So I just submitted my lottery application. I noticed you can select a different group size for every option. Is that new? I thought I remember not being able to do that in the past.

I kind of like it, but also worry it could lead to more unused permits. If people put in large groups for the first couple options on the off chance they can get a big group together, then whittle it down to just a couple they know they could use for later options, many spots could be taken by large groups that don't actually form when it comes time to hike.