The Alloway Artic Challenge is winter camp held annual on the
third weekend in February (the Louis Reil long weekend in Manitoba). The camp
is geared for Venture and Rover Scouts who want to participate in a
winter camping experience that will give them the opporunity to plan
and organize a wilderness winter camp.
The Challenge
Hike, snowshoe or ski 2.75km from the western shore of the Big Whiteshell Lake
across to the Alloway Wilderness Reserve
Transport by backpack, sled or other non-motorized
transportation all your equipment, food and supplies to the camp
Construct a winter shelter and stay two nights at the Alloway Wilderness Reserve
while practicing "Leave-No-Trace" principles
Plan, organize and demostrate a winter survival or camping skill
lasting at least 1 hour
Prepare a report describing your experience as set out in the
challenge self-evalutaion form
The Planning
Groups participating in the Alloway Arctic Challenge are required to...
Arrange transportation to and from the BIg Whiteshell
Bring the resources needed for the camp (food, water, stove, lanterns, etc.)
Set up their camp site and build their own shelters
Organize, plan and demostrate a winter camping or survival skill
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