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Mt Whitney permit?
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Fri May 09, 2014 5:32 pmby ScottHanson
I received my lottery rejection notice for Whitney permit (main trail) climb on August 22. I am thinking of walking into Lone Pine office day before and see if a permit is available. Curious if folks have had much luck acquiring permit in this way.
Thanks for any comments,
Scott
Re: Mt Whitney permit?
Posted:
Sat May 10, 2014 3:27 amby Bob Burd
I've always been able to get one (or more) the day before, even on a weekend in Aug.
Re: Mt Whitney permit?
Posted:
Sat May 10, 2014 4:33 amby Alpenglow
Definitely go for it! People cancel or don't show up for whatever reason, so it's worth a shot. Good luck!
Re: Mt Whitney permit?
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Sat May 10, 2014 2:31 pmby phydeux
Yep, I've never failed to get a leftover/cancellation permit. Build an extra day into your trip in case you have to wait a day (I had to do that once), and make back-up plans in the event there are no leftover permits.
Re: Mt Whitney permit?
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Sat May 10, 2014 6:10 pmby ROL
I always feel quite smug, looking at the line up at the ESIVC for Whitney as I get my permit for any one of another entry points further north. I haven't been on the trail since running it in the early 80's. Hmmm… still quite a lovely trail I suppose, even with all the problems.