Hartwell was so anxious and pumped up to get started, he officially 
     kicked off his quest Tues. June 16th at 2:00pm.  His start location 
     was at the beginning of the Vermont- MA Trail head. He completed 
     sections one and two up to Arlington West Ward Road, which was a 38 
     mile completion.  He finished at 10:30pm in good physical condition.
     
     The weather conditions he confronted  were extremely bad.  He battled a 
     slippery muddy trail, fallen trees, and a combo of black flies and 
     mosquitoes.  When he finally arrived at the camp site last night, he 
     was covered with mud.  His dad said he looked like "a mud monster 
     descending on them from the woods".
     
     He got on the trail this morning at 6:30am and his first stop will be 
     Prospect Rock.  His goal today is to reach "Sherbouren" which will be 
     a 63 mile attempt. So far all is on schedule but more storms and rain 
     are predicted for today's long trek.
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From: Gay Hartwell at DTT.ICSD.CORPORATE
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