Hi all, I have a couple of questions and I apologize if these have been answered already, but I couldn't find anything using the search function.
1. As I understand it, there are 10 exit permits available for "walk-ins" each day. I would like to enter at Cottonwood and then exit on the main trail a few days later. If I am able to get a walk-in entry permit for Cottonwood, am I (theoretically) able to get one of those exit permits, even if it is 4 days later?
2. Alternatively, if I am unable to get an exit permit, but I am able to get a Cottonwood entry permit, is it acceptable to summit Whitney via the backside, but then return to Cottonwood, without breaking any rules?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jason