Klondike Derby 2006 Report

Held January 21, 2006
Moose Creek Reservoir

      The Klondike was held January 21^st at Moose Creek Reservoir with 2.5 feet of snow.  For the first time in many years the trail had to be packed down with snowmobiles.

    160 boys from 16 troops and 8 packs participated and made the 3.2mile trek; the average lap time was 3 hours.  It was a perfect day with sun in the morning and a snowstorm in the afternoon. The boys had 6 activities to complete on the course with the favorite being a survival course.  The boys had to find shelter materials in a web of twine and not ring any of the bells. They had to work as a team to get through an obstacle course and finally build a shelter. The big prize at the axe safety station, my car, was not won, many attempts came close but in the end I got to drive home.  Our District Executive Darrel Keim won the biggest smile award, if you were there you know why.  I thank all that took time to bring the boys and volunteered to make this an outstanding Klondike.

Brad Cook, Klondike Chair