Links to Related Websites

Orienteering Instruction

What Is Orienteering? An introduction to orienteering: what it is, how to do it, where to get equipment, and more.
Orienteering for the Young. Orienteering teaches fitness and technical and conceptual skills, so it's not surprising that there is a great deal of interest in introducing orienteering to youth. Check out James Baker's coverage of the subject here.
How to Use a Compass. An illustrated guide by Kjetil Kjernsmo.

Orienteering Organizations

United States Orienteering Federation (USOF). The national organization for the United States. This site details all the clubs and events around the country, as well as rules, regulations, and many useful guides for meet directors.
International Orienteering Federation (IOF). How they do it in the rest of the world.

Related Outdoor Activities

The Southern Michigan Adventure Club (SMAC). The local adventure racing organization. SMOC holds joint meets with SMAC from time to time and provides navigation training to their members.
Great Lakes Adventure Club. A group of people from the Kalamazoo area who enjoy outdoor activities.
School for Outdoor Leadership, Adventure, and Recreation (SOLAR). A local club whose members enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities: hiking, biking, backpacking, skiing, dog-sledding, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing. Excellent classes for beginners, and a great Land Navigation class.
Groovy Adventures. Information on adventure travel, featuring community forums and photo galleries.
SMOC in the UK. The South Midlands Orienteering Club, our sister club in England.

SMOC Member Sites

Boy Scout Troop #180. East Lansing, Michigan.
Meet Outdoors. Link up with like-minded people for outdoor activities or dating.

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Modified March 5, 2007, by Robert Messer.