We all know that a WAG bag is required in the Whitney Zone; however, I am curious as to what is a hiker to do when only travelling through the zone. For example, a hiker is entering the backcountry via Trail Crest. The hiker uses the WAG bag at Trail Camp and then travels the next several days in the backcountry. Does the hiker carry the bag until exiting?
I asked that question to the ranger I got my permit from for a northbound JMT. The answer was - if you use it, you carry it out. You cannot burn it and there is no drop. That was in 2009, but I don't see how they could change that policy.
