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A Klondike Derby is a winter Scouting event where patrols pull homemade sleds between stations, completing challenges that test Scout skills, like first aid, knots, fire-building, and teamwork.
Who can participate in the Klondike Derby? Registered Scouts BSA and adults can participate in the Klondike Derby. Scouts participate as patrols. The minimum number of Scouts in a patrol is five; the maximum number of Scouts in a patrol is nine. Units with fewer than five Scouts can combine with Scouts from another unit.
The Klondike Derby will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The day begins with a flag ceremony, at 8:30 a.m., and concludes with an awards ceremony, at 7:45 p.m. Scouts BSA units can camp on Friday night, February 27, and/or on Saturday night, February 28. All participants should plan to depart the Summit by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The 2026 Tundra Trailblazer Trek Klondike Derby will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Base Camp Bravo. Driving directions to Base Camp Bravo will be provided at the North Gate.
Cost $20.00 per youth participant and $10.00 per adult participant
This fee includes events and program activities, an event patch, and lunch and dinner on Saturday. Lunch (Philmont-style trail lunch) and dinner on Saturday are the only meals included in the registration fee.
Questions? Contact Seneca District Program Chair Johnny Tracy, at 901-489-6027 or Johnny.Tracy@scouting.org, with any program or Summit-specific questions, suggestions, or offers to help.
Contact Seneca District Executive Samuel Bosley, at Samuel.Bosley@scouting.org, with any questions about registration or payment.
For detailed information, consult the Leader Guide below.
