January 20th - Day 14 17,200 Camp

January 20th - Day 14 17,200
6:21 PM Alaska Time

I spoke with Lonnie this evening and he is doing well.    After his very long day yesterday he had little energy left to build much more than a survival trench last night (which basically only has enough room for him and his sleeping bag).  When he woke up this morning he had a 1/2 inch dusting of snow all over everything and he had not room to roll over.  He spent most of today rebuilding his snow trench making it a more snow proof and a little more roomy.  He also worked on a stove pressure problem which he finally resolved.  He has been eating and drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day he has no sign of frostbite or edema.   He is going to take tomorrow as a rest day to acclimatize and rest.  Lonnie is in good spirits but a bit sore and tired. 
The picture is from last years expedition looking up at the Autobahn to Denali Pass from 17,200 camp. 
UPWARD!