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beagly
Jul 9, 2008, 10:52 PM
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I am planning a trip to the Sierras in Sep and am trying to clarify how access/permits work....I have been to the Inyo Forest website but I thought i'd get confirmation from locals
There are no overnight permits left for Sep for the Whitney area. I think I am permitted to camp outside the Whitney area as defined by the Forest Service, eg north or west of Whitney and Mt Russel, and climb inside the whitney zone on a daily basis. This is all ok as long as I do not enter or leave through the Whitney portal and do not stay overnight. [and have an overnight permit for the John Muir Wilderness]
Is my understanding of this correct? What other access routes can I use in this case? Is this a practical strategy?
For areas outside the Inyo national forest, eg the Minarets or Bear Creek Spire [is that right?] are any permits needed or is this unlimited access?
Thanks
Beagly
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no_email_entered
Jul 10, 2008, 12:11 AM
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not sure how sucessful your climb will be if you think your approach is up the main trail. i see 8 open entry days for north fork. get the supertaco book. go to whitney portal store board. permits is easy. show up in Lone Pine. get permits. done.
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snoopy138
Jul 10, 2008, 1:34 AM
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beagly wrote: For areas outside the Inyo national forest, eg the Minarets or Bear Creek Spire [is that right?] are any permits needed or is this unlimited access? Thanks Beagly
You need a permit through somebody for the Minarets. Whichever jurisdiction it's in (I think it's something or other National Forest). I assume BCS is the same. I'm assuming you're staying overnight, and not doing the climbs car to car. You're likely okay getting permits the day of for these places, though.
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