July 12, 2025 by Bob Forgrave
Ever wonder how we’re able to put on 30+ orienteering events per year, of different types, across all seasons, for thousands of participants without any paid employees? It’s thanks to a HUGE number of volunteers—both in the one-day roles of helping to run each event function and in the larger roles behind the scenes that make entire seasons happen. And right now… We’re short of leadership volunteers in two critical roles: 1. Equipment Coordinator. This is the person who makes […]
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July 7, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
The fourth event in the 2024 Wednesday Evening Series will be held at Meadowbrook Park on Wednesday July 9. This is a new map and courses by Mack Malloch. The Wednesday Evening Series is our most relaxed and casual series of events, held in local parks around Puget Sound. We typically offer a barbeque afterward for all participants. Events in the Wednesday Evening Series are generally less challenging (both physically and navigationally) than many of our other events, and are […]
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July 1, 2025 by Michelle Kastner
JWOC 2025 competition in underway in Trentino, Italy. Cascade OC is proud to have 5 members competing this year. We are cheering from afar for Greta Leonard, Danny Buchholz, Ben Cooper, Ben Conley, and Zariah Zosel. Go Team USA! Go Cascade Juniors! You can follow along here: JWOC2025 – Junior World Orienteering Championships
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June 23, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
The third event in the 2024 Wednesday Evening Series will be held at North Seattle College on Wednesday June 25! This is an interesting and intriguing venue that is sometimes complexing. Pre-registration is here. The Wednesday Evening Series is our most relaxed, casual set of navigation events, held in local parks once the weather (hopefully) warms up. These events are a little more low-key than those in the Winter League, and we typically offer a barbeque afterward for all participants. Events […]
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June 15, 2025 by Debbie Newell
Disappointed that Ultimates 5 and 6 were cancelled? We are too! But there are two more Ultimate events coming up this weekend! The final two events in the Ultimate Series comprise the Marmot O’ Cup (the third annual in case you’re counting). Saturday, June 21 – Moses Lake Sand Dunes, Marmot Cup Day 1. After several years’ hiatus, we return to the rolling terrain of Moses Lake for a Middle Distance event, with courses designed by Peter Golde. Sunday, June […]
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June 12, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
We have just been informed by the DNR that they have revoked our permit for the weekend’s events in Teanaway due to the manhunt. We will cancel the events with a full refund to those registered. We are truly sorry about this turn of events but it is beyond our control.
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June 4, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
We have several events coming up in the next two weeks so plan accordingly because you don’t want to miss out. The first event is Wednesday Evening at Bellevue College on June 11. Then follows the 1st Ultimate Doubleheader weekend at Teanaway June 14 and 15 at Jack Creek and Dickey Creek. Bring Dad and celebrate Father’s Day with orienteering and free camping! The 2nd Ultimate Doubleheader weekend in Eastern Washington, Moses Lake on June 21 and Fishtrap Lake on […]
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May 27, 2025 by Michelle Kastner
Need a new control description holder? COC has some available at cost. Pick one up at the next Ultimate event.
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May 16, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
The first event in the 2025 Wednesday Evening Series will be held at Wilburton Hill Park on May 21! The Wednesday Evening Series is our most relaxed, casual set of navigation events, held in local parks once the weather (hopefully) warms up. These events are a little more low-key than those in the Winter League, and we typically offer a barbeque afterward for all participants. Events in the Wednesday Evening Series are generally less challenging (both physically and navigationally) than […]
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May 13, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
Come out to Teanaway this Saturday for a navigation race hosted by Mergeo’s Northwest Nav Races in the open pine forests of the Teanaway Valley, near Cle Elum, WA! Beautiful terrain, an accurate orienteering map, free idyllic riverside camping minutes away, wildflowers, and typically beautiful weather will make this a weekend to remember, something for everyone. There are 2, 4, and 8-hour options. A beginner’s clinic will be offered before the race start. Online pre-registration closes Thursday, May 15 at […]
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