Mt Whitney Zone Forums Thread Like Summary - Bear Canisters

Hello all -

Has anyone heard if the visitor center is renting out bear canisters? Thanks!

I see it. I am sure it is a mistake. I'll try calling, but we all know how much trouble that can be.

Edit: I called the Wilderness Permit number, talked to the person, they said day hikers are NOT required to carry the bear canisters, but that requirement is printed on the permit. You can ignore it. ...I imagine you are getting the same permit form that all permits are getting, and the majority are for overnight hikers. So they haven't gone to the trouble of creating two forms.