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Orienteering vs Walking

Orienteering and walking have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatOrienteeringWalking
Time a week2 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyCalm
To start$10Free

Choose orienteering if

  • More of a mental workout
  • Less repetitive
  • More competitive

About $10 to start, then about $10 a month.

About orienteering

Choose walking if

  • Easier on the brain
  • More rhythmic and repetitive
  • No winners or losers

Free to start, and little or nothing after that.

About walking

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.