Some people seem very worried about getting permits to hike Whitney this coming season. With so many closures in force, and more to come, those worried ones need to really reevaluate their need for that big adventure. Here is an important item from the Pacific Trail Association:
https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/A lot of trailheads, including Whitney, are going to be shut-down until the virus has cleared out.
If you insist on coming up to hike or climb, just consider that you may be helping spread the virus beyond your metro area and into someone else's home. Don't be selfish; consider the health of others, and not just your oh-so-important fun.
The mountains are not going to go away; they will still be there waiting for you when this national crisis is over.
