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Map and Compass Sports in Western Montana
Based in Missoula, MT, Grizzly Orienteering is the primary club organizing orienteering events in Western Montana. Our events feature custom maps and courses and provide a range of challenges appropriate for individuals and groups of all ages and experience levels. Come explore the great Montana wilderness with us!
What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is the sport of navigating with map and compass. The object is to find a series of points shown on a map, choosing routes — both on and off trail — that will help you find all the points and get back to the finish in the shortest amount of time.
Orienteering is a sport for everyone, regardless of age or experience. The competitive athlete can experience the exhilaration of moving through the woods at top speed, while a contemplative orienteer can enjoy the forest at a more leisurely pace. Most events provide courses for all levels — from beginner to advanced.
If you love maps, exploring, and the great outdoors, try orienteering. You'll be hooked for life!

Upcoming Events
- Sat, Oct 07KalispellOct 07, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM MDTKalispell, 300 Lone Pine Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, USARegistration is Open!
- Sat, Oct 14Soft Rock Recreation AreaOct 14, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMSoft Rock Recreation Area, Soft Rock Rd, Montana 59828, USARegistration is open!
- Sat, Oct 28MissoulaOct 28, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMMissoula, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, USARegistration is open!
- Sat, Nov 11Blue Mountain Recreation AreaNov 11, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlue Mountain Recreation Area, Blue Mountain Rd, Missoula, MT 59804, USARegistration is Open!
- Sat, Dec 09Missoula CountyDec 09, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMMissoula County, Lubrecht State Experimental Forest, Montana 59823, USARegistration is now open!
- Tue, Jan 09University of Montana Golf CourseJan 09, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMUniversity of Montana Golf Course, 515 South Ave E, Missoula, MT 59801, USAFree night ski-o with Grizz-O! Come out and test your orienteering and ski skills in the dark.
- Sat, Feb 10Seeley Lake Nordic Ski TrailsFeb 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMSeeley Lake Nordic Ski Trails, Seeley Creek Trail, Morrell Creek Rd, Seeley Lake, MT 59868, USARegistration will open soon!