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Boy Scouts Lighthouse District 2019 Klondike Derby

The Boy Scouts of America Lighthouse District 2019 Klondike Derby was hosted by Troop 240 of Greece and held at the Parma VFW on January 25 and 26. There were 84 youths and 33 adults from 11 troops and two Webelos 2 dens who participated in the Saturday events. Six troops braved the elements and camped overnight. The event offered camping, competitions which included Fire Building, First Aid (Hurry Cases), First Aid (Carries), Map and Compass, Height and Distance, Ice Rescue, Team Snowshoeing, Emergency Shelter, Sled Inspection, Knots, Lashings, Plant Identification, the Great Sled Race and fun for area troops.

The Great Sled Race gets underway.
The Great Sled Race gets underway.

 

Members of Troop 240 from Greece won the Great Sled Race.
Members of Troop 240 from Greece won the Great Sled Race.

 

Hilton’s Troop 99 stopped for a lunch break.
Hilton’s Troop 99 stopped for a lunch break.

 

Spencerport’s Troop 92 enjoying the outdoors.
Spencerport’s Troop 92 enjoying the outdoors.

 

Scouts participating in the Lashings event.
Scouts participating in the Lashings event.

 

Hamlin’s Troop 324 with their sled.
Hamlin’s Troop 324 with their sled.

 

Hilton’s Troop 125 at their camp site.
Hilton’s Troop 125 at their camp site.

Photos by Karen Fien

 

 

 

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