Seven Rivers Klondike Derby - Webelos
Saturday, January 30, 2010
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. (2nd pair of gloves can come in handy)
All Scouters should be on the lookout for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. It signs appear, take action immediately. If you are not sure then ask for a second opinion.
Food & Drink (everyone brings their own)
- Cup o’ Soup (or similar). Hot water supplied by Klondike.
- Lunch – Troop 100 will supply lunch. If you 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
- Blanket or sleeping bag
- Trash bag
- Steel Wool 0000
- Scout Handbook
- 10’ 3/8” Rope
- 1 pr wool socks
- Patrol Flag
- Hot Sparks
- Patrol First Aid Kit
- Hand & Foot Warmers
- Patrol Yell
