[pct-l] Whitney Permit

[Vimal Golding]

Hello fellow PCT-ers!

I was filling out my PCT permit and was a little confused about the
part where it asks if I plan on accessing the Whitney Portal. I am
planning on going up Whitney (can't just walk right by the highest
point in the lower 48 without popping up for a quick view), but my
research indicates that there is a perfectly feasible route from the
PCT itself. I would really rather avoid the Whitney Portal if at all
possible. Am I required to go there? Does "do you plan to access the
Whitney Portal" mean "do you plan to climb Whitney"? Thanks for the
help!

P.S. Melanie, Reinhold and company: You guys are cracking me up!