rastipisteellä

Rastipisteellä is a Finnish term that translates to "at the checkpoint" or "at the marking point." It is most commonly used in the context of orienteering and other outdoor activities where participants navigate between designated points. In orienteering, a rastipiste is a physical marker placed in the terrain, often a small orange and white flag, that a competitor must visit to confirm they have followed the correct course. Competitors typically use a control card or an electronic punching system to record their visit to each rastipiste.

The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any designated stopping or meeting point during an organized outdoor event or competition. This might include points on a hiking trail, a geocaching location, or a stage in a race. The concept of a rastipiste is central to ensuring fair play and accurate navigation, as it provides verifiable evidence of a participant's progress. Successfully visiting all the designated rastipisteet in the correct order is the primary objective of many outdoor navigational challenges. The term emphasizes the importance of accurate location and the confirmation of a specific point in a larger course.