Originally Posted By: josee menard
Hi Bob, I'm from Canada and I'm planning an ascent of Whitney via the MR first week of april. I have 2 questions: Is this rockslide below the usual winter closure? Will it be possible/allowed to walk past the rockslide to get to Portal?
Thanks in advance, Josee
Josee, Inyo County Road dept has locked the gate at the winter closure point. The slide is well above that point. As for being allowed to walk past: There won't be anyone posted there to stop you, but as always, if you do proceed, you do so at your own risk.

Originally Posted By: RenoFrank
On a related topic - can we expect no parking restrictions at the Portal this year?
Frank, I emailed and asked. It sounds like there will be no restrictions for parking.