Good Afternoon National Parks Klondike Participants,
We are reaching out to ensure that you are monitoring the weather forecast for this coming weekend. Ashtabula County,along with Northeast Ohio, is under a winter storm warning through Saturday at 10:00 pm. Models project a potential for 7-11 inches of snow and lower temperatures. As of today, we have NOT canceled the Klondike. As with any cold weather event, the importance of participants dressing accordingly with layers and additional sets of clothes, gloves, hats, etc. is crucial. As a reminder, while more than adequate, Troop Lodges are heated only by wood stoves. The Augustus Training Center will be open the entire weekend as a warming shelter.
Leaders and families from each unit should determine your plan for attendance based on things like preparation, readiness of Scouts and travel. If you plan to join us at camp, please take precautions, travel at safe speeds, and leave ample room between vehicles. Check-in has been extended to 10:30 pm on Friday night and will occur on Saturday morning as well.
If your unit decides not to attend this weekend, there are multiple options available. The High Adventure Klondike has been rescheduled for February 16-18, 2024, at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The Beaumont North to Alaska Klondike is next weekend (January 26-28, 2024) and the Kodiak Klondike at Firelands is on February 9-11, 2024. If you would like to switch to one of these Klondikes, please reach out to us ASAP. While we are unable to guarantee a cabin (especially the one your unit is currently registered for), we will do our very best to accommodate you.
If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Anthony Dworning or Erica Maze at any time.
