Hey MountainZone, this is Dave Bangert with team Das Boots. We did not attempt to summit today. We've got fairly high winds and blowing snow. Seventeen camp is being evacuated by a number of groups. Eric Larson's group is right behind us, they're staying as well. Matt Szundy's group decided to head down, they're getting toward the end of their trip [transmission fails].

We may go ahead and try for the summit if wind allows for tomorrow. For now we're going to hold tight, we've got a good solid camp and everyone's doing fine. Talk to you all soon.

— Dave Bangert, Alpine Ascents International Guide and MountainZone.com Correspondent