Scandinavia. events require a highly accurate and detailed map drawn specially for the sport. There are no tricks, riddles, gimmicks. Locating the controls is a matter of straight forward navigational skill. Electronic punching is taking hold in Europe. White or Yellow courses are designed for novices and younger age groups.
Color coding indicates technical and physical difficulty levels.
Nor is it those compass and pacing exercises you may remember from the military or scouts. It's like attempting the expert slopes your first time skiing. Join a club near you.