to it. Repeat this procedure until you reach your destination. 9 The shortest distance between two points is …

NOT always the quickest!

10 What is orienteering?

History • Began in late nineteenth century in Sweden, where it originated as military training. • The actual term "orienteering" was first used in 1886 at the Swedish Military Academy Karlberg and referred to the crossing of unknown land with the aid of a map and a compass. • The competitive sport began when the first competition was held for Swedish military officers in May 1893 at the yearly games of the Stockholm garrison. • The first civilian competition was held near Oslo, Norway, in October 1897.

11 What is orienteering?

12 13 14 Eagle Scout Project by Malcom Wyatt-Mair

15 Bay Area Orienteering Club: BAOC.org • Orienteering background and information • Local and worldwide events • (static courses)

Sat March 3, 2018 Shell Ridge Open Space (aka Diablo Foothills Regional Park) Walnut Creek, CA What is Orienteering An adventure! Discover the outdoors and discover yourself! Participants may enter individually or in teams of up to five people.

Schedule 9:00 AM – Registration opens (closes at noon) 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Beginner's clinic instruction (free) 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Starts open (no early starts, please) 2:00 PM – Courses close; checkpoint pick-up begins

16 What to Bring

At registration, all juniors must be accompanied by parents or legal guardians, or bring with them a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian Beginner's clinics are repeating sessions that provide an introduction to orienteering and enough instruction to be able to complete a beginner (White) course.

For beginners' courses, comfortable outdoors attire and shoes are fine. For intermediate and advanced courses, leg cover or are recommended, as well shoes with some extra grip on the sole. A compass is not necessary, but can be helpful. We have available for a $1 rental fee.

We the courses with the SPORTident system, so each entry/team needs to have a SPORTident fingerstick. If you don't have your own, you can rent one at registration for $5. (Use of the "E-punch" system is easy. You can learn how at the event.)

17 Costs The following fees apply at the example event.

$3 for juniors (Age 8-20) on beginner’s and advanced beginner's courses $8 for adults on beginner's and advanced beginner's courses $5 for juniors on intermediate and advanced courses

$1 for a compass rental (optional) $5 for an electronic fingerstick rental (if you don't own one)

$12 member price for intermediate and advanced courses $18 non-member price for intermediate and advanced courses

$15 for the lowest-cost individual one-year BAOC membership (optional) For extra people on a team, add $7 per adult for intermediate and advanced courses or $5 per adult on beginners' courses (with lower prices for juniors).

18 Discussion

Leave No Trace and Orienteering – can they coexist?

LNT Seven Steps • Plan Ahead and Prepare • Practice Leave No Trace skills • Travel and Camp on Durable before participating in Surfaces Orienteering • Durable surfaces include • Pick up garbage you find established trails and along the way campsites, rock, gravel, dry • Be sure not to trample grasses or snow. • Dispose of Waste Properly vegetation • Leave What You Find • Be aware of wildlife. • Minimize Campfire Impacts • Respect Wildlife • Be Considerate of Other Visitors

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