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Orienteering is a sport that combines running and navigation — imagine a cross-country running race where everyone picks their own route.
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Important
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Every orienteering adventure creates a story, and nothing makes us more proud than sharing these experiences with our community. Whether you're a seasoned navigator, a curious beginner, or simply enjoy exploring Yukon's wilderness, this section contains essential information to enhance your orienteering experience and keep you safe on the trails.

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Staying Safe
While Orienteering

Every orienteering participant should read the document Staying Safe While Orienteering (PDF).

Every orienteering participant should read the document Staying Safe While Orienteering (PDF).

02

Bears And YOA Meets

Every orienteering participant should read the document Staying Safe While Orienteering (PDF).

NOTE: There may be bears in any of the map areas where YOA meets are held. YOU must be “bear aware”. To reduce risk, use precautions set out in the booklet How you can STAY SAFE in bear country.

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Dogs At YOA Meets

Every orienteering participant should read the document Staying Safe While Orienteering (PDF).

A dog biting incident has prompted the executive to advise orienteers bringing dogs to events to:Leash your dog while in the parking/assembly/start areas. If dogs accompany you on your course, they must be under your immediate control at all times. If there are more incidents or complaints, we may need to take a more stringent approach. Thank you.

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Ready to explore the Yukon's beautiful terrain with map and compass in hand? Whether you're a seasoned orienteer or completely new to the sport, our events offer something for everyone. Join us at our next event where you'll navigate through forests, hills, and meadows while developing valuable skills and connecting with our friendly community.

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Orienteering is intimately connected to the land.

The natural landscape and terrain are foundational and fundamental to our sport.  Yukon Orienteering Association operates on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Carcross / Tagish First Nation and is thankful for their stewardship of these lands that we orienteer on.

Thank you to Kwanlin Dun First Nation who have authorized orienteering on their settlement lands.

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