Klondike Derby 2026

January 24-25, 2026 

$15/Youth 

Location: Justin Trails Resort- Sparta, WI 

General Klondike Information:  

The Klondike is a traditional patrol-based event. Patrol members must work together to navigate the course and compete in the challenges. Each "Dog Team" (so-called because Scouts act as Huskies), will be travel around camp with a sled built before the event. The sled must remain with the group at all times and will be used to carry any equipment they need for challenges.  

A map/score sheet given to the acting Senior Patrol Leader at registration. The map guides the team over a field course to each challenge. The stations can be visited on any order you like, but if the station is backed up, instead of waiting try another station. A practical problem involving basic Scouting skills will be encountered at each stop. Depending on how well the team works out this problem, it will be awarded a number of points and have their score sheet marked and be off to the next station.  

The 2026 Klondike Derby will be held January 24-25 at Justin Trails Resort 7452 Kathryn Avenue -Sparta.  

This year we are offering a camping option  for Troops that want to work on their cold weather camping skills 

Saturday January 24th

9:00    Camper Registration and Camp Set up

1100    Day Registration/Sled Prep

12:00   Opening Ceremony followed by Skills Rotations

4:30    Closing Flag Ceremony followed by Awards and Chili Supper

6:00     For those staying-Game Night and Cobbler-Lower Level of the  Barn

 

Sunday January 25th

8:00    Pancake Breakfast and Homeward Bound

 

  • Build a sled with your troop or patrol
  • More details and a leader's guide coming soon!

 

We will need help from units to cover leadership at stations. Two adults are needed at each station for the Derby to run smoothly. Volunteers running stations can attend at a discounted rate of $5 to cover food and the patch. Please contact Christopher Loyd at cloyd24@hotmail.com sign up to volunteer, or if you have any questions about the event. 

Sled design ideas: