snowando

January 23-25, 2026

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Get ready for the inaugural year of Snowando, the Pacific Crest Council’s premier winter skills competition! Formerly known as Freeze-o-ree or Klondike, this exciting event is the perfect opportunity for your Scouts BSA or Venturing Crew to test their winter preparedness, teamwork, and Scout skills.

2026 Event Details

Dates: January 23-25, 2026

Location: Lemolo Lake Sand Sheds, near Diamond Lake, OR

Registration

Registration Closes January 18, 2026!

All registrations must be completed as a unit. When registering, your unit will need to choose whether to attend the full weekend (Friday evening through Sunday morning) or just the Saturday program.

Pricing

Youth

Regular Registration: $15
Late Registration: $25

Adults

Regular Registration: $20
Late Registration: $30

Late registration starts January 4, 2026.

Program Highlights

The Snowando program is designed to challenge patrols and teach essential winter Scout skills in a fun, competitive environment. Patrols will work together through a series of stations to earn as many points as they can.

Activities will include:

Klondike Sled Races: A classic test of strength, speed, and teamwork.
Winter First Aid: Essential skills for managing cold-weather emergencies.
Fire Building: Mastering the art of starting a fire in snowy conditions.
Ice Rescue: Learning critical safety and rescue techniques.
Compass Course: Navigating the winter landscape.
…and many more challenging winter Scout skills!

The weekend will conclude with a lively campfire and an awards ceremony to recognize the top-performing patrols and units.

Adult Program

Snowando isn’t just for the youth! We offer a fun, parallel program for attending Adult Leaders:

Winter Training Opportunities: Participate in useful training sessions designed for adult leaders.
Dutch Oven Competition: Show off your culinary skills and compete for bragging rights!

Staffing Opportunity

We need enthusiastic volunteers to help run the stations and ensure the event is a success!

Saturday lunch will be provided for all registered staff members.

Interested? Please contact Dan Bouck at Dan.Bouck222@gmail.com or Jennifer Russell at jen.russell07@gmail.com before registering.