A late afternoon storm almost stopped the Vermont 100 in it's tracks. ?While the 100's were in Reading at Hold #3 where it simply rained, a windstorm complete with hail hit base camp just as the 50's were completing their first loop. ?Even the big tent was at risk at one point. ?Wind, driving rain and hail caused riders to fight their way along the trail for at least 15 minutes. ?And then it was over. ?It was only when the 100's started down the last 4 miles towards camp that the amazing number of down trees alongside the road brought the storm's impact home. ?Runner crews had taken a large tractor and chainsaws out to clear the trail only hours earlier.?
At 2:25 the last 100 is still 5 miles from camp. ?Heading for bed, results in the morning.
