GC permit process--they have billed my account!

[azbackpackr]

I put in for an October permit on June 1, and noticed this morning it has posted to my bank account!! So that means I am getting a permit! Of course, I won't know the exact route or dates until it comes in the mail. I put in for Boucher-Hermit for mid October, but I also gave several other options and dates, in order to have a better chance of receiving something. I have not done Boucher before.

[hippiepunkpirate]

I've never done Boucher either, but I've only heard great things about it.

[Sun_Ray]

I've had sporting venues that were having a lottery for tickets charge everyone's account then credit those that are not selected months later. I hope this is not the case with your permit. Just seems wrong when these events hold your money and earn interest in this manner.

[azbackpackr]

BCO doesn't run your card unless they are issuing a permit. It is an up close and personal sort of office, where you can call them and they will take a look at what you faxed them, in fact. I had to do that this time because I had forgotten to indicate how many people.

[kevinweitzel75]

Nice. Sounds like a blast.

[azbackpackr]

I wonder which of the three hikes I put in for I actually will get? Hope it is Boucher, of course. Other choices were Monument/Granite Rapids, and that Tonto loop from Hermit to BA that I've done before, although in the opposite direction. I needed a short trip, so didn't put in for N. Rim, just put in for 3 night trips. Thought about doing New Hance-Tonto-Grandview again, too. I like to cover new ground, though.