The Yukon Orienteering Association hosted their last regular meet before the season wrap up event next week.

Thirty eight orienteers dodged the rain showers at an event staged behind Whitehorse General Hospital on the Long Lake map Wednesday evening. They were offered two-, three-, four- or five-kilometre courses.

On the novice course, Jill Pangman towed her dog around in 32 minutes and 13 seconds, followed by Wendy Nixon, who got distracted by the abundant ripe cranberries. Third was Ev Pasichnyk, with a time of 39:04.

The short intermediate course was aced by two youngsters, both accompanied by their dads.

Caelen McLean left his dad breathless in 24:23 while Leif Blake completed the course in 37:24. Just seven seconds behind was newcomer Emily Wilson, in a time of 37:31.

The long intermediate course was won by Grant Abbott in 46:57, followed by Phil Hoffmann with a time of 54:01, and Miko Miyahara in 60:32.

On the advanced course, Brent Langbakk appeared to barely have time to check in at the controls, completing the five-km distance in 26:53. Colin Abbott continued his consistent performances this season with a time of 37:17, and Pam James was third in 40:47.

Visiting mapper and Vancouver orienteer Louise Oram barely had time to catch her breath after landing at 7p.m. She placed fourth in 43:39.

Check out details of the Golden Aspen weekend orienteering festival, Sept. 15-16, online at www.yukonorienteering.ca.

Make sure to pre-register for an excellent deal.