Klondike Derby
This past weekend was rainy and cold, but the Phoenix Patrol prevailed! We arrived at Little Bennett Campground around 4:30 in the afternoon on Friday and set up camp. The Scouts did an excellent job of putting up a large tarp over our kitchen area as dusk settled over the campsite, ensuring that they would be able to cook dinner even as rain threatened. Later on Friday evening, members of the Order of the Arrow inspected all of the Klondike Sleds and Survival Kits. Our Scouts were not missing anything from their Survival Kit, having paid careful attention to the requirements. It rained most of the night, but the Scouts were dry and reasonably cozy in their tents. After a quick breakfast of oatmeal in the morning, the Scouts were off to the morning session of Klondike Derby Stations in a light rain. I was glad to learn that they gave away their excess dry tinder and kindling to other Scouts who hadn't brought any and were struggling in the wet conditions. After three hours of compe