[pct-l] Whitney Permit - RESPONSE FYI

[David Margavage]

The following is a response regarding your Whitney permit:

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From: Brenda Murray <bmurray at pcta.org>
Date: Feb 10, 2009 1:04 PM
Subject: Whitney date
To: David Margavage <davidmargavage at gmail.com>

 *Mt. Whitney Permit:*
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented a $15 reservation fee to climb Mt.
Whitney, exit and re-enter the Whitney Portal on the east side. Plan to exit
and re-enter within 48 hours.* Reservations for Mt. Whitney must be received
at least 60 DAYS prior to the expected date of entry into the Mt. Whitney
zone*. Requests received less than 60 days in advance will be returned.

I am not sure what plans you have while hiking in the Whitney area.  If you
plan on exiting for a visit into town then returning over Mt Whitney you
will need the 15.00 Whitney date, if you just plan to climb and return to
the trail you do not need a Whitney date.

Please advise



Brenda Murray

Office Manager

Pacific Crest Trail Association

5325 Elkhorn Blvd #256

Sacramento, CA  95842

916-349-2109, Ex 10

Fax 916-349-2109

www.pcta.org

*The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve
and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an internationally
significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and equestrians, and for
the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.*