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at Chena Lake Recreation Area
Saturday, 22 February, 2025
Photo by Timothy Brian McKee
BSA has been holding Klondike Derbies since 1949. The Klondike Derby is an event where Patrols compete against each other, traveling from station to station, showcasing their Scoutcraft skills and teamwork. It is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896.
BSA has been holding Klondike Derbies since 1949. The Klondike Derby is an event where Patrols compete against each other, traveling from station to station, showcasing their Scoutcraft skills and teamwork. It is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896.
Check in after9 am
Saturday, 22 February
Saturday, 22 February
Derby Day10 am to 4 pm
Check out by 5 pm
The goal of this event is to bring the Klondike Derby back to the Interior and allow Patrols to compete against each other in a fun and active way.
The goal of this event is to bring the Klondike Derby back to the Interior and allow Patrols to compete against each other in a fun and active way.
Traditional Klondike Derbies award more points for Scout-made sleds and less points for purchased sleds. Since this is our first year and a test to see how it is received, this will not be a factor in judging.
Traditional Klondike Derbies award more points for Scout-made sleds and less points for purchased sleds. Since this is our first year and a test to see how it is received, this will not be a factor in judging.
The Stations
The Stations
Skagway - Firecraft
Skagway - Firecraft
Start a fire without matches or a lighter and pop popcorn in your Dutch oven.
Scouts MUST have their Firem'n Chit and Totin Chip with them!
Fort Yukon - Obstacle Course
Fort Yukon - Obstacle Course
Teamwork is required to complete multiple obstacles.
Dyea - Shelters
Dyea - Shelters
Construct a survival shelter for 2 Scouts
Circle City - Wood Tools
Circle City - Wood Tools
Bow Saws and hatchets
Dead Horse - First Aid
Dead Horse - First Aid
Provide First Aid to an injured Scout(s)
Be prepared to know treatment for: broken bones, severe laceration, shock, dehydration, and/or cold exposure as well as forms of transportation of injured scouts
Leader Guide
Leader Guide
Sled Inspection: Sled Inspection Sheet
Lunch Score Sheet: Lunch Score Sheet
Skagway Firecraft Score Sheet DRAFT: Firecraft DRAFT
Dead Horse - First Aid Score Sheet: Dead Horse Score Sheet
Dyea - Shelters Score Sheet: Dyea Shelters Score Sheet
Fort Yukon - Obstacle Course Score Sheet: Fort Yukon Score Sheet
Circle City - Wood Tools Score Sheet: Circle City Score Sheet
Chena Lake Recreation Area
Chena Lake Recreation Area
3780 Laurance Road, North Pole, AK, 99705
3780 Laurance Road, North Pole, AK, 99705
FAQs
FAQs
How will firecraft be judged?
No matches, no lighters = so only a ferro rod, flint and steel, bow/drill, fire piston, or fire plough type fire starters can be used. More points will be awarded for using a more difficult fire starting tool. But this may increase the length of time it takes you to start the fire. The patrol will be given kindling to start their fires. You may stack wood to the first string. You will light your fire and burn the second string. Then your time will stop.
How do we earn additional points?
Each station is a city, based on the Klondike Gold Rush, Yukon Quest Race and Iditarod Race. Each station, or city, has a mayor. The mayor is the judge. The mayor has the authority to give, or take away, points at their discretion. You can do things like, build a larger shelter to earn more points. But will it cost you in time? Everything is a gamble during a goldrush.
Can AOLs attend?
We highly encourage all Scoutmasters to reach out to their associated Cub Master and invite the AOLs to this event. This will be a great opportunity for the AOLs to participate in a Scouts BSA event and meet the Troop. AOLs will require two-deep leadership at all times.
Let us know if you'll be attending!
Let us know if you'll be attending!
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