Information on permits where you couldn't enter due to the Georges Fire: Kurt Wedberg reported this:
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Whitney Road & Fire Closure Info: ONCE THE ROAD OPENS all of you who have permits that were valid for entry during the dates of the road closure you will be given a 7-day window to use your permits. The clock starts ticking once the road opens.


Also, https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/5907/43913/ reports:
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Whitney Portal Road, Whitney Portal and Trailhead to Re-open

The Inyo National Forest is planning to re-open the Whitney Portal Road and access to the Mt. Whitney Trailhead at 6:00 pm today.