[pct-l] Mt. Whitney permit

[Angela M]

Dear all,

I am planning on hiking the PCT this year. While trying to obtain a permit
for Mt. Whitney, there were some fraction on how I could actually get one.
Is there really a lottery for getting a permit? Until now, I cannot tell
exactly when I will arrive there. I want to spend the night on the top
(this is possible, right?) but am somehow frustrated by this lottery thing.
Can anybody help me?

I appreciate any advice!

Best regards,

Angela