Klondike Derby 2000

2nd Annual Klondike Derby 2002 - Snowflower Campground
February 9-10, 2002

Our special thanks go to Scott and Nancy and all the Snowflower staff for making Pensinula's district's first Klondike at Snowflower a big success.

Results:

Event	1st	2nd	3rd
Snowshoe Relay	T27 Panthers	101 Crew	T42 Lightning
Jumbo Ski	T47 Vikings	T42 Lightning	T175 Thundercats
Timed Sled Race	T42 Lightning	T27 Indians	Crew 101
Spear Throwing	T27 Panthers	T175 Thundercats	T101 Pyros
Ice Rescue	T27 Panthers	T101 Pyros	T42 Lightning
Tobacco Spit	T28 Batts	T27 Panthers	Crew 101
Turkey shoot	T101 Pyros	T28 Batts	T27 Panthers
Moonball	T27 Panthers	T42 Lightning	Crew 101
OVERALL	T27 Panthers	T42 Lightning	T28 Batts

Above: Crew 101 with the Catapult that became a slingshot		< Above - lunch break for T42 (faces blurred for YPA)_
Above: Hand made home for one!		Tent camping in the "Fawn" area at Snowflower
Above: Jumbo Ski team in action		Above: the timed sled race in progress - all patrols used T42's sled
Ice rescue - throwing a rescue line		Ice rescue victims - one under tow
Above - spearthrowing		Above: snowshoe racer in motion

Who:: Pacific Skyline Council, Peninsula District
Where:: NACO Snowflower Campground, Yuba Gap exit off I-80, go south to "Y", turn left at "Y". Road and parking lot are plowed, see map at bottom of page. We camp in the Upper and Middle Fawn areas. Note - Yuba Gap exit is same as for Eagle Mountain (i.e., last year March 2001).
What:: A Klondike Derby is camping in the snow and inter-troop or patrol competitions.
Trip Coordinator:: Mr. Hitchings 650-578-0446 evgs, 650-689-8328 work
Plan:: Saturday 9th a.m. we drove up EARLY, set up camp, build snow shelters, prepare events if necessary. Events Sunday followed by Awards Ceremony. 4WD not required but use it if available, always carry chains.Returned late Sunday.
Competition:: There were competitive events, including the tradtional sled race on SUNDAY.
Equipment Check:: All troops are responsible for performing an equipment check with their scouts prior to being accepted for this trip.
Clothing: On past trips in T42 many scouts had problems with one or more parts of their clothing system, including boots and especially mittens and gloves. you should expect that clothing will be included in the pre-trip checkout.
Shelter: On the snow in tents for Saturday night or preferably in snow shelters. Tents can be used, but will be colder. A heated emergency shelter for a very limited number of scouts is on-site.
Sleds: Scouts should bring saucers or plastic sleds to help transport equipment over the snow. Troop (racing) sleds should also be brought by each troop. NOTE: we may have two classes for sleds, open and restricted .
Special Award: Polar Bear Patch - requires one parent participation in a pre-trip meeting, scout must receive safety training from qualified adult leader, scout must camp overnight in the snow. the safety video(s) can be borrowed from Mr. Hitchings 650-578-0446 evgs before 9 p.m.