Jim's Jump-up training
May 29, 2002
Far North Bicentennial Park
Klutina Dr entry

Beginner/advanced beginner (white-yellow) Level:

I will have a white level course with some optional yellow level 
controls. You can time yourself if you wish to see how your speed 
compares with others, but it may be better to take your time and 
work on map reading and trying off trail routes. There will 
probably be people to help get you started if you have never done 
it before. You can also try the pace counting course I plan to 
set up

Intermediate (those wishing to go from yellow to orange):

This is perhaps the hardest jump to make. I will have a list of 
skills you should know and be learning at this level you can 
check yourself against. You can practice pacing on the pacing 
course, then get with a small group of your approximate ability 
and head out with an instructor for field practice.

Advanced (aspiring to red/green level)

Similar to last year, I will ask experienced orienteerers to take 
you out in small groups for hand's on help and practice. Emphasis 
should be on reading the terrain and getting around without large 
or obvious features. Do some pace counting practice if you need 
it, but remember pace counting and even the compass are backups 
to matching map and terrain.

********* Note: for the intermediate and advanced training, we 
will run/walk about 1.2K south along the power line and cross the 
North Fork of Campbell Creek to get to the good terrain, so 
expect to get your feet wet.  *************