Gold Rush Day Orienteering Event

Saturday, 2.20.21, 9a-2p

Event Details:

Course may be run anytime from Saturday 20th to Saturday 27th. Start and Finish at campsite M66 in Barrett Cove. Maps will be emailed to entrants prior to Saturday 20th, on receipt of sign up.

Raffle prizes and schwag will be mailed to competitors posting the best performances and additional random categories.

On Saturday 20th, the Gold Rush crew will be available at camp M66 to give pointers. Covid precautions of mask and distancing will be enforced.

Expected times of from one and a half to four hours for the course.

Please bring:

Required gear: 

• Map printed from the email. (On Saturday the 20th, printed maps will be available at campsite M66)
• Water/Hydration for four hours (recommended at least 2 liters)
• Snacks/Electrolytes to sustain you for the duration
• Sunblock and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, bandana, etc.)
• Hiking gear (shoes can be trail runners, running shoes or hiking shoes, whatever you are most comfortable keeping a good pace on the trails. Long pants and /or gaiters suggested. Gloves optional)
• Small backpack (you'll need to be hands free to hold your map and compass)
• Compass (recommended: https://www.suunto.com/en-us/Products/Compasses/Suunto-M-3/Suunto-M-3-NH-Compass/ )
• Pen or pencil
• Face mask
• Personal first aid items + cell phone

Optional:

• Gaiters or long pants
• Bug repellant 
• Clipboard
• Magnifying glass or reading glasses (if you need them for smaller print)
• Highlighter
• Map case
• Chair

Please note, for any close interactions, i.e., registration, looking over someone's shoulder to read a map, please plan to wear a mask. Please respect all social distancing etiquette for your fellow participants.

Please respect all regional and park rules.