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2016 lottery question
#44751 11/03/15 12:08 PM
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Hello,

I am looking to hike to Mt. Whitney again for the second time and forgot how exactly the lottery worked. I remember when I did it in 2013 you were able to select a primary data and up to 10 or so additional dates. Looking at previous lottery results (2014) I have seen that weekdays, especially Mondays in early/mid June there have mostly been less that 100 (total group size) that applied.

My question is, if I submit a lottery ticket with my primary date on a Monday in June/early July and there ends up being less than 100 (total group size applicants) on that date, will I be pretty much guaranteed a winning ticket?

I am trying to figure out the best way to ensure we do end up getting a permit, as hiking during the week would not be an issue.

Thank you

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Re: 2016 lottery question
heatpro #44752 11/03/15 06:20 PM
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Early to mid-June, mid-week lottery slots are truly easiest to get. Only you need to understand, if we have above average snowfall, the switchbacks are often covered with snow in June.

However, pretty much anytime mid-week, you can get walk-in (free) permits. If you have the time, go on a Sunday or Monday, get into the line and ask for a next-day permit. The best times are at 11 AM for overnight permits, and 2 PM for day hikes. But any time during the day, as people with permits check in and drop off a few slots, those slots become available.

Note that the Unused Permits numbers are the numbers from the end of the day, after anyone and everyone looking for the walk-ins has been given permits.

Now that the permit season is over, I hope to get the numbers for the 2015 season up pretty soon.
Re: 2016 lottery question
Steve C #44756 11/04/15 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted By: Steve C
Early to mid-June, mid-week lottery slots are truly easiest to get. Only you need to understand, if we have above average snowfall, the switchbacks are often covered with snow in June.

However, pretty much anytime mid-week, you can get walk-in (free) permits. If you have the time, go on a Sunday or Monday, get into the line and ask for a next-day permit. The best times are at 11 AM for overnight permits, and 2 PM for day hikes. But any time during the day, as people with permits check in and drop off a few slots, those slots become available.

Note that the Unused Permits numbers are the numbers from the end of the day, after anyone and everyone looking for the walk-ins has been given permits.

Now that the permit season is over, I hope to get the numbers for the 2015 season up pretty soon.


That is what I figured Steve. When I went back in 2013 it was June 8th and while the switchbacks had snow on them but it was melted enough to get by without crampons. I am just trying to find the sweet spot between the switchbacks being open but not too late into the season when it gets busy and harder to get the permit. I am looking forward to the 2015 lottery results in making my final decision.
Re: 2016 lottery question
heatpro #44761 11/05/15 01:22 AM
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The unused permit numbers for 2015 are now posted.

Unused Whitney Permits 2015

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