Map and Compass Sports in Western Montana
Based in Missoula, MT, Grizzly Orienteering is the primary club organizing orienteering events in Western Montana. Our events feature custom maps and courses and provide a range of challenges appropriate for individuals and groups of all ages and experience levels. Come explore the great Montana wilderness with us!
What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is the sport of navigating with map and compass. The object is to find a series of points shown on a map, choosing routes — both on and off trail — that will help you find all the points and get back to the finish in the shortest amount of time.
Orienteering is a sport for everyone, regardless of age or experience. The competitive athlete can experience the exhilaration of moving through the woods at top speed, while a contemplative orienteer can enjoy the forest at a more leisurely pace. Most events provide courses for all levels — from beginner to advanced.
If you love maps, exploring, and the great outdoors, try orienteering. You'll be hooked for life!
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 20KalispellApr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MDTKalispell, 300 Lone Pine Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
Sat, May 18Pattee Canyon Recreation AreaMay 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMPattee Canyon Recreation Area, County Road 533, Missoula, MT 59803
Sat, Jun 22Spokane CountyJun 22, 2024, 12:00 PMSpokane County, Washington 99034, USAFirst day of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. National Ranking Event. Fisk State Park, Spokane, Washington.- Sun, Jun 23Fisk State ParkJun 23, 2024, 11:00 AMFisk State Park, Spokane, WADay 2 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. National Ranking Event. Fisk State Park, Spokane, Washington.
- Mon, Jun 24Riverside State ParkJun 24, 2024, 12:00 PMRiverside State Park, Spokane, WA, USADay 3 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. Day 3 is hosted by the Eastern Washington Orienteering Club at Riverside State Park.
- Tue, Jun 25Holmberg ParkJun 25, 2024, 10:00 AMHolmberg Park, Spokane, WA, USADay 4 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. Day 4 is hosted by the Eastern Washington Orienteering Club at Holmberg Conservation Area.
Thu, Jun 27FlorenceJun 27, 2024, 1:00 PM MDTFlorence, Florence, MT 59833, USADay 5 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. This Classic Distance NRE is hosted by Grizzly Orienteering at Larry Creek Recreation Area.
Fri, Jun 28Ravalli CountyJun 28, 2024, 11:00 AM MDTRavalli County, Soft Rock Rd, Montana 59828, USADay 6 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. This Middle Distance NRE is hosted by Grizzly Orienteering at Soft Rock Recreation Area.
Sat, Jun 29GreenoughJun 29, 2024, 10:00 AM MDTGreenough, 38689 MT-200, Greenough, MT 59823, USADay 7 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. This Long Distance NRE is hosted by Grizzly Orienteering at Lubrecht Experimental Forest.
Sun, Jun 30MissoulaJun 30, 2024, 9:00 AM MDTMissoula, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, USADay 8 of the Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival. This Sprint Distance NRE is hosted by Grizzly Orienteering at the University of Montana campus.
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