Checkpoint Challenges Customer Photo Forget about waiting for a scheduled event! This cutting-edge approach to orienteering turns your smartphone into both map and compass, so you can explore our courses anytime you wish.

Checkpoint Challenges

About Checkpoint Challenges

Do you like taking walks in the park or hiking but wish you could engage your mind too?

Set off on an extraordinary outdoor adventure with Checkpoint Challenges. Improve your map reading expertise as you navigate your own path between checkpoints!

Contemporary Orienteering...

Just like in classic orienteering, each course comprises a sequence of points on a map that must be visited sequentially. Participants determine their own routes between these checkpoints and eventually return to the Start. However, rather than using a full-size paper map, your smartphone will show only the current map segment with a built-in compass, progress tracking, and hints to help you stay on track.

Select your own time and pace...

No need to wait for club meetings as our courses are available whenever you're ready. Engage in competitive action with rankings for each leg or enjoy as a recreational activity. This enriching outdoor pursuit is perfect for any active person or adventurous group.

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What are people saying about Checkpoint Challenges?

Customer Reviews

Great idea! Can't wait to see more locations added.
James
Great idea! Can't wait to see more locations added.
James
I can't believe this isn't more popular! Such a rewarding experience.
Olivia
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Checkpoint Challenges Highlights

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

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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