Trailblazer Newsletter Spring 2017 | Page 5

KLONDIKE RECAP

Klondike with No Snow ? No Problem !

Recap of Council Annual Winter Activity
Skis off . Wheels on . GO !
The Klondike Derby is always a blast and , in spite of a lack of snow , 2017 was no exception .
Over 110 Scouts from all 3 service areas got a chance to test their wilderness survival skills and race their sleds through the woods .
This extraordinary winter event not only gets kids outdoors but teaches them skills needed to advance including : fire building and water sanitation , knots and lashings , wilderness first aid and wilderness gear .
Thanks to Joe Maguire , Eric Bloom , Erica Rearick along with all the volunteers who pitched in to provide the youth with a great time !

New District New Patch New Day

With the first official Washington ’ s Trail District comes a brand new patch .
The Council Activities Committee designed this new patch to hold a years ’ worth of event “ bars ” so Scouts can brag about all the activities they attended .
This soon to be collector ’ s patch is quite unique in the Scouting patch world .
Each event bar will display an icon representing the event along with the two letter designation for the host Service Area .
Below is the artwork for the upcoming First Aid meeting being hosted by Glacier Ridge Service Area .
Congrats Winning Troops
Troop 403
Troop 553
Troop 670
Spring 2017
Moraine Trails Council , Boy Scouts of America
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