The main emphasis of Klondike is teamwork.  If your program promotes basic outdoor skills and teamwork,  preparation for Klondike should be fairly easy.  Here are some ideas on how to prepare your team for Klondike:

• make sure your sleigh is in top condition
• get your team used to pulling the sleigh over various terrain
• review the proper clothing for cold weather activities (you'd be surprised how inadequately some teams are prepared - both youth and adults)
• brush up on your fire lighting, knots, lashing, compass,  first aid, and map reading skills
• review the mandatory equipment with your team and why it is on the list and how it can be used
• practice packing the sleigh at a meeting (we've noted over the years that the leaders pack the  sleigh and the youth have no idea what is on it) !!
• get outdoors  and test your lunch menu at an outing
• select team work games at your regular meetings to prepare your team

Klondike Derby Sled Plans   courtesy of "Henning's Scouting Pages"

How to Build a Modern Klondike Derby Sled courtesy of TROOP 42,  San Mateo  Calif.... (there really is a  Klondike Derby in northern California!!).

The Minnesota Flyer   courtesy of the Netwoods Virtual Campsite