Klondike Derby Webelos - January 24th
Klondike Derby, Walpole Sportsman’s Association, January 24, 2009
Klondike ~ A test of Scout skills and endurance. Boy Scouts compete against Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts against Webelos Scouts for ribbons and glory. Each patrol or Webelos den forms into a “Stampeder Dog Sled Team” and competes as a separate expedition.
Boy Scouts best a cold winter night’s sleep out. Webelos I/II Do Not Sleep Out.
- Directions to Walpole Sportsmen Club
Clothing
* Winter boots are required for this event. Sneakers will not be permitted!!!! Any Scout wearing sneakers will not be allowed to take part in the Klondike.
* Wool, synthetic, or other socks designed for winter. No cotton socks. Cotton gets wet and stays wet and can ruin a Scout’s day. Sock liners are suggested as well.
* Winter coats, rain gear, long underwear (unless really warm), layers. Proper winter clothing is required. Avoid jeans and cotton sweats.
* Winter hats and gloves. Hand and foot warmers.
Food & Drink
(Everyone brings their own)
* Cup O’ Soup (or similar). Hot water supplied by Klondike.
* Lunch – Troop 100 will supply lunch. If your child is picky you may want to have them bring
their own lunch - (ideally sandwich +fruit and/or snack +drink)
* Insulated hot cup and spoon
* Hot drink mix – Hot Chocolate or other beverage
* Snack – something simple and quick
Sled Provisions
* 1 qt Water
* Scout Handbook
* Hot Sparks
* Blanket or Sleeping Bag
* 10 ‘ 3/8” Rope
* Patrol First Aid Kit
* Trash Bag
* 1 pr wool socks
* Hand & Foot Warmers
* Steel Wool 0000
* Patrol Flag
* Blanket or Sleeping Bag
* Patroll Yell