Midnight Sun Council
2024 Klondike Derby
at Lost Lake Scout Camp
March 22 - 24
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.
Friday March 22
Check in after 5 pm
Cracker Barrel at 8:00 PM
Saturday March 23
Derby Day
8 am to 3 PM
Campfire/evening program
Sunday March 24
Check out by 10am
The klondike derby is a chance for Midnight Sun Council units to showcase their winter outdoor skills
Units are required to cary their personal and patrol gear with them for the whole competition.
WHAT's IMPORTANT
All adults overnighting MUST be registered with Scouts BSA
All Troops are responsible for having medical forms for ALL participants (just part A and B)
It will be icy boot traction aids are highly recommended
The Stations
A link to the detailed event descriptions and scoring sheets is below with the Leader's Guide.
Firecraft
Classic Scout "burn the string" competition
Scouts MUST have their Firem'n Chit and Totin' Chip with them!
Obstacle Course
Details pending - Teamwork and ingenuity will be vital!
Shelter building
Construct a survival shelter using material on your sled
Woodcraft
Hatchet accuracy
Log sawing
First Aid
Treat these injuries according to the Scout Handbook
Broken arm
Hot cocoa burn
Hypothermia
Blister
Ax cut
Nose Bleed
Head injury - fall on the ice
Frostbite
Anaphylactic shock
Fish hook in finger
Dislocated shoulder
Sprained Ankle
Heavy move
Use a privative technique to move a heavy object
Ice Rescue
2 parts - tie a bowline in your rescue line and hit a target 30 feet away
drag a simulated waterlogged person 30 feet with your rescue line
Leader Guide and program details
Lost Lake Camp
Mile 58.5 Richardson Hwy
12660 Lost Lake Road
Loveless Loop around camp is still only a single vehicle wide so camp is ONE WAY! Enter camp and proceed up the hill to Honor Lodge. Pass the ranger station then down the hill to the campsties. Leave the campsite and proceed towards waterfront. Then back up the hill to Honor Lodge for Parking (unless the parking lot at the Y intersection got plowed).
