Extreme Difficulty Half Dome
The ultimate Yosemite challenge. Permits required 7 days a week for the cable route.
Next Lottery March 1 – March 31
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Strenuous Angels Landing
Narrow ridges and chains. Seasonal and daily lotteries are now in effect for all hikers.
Daily Lottery Opens 12:01 AM MT
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Very Low Odds The Wave
One of the hardest permits to secure globally. Advanced and daily lottery systems apply.
Advance Lottery 4 Months Lead Time
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High Elevation Mount Whitney
Highest peak in the contiguous US. Quota season runs from May 1 to November 1.
Lottery Opens February 1st
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Backpacking The Enchantments
A high-alpine wonderland. Permits are split by zone with extreme competition for the Core.
Main Lottery February 15 – March 1
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Technical Rainier Summit
Mountaineering permits for the DC and Emmons routes. Early access lottery recommended.
Early Access March Lottery
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