Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Anyone have one open spot/permit for August 26, 2015?

My friend's group bailed on her (she has her own, single person, overnight permit) and since I have backpacked to Whitney summit last year, she has asked me to go. I have already planned to arrive at Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center early on August 26, 2015 to get an overnight permit in the lottery...hopefully. I will be coming from San Diego, CA. I really hope I get a permit.

However as plan B, I know it's a long shot, does anyone have an open spot/overnight permit for entry August 26, 2015?

I really would like to make Mt. Whitney happen for my friend who has never been and is a frequent, extremely active hiker.

Thank you in advance and I appreciate you for even taking the time to read this,
-Yogi

Aug 26 is a Wednesday. That is the best day of the week to get a walk-in permit. Last year there were over 20 permits that went unused in the last two Wednesdays in August.

Since some people will already have picked up their permits for the 26th the day before, AND because groups always have some people who bail out, you should have no trouble.

Please report back what time you get your permit, and do ask, and report back, how many are available when you get yours.

I just cancelled a trip for 4 overnight starting Sept 1, FYI.