Discover the Thrills of Foot Orienteering Foot orienteering combines navigational skills and physical endurance as participants traverse challenging terrain using nothing but a map and compass. This sport is popular among adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering excitement, exercise, and mental stimulation. A Brief History of Orienteering Originating in late 19th-century Sweden, orienteering started as a military training exercise. Over time, it evolved into a competitive sport, with the first public competition held in Norway in 1897. The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) was founded in 1961 to standardize global rules and promote the sport. Today, orienteering events occur worldwide, attracting participants…