[roc-info] Powder Mills meet this Sunday

[Laurie Hunt]

Our next meet on Sunday, June 5th, will start from Oak Tree Lodge in Powder
Mills Park, which is on the South end of the Park. Start times will be from
noon-2pm.  Control pick-up will be 3:30pm.


Pre-registration is open now at roc.us.orienteering.org.


Powder Mills Park has its share of steep hills and plenty of marshy areas.
It is a tough park to make technically challenging for the upper levels
because of the numerous trails, roads, and linear features.  Conditions may
be muddy in some areas, especially near marshy areas. Be sure to wear
appropriate footwear and protect yourself against ticks with long sleeves
and pants.  There will be opportunities to get muddy for those inclined to
do so.  Crossing the marsh area in the center of the map can be quite
challenging.  If you wish to avoid significant climbs and descent, make
wise route choices.

The woods for the most part are fairly open, except for a few of the dark
green sections.  Some of the longer course will cross over the YMCA
property east of the creek.  All but the white and yellow courses will have
at least two street crossing, so watch for cars.


We will have six levels of classic orienteering courses as follows:

White 1.4 km, 55m climb, 8 controls

Yellow 1.9 km, 85m climb, 10 controls

Orange 3.7 km, 145m climb, 14 controls

Brown 3.2 km, 105m climb, 13 controls

Green 4.2 km, 160m climb, 15 controls

Red 5.1 km, 190m climb, 16 controls



Rob Stevens, course setter
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