See planning tips Planning a KLONDIKE DERBY and Photos and also the links at the end of this page:

 

RESULTS from 2001

 

Who:

Pacific Skyline Council, Peninsula District, Troops 27, 28 and Crew, 42, 44, 101 and 175

Where:

Eagle Mountain Resort, Yuba Gap exit off I-80, go south 1 mile. Road and parking lot are plowed, please see http://www.eaglemtnresort.com see map at bottom of page

What:

A Klondike Derby is camping in the snow and inter-troop or patrol competitions. In 1999 T42 joined the Twin Valley (SFBAC) District event at Eagle Mountain, since our council does not run a Klondike Derby -T42 finsihed 2nd place overall.

Trip Coordinator:

Mr. Hitchings 650-578-0446 evgs, 650-689-8328 work

Original Plan:

Saturday 17th a.m. we drive up, camp on/in snow the nights of 17 and 18, drive home on the 19th. 4WD not required but use it if available, always carry chains. Troops may return late afternoon on the 18th if they wish. Actual Plan - came back Sunday p.m. to avoid ominous forecast for lots of snow and high winds Sunday night and Monday. This kept most scouits warm and dry, though the actual weather turned out to have been quite survivable (50 mph forecast at ridgetops, only 20 mph at site).

Competition:

There will be competitive events, including the tradtional sled race! Plan: The events will be Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Actual - set up camp Saturday pm, did events Sunday. Not all troops completed all events but we had fun.

Equipment Check:

All troops are responsible for performing an equipment check with their scouts prior to being accepted for this trip. Actual - still some inadequacies - train your checkers!

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. Expect clothing will be included in the pre-trip checkout.

Shelter

On the snow in tents for Saturday night. All 2nd night attendees will hopefully sleep in snow shelters on Sunday night. Tents can be used, but will be colder. A heated emergency shelter for a limited number of scouts is on-site. Actual: most troops made at least one snow cave or quinzee.

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. Actual: troop sleds varied and included plywood, traditional klondike, PVC, plastic bucket types (inexpensive) etc.

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.

Really Neat Thing:

Our neighbors, Troop 151 of Antioch, had a quinzee with built-in 12 volt electric lighting, including a duplex light switch just like at home.

Planning a KLONDIKE DERBY

How to build a modern plywood sled

So you want to build your own snowshoes

OKPIK - A Winter-Camping Web Site

Gaelic Wolf Klondike Derby

New England Klondike Derby, with links to sled plans

Guyasuta Sled Plans

BSA History of Klondike Derbies

Fort Orange Klondike Derbies

Joyce Kilmer District Klondike Derby

Location Above

General location

Detail Map Above

Showing Trail, campsite etc.

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