Orienteering is a sport that involves navigating through a course using a map and compass. The goal is to visit a series of checkpoints in the correct order while minimizing the time taken.

Orienteering competitions typically use topographic maps, which provide detailed information about the terrain, including elevation, vegetation, and water features.

The compass is used in orienteering to determine the direction of true north, which is essential for navigating through the course and locating checkpoints.

Control points are checkpoints that competitors must visit in the correct order during an orienteering competition. Each control point is marked on the map and has a unique identifier.

GPS navigation is not a common technique used in orienteering competitions, as it provides an unfair advantage to competitors who have access to GPS devices.

Orienteering competitions can be held in various formats, including individual race against the clock, team relay race, and mass start race.

Specialized orienteering clothing and shoes are designed to provide comfort, breathability, and protection during orienteering competitions.

Safety is of utmost importance in orienteering competitions to prevent injuries and accidents during the race.

The organizer of an orienteering competition is responsible for designing and setting up the course, providing maps and compasses to the competitors, and monitoring their progress to ensure their safety.

Ultra-long distance orienteering is not a common type of orienteering competition due to its extreme length and duration.

Middle distance orienteering competitions typically last between 1 to 2 hours.

Orienteering competitions often involve navigating through various obstacles such as water hazards, dense vegetation, and steep terrain.

Successful orienteering requires a combination of map reading and interpretation, compass navigation, and physical fitness and endurance.

The recommended approach for pacing during an orienteering competition is to adjust the pace based on the terrain and difficulty of the course.

Common strategies used by orienteers to improve their performance include memorizing the course map before the race, practicing navigation skills in different terrains, and developing physical fitness and endurance through training.