[pct-l] Mt Whitney

[adrian.borner at ch.abb.com]

If I would start my section hike at Whitney Portal going North and if I do 
have a PCT hiking permit, what would be the situation of entering at 
Whitney Portal and also climbing Mt Whitney. Woudl I require an additional 
permit or would I be fine with my PCT Thru Permit ( I plan to hike more 
than 500 Miles). Are the rangers checking access to the Whitney area? 
Thanks.
Adrian