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Truing up permit to actual party size

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Date/Time: 05/03/2024 10:53AM

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Truing up permit to actual party size

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Author	Message Text
NordSteve	07/21/2021 10:30PM Yeah feeling good about that. Listening to the webcast tonight I left thinking it would take quite a bit of rain for the west end to reopen.
schweady	07/21/2021 08:11PM NordSteve: "Thanks -- I did email Seagull right away after we heard about the change in our needs. I was concerned that having a named alternate leader drop out would be an issue but sounds like it's not." Great. As long as you are going as the originally named Leader, all's well. And, congratulations on picking an eastern BWCAW entry, away from the closures.
NordSteve	07/21/2021 06:29PM Thanks -- I did email Seagull right away after we heard about the change in our needs. I was concerned that having a named alternate leader drop out would be an issue but sounds like it's not.
schweady	07/21/2021 12:51PM Alternate leader(s) must be named when reserving the permit. The leader and any alternates named at that time may pick up the permit. If none of those persons are present, the permit is void. That said, a difference in the number of participants at permit issue from when it was reserved is of no concern. You can reserve for two and show up with nine -- or vice versa -- and the proper payment will be charged/refunded and permit printed out accordingly. Just don't surprise your outfitter with additional needs when you show up; communicate with them any known changes in roster ASAP so that they can distribute their resources accordingly - eg. bunk room space, number of rental canoes needed, etc.
NordSteve	07/21/2021 12:51PM Thanks! S
MikeinMpls	07/21/2021 12:42PM Declare an alternate leader when you pick up your permit. You can also change party size at that time. No need to do it before you leave, especially considering the wonkyness and problematic nature of the Recreation.gov website. Mike
NordSteve	07/21/2021 12:36PM We had two members of our party drop out of the trip due to smoke sensitivity. Do I need to bother truing up the reservation by removing them and reducing the canoe count? One of the party members is the alternate leader, if that makes any difference.