I have a 2 person/overnight permit for the Mt Whitney Trail for Tuesday, 8/17 and 8/18/2021. Both my hiking buddy and an alternate bailed on me at the last minute (for good reasons). Looking for someone interested in either a day hike to the summit (even if it takes 2 days) or an overnight campout. I’m a 68 year old experienced hiker and this will be my 3rd and last hike to the top of Whitney - after which I’m planning to spend more time in Oregon and Washington Cascades. I’m a slow but persistent hiker and the last day hike up the Whitney trail I made it to mirror lake in 3 hours - after leaving the parking lot at noon. I plan on picking up my permit at the Mt Whitney Ranger Station (Eastern Sierra Visitor’s Center) near Lone Pine and will be there when it opens on Thursday, 8/12/2021. After that, I’ll be acclimating in the White Mtns and South Lake up to the start of the hike.