Columbia River Orienteering Club

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Orienteering is a sport of a lifetime where participants use a map and compass to navigate a course through unfamiliar territory. There are also events that take place in the city where participants navigate through local parks. Most events have a variety of courses varying from short and easy (2km) to long and navigationally challenging (up to 15km).

10/18/2025

Let's face it, you understand orienteering maps but there are a few things that only the super duper map nerds seem to know. Want to be in on the secret? Join us for the October OUSA Forum on Thursday, October 23rd at 8:30pm ET.

The October Forum will feature a presentation and discussion hosted by the OUSA Mapping Committee, all about the kinds of things a non-mapper might want to know about the mapping standards for forest events.

https://orienteeringusa.org/2025/10/october-forum-athletes-primer-to-forest-orienteering-maps/

09/09/2025

Check out this interview with two blue course competitors about route choice at the Billy Bob event.

The last short course event is the Wednesday (July 23rd) at Columbia Park. Register by Monday evening. See https://www.c...
07/20/2025

The last short course event is the Wednesday (July 23rd) at Columbia Park. Register by Monday evening. See https://www.croc.org/events/2025/7/23/member-training-short-course-columbia-park for details.

Columbia Park Short Course July 23, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. Columbia Park in north Portland For CROC members only For those who don’t like hills, Columbia Park is for you. There are no contour lines on the map! So there is a lot of opportunity to run fast and navigate accurately. This s

Congratulations to Anthony Riley, and our very own Ali Crocker!
07/09/2025

Congratulations to Anthony Riley, and our very own Ali Crocker!

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Orienteering is the competitive sport of navigation. Using a detailed map (and occasionally a compass on advanced courses) participants try to find the quickest route through a series of marked checkpoints. Orienteering can be enjoyed at a relaxed walk or a cross-country run; the essence of the sport is you finding your own unique route.

The Columbia River Orienteering Club offers orienteering events year-round in the Portland Oregon area. Beginners are welcome at events, and you do not need to be a member of our club to participate. You can find us online at croc.org