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2021 Klondike Derby Trip Sheet

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TROOP 48 BSA —   TRIP INFORMATION

Outing: 2021 Klondike Derby, Camp Davy Crockett

I.                     Dates and Key Times:   
Assemble @ CHPC or4:00 PMFebruary 19, 2021Friday
Assemble at Camp Davy Crockett (T48 campsite)8:00 AMFebruary 20, 2021Saturday
Return to CHPC12:00 PMFebruary 21, 2021Sunday

II.  Adult Leader NEEDS:     

Sign up (online @ T48.org) or In person on Tuesday’s (when available) see Tom Gould

  • TOTAL EVENT CAMPING LIMIT IS SET TO 150 PEOPLE. (Keep focus on youth participation for numbers, Saturday only help is an optional path for adults)
  • Volunteer to cook by patrol to allow youth to focus on events.
  • Operate or aide events (See Tom Gould) and clean up, facilitate LNT operations.
  • Provide oversite to follow standing COVID protocols.
  • Provide Transportation (patrol boxes, sleds) to and from Camp Davy Crockett
  • Help coordinate Troop 48 activities (See Julieann White).
III. CostScoutAdultStaffDuePay To
Regular Registration$15.00$10.00$7.00Feb 2Troop Treasure or Alt.
Late Registration$25.00$10.00$7.00Feb 9Troop Treasure or Alt.
Transportation$10.00$0.00$0.00Feb 9Troop Treasure or Alt.
Food (by patrol) 4 Meals *EST$10.00$10.00$10.00Feb 9(cash) Patrol Food Buyer
IV.  Uniform Expectations 
Travel to Camp Davy CrockettClass B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap)
@ the Klondike DerbyClass B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap)
Travel from Camp Davy CrockettClass B (NO civilian hats, except watch cap)

V. Activities and What to Bring (not an all-inclusive list; see T-48 Camping Checklist)

ActivityWhat to Take
Friday DinnerSack Dinner or (eat with your vehicle en route)
Klondike EventsPatrol Sled and equipment (see sled list & T48 checklist)
CampingNormal truck-in camping equipment and supplies *** sleeping pad for cabins *** personal hand sanitizer, facemask for nonsocial distant environments. BYOT: No Sharing of tents outside of family ** Dress and bring clothes appropriate for cold weather conditions.
Patrol Meals:Saturday (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Sunday (breakfast)

V. Trip Description

Outing includes overnight camping at Camp Davy Crockett Friday and Saturday night; Friday night is optional.  We will camp out on Saturday night in the (TBD) campsites under CDC COVID protocols (2 max per cabin / 1 per tent) unless you are family. Cooking and cleanup will be offered to be done by T48 adults for Saturday meals to promote maximum event participation (patrol choice).  Klondike event staff will operate appointed areas. Patrol activities will include camporee-like participation and competition in a variety of Scout skill events (see handouts).   On Sunday T48 will lead the district in a “Winter Rules” church service.

(Troop 48 already has 6 sleds). Practice necessary skill is advised.

Registration will be from 8:00 to 8:45 A.M. Saturday. Events begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday. Events will be spread out throughout the day. Be prepared to move and to wait. Patrol leaders be prepared with event focused side activities to promote specific event preparedness and or to keep warm as well as cohesiveness (show scout spirit).

Trip Report: Wolf Patrol Worley Cave

On Saturday, October 17th, several Wolf Patrol members gathered for some backyard tomahawks, cooking, pumpkin carving and camping.  On Sunday, the group explored the dark and mysterious limestone wonderland inside Worley Cave (aka Morrill Cave) in Bluff City, TN.  This 7-mile tract near Bluff City was named after the first owner Elias S. Worley.  The cave is full of unique columns and contours, a river basin and hundreds of tiny crevices.  Nine scouts and 4 leaders, ranging from 11-years old to “seasoned” leaders, the patrol pulled together to climb, slide, trudge, slump, crawl, and generally contort to themselves.  The patrol made it through nearly to the back of the cave before we could no longer fit a few through the final tight passages into the last big room.  The kids did an amazing job of pulling together, extending a hand, anchoring a rope, providing guidance and encouragement to ensure all of us journeyed safely.   The pictures say it all.