10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 16, 2026
COST: $10
Offered by Crawdaddy Outdoors of Waverly, IA and the Wild Driftless Adventure Race
Pre-registration required at https://crawdaddyoutdoors.com/products/adventure-race-and-orienteering-clinic
Learn everything you need to know for a fun and successful first adventure race experience. From orienteering skills to route planning and strategy, this class and training session will provide hands-on, practical skills that will prepare you for the unknowns that come with adventure racing.
The first hour will be focused on what you need to know from the moment you get your maps and instructions, including types of adventure race courses, how to plan a route, and how to develop an overall race strategy. Particular emphasis will be made on navigation, with instruction on how to use a compass and a map effectively.
In the second hour, you’ll get hands-on training on the Camp Ewalu orienteering course! Get instant feedback as you practice the skills you have learned. Long pants, long sleeve shirt, durable footwear and bug repellent are highly recommended as we will travel off-trail as part of this training.
The class and training session will be led by Frank Johnson, Race Director of the Wild Driftless Adventure Race, who has a decade of adventure racing experience as a racer, navigator, and race director.
