Giant Forest to Whitney Portal: permits available?
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:31 am
I am planning a walk from Giant Forest across the Great Western Divide and the Kern River to Whitney Portal. For important sentimental reasons (ie, I walked much of the same route 30 years ago this year), I would like to make this hike in late August of 2006.
I know I am too late for the lottery for Mt Whitney climbs this year, but I was wondering whether anyone could provide some insight as to whether I had a chance at getting a permit for a hike in from the west, which I assume is much different from most of the Whitney hike applications. Also, I could easily schedule my Whitney days for mid-week.
Can anyone suggest my chances at getting a permit for this post-lottery?
I know I am too late for the lottery for Mt Whitney climbs this year, but I was wondering whether anyone could provide some insight as to whether I had a chance at getting a permit for a hike in from the west, which I assume is much different from most of the Whitney hike applications. Also, I could easily schedule my Whitney days for mid-week.
Can anyone suggest my chances at getting a permit for this post-lottery?