We are not really going to the Yukon, but this picture gives you some idea of where the Klondike gold fields were located. We are going to Camp Marin Sierra and simulating the Yukon.

2010 Files

Materials for Troops pdf icon

listing of what each troop needs to bring.

Klondike Permission Slip pdf icon

Each scout needs a signed permission slip!

Run With The Pack Manual pdf icon

17 page manual about Klondike activities.

Klondike schedule pdf icon

run down of events and times at Klondike.

Gear List - Turney pdf icon

Dick's gear list is here. See also the Klondike Manual and the T11 snow camping page for others.

Cardboard Sled Race pdf icon

article from Boys Life

prior years documents:

Klondike Flyer pdf icon

Information and sign up sheet from Marin Council.

Gold Rush Manual pdf icon

This is comprehensive document with information about the Klondike Derby, building igloos, cold weather gear, etc.. (added 2/23/09)

Klondike Competition and History pdf icon

this describes the Klondike history and the equipment needed.

Klondike Event Schedule pdf icon

this explains the schedule for the weekend.

Klondike Parking Info pdf icon

Winter Parking instructions and parking pass.

Klondike Patrol and Troop Equipment pdf icon

List of gear needed by patrols and troop.

Links

T11 Snow Camping Page 11 icon

Lots of information here about cold weather camping. Also the Klondike manual (above) has lots of good information.

Klondike!

Dates: Saturday March 6 --Sunday March 7, 2010.

Be Prepared: to have fun!

Meet: (Saturday 6AM) at Piedmont Council Scout Office at Piedmont Community Church, at 10 Highland Way.

Food Shoppers: (Troop will handle meals).

Carpools: Carpool driver list (with cell phone numbers) and passenger list will be distributed by email. Thanks to those of you who have volunteered to drive.

Bring: all cold weather gear. See lists in documents at right (Manual and gear list) HAVING PROPER GEAR IS ESSENTIAL!

Where: we are going to be snow camping in the Klondike at Camp Marin Sierra where we go for summer camp. We will sleep overnight Saturday night in tents and snow shelters.

Return: probably around 3pm on Sunday. Carpool drivers will drop scouts off at their homes, please be home or make arrangements with the drivers.

Questions: Contact Scoutmaster and/or Senior Patrol Leader.