The Troops gathering for a great day of challenges.

The Dragon Patrol flag, carried on the back of an eager Scout!

Last minute check of the Patrol Gear to ensure everything they need is in the bag

All Troop 26 attendees, minus one Scout that joined us later in the day!

The first event for this Patrol, fire building. Build a fire then get a can of water boiling as quickly as possible.

The next event challenged the Scouts to carry "syrum" while trudging through the course on 2x4's.

On to the next event.

The patrol had to make a stretcher and carry their wounded blindfolded through a course, with the wounded Scout giving directions.

Mice fishing? First lash together the staves you brought to make a pole.

Then try to "catch" the mouse traps on your line or pole.

Lunch time, cooking over a lightweight stoves.

Two-person saw. Here our Scoutmaster is taking a turn with our District Executive.

The saw can only work by pulling on it, which each person takes turns doing.

This event challenged Scout wearing snowshoes to run fast then recite the Scout Oath, Law, Slogan, or Motto from memory. Forgot something?

The next wave putting their snowshoes on.

At the end of the snowshoe run the Scouts were challenged to tie a knot.

Dragon Patrol going to their next event.

Launching tennis balls using a human-powered catapult.

OH NO! A SCOUT IS TRAPPED ON THE ICE! WHAT ARE WE TO DO?

Put on a life preserver in case you fall in, then throw a line to the Scout.

Lining up for the climax, the sled race!

On your mark, get set...

We made it! Whew, time to collapse.

Our campsite - Home sweet home!

Our Scouts did really well with this challenge, tying two half-hitches, Bowline, Tught-line hitch, clove hitch, and even a sheep-shank!