Books are a good starting point. Or check our web links . Of course, the best way is to get hands on experience by coming to our meets where beginner instruction is always available. Orienteering is open to people with a wide range of physical skills and interests.
Some people approach it as a casual hike on the trails.
Often entire families or scout troops will go out on a course together looking for wildflowers or birds and not minding how long they are out. And then there are some people who are very competitive, who train at it as for any serious sport and who travel to competitions around the country. Find out .