Los Angeles Orienteering Club
Date:
Location:
Courses:
Bluff Lake Weekend 2024
June 29, 2024
and June 30, 2024
Bluff Mesa Group Campground, near Big Bear, CA
Training (Sat) and Competition (Sun)
Schedule:
Saturday, June 29th Training and Sunday, June 30th standard event. Limited camping available Friday and Saturday night.
Overview
Alpine forest and plenty of rocks make this a wonderful venue. Come for the weekend to improve your skills or just on Sunday for the event.
Courses
Training (Sat) and Competition (Sun)
Map and Course Notes
Map
1:10,000 scale for Red and Green
1:7,500 for all other courses
5 meter contours
SATURDAY - training activities
Training day to get you acquainted with the terrain and the map. A set of focused training exercises for all levels. Do any number at your own pace (un-timed).
SUNDAY:
Classic Courses
Red (long expert) 5.5km 160m climb
Green (expert) 4.1km 90m climb
Brown (short expert) 3.0km 65m climb
Orange (advanced) 2.9km 50m climb
Yellow (Intermediate) 2.5km 35m climb
White (Basic) 1.7km 25m climb
Additional Information
Permit for this event is still pending from the forest service.
Link to full weekend event information
Saturday - training exercises with starts from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Training day to get you acquainted with the terrain and the map. A set of focused training exercises for all levels. Do any number at your own pace (un-timed).
Sunday - Standard event with Classic courses - starts from 10:00 am to Noon
Join us for the second Bluff Lake camping weekend. Saturday will be training activities and Sunday will have a standard event (exact format TBA).
We have reserved the Bluff Mesa Group Campsite which allows up to 40 people and 8 cars. We ask that each camping group park no more than one car at the campsite. Additional vehicles will need to park in overflow parking. The charge for camping will be $30/car OR $10/person for those that park in overflow and walk in.
The following standard LAOC protocols will be in place at this event:
Please pre-register. $10 additional fee per person for on-site registration dependent on map availability.
Assigned start blocks. Registration form asks for your start time preference. Your preference is not guaranteed. The earlier you register, the more likely that you get your preferred start.
Bring your own water and snacks. No water will be placed on the course. We will have water available at the assembly area.
Please take advantage of our online pre-event beginner clinic information. If you need additional training or have questions, let us know when you arrive. On-site training will depend on volunteer availability.
Please do not attend if you are sick.
Registration and Pricing
Registration is now open and will close at midnight on Wednesday, June 26. Please note the earlier than usual registration closing time.
Saturday flat fee of $5 per participant
Sunday - Standard LAOC fees per day:
Adult $13
Youth (20 and under) $10
Member discount $5
Children under 10 free (one free child per paying adult, additional children at the youth rate)
Additional $2 estick rental if you don't own your own
$10 per person additional for on-site late registration
Camping Fee (covers both Fri and Sat nights) - maximum of eight cars and 40 people
$30 per car covers all people in that car for both nights
$10/person to park remotely and walk into group campsite
Prepayment is encouraged and is the only way to pay with a credit card. The online registration system uses Paypal as the payment portal. Only cash or checks are accepted at the event site.
Liability Waiver - Everyone must have a waiver on file. The registration system gives you an opportunity to accept the waiver for yourself or your family members. Minors whose registration is not handled by a parent/guardian must print out the form and bring it with them with a parent/guardian signature.
Location
Mill Creek Road, south of Big Bear Lake
Parking is limited and carpooling is strongly encouraged. Except for those staying at the Bluff Mesa Group Campground (must pre-register), the distance from parking to the event site can vary between 500m - 1.5km (1 mile) depending on availability.
The drive from Hwy 18 along Forest Road 2N10 is accessible with a standard car, but not suitable for low profile or large vehicles. Count on it taking about 20 mins from Hwy 18 in Big Bear to the event parking.
Race Management
