[pct-l] giant sequoias

[Slyatpct at aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/22/2004 4:33:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
pct2003@attglobal.net writes:

> But if one wanted to hike over to the sequoias
> one could take the High Sierra Trail from 
> Mt Whitney "directly" to Giant Forest.   
> "Directly" ignoring elevation changes.
> 

LOL..  It would be tough to ignore elevation changes!  Anyone know the total 
gain from Giant Forest (start) to Mt Whitney?   And how tough it would be to 
get a permit?

Thanks,

Sly