Whoop'um Up Postponed until June 7, 2025

When I re-scheduled the meet for September 15 a few weeks ago I was confident that the air quality would be much improved and a forecast would be reasonably reliable. The air quality has only become worse. I am now (September 10) postponing the meet until next spring.

I spent two days in early July expanding the map and vetting the course design. If you are determined to orienteer using features without controls before the meet is re-scheduled, please contact me for a JPG to print yourself.
John Murray
208 579-9013

DUE TO POTENTIALLY DENSE SMOKE THE DATE AND TIME ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CAMPING:
If you want to camp, check camping availability at the nearby Edna Creek Campground. There are other USFS campgrounds in the area including the Whoop Um Up Equestrian Campground adjacent to our start location. I plan to camp at the start where there should be plenty of space for other campers.
WHEN
Starts from 10AM to 12AM. Course closes at noon.
LIABILITY WAIVERS
Non-members bring printed and signed liability waivers from home and drop them in the waiver box. We will have blanks if you forget, but we much prefer no exchanges.
CAUTIONS:
There are steep slopes and unstable footing in several areas. There is a danger of significant injuries from falls. This area has been logged leaving slash and debris to trip on. And, extreme temperatures present multiple hazards from fatigue to heat stroke. All courses cross small creeks where tall grass and other vegetation elevate the risk of sprained ankles and other injuries from falls.
WATER
Bring your own water. If it's a warm day, you might really need it. You should probably have it anyway
Cost:
Single meet (day) dues: $10 per person/team, free for members
Junior (up to 20 years old): $5 per person/team, free for members
If more than one map is needed for a team, it is $1 per map.
$1 compass rental.
You may join CTOC for the full year which makes all local meets free! Membership is prorated to the end of this year. We do plan for full roster with monthly meets this year. See member info.
MAPS and COURSES:
Don't count on a map unless you have RSVPed with your choice of course and number of maps. Notify me by Thursday evening, August 22.
Format: Classic:
Distances and elevation gains are estimates. The elevation gains/losses are large for courses of similar lengths. Use caution selecting a map to avoid dangerous exhaustion.
Advanced: 4.8 Km; 16 controls; 241 m elevation gain/loss
Intermediate: 3.3 Km; 10 controls; 153 m elevation gain/loss
Sport: 1.6 Km; 7 controls
NO BEGINNER course.
Bring:
Compass!
Waiver, prepared in advance if you are not a CTOC member.
Sufficient water for yourself.
Sunscreen and/or hat.
Gaitors might be useful.
Shoes for mountainous terrain. If your ankles are sensitive please prepare accordingly.
Cell phone? I have not been able to get coverage, so be prepared with a whistle and other fallback options.
John Murray

I know that some of the information here is labelled "Banner Ridge Yurt". Meetup is not letting me revise the label to Whoop-Um UP.