Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

At Fair Hill on May 12, in addition to the usual courses we will also have a free intermediate course on contours.

When:  Class is offered at two times, starting at 10:00 and 11:15.  Lasts around 1 hour.

Where:  Meet at the registration area for the event (see the link on the schedule page) .  The class will be out in the woods, off-trail. 

What:  The class will introduce the idea of what contours are and some common types of contour features.  We will do a group walk where we identify contour features on our map with the corresponding land-forms in the terrain.  Then we'll talk about techniques for using contours to help with navigation and we'll practice these strategies on some short off-trail routes.  Most of the class will involve reading a map that has everything except the contours removed so that we can really focus on getting better at contour reading.

Who:  The class is aimed at people who have completed an orienteering course before and are looking to transition to (or improve their performance on) courses that involve more off-trail navigation. After the class you can try out your new skills on one of the full courses being offered that day ($5 for SVO, QOC, or DVOA members, $10 for non-members)

How:  Register by sending an e-mail to  samcol19 at yahoo dot com  so that we can make sure to print the right number of training maps.

Why:  Because orienteering is awesome!!

If you haven't asked anyone yet, I could put something on Facebook for you.  Let me know.

Kathyu