It was great to see everyone that came out to West Tyson! A good mix of long-time orienteers along with some new faces. The weather was sunny and warm (maybe a bit too warm). But after too much rain the previous weekend and some cool days during the week, no one was complaining about the weather.
The courses were designed by Rick Armstrong and the vetting of the control locations had been completed. But then the Meramec river rose 30 feet. Last minute tweaks were needed for the advanced course to keep people safe while still providing a little adventure. Meanwhile the Chubb trail dried up perfectly, just in time for the Yellow course participants to enjoy. And the Orange course provided a great opportunity to see Dogwoods in bloom along with several varieties of spring-blooming Missouri natives.
The course distances might have looked a little shorter, but the climb made up for it. Several people were enticed into selecting a harder course, stretching their skills and physical conditioning. Even if you didn’t finish the course you selected, great job at pushing your limits!
Thanks to Rick Armstrong for course design. Thanks to Kelly Skaggs, Will, Skaggs, Stu Hamilton, and Lulu for working the registration and starts. Thank you to Jeff Sona for providing beginner briefings. Thanks to the Washington HS ROTC cadets for assisting with setup and Douglas & Chase for taking down banners. And thanks to Eric Buckley and Josh Borgmeyer for control pickup.


