The 1999 Troop 285 Klondike camp was held on Mount Taylor, north of Grants, New Mexico, on January 15-17, 1999. Although there wasn't a lot of snow, there was a great deal of fun to be had at this campout! Tim B. was the camp master, and Rick Mondick was the Grannie assistant.
Weather at Klondike was very nice for January - the days warmed to at least 50 degrees F, and the nights were about 25 degrees. Snow was found, but you had to look for it under the bushes.
Several competitions were held. Foremost among them were the snow sculpture, won by Staff, and a coconut cream pie eating contest, also won by Staff. Thanks go to Marie Calendar's restaurant for donating the pies! Other contests included Tent Pitching; winners will be published soon.
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Tim B. leads a camp meeting.
Fall-in for the morning briefing, honors to the colors, and general stamping of feet to keep warm.
James W. checks the operating manual on the camp dishwashing equipment, while Donny C. provides the elbow grease and Jonathan S. supplies years of experience.
Why is it you can always find the Grannies around the camp fire? From left, Dave Heine, Ron Largo, Scoutmaster Rick Mondick, Jerry Stratton, Chuck Duus, and Larry Farmer.
A little recreation was enjoyed during free time by Andrew C.
The winners of the pie eating contest - Staff's Derek M., Robert T., Cole, Ben T., Anrew C., Tim B. and Donny C. Photo credit: Gerald C. Stratton
Staff patrol's "Fine Picture of a Scout" sculpture (note the fleur-de-lis in the center). Andrew C., Donny C., Robert T., Tim B., Derek M., Jerry S., and Cole. Photo credit: Gerald C. Stratton
Sunday's religious service was led by Robert T. Photo credit: Gerald C. Stratton
A little '60's music provided by the T285 Staff chorus. (Tim B., Ben T., Cole and Robert T.) Photo credit: Gerald C. Stratton
Last Updated: 1999-02-04