Bear Valley Ski-O
Arnold
Sunday, March 3, 2002
Contact: Tony Pinkham, 650-969-5320
For the third, and final, event in the 2002 California Ski-O Champs,
we return to BAOC's original ski-O venue. Matthias Kohler is designing the courses, as he did
last year and also for our Royal Gorge Ski-O.
Course Distance Level Description
White 3-5 km Beginner Easy navigation and skiing on beginner trails
Yellow 4-7 km Novice Easy navigation with some route choices on
beginner and easier intermediate ski trails
Orange 7-10 km Intermediate Navigational choices on intermediate ski trails
Green 10-15 km Advanced Navigational complexity on easier expert trails
Blue 15-20 km Expert Navigational complexity with physical demands on tougher
expert trails
The courses will remain open even during a snowstorm unless the resort closes. At this park, you
may NOT go off-trail (bushwhack) except where indicated by green dots on the maps.
What's New
Electronic punching will be used for the first time at Bear Valley. The
Orange, Green, and Blue courses will have electronic punching, which
requires an SI punch for each competitor ($2 rental if you don't already
have one). Electronic punching enables us to plan completely new courses
that no longer need to avoid controls used later in the courses.
We're hoping to include some new informal trails to change your strategies
for this event.
Registration, Starts, and Fees
No preregistration is necessary - just show up, pay, and ski!
Registration begins at 9:30 am, and individual starts are 10:00am-1:00pm. You'll have three hours
or until 3:00 (whichever is first) to finish your course. You can use touring or skating skis.
Registration specifics and fees will be announced later; ski rentals and lessons are available.
All starts and finishes are at the Bear Valley trailhead.
Beginner's Clinics
We will offer free beginner's clinics near the registration area to
anyone on demand. These clinics usually last 20-30 minutes and explain
everything you need to know to complete the White and Yellow courses. If
you are new to orienteering, ask for a clinic before doing your first course.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three male and
female finishers on each course. Time and location to be announced later.
We'll also be announcing the winners of the
2002 California Ski-O Champs and presenting those awards.
Lodging
- Bear Valley Hostel. $20-25. Contact Tony Pinkham, 650-969-5320.
Above the XC Center, across the road from the event. Only requirement is that you help with the meet.
Two rooms for 3-4 people, living room for 3-4 people, one room for 1 person.
- Base Camp at Bear Valley. $20-55. 209-753-6556.
- Bear Valley Lodge and Resort. $65+. 209-753-2327.
- Tamarack Lodge. 2.5 miles west of Bear Valley. $65-140. 209-753-2090.
- Tamarack Pines Inn Bed & Breakfast. 2.5 miles west of Bear Valley. 209-753-2080.
Directions
Registration, beginner's clinics, starts, and finishes will be at the trailhead
of Bear Valley Cross Country.
To get to Bear Valley Cross Country:
- Take Highway 5 or Highway 99 to Highway 4 near Stockton.
- Drive 70 miles East on Highway 4 to the Bear Valley Cross Country resort.
(Bear Valley Cross Country is just 120 miles from Sacramento and Livermore.)
- Follow the orange-and-white orienteering signs to parking and registration.