An Editorial by Jambo Half-Breed Scout

As a daily reader of Syracuse's only daily newspaper, the (Sub) Post Standard, I have come to expect inaccuracies, misspellings and misinterpretations of the facts in every issue. However, I am greatly dismayed by the misprepresentation of the 18th Winter Meeting of the Fullpackers in the most recent FPR press release. Please publish these corrections/clarifications:

• Item#1-- Seward is a 4300+ mountain which will require a 2.5 mile hike to base camp, ascent the next day


• Item#2-- Embracement(sic) should read "embarassment"


• Item#3-- Kayaking expedition will be in addition to Seward ascent


• Item#4-- This will be the most comprehensive expedition ever attempted by the FP's, utilizing all of our backwoods skills


• Item#5-- The FP organization is built on diversity, inclusion and accomodation. No one is left out, even kayakers


• Item#6-- The purpose of the Winter Meeting is to propose and/or counter possible missions. The FPR is only for objective reporting, not criticism after the fact


• Item#7-- After Cap's ambitious, albeit unsanctioned ascent of Mt. Ranier, it was considered prudent to avoid a more strenuous mission in the fall


• Item#8-- Fully half of the 60 minute FP slide show was devoted to kayaking pictures

Although I, as well as the other attendees drank of the traditional brew which is a sacred part of each meeting, I am left to wonder whether I drank too much or attended a different meeting than the reporter. Perhaps said reporter didn't drink enough! -- Jambo