A Klondike derby is an event held by the Boy Scouts of America during the winter months and is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush. The Klondike Derby consists of a race between multiple stations where patrols/ teams/ units will test their Scoutcraft skills and their leadership abilities, earning points towards a total score. Each team must transport their gear that will be necessary to complete the stations on a homemade sled pulled by the Scouts. Lunch on Saturday is the only meal provided. Participants should plan and bring all other meals.

This event is open to Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers and is entirely co-ed. Each unit will have one sled and determine the 4 to 8 person team for each trek. Other Scouts are encouraged to cheer on their team as they complete each station. Unit/Teams will lose points for any additional assistance from bystanders. Participants may be considered youth, through age 20; however registrants aged 18-20 may register as adults if they are supporting youth in a capacity of a "BSA Adult Member."

Here are some links to sled concepts from around the web (you probably want to make sure that your "sled" has wheels; even though we realize is makes sleds less sled-ish):

• From ScoutDocs.ca http://scoutdocs.ca/Klondike/Klondike_sled_plans.php
• From Scouters.us http://www.scouters.us/sled.html
• Lots of concepts (all over the place) http://pack239novi.tripod.com/Klondike/Sled_design.pdf
• 21 Sled Concepts http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/winter/gear/sleds/