Registration and starts 12-1, courses close at 2:30. Three courses: short, 2.8km straight line, 7 controls medium, 4.7km straight line, ~6km skiable distance, 11 controls long, 5.8km straight line, ~9.5km skiable distance, 15 controls Today was very much spring conditions (45-50F) and the snow was wet and slow. If it freezes overnight, it will be (read more)
In spite of nearly summer-like warmth today, there plenty of snow so there should be still be some left for tomorrow. Check back for course notes tonight.
Yay snow! 🙂 With today’s storm, I am hopeful that Sunday’s ski-o at Harriet Hollister will happen as (re-)scheduled. However, the current forecast calls for warming temperatures late in the week and so it remains to be seen what results from the storm and how cold it stays at the park. Stay tuned for updates…I’d (read more)
From the meet directors: We’ve had to make the tough decision to cancel the ESG ski-o events scheduled for this weekend. There is very little snow left in the area and with rain and more mild temperatures predicted for the next few days, it’s doubtful there will be any left by this weekend. All the (read more)
No snow, so the ski-o planned for Sunday at Harriet Hollister will be postponed to 2/21. Hopefully the weather will be better then!
Given the current conditions and the forecast, it’s unlikely to happen this weekend (in which case it will be postponed to Feb 21). But it’s not unprecedented to have a sudden dump of snow that takes things from bare ground to skiable at the last minute so I hate to call it too early. Final (read more)
The ski-orienteering event at Byrncliff on 1/24 is ON! From the meet director: I skied at Byrncliff this am and conditions were good. Preregistration is encouraged to guarantee yourself a map; check the BFLO website for details on courses, fees, and how to preregister. Also check the Byrncliff trail conditions before you head out Sunday (read more)
Sunday, January 17 is Winterfest at Mendon Ponds Park. As part of this celebration, the Rochester orienteering Club will sponsor an orienteering event starting at Hopkins Point Lodge. Since it is unlikely that we will have enough snow for ski or snowshoe, most likely we will have a Scatter-o on foot. There will be several (read more)
Please note there is no qualification required to race in these events and last minute registration is available at each venue. Saturday, March 7, 2015 Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Biathlon Stadium Be aware that there are some red one way arrows on the map. They are there to help prevent head on collisions with recreational skiers (read more)
Saturday, March 7 – Mt. van Hoevenburg, Biathlon Building (first complex on your right as you drive in from Rte 73) First Start: 12:30 pm Courses: Red, Green, Brown, Orange – Middle Distance race with anticipated finish time of 1 hour. Sunday, March 8 – The Visitors Interpretive Center (VIC) at Paul Smiths College (1 (read more)