On Sunday, April 6, BOK held an advanced Reveal-O and open “Explorer” course at West Point on the Eno Park. The water levels were more accommodating than the pollen levels on this warm sunny spring day, but everyone seemed to enjoy the chance to explore a new 400-acre orienteering venue in Durham. Many thanks go […]
Read MoreOn February 1st, BOK held a rogaine training event starting/finishing at Gray Owl in the NE corner of Birkhead Mountains Wilderness. This consisted of two 6-hour “loops” (one during the day and one during the night). Most of the controls on each course didn’t have physical flags. Instead, participants had to use the UsynligO and […]
Read MoreOn June 29 and 30, Backwoods Orienteering Klub held a unique advanced event at a new venue: Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Alamance County. The rocky and overgrown terrain coupled with sweltering conditions summoned an inspiring display of fortitude and adaptability from all participants. Kevin McCabe and Debra and Jeff Rezeli dared to start […]
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