Hazard Meadows

Hazard Meadows is a new map situated to the northwest of the Hazard Lake Campground. There are some important things to keep in mind.
Hazard Meadows is a long drive from Boise. It is north of the Brundage Ski Area and north of Goose Lake. You might want to camp in the area or stay in McCall.

As I write this meet announcement in December the meet is proposed on the basis of a promising map derived from 2017 LiDAR and recent Google Earth images. So, at this time it is a prospect that I will need to validate by spending some time exploring the terrain after the snow melts from the road.

In my judgement it will provide excellent intermediate and advanced orienteering with lots of varied features in both intermittent meadows and mountainous terrain. Much of the area is runnable, but there are sizeable parts dominated by fallen trees that advanced orienteers will need to avoid or negotiate. The terrain is otherwise suitable for intermediate and sport courses. No beginner course will be offered.

Cliffs are the predominant feature for control placement and navigation. There are many boulders and a few notable root stocks.

Please RSVP by Wednesday evening, August 20 with name, course choice, and phone number to ensure you will have a map. You can RSVP either in the comments below or directly to MurrayJohnA1@gmail.com .

Liability Waivers:
Non-members please bring printed and signed liability waivers (available for download at ctoc-boise.org/pub/ctoc_ind_waiver.pdf ) from home. We will have blanks if you forget. If you are bringing a minor who is NOT your own child, you MUST bring a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

Sturdy shoes are a must; we also recommend gaiters to protect your legs and feet from brush. Some slopes are steep and unstable. It's not a city park, so safe travel requires attention to your footing on hillsides. A compass is essential for setting and following bearings.

LOGISTICS
When:
Starts from 10:00AM to 12:00AM. Course closes at 2:00PM.
Meet Location:
Meet Start/Finish
Drive north from Goose Lake about 13 miles on US Forest Service Road 50257 to the start about one mile north of the Hazard Lake Campground. Travel beyond Brundage Ski Area is on a graded gravel road that can have a washboard surface if not recently graded.
The Google Map pin below shows the location of the start and finish.
ORIENTEERING-SPECIFIC
Punching at Control:
This meet won't have e-punching.
Courses:
Classic format traveling in sequential order. You're welcome to go at whatever pace you prefer :)
The terrain does not support a Beginner Course.
Until the map and courses are finalized the course description are approximate.
Sport (2.83, 74m elevation gain, 8 controls)
A good choice if it's your first time orienteering or you'd like to develop your navigation skills.
Intermediate (4.03km, 100m elevation gain, 12 controls)
An opportunity to apply compass-bearing and contour-reading in rugged terrain.
Advanced (5.5km, 190m elevation gain, 17 controls)
Same terrain and technical ability as intermediate with a lot more endurance required and enough distance to satisfy that need to run.
Cost:
Single meet (day) dues: $10 per person/team, free for members
Single Junior (up to 20 years old): $5 per person/team, free for members
If more than one map is needed for a team, a small additional fee may be needed per the discretion of the meet director depending on printing costs.
CTOC annual membership:
Regular $45 (pays for all local meets).
Family $65 (pays for all local meets).
Join in August for Monthly prorated membership fees:
Month Regular Family
August $19 $27
Membership form and instructions found here.
John Murray
Director