I do wish there was some kind of update if for no other reason to remove concern over his well being.

I would like to think that what ever a person's feeling toward his possible motives, or agenda, that we would want him to be safe in the endeavor. I hope he makes it, at least a good deal of the way.

Most important is that rookie who has undertaken a large challenge may be out there by himself and we don't know if he is in contact with anyone.