[pct-l] permit

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That's exactly what I would do, Heidi.  As long as you plan to hike 500 or
more miles, the PCTA can issue you a permit with membership.  They can
include a Whitney stamp if you request it and, as far as I know, no date need
be specified.

This is based on my experience from '97, so please check with the PCTA for
up-to-date info:  <A HREF="http://www.pcta.org";>http://www.pcta.org</A>
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Heidi writes:

> I'm applying for my permit, and not sure how accurate I need to be.
>
> I am planning to do California, but want to leave open the option of doing
> Oregon and maybe even part of Washington.  I'm assuming then I should just
> apply as if I'm thru hiking the whole PCT, even though I may only do CA.
>
> Also, I want to leave open the option for climbing Whitney, but have
> absolutely no idea what to put as my "approximate climbing date".  How
> accurate does that have to be, and can I put a range of possible dates?
>