[pct-l] Mt Whitney

[AsABat]

Ask PCTA, but then ask Inyo National Forest if they recognize it (I've
heard some problems in the past). The Mt. Whitney Trail has strict
quotas that fill quickly. Yes, rangers do check permits there. Those
entering the wilderness on that trail have permit tags attached to their
packs, so those without permits are very obvious. I've been checked as
much as three times in a day when I've exited that trail coming from
another trail.

It would be much easier to get a permit to enter at Horseshoe Meadow
(the next trailhead to the south), but would add 2 or 3 days to your
trip.

AsABat


> -----Original Message-----
> From: adrian.borner at ch.abb.com [mailto:adrian.borner at ch.abb.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 12:20 AM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Mt Whitney
> 
> 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