FULLPACKERS TRIUMPHANTLY RETURN FROM RECORDSETTING ADVENTURE VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Jambo H. Scout (FPI) Two members of the world renowned Fullpacker Organization have just returned from a recordsetting mission in the Pacific Northwest province of British Columbia.
Jambo, Charter Member and spouse, Earth Mother of the Ladies Auxiliary set three new milestones--the first mission outside the United States,the highest vertical ascent and the fastest ascent and descent to base camp. Attacking the imposing Whistler Mountain from a base elevation of 2,100', they reached the summit of 7,150', a 5,050
vertical climb and returned to base camp in less than 3 hours. This was accomplished without getting colt or scaret, despite the presence of snow. Not content with this performance, the duo returned to the mountain two days later in a valiant attempt to break this record. Unfortunately, a side trip from the summit extended the descent duration, so the original record still stands. The pair employed the novel "ultralight" technique which requires climbing without a pack and only minimal clothing.
The local native peoples have a name for it -- "gaw-n'-doe-'la." Loosely translated, it means "as the raven travels." Upon returning to their Fabius farm, the victorious couple were warmly greeted by a sleepy Jambolina and their feline family of three, anxiously awaiting further details of this remarkable achievement.