Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Looking for a club nearby? No need with Checkpoint Challenges! Our modern take on orienteering uses your smartphone as a map and compass, letting you explore our courses whenever it suits you.

Checkpoint Challenges

About Checkpoint Challenges

Are you passionate about hiking or walking in the park but also looking to challenge your mind?

Checkpoint Challenges offers an unmatched outdoor adventure experience. Plot your unique course between checkpoints while working on your map reading skills!

Next Generation Orienteering

Like conventional orienteering, each course includes a sequence of map points that must be visited in order. Participants select their own routes between checkpoints, eventually returning to the Start. Instead of a full-size paper map, though, your phone will show only the current course segment, complete with an integrated compass, progress details, and hints to keep you oriented.

You choose the time and the pace...

Our courses are available whenever you are, eliminating the need to wait for a club event. Participate competitively, with rankings for each leg of the course, or enjoy as a recreational activity. This enriching outdoor pursuit is perfect for any active person or group of adventurers.

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What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

This was a really cool way to explore the park and it took me places I never would have gone otherwise!
Sophia
Did this solo and really enjoyed it. Going to take some friends out next time!
Dave
I can't believe this isn't more popular! Such a rewarding experience.
Olivia
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

  • Enriching
  • Physical
  • Outdoors
  • Active
  • Checkpoints
  • Team building
  • Race
  • Anytime
  • Flat rate price
  • Challenging
  • GPS
  • Contest
  • Individuals or groups
  • Compass Reading
  • No reservations
  • Competition
  • Running

Researchers found that running increased lactate, BDNF and memory to a greater degree than walking. Spatial memory skills, in particular, increased the most in those who ran while orienteering. The more vigorous the orienteering, the greater the benefits. Remarkably, even a single orienteering session improved spatial memory in our study participants.
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