there is a limited number of permits (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm) - a few friends a

there is a limited number of permits (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm) - a few friends and myself hiked whitney (got lucky, middle of the week, few applications) then drove to check out half dome but was not as lucky