"Searchers also discovered a fading trail of two sets of footprints. 
  
One set led toward the summit, where they vanished in the wind; the other led downward in what appeared to be an aimless circle, Tiffany said."  Accuracy unknown, from CNN.com article 11:22pm EST.   
  
So sad, so sad... My regrets to the family and hopes for the other 2.  
--Walter (aka Snowleopard)