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 Re: Whitney Lottery Progress 2011
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Just got my permit in the mail this afternoon! I asked for any time in September, 2 nights, and got Sept 19-21. I can't believe it! Yay! Now I have to see who wants to do it with me - and if not...I'll be back, so watch this space. Barbara
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I just received my paperwork. Going up June 26th. I put down so many dates, I can't remember where that ranked on my list of dates.
I'm shooting for a walk up permit Sept 10, which is the weekend before my birthday.
Very excited.
Make sure the fortune that you seek is the fortune that you need.
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Does it typically become easier to get walk-up permits as it gets later in the season?
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Dang you Steve. You are the only one to "get" me today.
Congrats to all who recieved that cherished permit.
Last edited by Rod; 04/01/11 04:40 PM.
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I just got word that there's an envelope waiting for me at home, something about Mt. Whitney. Geez, this is just like Christmas, I can't wait to get home from work to see which date I and my friends received for our MW trek this summer.
Lynnaroo
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Dang you Steve. You are the only one to "get" me today.
Congrats to all who received that cherished permit. Heh heh. Glad to oblige, Rod.
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My check finally cleared! I'll be up there for an overnight sometime between July 7 and Sep 9.
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Does it typically become easier to get walk-up permits as it gets later in the season? Yes. Once school is back in session, it shifts. Try to avoid Fridays & weekends. Mid-week during September is an excellent time - the weather tends to be stable, and the hikers have a higher level of experience than in summer. The days are shorter though, so if you're dayhiking and want to get out in daylight you will need to start a bit earlier.
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High Five JRod8! Congrats
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Hi Barbara--congrats! I am hoping for about the same date in September. I live on the east coast and I see CA folks are getting mail so I hope for something in the mail today or Monday with the date. This is so exciting...like waiting for college admission replies lol
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Lynn-a-roo, are you home from work yet? lol Just being curious as to what choice you got:top or last....do post when you get a chance, please  NJ Hiker
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Wazzzzzz...........CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I'm just waiting on Gary's.
Remember to let me know your date (I know you will). You're getting up there this time :-)
After you helped that poor guy last year get back safely to the Portal....you deserve this.
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Congrats Wazzu! Hope the snowpack melts a bit for you-seems this is a really snowy year: I followed the story of the 37 skiers who had to self-rescue/be rescued after a 6 foot snow storm a few weeks ago. Yosemite was without power for 2 weeks --never heard of that one before!
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Congrats Brent!Just curious--how do you know it is for the week of July 19th? Is it the only date you picked? The cc transactons do not say anything about dates... Yes, on that application, we asked only for variations of dates in that week. Good luck everyone. Brent N
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It's part of the fun. This portal is great. Now, the envelope please . . .
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Wazzzzzz...........CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I'm just waiting on Gary's.
Remember to let me know your date (I know you will). You're getting up there this time :-)
After you helped that poor guy last year get back safely to the Portal....you deserve this. Same here Wazzu - after last year's unfortunate turn of events, you definitely deserve another crack! Stay away from the Portal spigots . . . Joe, still no cc hit or rejection letter, but since I opted for any open date in July, day or overnight, I think we have a decent shot of getting 4 permits at this late stage. Now that I've said that, watch a TBNT notice arrive Monday. Whatever - it's really for the planning of dates. We know we can pick up 4 walk-ins at the IA center if we have to, as long as we play our cards right.
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Got my permit reservation letter yesterday! It's for the latest dates I wanted....and I'll take it! Just hoping end of Sept isn't too late, weather wise?
Woot!!
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I just got my dates in the mail  . I had no idea the odds were so bad. We had good luck I guess. 11 people, one night for Oct 1&2.
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#1 Choice came through today--August 25th. Same Thursday in August as the last two years. Last year forced to turn back at Trail Crest because of the thunderstorm that moved in that day. Hoping for better luck this year.
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Got my reservation today.. It was my 3rd choice selected, an overnight for July 24 and 25th!!! Can't wait!
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