I have entered the lottery 3 times in the past for day hikes for 2-4 people and have always been successful. This time I was going for a 1-person overnight permit and selected about a dozen weekend dates throughout the summer, so though I would for sure get a permit, but did not get one. Go figure.
When does the reservation system open up for unclaimed lottery dates? Is it April 1 or May 1? The official website seems confused on this issue. Guess I will look tonight and tomorrow morning and see if I can snag something.
