2026 Rivers District Klondike 

 January 24, 2026

Westward Expansion:

Forging the Nation!

Hosted by Troop 836 and Troop 55

$25 per Scout | $25 per Adult

Cost includes: Hot Spaghetti Dinner, Commemorative "Trailblazer" Two-Part Patch (part 1 for all participants and part 2 for all who successfully complete the night run)!

"Go West, Young Scout! Forge Your Destiny on the Frontier!"

Calling all Scouts BSA Patrols! Are you ready to answer the call of the wild frontier? Gather your wagon train (sled), prepare your pioneering spirit, and test your mettle in the grand tradition of American trailblazers! This Klondike Derby challenges you to conquer the "wilderness" and
prove your patriotism through skill, teamwork, and an unyielding spirit!
 

Check-in:

11:00 A.M.

Custaloga Town Scout Reservation | 7 Boy Scout Lane, Carlton, PA 16311

Details:

Frontier Challenges begin at 12:30 P.M. and will run into the evening (including a night run)!

Patrols will pull their "prairie schooner" (Klondike Sled) along a challenging "Oregon Trail." Along the trail, patrols will navigate to 8 "forts" or "settlements" to complete skill challenges vital to survival and expansion.

Adventures may include:

Pioneer Fire | Frontier Medic | Pathfinding & Surveying | Homestead Shelter | Wagon Repair & Bridge Building

And many more tests of grit and ingenuity inspired by American History!

Patrols will be judged on their skills, efficiency, teamwork, and unwavering patriotic spirit.

**Plus - Introducing The "Trail Boss" Challenge  - An Adult Night Run!

Entry Fee (A "Trail Toll" for a good cause): 1 canned good per adult OR $10 per sled

Get your leader sleds ready to participate in four special events designed to test your speed and skills!

All proceeds will be donated directly to the Cochranton Food Pantry!

"Wagon Train" Gear List

Each patrol is responsible for bringing a fully-stocked "prairie schooner" (Klonkide sled) ready for the journey. And please dress for the weather! - Layers, waterproof boots, gloves, and hats are essential for surviving the frontier! BE PREPARED!

• A sturdy Klondike sled (built to withstand adventure and decorated patriotically)
• Flashlights or Headlamps (one per scout)
• The 10 Scout Essentials (carried by the patrol)
• Patrol Roster
• Patrol First Aid Kit
• Fire starting materials (flint & steel, tinder, etc.)
• Rope and poles for lashing
• Compasses
• Tarp or materials for emergency shelter
• Any other critical item. e.g., small American Flag (for sled), water, snacks, etc.

Contact your "Trail Boss" for more information:

Charles O'Brien: 814-547-9754 | charlesjobrien@gmail.com