Campgirl64: Regarding "Stay Together", that is especially good advice for those descending. It is those who are slower and left behind when coming down that trouble can start. I was suggesting that if someone did not feel well, but were well enough to hike alone, descending BEFORE the others might be acceptable. It is never a good idea to hike out and leave the weaker ones behind.
over1812, I think the suggestion of taking a picture of the permit was an alternative way to show the permit of your group. It is no more a sure thing than a tag with the number, or a note card.
