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The local police in Yuxi, China, with apprentices Martin Johansson and Ewan McCarthy, have stopped Øystein Kvaal Østerbø after the Park World Tour final 10.11.2005. ”You can’t judge the courses just by looking at the map at home. When you move through the terrain at a speed of sometimes below 3 minutes per kilometre, even the easiest of courses become challenging,” explains the champion.

Who succeeded Simone Niggli-Luder on the women’s throne? And how many nations were represented on the 2005 final tour?
Catch more of the elite orienteers’ thoughts and experiences in Made for loving it. Orienteering for a new generation – and get out running yourself.

Surprised by eager students in Hangzhou, China 6.11.2005, Mats Haldin was congratulated and photographed before the start of the West Lake Orienteering Festival.

In the hometown of the national Student Orienteering Association and one of China’s most highly ranked universities, a technical novelty had just been introduced in the men’s Park World Tour race. Which one?

Find the answer – and one of the trickiest PWT tracks – in Made for loving it. Orienteering for a new generation.

Confetti covered the crowded the start and finish area after a festive opening on 5.11.2005.

Jinhua, China was dressed up like a bride, warmly welcoming the orienteers.

How many international top sport events had taken place in the town before the Park World Tour arrived?

Join the athletes of the definite direction in Made for loving it. Orienteering for a new generation. For peace.

+ Which control was the handheld one in Suzhou Amusement Land?

Get on the map and tricky tracks in Made for loving it – the tale of a new discipline that got another orienteering generation going.

Photos: Anders Vestergård & Michael Thulin

They ran almost a kilometre – or more – between controls 12 and 13 at Weimeng Forest Resort in Shanghai, China 1.11.2005, the Park World Tour orienteers.

Who had climbed 5,892 metres ahead of the race? And who was the first Chinese to create a PWT map all by himself?

Learn from the forerunners of the sport in Made for loving it. Orienteering for a new generation – a book created by the course setter. And start searching for Orienteering Today 7/2005 (Warm thanks to Jan Skřička and Petr Hranička) to find the women’s route choice analysis – and who was fastest on leg 15–16.

At a historical point of the Park World Tour course in Brindisi, Italy 5.3.2005, Dana Brožková, Ieva Sargautyte and Emma Dahlstedt posed for photographers together with organiser Gabriele Viale.

Which is the 2000+ years old landmark? And who made the map and set the PWT course – here and in eight other historical city centres?
Follow the steps from the past towards the future in Made for loving it. Orienteering for a new generation.

The waves of the Mediterranean Sea almost carried control 3 with them when David Brickhill-Jones and the Park World Tour started the season in Otranto, Italy 3.3.2005.

Who sent special thanks to BJ after the race? And what did the female winner enjoy most?
Get onto the waves and vibrations of the elite orienteers in Made for loving it. Orienteering for a new generation.

After the first vouchers to Mauritius 3 days 2022 handed out in ASOM, the next opportunity to win a voucher will be at the World Orienteering Championships in Denmark. Naturally, PWT will be present at WOC. Other destinations where you can meet us, for example, to pick up a book or get information on Mauritius 3 days, include:

Tiomila: May 7-8

Borås World Cup: May 26-29

Jukola: June 18-19

WOC: June 26-30

O-Ringen: July 24-30

We look forward to seeing you there!

During one week, the Chinese national team travelled and stayed with the international elite for the first time – and competed, of course. In the Peace Park in one of the world’s biggest cities, they were met by school kids, eager to get out with map and compass.

How many of the Park World Tour finalists in Shanghai, China 21.11.2004, do you recognise?

Find them in action here – and get your copy of Made for loving it – Orienteering for a new generation to learn how the sport has reached millions.