Asking orienteers why they orienteer may be akin to asking how long is a piece of string. Dig a little deeper, however, and you may find some commonality.
The Nordic countries continue to dominate in orienteering participation, and there may be a good reason for this beyond their obvious desire to make up for the harsh northern winters. I expect that the Norwegian friluftsliv (literally a desire for “free-air life”, and pronounced “free-loofs-leaf,”) also resonates in non-Nordic cultures.
So, where do you sit with all this? Does de-stressing in nature and sharing the experience with others resonate with you?
The Norwegian secret: how friluftsliv boosts health and happiness | Norway | The Guardian
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