Some links we like . . .

Improve your skills

• Learn how use a thumb compass on youtube.

Buy some gear

• Wildwood Adventure Outfitters, in the Seattle area. Dealers for thumb compasses, finger sticks, and more.

Clubs and Organizations

• Orienteering USA - This newly updated site is a wealth of information for beginning orienteers as well as those wishing to get info on the state of clubs across the US.
• The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) - The international body governing the sport.
• Cascade Orienteering Club (COC) - Based in Seattle, hosts events primarily in the Puget Sound region.

Other O-Sites

• The World Of O - Everything orienteering. Perhaps the largest O-site on the web. You could spend days searching the sites listed here. 
• Open Orienteering Mapper - Open source software for creating orienteering maps.  
• Learn basic orienteering cartography with this tutorial on Open Orienteering Mapper.
• OCAD Mapping Software - A popular (yet expensive) software package used to create Orienteering maps. (Most CROC maps were made and modified with OCAD.)
• O-training.net - a relatively new site with some very nice training and at home practice resources.
• International Specification of Orienteering Maps - making an orienteering map? Look here first.

Rogaining Sites

• 12-24 hour orienteering races over small scale maps. Teams of two or more battle the long hours and heavy eyelids. Make it back to the Hash House in time for Fetuccini Alfredo and a pint of beer. 
• International Rogaining Federation
• US Rogaining Event Calendar
• Top Ten Rogaine Tips (written by CROC members John Godino and John Bartholemew)

Ski Orienteering

• Oregon Nordic Club
• Teacup Lake Nordic Club
• Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic Center
• OUSA Ski Orienteering page

Trail-O

• International Orienteering Federation Trail-O web site
• OUSA Trail-O page

Mountain Bike Orienteering

• British Trail Cyclists Association - mountain bike orienteering site
• OUSA Mountain Bike Orienteering page

Outdoor Rec Sites

• Mazamas - Climbing and hiking club based in Portland OR
• Pacific Northwest Adventure Racing
• Trails Club of Oregon - hiking and other outdoor activities
• Outdoors NW magazine (NW travel, sports medicine, cycling, running, and other outdoor pursuits)
• A really cool map folding web page...
• Going on a long adventure or just a long hike? Here's a good "Ten Essentials" list to pack.
• Before going on a long outdoor journey anywhere, be sure to leave this trip itinerary form with friends and family.