Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion 2020 Whitney Lottery

Just want to wish everyone luck! Application is in and now the waiting begins!

I just submitted my lottery application! My question is: Is someone who plans to hike in my party allowed to submit their own lottery application if they are not listed as an alternate leader on my lottery application?

I haven't applied in years. Have there been any changes with the permit process? Am I still able to try my luck and just show up to the agency the day before to request permits if I am unable to get them through the online process? From what I remember, they always had permits available mid week in July/Aug.

No, the walk up permits are all online now.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5150055
No Walk up Permits during Quota Season
Permits for Mt Whitney Day Use and Mt Whitney Trail Overnight are by reservation only during the quota season. Web reservations will remain open the day before the trip for reserving space from last minute cancelations. Reserved permits may use will call & night box service, follow permit pickup instructions.




Third paragraph under Lottery Terms:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5150055
"Groups that submit multiple applications will be rejected."

Plus you're a real jerk if you do it.

If your friend does that, there is no way to determine you are in the same group. However: If your friend wins and you don't, and when it comes time for the trip, if your friend bails, there is no way that you can pick up the friend's permit and go -- you have to show identification when picking up the permit.