Depending on your experience level and destination, there are two cross country permit options out of Tuolomne: Budd Lake -> to camp at Matthes crest area; and Elizabeth Lake to Nelson Lake. These are not listed on web published permit quotas. I have not done either, but I am planning on it in a week. Several forum postings suggest they never max out on quota. You need to feel comfortableby ConwayTw - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra