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So,
If government is "shutdown" can we still pick up our permits?
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I have a related question about the government shutdown. Will Whitney Portal Road remain open? Our group has reserved a campsite on October 4, and has a day-hike permit for Mt. Russell on October 5.
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Doug ain't gonna shut 'er down (Portal Store)...
Now, there may not be a camp host at the campsites but that is "conjecture."
Journey well...
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Hi Permit office is Closed ,NOT GIVING OUT PERMITS AT THIS TIME. Store will be open if they do not close the County Road. Thanks Doug Remember vote early and often like they say.
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Just heard they're mobilizing the National Guard to keep people from fishing the trout pond...
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Ok, so if the permit office is closed, I imagine there won't be any rangers to enforce them either  ?
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Hi Permit office is Closed ,NOT GIVING OUT PERMITS AT THIS TIME. Store will be open if they do not close the County Road. Thanks Doug Remember vote early and often like they say.
Keep us posted on the road. Isn't the portal road just a public road like any other? That would be really lame if they closed it...
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Campground is open per the Mt. Whitney Portal Campground facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyPortal?ref=br_tf Mt. Whitney Portal Campground September 29 via mobile Hello Everyone just to let all of you know that the Federal Government Shut - down will not impact our operations we will conduct business as usual. We will leave the camping,fishing & hiking up to you lol just remember it is cool at Night up at Whitney so bring your cold weather gear.
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Well if the campground stays open, then the road should stay open as well. And as long as the road stays open, I'll bet most people that had their trip scheduled will continue on schedule, permit in hand or not. The trailhead isn't going to be manned by security personnel, like say, the road going into Yosemite. So people will be going up regardless. I know I would.
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Well if the campground stays open, then the road should stay open as well. And as long as the road stays open, I'll bet most people that had their trip scheduled will continue on schedule, permit in hand or not. The trailhead isn't going to be manned by security personnel, like say, the road going into Yosemite. So people will be going up regardless. I know I would.
Yeah, not to mention, we PAID for the permit as well! Are they going to refund everyone?! I thought services with a specific payment were going to continue to operate?
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"we PAID for the permit as well! Are they going to refund everyone?!"
You paid for a reservation, not a permit. The permit is free.
I'm curious to see what happens to people who shelled out for NPS campsites in advance. Normally you can cancel, with some penalty, but right now it isn't even possible to do that.
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Voter fraud is no joking matter, Mr. Thompson!
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"we PAID for the permit as well! Are they going to refund everyone?!"
You paid for a reservation, not a permit. The permit is free.
Does it really matter? If you don't get your "free" permit, you are still out the money for no good reason since you can't cancel the reservation.
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But having corrupt, incompetent, egomaniacal politicians is?
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"Nothing really matters." -- Queen If it were me I'd take a copy of my reservation along and start walking. In fact I did just that one time when they failed to put my permit in the overnight box as promised. I didn't encounter a ranger on that trip but I believe most rangers are decent enough to be sympathetic to the spirit of the law over the letter of the law. Whether or not Ted Stevens would hand you a citation or a provide you with a refund is a different question.
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...I believe most rangers are decent enough to be sympathetic to the spirit of the law over the letter of the law. Exactly what day are you coming? Ranger Bob (Just joking. I've been told I'm not to do any volunteeer rangering for the duration. I plan a climbing trip in the area this weekend, but will be in a trench coat and dark glasses.)
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So if Whitney Portal Road is open on Wednesday, most likely it will still be open on Friday? I have a campground reservation and day-hike permit, but the road is the most important thing.
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Wouldn't BC Rangers be considered Critical/Essential staff?
Probably should rephrase that as Shouldn't...
What about the guys who've been out there enforcing the hunting laws? Are they sitting on the sideline too?
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...I believe most rangers are decent enough to be sympathetic to the spirit of the law over the letter of the law. Exactly what day are you coming? Ranger Bob (Just joking. I've been told I'm not to do any volunteeer rangering for the duration. I plan a climbing trip in the area this weekend, but will be in a trench coat and dark glasses.) This made me smile big time. Thank you, Ranger Bob.
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Hi As of now the road is open, the campground and store are open ,we have wagbags at the store and renting bearcans for overnight trips for people that have the permit letters.Read this real slow several times,notice it has no what if answers. If you have papers see you on the mountain. Thanks Doug
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