The Bay Area Orienteering Club (BAOC) hosts event year round in the San Francisco Bay Area. They offer beginners' courses suitable for both individuals and families, as well as advanced courses that challenge the technical and physical capabilities of individuals and small teams. Visit their website for a complete list of upcoming events.

Gold Country Orienteers (GCO) is an orienteering club based in the Sacramento area of Northern California. They host foot and ski orienteering events throughout the year.

Terraloco puts on fun and challenging map courses in beautiful urban and wild locations. They have several events a year, with fantastic adventurers and a great atmosphere. Check out their schedule here.

The Columbia River Orienteering Club offers orienteering events year-round in the Portland Oregon area. Beginners are welcome at events, and you do not need to be a member of our club to participate.

Orienteering USA maintains a schedule page for national Map Trek (aka Rogaining) events