How are people getting there permits these days? Ranger station inside, or drop box outside, or email?

Also, I have a single person permit for 9/14, but would like to hike with someone (was going to fast pack as a practice for a harder event, but not it's going to be more relaxed). How hard is it to score a permit for one, for a Monday in mid September and when do they pop up (when do you start looking for them?). I guess I should have gotten a two person permit like I usually do.

Last edited by bruce; 09/02/20 08:04 AM.