anchorage
start line
welcome to
anchorage, AK
The Iditarod course begins on Fourth Avenue at D Street and runs all the way to Campbell Creek Science Center. Onlookers get a close-up view of the teams. Spectators flock to the start line downtown or stake out a spot further down the 11-mile route through Anchorage. After a restart at Willow the following day, Iditarod mushers and their dogs battle the elements and test their own limits on the approximately 1,000 mile trail to Nome.
With a population of 254,849 makes it Alaska’s largest city with a full range of transportation and hotel accommodations. The race starts downtown on Fourth Avenue, Interesting side trips during March include Portage Glacier or downhill skiing at Mt Alyeska, both less than an hour’s drive South, or head North to Hatcher Pass for cross country skiing to explore the remains of the Independence Mine.
Population = 254,849
HOW IT WORKS
The purpose of all HomeScouting Adventures is to give families the tools
and resources to continue their Scouting adventure at home. Adults will
need to help younger Scouts navigate the virtual race course, whereas
older Scouts may be able to explore on their own.
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Before you begin exploring the race course, download and print your Scout’s
rank-specific tracking tool. There is a lot of information on the virtual race course, the tracking tool tells you exactly where to find details on specific requirements.
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There is A LOT of content on the virtual race course! The virtual race course is organized in a way where Scouts have access to all the content, even if it’s not for their rank/age. You do not have to do or read everything presented in each program area. Some of the material is required for different age levels of Scouting, so a Scouts BSA youth might read everything at a specific station, but a Cub Scout can explore at their own level with the help of a parent.
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We highly recommend using a computer to participate in Cyber Sled Race. We do not recommend using a cell phone. The BEST experience is on a computer or a tablet.
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Wondering where to find requirements for your Scout to complete rank-related adventures? Download and print your Scout’s rank-specific tracking tool.
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The virtual race course stays open for 90 days!
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None of the worksheets or tracking tools will be turned in, these are for your own use to track progress and guide you through the program. Scouts BSA/Venturing youth may want to keep them to show unit leaders if needed.
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All patches will be mailed in late February – early March. Want to order more? Do so in the Shop.
TRACKING TOOLS
& WORKSHEETS
Find your connected worksheets, along with rank/merit badge tracking tools! You may find connected worksheets throughout the virtual race course. NOTE: NO WORKSHEETS WILL BE TURNED IN. These are only for your use.
FOR CUB SCOUTS
Checkpoint Worksheets:
Rank Specific Tracking Tool:
Lion Rank Advancement Tracking
Tiger Rank Advancement Tracking
Wolf Rank Advancement Tracking
FOR SCOUTS BSA YOUTH
Make sure to download both the merit badge worksheet and tracking tool to guide you through the race course.
Merit Badge Worksheets:
Merit Badge Tracking Tool:
Pioneering Merit Badge Tracking
FOR VENTURING YOUTH
Make sure to download both the merit badge worksheet and tracking tool to guide you through the race course.
Merit Badge Worksheets:
Merit Badge Tracking Tool:
HOW TO NAVIGATE
THE RACE COURSE
The virtual race course will be the hub for Cyber Sled Race with different checkpoints just like an actual sled race! Content will be available anytime after it's published for those looking for a flexible schedule.
ANCHORAGE - START LINE & GEAR UP
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Start at Anchorage! Here you will find the all of the tracking tools, worksheets, and your guide to navigate the Race Course for Cyber Sled Race.
finger lake - pioneer point
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Knots and lashings are formed today the same ways they have been done for a long time. Build structures out of sticks and rope at Pioneer Point.
rohn - stem station
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At Rohn, you’ll find an abundance of STEM experiments that are both fun and educational
ruby - Survival shack
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Learn all about basic first aid, pocket knife safety, and cold weather survival at the Survival Shack.
KALTAG - LUNCH BREAK
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Prepare your lunch the same way you would along the Iditarod Trail!
SHAKTOOLIK - WEBINAR WAYPOINT
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Watch an exclusive webinar with Iditarod Racer and Eagle Scout, Matthew Failor at Webinar Waypoint.
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Learn about taking care of dogs, pets, etc.
white mountain - compass cove
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Orient through the artic circle using a compass and waypoints. Prepare for an outdoor hike in the cold weather.
nome - final frontier
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Find final reporting and instructions on merit badge counseling sessions.
travel to FINGER LAKE
Get started by heading to Finger Lake!
Travel to Finger Lake
YOU ARE HERE
Anchorage
Starting Line
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