Green Mountain Orienteering Club

The Green Mountain Orienteering Club is a nonprofit organization based in Vermont, dedicated to promoting the sport of orienteering. Orienteering is an outdoor adventure sport that involves navigating through varied terrain, using a map and compass to locate specific control points. The club welcomes individuals and families, offering events and instruction for participants of all skill levels.

History and Purpose

The Green Mountain Orienteering Club aims to foster an interest in orienteering and provide opportunities for people to engage in physical activity and explore the outdoors. By organizing events across Vermont, the club encourages both beginner and experienced orienteers to participate in the sport.

Activities and Events

The club organizes orienteering events at various locations in Vermont, often in partnership with local organizations or parks. These events typically include several courses, each tailored to different skill levels:

• Beginner Courses (White): All controls are located on trails or other easily accessible routes.
• Advanced Beginner Courses (Yellow): Controls are positioned just off trails, still relatively easy to navigate.
• Intermediate Courses (Orange): Control points are accessible from trails, requiring some basic navigation skills.
• Advanced Courses (Brown, Green, Red): Increasingly challenging courses with longer distances or more complex navigation.
• Expert Courses (Blue): The most difficult courses, featuring challenging terrain and control point locations.

Newcomer Support

The Green Mountain Orienteering Club offers instructional clinics to help newcomers learn the basics of orienteering. These clinics typically cover map reading, compass use, and navigation techniques, ensuring that participants feel comfortable and confident as they begin to explore the sport.

Nonprofit Status

The Green Mountain Orienteering Club operates as a nonprofit organization, leveraging community support and resources to maintain its activities and promote orienteering throughout Vermont. Its activities contribute to the health and well-being of local communities by providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and skill-building.