Klondike Derby Update

The Klondike Derby *IS* still on for tomorrow.

The Derby will begin around 9:00am “Rain or Shine“.  There were a few changes sent out by district about an hour ago due to the weather.  Verbatim, here are their changes:

  1. Please be there for check in at 8:30 am. So we may promptly start at 9am.
  2. We are also asking each pack to have a volunteer or two to work at the stations. Some of our older scouts have decided not to attend tomorrow that were supposed to work the stations.
  3. Please remind everyone from your pack that it is their decision whether or not they want to attend tomorrow because of the pending weather. Also to dress for the cold and have rain gear available.
  4. We are also cutting station times down so that we may leave earlier and not have the kids out in the cold too long.

There you have it. With that said; it will be cold and their will be snow, sleet and/or rain. The high for the day is expected to be 38 degrees which means cold and wet.

BE PREPARED but more importantly make sure your boys are prepared.  In addition to dressing properly and bringing the required supplies, bring spare socks, rain gear and a heavy blanket just in case.

Dressing in layers

When it is cold outside and you are going to be out in the elements for an extended period of time it is vital that you dress in layers.  Below is some basic layering advice to assist you

  • Layer 1 – Under garments, heavy socks.
  • Layer 2 – Long Johns
    • If they are the Under Armor type, do not wear a t-shirt underneath it.
    • If you don’t have long johns then a long sleeve shirt and sweatpants work.
  • Layer 3 – Pants & Shirt
    • Pants should be something that can shield the wind; jeans are not good for this; but acceptable if the only alternative
    • Running pants and hiking pants are great, a nylon mixture not cotton.
    • These should be something that do not hold water.
  • Layer 4 – Outer Shell, Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots, Rain Jacket/Poncho
    • A coat, while not seen as cool anymore, is your best line of defense.
    • Hoodies, even if lined, will not repel wind and moisture.
    • Don’t forget a hat and gloves. Mittens will keep your hands warmer but gloves will provide free fingers. A good combination is cotton gloves inside water proof mittens.
    • Boots are a must *AND REQUIRED*

 

 

 

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