Orienteering IIa    Intermediate/Advanced Map and Compass
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Orienteering IIc   Navigation for Adventure Racers

Orienteering IIa is a class is for hikers, backpackers and other general recreationists with a basic understanding of map reading and the compass. It has also proved suitable for special purpose training as for scout and back-country leaders and search and rescue personnel. This course has been approved for CARDA certification. It will consist of a brief review of basic techniques, a discussion of what will be covered during the day followed by a 3-4 mile hike. Subject matter will include an introduction to contour interpretation, identification of major land features, taking and following bearings, triangulation and other intermediate and advanced techniques. The emphasis will be on increasing proficiency and confidence. The class will be limited to twelve students to facilitate personalized attention. Subject matter will be tailored to the student needs as much as possible. A section of a specially annotated USGS map will be supplied for the hike.

Orienteering IIc (private sessions only) emphasizes the competitive techniques proven effective in the sport of orienteering

Private sessions (OI, OIIa or OIIc) will focus on the skills and techniques as required by the participants.  Dates by arrangement.  One or more persons. 

Navigation Certification for Primal Quest, Eco Challenge, etc. at no extra cost with OIIc. Resume

Prerequisites: Orienteering I or an understanding of basic map reading.

What to bring: Base plate (orienteering) compass w/scale, lunch, water, backpack, pencil, clipboard and/or map case. Wet weather gear, if needed.
Cleated soles advised in wet conditions.  Compasses will be available for purchase or rent at minimal cost.

Schedule: Orienteering IIa is offered periodically as the demand dictates. Dates will be confirmed once four payments have been received.  Refunds or credit will be available if the minimum is not reached. No-shows may attend a subsequent class at no charge if the minimum has been reached.  Private sessions for 1-4 or more may be arranged for other times including weekdays.

How to Get There: To reach the Bear Creek Road entrance, take highway 24 to Orinda. From the Orinda Exit (Camino Pablo/Moraga Way exit) take Camino Pablo north. After about 2 miles, turn right on Bear Creek Road. The park entrance is in about 4 miles on the right. Continue to the kiosk which is less than 1/2 mile beyond the entrance. The class will meet at the parking lot to the left of the kiosk.  Look for a white Ford van. This is a private class, not associated with the Park District and there will probably be a parking charge of about $5 at the gate, or you may walk in (no fee) from Bear Creek Road .

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Registration Form  (please mail or e-mail.

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Make checks to Scarborough Orienteering, 3015 Holyrood Drive, Oakland CA 94611.

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OIIa 2/17/99, 6/3/1999, 8/31/00, 2/5/01, 5/21/01, 8/17/01, 12/31/01, 8/1/02, 10/24/02, 2/18/03, 2004, 5/17/05, 6/16/05, 10/4/05, 2/3/06