Orienteering
Context
A competitive sport involving navigation with a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and unfamiliar terrain
Explanation
Orienteering is a race where participants find their way between a series of checkpoints as quickly as possible. It combines running with navigation skills.
Applications
The sport is popular worldwide, with various formats like foot, mountain bike, and ski orienteering.
Orienteering maps are highly detailed, showing contours, vegetation, and man-made features.
The sport develops physical fitness, map reading, and decision-making skills.