Community youth program based in Belmont, California: serving San Mateo, Foster City, Redwood City, Redwood Shores & San Carlos
On February 8th, the troop went up to the Stanislaus Forest for a Klondike Derby day outing, where they participated in many snow related events, including spear throwing, rope throwing, sledding, snowball throwing, a snowshoe course, and 4 man skis. Despite being unable to stay the night, the troop had a blast playing in the winter snow, building snowmen, learning new things, and having fun!
Writeup provided by Aaren Ruparel
On the first weekend of February Troop 27 went up to Dodge Ridge for Klondike Derby. Klondike is an annual troop event where we go up to the mountains and build snow shelters to sleep in overnight. This year we had a less than desirable amount of snow but the scouts made it work by using snow from the mounds produced by the plow. After everyone had their shelters constructed they enjoyed a warm instant meal in a bag. The next morning it started raining on us so we took down the shelters and got into dry clothes to go home. The troop showed great improvising skills with their ability to make shelters with the snow available. Everyone had a great time being out in the snow and stayed nice and warm in their shelters overnight.
Write up provided by Zack Baxley, Senior Patrol Leader
Private membership area, for scouts, parents, and leadership of Troop 27.
