Ohio River Valley Distict
2026 Klondike

Fort Steuben Scout Reservation | January 30- Feb 1, 2026

The Klondike Derby is an annual opportunity for Scouts in the Ohio River Valley District to compete against rival sled teams in winter Scouting competitions and survive a weekend of camping activities in the bitter, frozen tundra at Fort Steuben Scout Reservation.  Although many teams may leave with their choice of a consolation prize, only one will earn the right to hoist the Klondike Traveling Trophy!

WHO: Scouts BSA, Ventruing Crews, AOL Cub Scouts 

*AOLs must attend with 2-deep leadership from their den/pack*
 

WHEN: Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1, 2026

Jan 30:

• Weekend Camping Check-In: 4:00PM – 7:00PM, Dining Hall
• Cracker Barrel: 8:00PM, Dining Hall

Jan 31:

• Event Check-In, Trail Mix Bar: 7:30AM – 8:30AM, Dining Hall
• Flag Raising, Opening Ceremony: 8:50AM, Parade Field
• Derby Morning Block: 9:00AM – 11:50AM, Parade Field
• Lunch: 12:00PM-1:30PM, Cook in campsite
• Derby Afternoon Block: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
• Flag Lowering: 4:50PM, Parade Field
• Dinner: 5:00PM, Dining Hall
• Award Ceremony: 6:00PM, Dining Hall

Feb 1:

• Check-Out: 8:00AM - 11:30AM, Dining Hall

WHERE: Fort Steuben Scout Reservation, 79601 Simpson Rd, Tippecanoe, OH 44699
 

FEES:

• YOUTH PARTICIPANT:   $20 - By Jan 2    |     $25 - After Jan 
• ADULT LEADER: $15

REGISTER BY: Friday, January 23, 2026
 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Troops are strongly encouraged to participate in winter camping on Friday and/or Saturday night in Main Camp but are not required to compete in the Derby so long as they are checked in by 8:30AM Saturday.  Arrow of Light Scouts are welcome to camp with a troop and may choose to either join a Klondike Derby or Iditarod Team. 

Meals and food provided are limited to a light Friday night cracker barrel, assorted snacks, and dinner prior to the award ceremony.  Troops are expected to provide all meals/ cook in their campsite, including breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Klondike teams should come prepared with all the materials listed in the Leader’s Guide—materials will not be provided.  Come prepared!

More details will be available in the Leaders Guide available in December 2025.  If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to an event chair at the contact information below. 

The Klondike Derby Traveling Trophy is at stake!

Cole Coates

ccoates@westliberty.edu, (304) 479-4080

Jordan Miller

jem003193@gmail.com, (304) 914-6951