Training Log Archive: Anna

Drills after I got done with the model.

Model event. What I noticed about the map:
1. It was easy for me to read the steep-sided gullies as index contours and be very confused. On control 5, I didn't realize I had such a great catching feature!
2. There's some flat, featureless terrain with point features in it. A good opportunity for some tricky controls tomorrow!
3. Rootstocks: very visible from far away. They can be tall and filled with bright orange soil.
4. A green O is a deciduous tree, and a green X is a pine tree. Good to know for those featureless flat areas and hillsides.
5. Downed treetops are really distinct and good to avoid. The oblong shape goes roughly in the same direction as the tree trunk.

Ran the last 5 controls of the model event. Focused on reading the clues and tried to visualize myself as a moving point on the map. The first was easier than the second. My one mistake was on 7, where I aimed left and hit it dead on. I hesitated maybe 5 seconds. I did do a good job with exit direction and reading ahead. Can't wait for tomorrow!

Map: http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/34856259@N07/83937345...