Powderhorn Klondike Derby 2021
Date:
Location:
Leatherstocking Website
Utica, NY 13501
POWDERHORN KLONDIKE DERBY
January 30, 2021; 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
KLONDIKE EVENTS
Sled Judging: conduct by adult leaders before arrival 8:30 AM Check-in at Scout Lodge: registration fees & contact roster Events begin at 9 AM; end at 2 PM.
Knots & Lashings
Winter First Aid
Kodiak Bear Shoot
Team Snowshoe
Ice Rescue
Scouting Trivia/Kim's Game
Shelter Building
Fire Building
Lunch on Trail
All Scouts compete; entry fee $5. Adults: $5; if running event — no fee. Patches for all (not ordered yet). Certificates & prizes for sled teams. Only rest rooms available in Scout Lodge & Legion Hall; no warming huts
SLED CHECKLIST
The gear listed can be used by the Scouts at any and all of the event sites. Some items are necessary to completing some of the tasks.
Patrol roster (Troop, Patrol, PL, names, contact info)
Health & Medical Forms (with adult leader)
team name on sled (flag or plaque)
clipboard with paper & pencil (ziplock)
rope (4 pieces 10’ parachute cord 1/8”)
two (2) gallons of water
personal cups & mess kits
cook set & chef’s kit, clean-up kit
food for snacks and hot lunch (food & drink)
liquid fuel stove (backpacking or camp)
matches & striker in waterproof container
flint & steel or 9-v battery & steel wool
fire starters (cotton balls, wax, lint)
extra gloves, hats, socks, etc.
1 Scout neckerchief per participant
AND, of course,
Properly dressed participants
Klondike sled (wheels optional)
event fee
compass & pocketknife
watch or other time piece
blanket
cardboard splints
first aid kit
Scout Handbook (ziplock)
tarps to build shelter
2 6’-staves
“Stove in Use” sign
shovel for fire coals & ashes
fire extinguisher
trash bag & #10 can (ashes)
Teamwork & Sportsmanship
Scouting Spirit
BUT
NO chemical fire starters
NO butane or gas lighters
File Name | Description | |
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PH Klondike Derby PDF | Download |