SUNFLOWER PRESERVE

YUBA GAP CALIFORNIA

WHAT: The Klondike Derby is a weekend of games and winter sports activities sponsored by the Order of the Arrow. The competition events on Saturday, March 3 include sled racing and building snow shelters - among many others. We will camp in the snow on Saturday night.

WHEN: Meet the clubhouse at 5AM to pack, load and head out by 5:30 Saturday morning. We will return to the clubhouse about 2PM on Sunday, March 4.

DETAILS: The event will be held at Sunflower Preserve — 161 miles east of San Francisco. Get map here or follow I-80 to the Yuba Gap exit (approximately 37 miles past Auburn), take a right and follow the signs.

The Klondike Derby goes on regardless of the weather. Get permission form here.

Adults/Parents are also invited to this very outdoor adventure, of course.

BRING/WEAR: Weather reports look very good so far, though it could always change. It will be cold, so dress accordingly – be dry and warm at all times.

Scouts are to wear Class A uniforms and layers, including thermal underwear, wind/waterproof jacket, ski bibs or powder pants (or other warm, waterproof pants), wool or ski socks (2-3 pair), warm hat/head covering, warm waterproof gloves, goggles or sunglasses, lib balm, sunscreen, day pack, change of clothes, warm, waterproof boots, warm, water resistant sleeping bag.

Pack a lunch for Saturday, and bring $6 for food (dinner and breakfast), bring extra $ for Sunday’s lunch on the road, and $4 for gas, bridge toll and any fees.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Review your book - what do you need for Tenderfoot, Second and First Class? Bring your ten essentials. Don’t forget to log this event in your handbook addendum, as these count towards your Camping Merit Badge and as an outing in your advancement to First Class.