Orienteering (Paperback)

by Steve Boga (Author) "Orienteering, the art of cross-country navigation with map and compass, began in late nineteenth century Scandinavia as a military exercise..." (more)
Key Phrases: fine orienteering, advanced orienteers, rough orienteering, Activity Level, United States, Joe Scarborough (more...)

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Product Description
Orienteering's unique mix of fun, fitness, mental challenge, and immersion in natural beauty make this the perfect sport for kids and adults alike. Orienteering reveals more than how to read a map and compass, it explains all the skills needed to compete in this exciting outdoor sport. With information on beginners' programs, orienteering course levels, equipment needs, and conditioning advice, as well as skills quizzes, exercises, strategy tips, this comprehensive guide is essential for orienteers of any age and skill level.

About the Author
Steven Boga

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728706
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728706
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Get Lost Again, December 20, 2001

By	"waymakerjim" (Mars Hill, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This book is a MUST for anyone who dreams of wandering off the beaten path. It teaches the skills and techniques to ensure safe travel through the woods.
It also offers racing tips to improve your time and speed.

A good book to have if you like orienteering. I recommend it to my class and my cross-country team, too.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Orienteers and others interested in basic land nav, May 26, 2006

By	Will Murphy (Hollywood, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is clear, concise and well-organized. It covers all the fundamentals of orienteering, and I think anyone that read it would have a good idea of what to expect on arriving at their first O event. Anyone who completed some of the exercises should have some confidence that he or she could complete at least an intermediate level O course (assuming reasonably good fitness). The book also includes very basic information on physical training (anyone who is a serious runner will not learn a lot from those sections, but trail running is different than road running, so don't skip those sections if you are strictly a road runner). The book also includes dozens of activities to teach various skills, and a good glossary. I highly recommend this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great basic book, November 29, 2007

By	L. Henckler (Roch NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this book as a manual to teach basic orienteering from and it served me well. The exercises are best suited to middle school ages, but will work for all with some modifications.