Klondike Derby 2003

Pacific Skyline Council
3rd Annual Klondike Derby
Snowflower Campground,
February 8-9, 2003
Updated w/ Results February 24
stay tuned for photos

Format: Camping and competition. May try a more traditional format, with events at stations along a sledding route, with required gear being carried on a sled - to be confirmed. .
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 will camp in the Fawn areas. .
Trip Coordinator:: Mr. Hitchings 650-578-0446 evgs, 650-689-8328 work, email=hitchings@worldnet.att.net
Plan:: Saturday 8th a.m. we drive up EARLY, set up camp, build snow shelters, prepare events if necessary. Competition Events are on Sunday 9th followed by Awards Ceremony. 4WD not required but use it if available, always carry chains. Return late Sunday.
Cost:: There will be a fee of $13 to cover group expenses, if you are attending one-day only (no overnight) the fee is $8. Hand in the money to Mr. Hitchings on Saturday - NOT at the gate or store.
Shelter: On the snow in tents for Saturday night or preferably in snow shelters. Tents can be used, but will be colder. There is a heated emergency-only shelter. Water is available, but not close by. There is an on-site coin-operated laundry.
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. Grand final sled race is open class, minimum 4 pullers and one rider .
Administration:: Liability Release Forms are required and need to be handed in on Saturday. An reasonably accurate advance head count is required (may also require early completion of the Superhost forms again). We will be able to get parking passes ahead of time.
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.
Equipment Check:: All troops are responsible for performing an equipment check with their Scouts prior to being accepted for this trip. Use the Check List and bring it with you
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.
Events: This year there will be two levels of competition, based on the average age of the Patrol, 15 years and over puts a Patrol in the Senior Division. Same events, just two sets of ribbons.There will be a separate Troop-based campsite inspection award, weather permitting.

Sponsor	Event No. and Name (event details may vary from last year)	1st Place Senior Level	2nd Place Senior Level	1st Place Junior Level	2nd Place Junior Level	3rd Place Junior Level
C 13	22. First Aid	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T30 Buffaloes	T27 Indians	T27 Wolves
T 47	16. Knot tying - Dogs-in-Line	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T27 Dragons	T30 Avalanche	T101 Pedros
T 27	5, Spit	Crew 101	T27 Woodies	T101 Pedros	T30 Buffaloes	T27 Eagles
T 28	6, Ice Rescue	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T28 Bats	T101 Pedros	T27 Dragons
T27	11 Spear	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T27 Eagles	T47 Beavers	T27 Dragons
T 101	3. Jumbo Ski	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T27 Dragons	T101 Moose	T27 Eagles
T 42	14. Sled Race - or slalom (new)	Crew 101	T27 Woodies	T28 Bats	T30 Buffaloes	T42 Zulu
T 30	17. Snowball Toss	Crew 101	T27 Woodies	T47 Beavers	T30 Buffaloes	T27 Indians
Dave F	Astronomy bonus points	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T30 Avalanche	T27 Indians	T27 Wolves
C 13	First Aid	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T30 Buffaloes	T27 Indians	T27 Wolves
	Overall Placing	T27 Woodies	Crew 101	T30 Buffaloes	T27 Dragons	T101 Pedros