Waiting out Weather at 17,000

Jacob & Mike called in from 17,000 today to give us an update on how the team is doing. They are still hanging out at camp. The weather hasn't allowed them a summit attempt yet. Currently it is snowing with winds up to 40 mph rattling their tents. This is their 6th day at 17,000. Hopefully the weather will open up soon allowing them time for a summit attempt. At 17,000 feet on Denali the air pressure is getting close to half of what it normally is at sea level. No matter how much rest these climbers get or how much food they eat their are still slowly losing energy. They will continue to wait to see what the weather does the next few days.