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A '''Klondike derby''' is an annual event held by some [[Boy Scouts of America]] councils during the [[winter]] | A '''Klondike derby''' is an annual event held by some [[Boy Scouts of America]] councils during the [[winter]] months, usually January. | ||
Each troop within the council brings a [[dog sled]] (sans [[sled dogs]]), usually one constructed as a troop project. The troop pulls their sled around the hosting campground or Scout reservation, visiting stations that are typically named after Alaskan towns. At each station, skills and knowledge are demonstrated to the station-masters (or 'mayors') on such topics as American history, [[ropework]] and [[knot]]-tying, proper use of tools, [[first-aid]], [[map]]-reading, and fire-building. Points are awarded based on performance. At the end of the event, the troops with the highest point totals are recognized in an awards ceremony. | Each troop within the council brings a [[dog sled]] (sans [[sled dogs]]), usually one constructed as a troop project. The troop pulls their sled around the hosting campground or Scout reservation, visiting stations that are typically named after Alaskan towns. At each station, skills and knowledge are demonstrated to the station-masters (or 'mayors') on such topics as American history, [[ropework]] and [[knot]]-tying, proper use of tools, [[first-aid]], [[map]]-reading, and fire-building. Points are awarded based on performance. At the end of the event, the troops with the highest point totals are recognized in an awards ceremony. | ||