Western Slope Klondathlon

hosted by Three Rivers District - 

Please use this link to go to the registration page, which will have the rest of the information:

https://tinyurl.com/49vh87nu

Program overview:                                                                                                                                                                                           What is Biathlon?  Historically, Biathlon is a Nordic skiing event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Since this is BSA, we get to change it up and make it a combination of shooting stations and skill stations. The shooting stations will include shotgun, rifle, and slingshot. The skill stations will include fire building, knot tying, first aid, winter shelter building and a sled inspection/race.

         What is a Klondathlon? It's a combination of Klondike skill stations and Biathlon shooting stations. The skill stations will be on one loop of the camp area, and the shooting stations will be on another loop, keeping them separate and safe.        

         There will be an extra activity on Sunday that will be pistol shooting, but will only be for Venture Crews and Sea Scouts, and only after they have taken the safety courses that will be provided at this event. If your unit has any scouts that might be interested in participating in this event, they will need to be age 13 and have completed eighth grade, or be 14 years of age and up. They will also need to camp overnight on Saturday - the event is being run Sunday. They will also need to register with a crew or ship to participate. A dual registration doesn't cost more money. More information on that to come also.

         You will not be required to know how to ski for this event, however, your unit will need to bring a sled to carry gear. It is also important that each scout have a pair of snowshoes to navigate the course. The snow will be too deep to comfortably navigate. You can either make or rent your snowshoes. Places to rent: Board and Buckle; CMU's Outdoor Program; REI; Summit Canyon Mountaineering.