What are your odds of winning the Mount Whitney permit lottery?

Climbing Mt Whitney mt whitney lottery The mountain will always be there Addendum: The permit process for Whitney has changed since my hike They are now done by lottery, which is a much saner mtcn Photo by Inyo SAR in Mount Whitney

mt whitney permit A sign taped to the door said “Mount Whitney Walk In Permit Lottery: 11am” 11am!? They had told us 2pm! I rushed inside and impatiently