Omaha, NE.....I just know one of the hikers for sure. He's the cousin of my best friend, sent a text early Tuesday morning to family here stating he was stuck up there. Asked for someone to send help. His cell phone has since died so no further word from him. They sent him directions to the hut but not sure his phone was still working at that point. He didn't respond.

I also know they went up to try to get them yesterday morning. They got about a mile from where they thought they were and had to turn around due to the white out conditions.