Gold Rush South-West

## Details

This is a Classic course format traveling in sequential order on brand new map South of Idaho City. We will try to design something fun so you come back with smiles and happy! You're welcome to go at whatever pace you prefer.

4 regular courses:
1. Beginner Course (stats tbd): Suitable for first comers or those who just started the sport. Predominantly on trails, roads, or along easy to recognize linear features.
2. Sport Course (stats tbd): A good choice for more experienced orienteerers or you'd like to develop your navigation skills.
2. Intermediate (stats tbd): An opportunity to apply compass-bearing and contour-reading in rugged terrain.
3. Advanced (stats tbd): Same terrain and technical ability as intermediate with a lot more endurance required and enough distance to satisfy that need to run.
Keep in mind that these distances are based on straight path distances, not the distance of your travel, that will be longer.

LOGISTICS
When: Saturday, September 27
Starts from 10:00AM to 12:00AM. Course closes at 2:00PM. (that means please be back at the start by this time.)

Meet Location:
Newly mapped Gold Rush South areas right South of Idaho City along HW21 (snipped of the basemap is above). Keep in mind that it takes about 1-hour drive from Boise to get to the location. Take HW21 to Idaho City, continue on HW21 East past Idaho City for about 1 mile, take right onto forest road NF-203 for ~400 m, take right on first Y split onto, drive ~800 m to the meet center at the large open space near Steamboat sledding and tubing hill.
We will place directional signs where appropriate.

The Google Map pin shows approximate location of the meet center.

Please RSVP by Wednesday evening September 24 with name & course choice. You can RSVP either in the comments below or directly to savelichko@yahoo.com.
There is no cell phone coverage in the area.

Map and Course Notes:
This is really a world class terrain! Area is very technical pine woods, gold hydro mined areas with lots of small and large re-entrants, spurs, gullies, and other micro- and macro- relief forms. Keep in mind that map is basically a good basemap with little fieldchecking done. Occasional boulders dot the area. These boulders usually 0.5 m to 1 m height. In general, it is about 100 m height mountain side with sandy grounds, open and semi-open pine woods. Significant climb is expected. In some places it may be very steep so watch where you may go safely up or down. Developed net of trails and few major forest roads.
Forest density (green shades) and open spaces (yellow) were derived based on lidar data and are pretty accurate. Dark green is really fight, lighter green allows walk or light jog. Contours are 5 m apart so small details, especially in gold hydro mined areas are not captured, rely on larger features while navigating. Road and trail network was captured almost completely but rear distinction between wide and narrow bike rides. Beginner course is all on trails or along easy to navigate linear features. Sturdy shoes are recommended for advanced courses. Shoes with cleats would be big plus on sandy grounds. A compass is essential for setting and following bearings.

PUNCHING:
We will use SI electronic punching. Rent a SI stick for nominal $2 or bring your own.

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.

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 (all meets are FREE):
Join with Monthly Pro-Rata for membership fees:
Membership form and instructions found here.

Cheers,
Sergey