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Katonah takes First and Second Place in 2012 Muscoot District Klondike Derby

Sleds lining up for inspection at the 2012 Muscoot District Klondike Derby at Veterans Park in Carmel, New York. This year's Klondike Derby was organized by Carmel Troop 1. Photo by Elizabeth Triano

The 2012 Muscoot District Klondike Derby was held on Saturday, January 21, at Veterans Park in Carmel, New York. Troops from all over the Muscoot District came together to compete against one another and show off their Scouting skills in this special wintertime event. Katonah Troop 1 was once again in charge of the First Aid activity station. The other stations included Fire Building (Carmel Troop 1), Knot Tying (Troop 1 North Salem), Ice Rescue (Troop 271 Mahopac), and Shelter Building (Troop 440 Patterson). The entire Klondike Derby was organized by Carmel Troop 1.

Our troop had a very strong showing this year! The Mad Monkeys Patrol finished first overall and the Swamp Chickens Patrol finished a close second. Both of our patrols worked very hard at each activity station, and while the Swamp Chickens fell behind slightly at the Fire Building station, they rallied at the Knot Tying station with a perfect score. Congratulations to both patrols for a job well done!

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The First Aid Station was staffed by Troop 1 Katonah. Photo by Elizabeth Triano


Katonah Troop 1 serves up "Group Soup" while staffing the First Aid Station at the Klondike Derby. "Group Soup" is a troop tradition that stretches back to the 1960s. Photo by Elizabeth Triano

Troops hit the trail at Veterans Park in Carmel, New York, the host for the 2012 Muscoot District Klondike Derby. Photo by Elizabeth Triano

The triumphant Swamp Chickens Patrol! Photo by Alex Bacon

Scouts from Katonah Troop 1 at the First Aid Station, also run by volunteers from our troop. Photo by Alex Bacon

The victorious Mad Monkeys Patrol! - Photo by Alex Bacon

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