Everyone from across New Hampshire is invited by the Up North Orienteers (UNO) to come try orienteering during UNO's annual Camping and Orienteering Weekend at Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham, NH from September 5th through the 7th.
The
approach of autumn is a wonderful time to get outdoors and into the
woods. It's a great time to try the sport of orienteering. It's the
fun, easy to learn, recreational activity that involves navigating
between points using a map and compass. Orienteering is appropriate
for people of all ages and athletic abilities. You can participate
individually or with friends and family. It's like treasure hunting
in the woods!
With
events throughout the weekend, the UNO Camping and Orienteering
Weekend gives participants the opportunity to do a bit of
orienteering or a lot. Participants can come orienteer for a few
hours or stay the whole weekend.
Traditional
orienteering courses will be available from 10 AM – 1 PM on
Saturday and 9 AM – 12 PM on Sunday. Canoe orienteering will
available both days. In addition, there will be special navigation
activities for youngsters as well as night orienteering courses after
dark on Saturday. And, for those who want to take part in every
activity, including a potluck barbecue on Saturday night, camping at
the park will be available, too.
Newcomers
to the sport will be welcomed by experienced orienteers who will be
on hand at Pawtuckaway to help newcomers learn the basics and try
their first course. Compasses will be available to loan out for those
who do not have one.
Additional information – including a detailed schedule, directions, event fees, and a link to register - may be found at https://upnoor.org/event/camping-weekend-2025/. Questions may be emailed to the event organizer at unofam@aol.com .