Cancelled
Saturday, Jun 6, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Sky Pilots Lost One Standing

38.0224564,-107.6628948

ouray, CO Last Person Standing

This Event Took Place Sat. Jun 6, 2020

Cancelled Event

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Update

We have suspended registration for this event due to coronavirus. Most likely we will reschedule for a later date.

Where and When

Ouray, Colorado, starting at site 20 in the Amphitheater campground at 9 am, Saturday June 6, 2020. Map handout starts at 7 am.

What

An orienteering version of a Backyard Ultra. Each hour, attempt an orienteering circuit that you haven't done yet. If you complete it in under an hour, you get to try another one. Continue until there is only one person left! To claim the win, that person must complete one more circuit than anyone else. The event then ends.

You can register as an individual, or as part of a team of 2-5 people that stay together.

What is Orienteering?

Orienteering is a competition based on land navigation using a map and compass. We have produced a competition map specifically for this event, which will be printed in six colors at 1:10000 scale with 10 meter contours. It will be provided to participants two hours before the start. During the event, participants may not use any maps other than the competition map. The use of GPS is also banned. From a safety standpoint, carrying a phone or other device capable of GPS is a good idea, but to conform to the rules of this event, you must ensure that it is not providing you with information during competition.

What is a Circuit?

A circuit consists of departing from HQ, finding certain control points as described below, and returning to HQ. A circuit asks you to find either:

* A single major control point (shown as a purple circle on the map), or

* A specific series of minor control points (shown as purple diamonds on the map)

When you locate a major or minor control point, you will discover an orange-and-white control flag shaped like a triangular prism about a foot across. The control flag will usually be placed somewhere between one and four feet off the ground. Once you locate the control flag, find the mechanical punch attached to it and use the punch to mark the control card that you will turn in at the conclusion of the circuit.

Circuit Rating System

We're planning about thirty different circuits and, shortly before the event, will publish some of their statistics to help you plan your strategy.

Orienteering skill level: About one third of the circuits will be beginner level (Yellow), one third intermediate (Orange), and one third advanced (Red).

Physical strenuousness: Easy terrain is fairly scarce in the amphitheater, and so all of the circuits are are least somewhat strenuous. Ratings are somewhat subjective, but include a blue square for easy off-trail or steep trails (over 12% grade), a black diamond for moderately rugged off-trail (e.g., up to 35% grade), and double black diamond for very rugged off-trail (e.g., steeper, rockier, or more continuous).

Expected time: Ratings include Green (less than 50 minutes), Yellow (between 50 and 55 minutes), and Red (55 to 60 minutes). These times assume that you select the fastest route and don't make any mistakes. They represent about the same level of effort that would allow you to cover 4.17 miles of flat, easy terrain in 60 minutes.

Distance: Ranging from about 1.3 miles to about 3.2 miles

Vertical climb: Ranging from 600 feet to 1300 feet

Consolation Division

If the allotted hour passes and you aren't back yet, or if you return in time but without completing your circuit, you are eliminated from the main event, i.e., the last person standing format. However, as long as there is someone still in the main event, you are welcome to continue in the "consolation" division. Here's how that works:

* You can start new circuits, but only at the starting signal at the top of an hour along with everyone else. This most likely means that you'll have a forced stopover at HQ. You might as well have some food!

*To get credit for your new circuit, you must complete it before the end of the hour.

*Your consolation score has two separate numbers. The first number is the "good" number representing successes. The second is the "bad" number representing the march of time.

*Each time you complete a circuit on time, the first number increases. For each whole hour that passes until you withdraw, the second number increases.

For example, let's say that you succeed on your first 7 circuits, but get back to HQ five minutes late on your 8th circuit. Your final score in the main event is now fixed at 7. For the moment, your consolation score is 7 out of 8 (and if you withdraw now, that's how it will end). But you don't want to quit yet. You've already missed the start for the 9th hour, so you stay in camp for another 55 minutes (and while waiting, your consolation score slips to 7 out of 9). At the top of the 10th hour, assuming there is still someone left in the main event, you can start a new circuit. If you complete that circuit on time, your consolation score increases to 8 out of 10. If you fail, it slips to 7 out of 10. You may continue in this manner as long as you like, provided that there is at least one competitor headed out for another circuit in the main event.

Event's current local time: 9:40 AM MT
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