Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

Topic created by Guy-O on Wed Nov 14, 2012 at 0:59 am

Guy-O
Num Posts: 356
Primary Club: HVO
Fav map: Spackman Creek
First O: 1982

While Silas Condict Park is now open, as of Sunday, some of the trails are taped off. 

Our permit has not yet been issued, and it is possible that it will be issued with the stipulation that we not use the taped-off trails.  However, these trails are critical to our courses, so...

Even if we receive a permit, we might not be able to go forward with the event.

For the latest information, please check back here on the eBoard, as well as the event page:
http://hvo.us.orienteering.org/CPGNuCalendar/view=event/id=461/date=20121118.html

Guy Olsen
Event Director

Reply by Guy-O on Wed Nov 14, 2012 at 7:15 pm

Guy-O
Num Posts: 356
Primary Club: HVO
Fav map: Spackman Creek
First O: 1982

Update

The taped-off trails were checked and there is only one blockage that would require a streamered detour of 10-20 m, so, in our opinion, the trails are usable.  Whether we can convince the MCPC (Morris County Park Comm.) trails-person is another matter...

Reply by BRycharski on Wed Nov 14, 2012 at 9:45 pm

BRycharski
Num Posts: 198
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Rutgers Preserve
First O: 1976

Question : If HVO gets a park use Permit, [Silas Condict Park] - take this CS Quiz

A.  Can all DVOA, Scouts  and other hikers please make sure to read and follow the course setter notes on 18 Nov 2012? (will be posted at registration)
B. Do all people know that in a Forest ... with some TBD amount of new fresh trees/branches down, that one will have to use MORE caution than most DVOA and HVO members (and Scout units too) than usual in going around and not thru tree branches and never hike under snagged trees?  (ps, no controls/flags are next to rootstocks or there new pits/depressions)
C. Since there are More Silas Condict rootstocks (fallen trees with Roots exposed) than normal in our NJ parks, Can most DVOA and HVO members remember to BRING, display ...  and be prepared to use - Safety Whistles?  (I carry one now...)
D. Also, due to the occassional blockage by large branches of trails and or trail junctions (occassionally on the advanced Dual Meet/HVO courses), will hikers/runners run there normal color or length course  (W, Y, OJ, Br, Gn, Red) or drop down a notch (Orange to Yellow say) due to the fact that added/New branches and whole trees, what were logical trails (mostly Disguised by fall leaves to Boot), are now very dicey at best and at least obscured?
E.  Silas Condict was originally a postage-stamp small park recently enlarged by a local developer donating a large track of unbuildable (Hilly/rocky) private land to triple (4x?) the size of the park.  Will advanced runners take "route choice" decisions based on a longer but Safer route that might be better than a direct compass bearing course?  Lots of Tall cliffs and slippery forest leaves to consider.
F. From the computer keys  of Assistant Course Setter Bob Rycharski (Green) for the use and entertainment of DVOA members et al.  Rootstock credit goes by the Nome De Plume of Hurricane Sandy!

Reply by Guy-O on Thu Nov 15, 2012 at 2:34 am

Guy-O
Num Posts: 356
Primary Club: HVO
Fav map: Spackman Creek
First O: 1982

NOTE

Course, schedule and other information has been added to the event page:
http://hvo.us.orienteering.org/CPGNuCalendar/view=event/id=461/date=20121118.html

(assuming the event happens)

Reply by edscott on Thu Nov 15, 2012 at 11:16 am

edscott
Num Posts: 703
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: Hickory Run 1:15000
First O: 1983

All is approved!!!!  No trail or off trail restrictions.

Reply by Trazy on Sat Nov 17, 2012 at 6:25 pm

Trazy
Num Posts: 23
Primary Club: DVOA
Fav map: French Creek East
First O: 1983

Good luck you guys & have phun!