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| # Posted 2007-12-17 04:16:47 | |
| Boojums: | All that snow getting you down? Make your plans now for winter orienteering in sunny Tucson!
Register online. Website Motivating photo:  |
| # Posted 2007-12-18 21:28:54 | |
| Ratlaf: | Allright!! Motivation... |
| # Posted 2007-12-18 21:49:58 | |
| Boojums: | Is it working? I'm holding back on the photos of spiny cacti. |
| # Posted 2007-12-18 22:16:44 | |
| JimBaker: | I've met the spiny cactus of Tuscon...(at midnight, behind a partner who didn't call out when he brushed past it). Nice terrain though, nevertheless. |
| # Posted 2007-12-18 22:54:13 | |
| jjcote: | a partner who didn't call out when he brushed past it
That would be me. Didn't realize what it was until Jim screamed as the spines slid under his toenail... |
| # Posted 2007-12-18 23:04:18 | |
| Boojums: | Well, I don't anticipate too much of that nonsense at this meet. For one thing, cactus is pretty rare at this site. For another, it won't be dark. |
| # Posted 2008-01-24 06:05:08 | |
| Boojums: | Just a reminder to register for the meet before prices go up on February 3rd. Register online and plan yourself a mini-vacation in the sunny southwest.
And don't forget the training opportunities on Thursday and Friday. |
| # Posted 2008-01-24 08:06:20 | |
| walk: | Any course info yet? |
| # Posted 2008-01-24 09:30:25 | |
| Boojums: | Hopefully on the way...
A report from the meet site: the grass is still standing tall but all the seeds have dropped, making for some very pleasant running. |
| # Posted 2008-01-24 10:55:35 | |
| upnorthguy: | Where will I find more info about the training? |
| # Posted 2008-01-24 11:42:47 | |
| negniRO: | For more training info see the discussion thread Heads up - US Team training in February |
| # Posted 2008-01-24 20:21:49 | |
| Boojums: | Course stats for Day 1 and sprint:
km m c Blue 10.5 300 18 Red 7.8 250 14 Green 5.6 150 11 Brown 4.2 110 9 Orange 4.7 110 11 Yellow 2.9 110 7 White 2.5 60 7 Sprint 3.3 90 13 |
| # Posted 2008-01-25 16:20:54 | |
| bl: | Could anyone...Christina?... in Tucson comment more about the camping at meet site?
Water/showers available, if not, nearest town/motel/restaurant/DD etc. Thanks |
| # Posted 2008-01-26 03:35:46 | |
| ebone: | Sprint 3.3 90 13
Whoa--that's a burly sprint! I can't wait... =) |
| # Posted 2008-01-26 13:22:59 | |
| Boojums: | Eric, this is Tucson. The sprint is really just HTFU training.
As far as camping at the meet site - no facilities or water at all. There will be a fire and at least one keg of beer provided by Mark Parsons, and stove fuel provided by Max. What more could you need? ;-) The closest town is Sonoita, a few miles further south on Highway 83. Check out http://sonoitaaz.com for food and lodging options. The closest developed campgrounds are far up in Tucson or perhaps over in Sierra Vista to the east. |
| # Posted 2008-01-26 20:14:36 | |
| jingo6390: | There may be a shortage of water in the desert, but the beer flows freely!!! Ya'll come now! |
| # Posted 2008-02-02 16:57:50 | |
| jingo6390: | I see 142 registered as of 02-02-08. Just curious about available parking in the area. |
| # Posted 2008-02-02 21:56:54 | |
| upnorthguy: | I'm not familiar with the US course system - what courses are M35, M40 and M45 on?
Thanks. |
| # Posted 2008-02-02 22:19:12 | |
| danf: | M35, M40, and M45 are all on the red course. The competition is generally easier in M35 than the other two. |
| # Posted 2008-02-02 23:40:47 | |
| upnorthguy: | Thanks. Based on registration to date, M45 is certainly a lot deeper. I may switch from M21 to M45. |
| # Posted 2008-02-03 01:06:26 | |
| JanetT: | US Course system can be viewed on the US standard registration form here:
www.us.orienteering.org/Forms/standard.pdf |
| # Posted 2008-02-04 04:33:08 | |
| Boojums: | Today (Feb 3) is the last day to register before the price bump of $5 per event! |
| # Posted 2008-02-04 20:16:15 | |
| jingo6390: | 163 registered as of 02-04-08 |
| # Posted 2008-02-05 08:41:07 | |
| Boojums: | Regarding parking: there is a decent amount of space for parking, but it is going to be tight. If you're not camping at the meet site (or, I suppose, even if you are...) we highly recommend car pooling from downtown. |
| # Posted 2008-02-05 14:55:42 | |
| jingo6390: | a few more thousand and we'll have the Woodstock of orienteering |
| # Posted 2008-02-05 18:31:40 | |
| smittyo: | I notice that West Point does not seem to have registrations in. I hope they're coming! Anybody know? |
| # Posted 2008-02-15 09:42:09 | |
| Boojums: | Online registration is now closed. You can still register at the meet ($5 extra per course).
Start times, course notes, enhanced schedule and directions, and t-shirt design have all been posted to the website: http://www.tucsonorienteering.org/ameet It is forecasted to snow tonight at the meet site. This is no reason to panic, as afternoon temperatures should be back in the 70's by the weekend. (Just trying to psyche everyone up for the Southwestern desert vacations!) |
| # Posted 2008-02-15 11:30:26 | |
| danf: | It snowed a couple of years ago as well, which was actually kinda fun, except we had no map bags (although they may have been offered) and Trish's map ended up disintegrating halfway through what would have been her first green course ever. The snow started melting away almost immediately though. I guess it wouldn't hurt to bring some extra clothes if you're camping out just in case.
Since now you're all committed... 
Looking forward to a great meet. |
| # Posted 2008-02-15 16:23:17 | |
| Boojums: | We can promise sealed maps this time! ;-) |
| # Posted 2008-02-15 18:50:36 | |
| Boojums: | On a serious note, if you are camping definitely do prepare for the possibility of *overnight* temps around freezing. It could be shorts weather - 70, sunny, and warm - in the afternoon and drop to 35 overnight.
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