Avalanche Permit Guide
Avalanche permits are booked by advance reservation in Desolation Wilderness.
This guide covers the Desolation Avalanche permit.
About Avalanche
Holds Horsetail Falls, Avalanche Lake, Pitt Lake, Ropi Lake, Osma Lake, Toem Lake and Gefo Lake. An off trail area reached from the Pyramid, Ralston or Echo Lakes Trailheads by primitive routes.
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This guide is based on personal experience obtaining wilderness permits and is regularly updated to reflect current policies and strategies.
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Avalanche permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
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