Park ranger Vickie Mates provides an overview of one of Yosemite's most challenging hikes: Half Dome. For an audio described version of this video, go to • Hiking Half Dome (Audi...
One of the coolest things about having done Half Dome, every time you see a picture of Yosemite it's usually of the valley with Half Dome in the center of the shot, to which you smile knowing you've stood on top, what a rush.
73, drove to Alska and back from Orange County, Ca.3 years ago, hike Mt. Everest Base Camp last year celebrated 72nd birthday. This year my plan was to climb Mt. KLIMANJARO but Corona came. I decided to hike places in USA, The Half Dorm is one of my lists. I am not sure till I train myself again Thank you.
Hiked it a few days ago, left by myself at 2:30am, got to top for sunrise at 6:30am. was back down by my car at 12. 9.5 hours total. i think going at night was easier because I couldn’t see the hard terrain in front of me from a mental aspect. go early and beat the crowds, the tourist by the falls have no regard of trail etiquette and will hold you up while they take a photo of a squirrel.
I hiked half dome in 1976 without any safety equipment when I was 10 y.o. No one had any safety equipment back then. We were on our way down when we heard that the trail was going to be closed for a few weeks so that they could replace the cables for the second set. We were climbing on the first set. I think they are probably on there 4th or 5th set by now. We didn't need a permit. We just went.
Thanks for the video and great information. I hiked this in 2006 with several friends having researched it, we camped at Little Yosemite which got us to the cables with few people there. One of my favorite hikes!
In my opinion, the cables itself were the easiest part. The rocky steps right before the cables were the most difficult, especially on the way down. I’m in a good shape but hiking the Half Dome was a way to intense for me and I’ve been very sore for the next 2-3 days. However, it’s a very beautiful place and I would like to do it again!
Just did my first Half Dome hike! It was awesome. I for one am happy for the permit system...it keeps traffic down not just at the cables but on the rest of the trail as well. (My group found the subdome to be the sketchiest part, actually, and I can only imagine how much sketchier it was when there were more than 300 people using it on busy days.) Good shoes (not tennis shoes), plenty of water, and rubber coated work gloves made it all doable, but it was still quite a challenging hike.
Ah, visited America from Britain a few months back. Doing this hike was by far the highlight of my trip & a massive achievement. If you have the opportunity you have got to do it. Went up John Muir and down Mist so got to see everything, took 9 hours overall. I wasn't overly athletic by any means, played tennis casually over the summer - Would say active, but no fitness guru. Food & Water are the essentials, with that and strong will power there is no reason to feel daunted.
Great Pointers on Hiking Half Dome. With the snow and rain recently, special care will be needed when the cables are finally up. But, when dry, Half Dome provides a climb that you will cherish forever. Thanks for a great video!!
Did this last Tuesday. The last day the cables were up for the season. The most important thing is bringing sufficient water and food. Pace yourself and take plenty of breathers along the trail. I would also invest in some hiking poles. I didn't have them and the trip back was torture near the end. Also do yourself a favor and take the Muir trail all the way down. The switchbacks on the mist suck going down.
You might consider camping at Little Yosemite - it's half way up. Take a water filter and bear spray and make reservations as soon as you can. Its a wonderful hike and I'm glad we did it in two days.
THE CABLES ! The legendary cables. And then there is Alex Honnold, who went to the top of Half Dome on its vertical face in a dramatic free solo climb. (not for the squeamish or out of shape).
potatothorn I did the hike up right to the top from the valley floor less than 2 weeks ago in 3 hours 54 mins (that includes the cables). All together from the way up to the top and all the way to the bottom I did it in less than 7 hours. Started at 6:30am and got back just before 1:30pm.|The hike is much easier than you think. You just need strong calf muscles, glutes and fairly strong forearms for the cables.|TIPS:- If you do the climb, start early in the morning. It gets really hot and tiring once you try to climb in the midday heat, especially on sub dome and the cables. Also it is less busy so it is easier to climb up especially on the cables. By 11:30am the cables will start to get really packed and I got slowed down by 30 mins approximately because people were taking it real slow down the cables.... recommend starting between 4am and 6:30am- Bring plenty of water. this day was the most I sweated in my life and I almost finished all my water (I had 3 litres in my bag and refilled it sometimes on the way)-Bring gloves for the cables or your hands might get torn and badly cut up.-Wear a sunhat and use sunscreen for obvious reasons.-Try to bring a buddy to watch over your back. A buddy helps with navigation, water supply if you need it, and emergency if you get lost or need first aid.- Start the hike earlySome other things you should know...- Sub dome for me was by far the hardest part. The steps are humungous, steep and snake so much up the steep slope I had to have about 3 breaks. There is also no shade there apart from precisely two or three small trees so the hot heat was bearing down on me harshly. I hated that part...- On the cables grip with both hands, if right handed, left hand under and right hand over on the same rope. it helps grip and if bad things were to happen, that would be your best bet and not falling down the clifface. some people like to climb backwards on the way down. I only did when it got too dangerous to descend facing forward as I went down the cables.I will make a video about the climb soon on my channel.Hope this helped,the hike is beautiful, you should try it!- Alex
StudioOAC you must be in insane shape this is not average at all. I did Kearsarge Pass last week and it took us 5 hrs to get up to the top. We were the slowest people on the trail but we made it
potatothorn Kearsarge pass looks nice! I hope to go there someday. To be honest I am not that amazing in shape. I am only a 16 year old kid. That just shows that anybody can do it.
I just completed this hike and climb to the top of Half Dome this past week (on September 10, 2020 -- despite COVID-19 and the thick smoke from nearby fires). It was amazing! If anyone has any questions that might not be covered in this video (or other Half Dome videos), just reply to this comment. I found that most videos don't give a very accurate assessment of the hike and what to expect. Thankfully, we were well-prepared and made it to the top and back again. So, if you have some questions, I'll try to answer them using my experiences. I've also been to Yosemite quite a few times (if you have other questions).
Just don't forget to bring you gloves. Thys was the strenuous walk I did in my entire life. I started on a Saturday noon (5h30min up), camped at Little Yosemite Valley, and summed up on Sunday mourning (4h30min up) But once I got to the subdome, I started to reason with the tiredness, the low water supply, and the freight of highs, but was the lack of gloves the determinant factor for me to giving up the final sum of my Half Dome hike. So, be fit, prepared, bring lots of water, and just don't forget you gloves.
I was up there in younger days- left early during a high water year. The volume over Nevada Falls was just unbelievable! Sweaty hands on the cables- I wanted so much to take a photo over the Great Edge, but my instinct and fear was overpowering, I could not- 4,000 feet to the valley floor!
Ten years ago i stopped in the middle of the way. I got panic attack! I couldn't keep going. A strong wind was sweeping the place. I was terrified! Lol
just hiked half dome last week! It was a great experience but the hike was definitely extremely difficult. I was lucky to have a perfect day to do the hike though! It was all worth it in the end but definitely pack a ton of water and snacks to stay healthy during the hike.
I'll never forget that one day hiking to Half Dome. The nine-mile walk each way wore my legs out! By the time I reached the cables where people walked in the inside to climb up, I walked on the outside of the cables and used my upper body strength, which I had a lot, passed everyone up, and made it quickly to the top. An unbelievable site!! I wanted to look over the edge, but common sense got the best of me. Over 2,000 feet down, I'll just keep resting and looking from the middle. Bring extra socks and comfortable boots. Take the 'switchback' trail. It is fewer people and takes a little longer, but it's worth it!
Hey sorry for delay, From the bottom , eg , where the sign is for destinations it says Half Dome 16 miles round trip i think. I left there at around 6.00am and got to the sub dome around 10.30 but thats going via Nevada falls, you can go quicker if you want to hike up past Rainbow Falls, I come down that way , its easier ! Good luck if youre going.
Went with my son years ago. We backpacked from Tenaya Lake, over Clouds Rest, down and back up to camp on Half Dome's shoulder at the base of the sub dome. Great place to spend the night, greater place to wake up in the morning. We had the place virtually to ourselves with the exception of a few climbers that were doing the face the next day. There were only a couple of people on top of Half Dome when we arrived. By the time we left the cable was full of people going up. We simply went down the outside of the cable, one hand in front of our bodies and one hand in back. You could control your speed that way, it was a breeze. Take leather gloves. Pack light and carry all the water you'll need, we took a gallon jug plus our usual bottles we hike with, it was plenty for two half days and a night up there.
Also, the park ranger talk at sub dome should mention that the steps disappear and you are suppose to scramble to the peak of Sub Dome. There are not markings there whatsoever.
I did this in August and it was amazing. No joke on bringing enough water and food for the entire day. Also bring a pair of grippy leather gloves for the cables. I thought the Subdome was scarier than the actual cables. Take it 1 step at a time, and go down backwards.
leaving them with all the time of the ages to search for the answers that they risked all to find. This is an eyewitness account of what brought heroes and fools to the stage's edge of survival on the lightning ripped peaks of Yosemite’s Clouds Rest and Half Dome
To test if you're up for Half Dome, walk the entire distance across San Francisco and then climb to the top of the Transamerica Building and then walk back across SF.
It is wise to walk this route alone? I will visit Yosemite from the Netherlands in 2020 and would like to climb it. Unfortunately, my travel group doesn't have the same excitement
the hiking permit is it only for the cables? or we need that to hike up the sub dome as well? would like to hike the sub dome without going up the cables.
When I went the permit was for being in the back country so they know your entry point and exit point and how long you plan to be there. Also it's their way to make sure you know the rules of the park. They don't care if you do the Dome or not. I saw a couple of people that either decided against it or had a fear of heights and just accompanied a friend on the hike but had no intention of doing the Dome themselves.
我的问题是，为什么不可以从半拉山的另一侧登顶，两侧的斜度是一样的，这样会节省很多的走路时间。My question is why it is not possible to reach the top from the other side of banla mountain with the same slope on both sides, which saves a lot of walking time. 有谁来回答 Who answer
I reckon you`d be ok dude, Im 44 and im no fitness freak but im fit, If you go , when you get to the junction where it says rainbow falls, dont go this way , follow the trail that says Nevada falls and loop trail , its easier . Come down rainbow falls trail then you get the best of both worlds. Take plenty of food and drink , take twice as much as you think you will need, believe me. Start the hike at 5.00am in summer. Im saying all this because you wont regret this hike, its amazing.
really! seriously, my greatest fear is I'll either cramp up going up on the final cable ascent OR I'll struggle breathing at the higher altitude, lose my balance and fall off the frigging face of the dome. it could be all the head for now perhaps, doomsville, if you will. given all this, scaling half-dome won't be on my bucket list of things to do anytime soon! ah ha. best of luck to you though! :)
Well, seing this from a French Alps men point of view, it's always weird to see city noobs coming on hard trails without required physical fitness or equipment. We have the same people here, on all seasons ha ha !! But this spot is very beautiful, it could be one of my favorite if I was in this country. And one question: are all rangers so charming ? ^_^ Kidding no offense madam :) Very beautiful trail running spot, with rocks, water and trees.
I have a feeling that if I don't ever make the Half Dome hike I'll be disappointed in myself for the rest of my life. That looks like such a rewarding adventure compacted into one day.
@@syrenasketches6902 Not yet, but thank you for reminding me. I'm about to start a new job that gives me 3 day weekends and pay enough for me to save up for any and all the gear I'd want to do the hike. 8 years ago I made that comment... This just really made my day. Thanks.
M CAT No, you would have to have a wilderness permit. Even then, you still have to get to Little Yosemite Valley, above Nevada Falls. No camping within 4 trail miles of Yosemite Valley.
M CAT you can try to get a permit online(just google Yosemite wilderness permits) or in person. In late season like right now you shouldn’t have any problem getting a walk up permit. The only problem in the winter is the cables are “taken down”. Those wood bars holding them off the rock is taken away, so the cables are just laying there. More dangerous, and it’s nearly required to have a climbing harness and use rope and a prussik knot to keep yourself safe. Also in winter you will run into problems with snow. Any snow up on the cable area will probably stop you from safely making it up, unless you have some experience with mountaineering.
Just hiked this yesterday. Around 20 miles and 12 hours. They are serious when they say you need at least 4 liters of water per person 😁
One of the coolest things about having done Half Dome, every time you see a picture of Yosemite it's usually of the valley with Half Dome in the center of the shot, to which you smile knowing you've stood on top, what a rush.
73, drove to Alska and back from Orange County, Ca.3 years ago, hike Mt. Everest Base Camp last year celebrated 72nd birthday.
This year my plan was to climb Mt. KLIMANJARO but Corona came.
I decided to hike places in USA, The Half Dorm is one of my lists.
I am not sure till I train myself again
Thank you.
Hiked it a few days ago, left by myself at 2:30am, got to top for sunrise at 6:30am. was back down by my car at 12. 9.5 hours total. i think going at night was easier because I couldn’t see the hard terrain in front of me from a mental aspect. go early and beat the crowds, the tourist by the falls have no regard of trail etiquette and will hold you up while they take a photo of a squirrel.
Tosh Hosk 😍
"while they take a photo of a squirrel" lmfao 🤣🤣🤣
As a local I agree with this
Good job
@@3rdgr2t11 pleased elaborate how you’re a “local” the only locals are the native americans
I hiked half dome in 1976 without any safety equipment when I was 10 y.o. No one had any safety equipment back then. We were on our way down when we heard that the trail was going to be closed for a few weeks so that they could replace the cables for the second set. We were climbing on the first set. I think they are probably on there 4th or 5th set by now. We didn't need a permit. We just went.
Thanks for the video and great information. I hiked this in 2006 with several friends having researched it, we camped at Little Yosemite which got us to the cables with few people there. One of my favorite hikes!
In my opinion, the cables itself were the easiest part. The rocky steps right before the cables were the most difficult, especially on the way down. I’m in a good shape but hiking the Half Dome was a way to intense for me and I’ve been very sore for the next 2-3 days. However, it’s a very beautiful place and I would like to do it again!
Just did my first Half Dome hike! It was awesome. I for one am happy for the permit system...it keeps traffic down not just at the cables but on the rest of the trail as well. (My group found the subdome to be the sketchiest part, actually, and I can only imagine how much sketchier it was when there were more than 300 people using it on busy days.)
Good shoes (not tennis shoes), plenty of water, and rubber coated work gloves made it all doable, but it was still quite a challenging hike.
We used to hike half dome every year in the 80's and early 90's, and it was always isolated and beautiful.
Ah, visited America from Britain a few months back. Doing this hike was by far the highlight of my trip & a massive achievement. If you have the opportunity you have got to do it. Went up John Muir and down Mist so got to see everything, took 9 hours overall.
I wasn't overly athletic by any means, played tennis casually over the summer - Would say active, but no fitness guru. Food & Water are the essentials, with that and strong will power there is no reason to feel daunted.
Great Pointers on Hiking Half Dome. With the snow and rain recently, special care will be needed when the cables are finally up. But, when dry, Half Dome provides a climb that you will cherish forever. Thanks for a great video!!
Found out today that my lottery application was successful! I'm feeling so excited! :D
Hi just wondering how do u apply for permit to go to half dome?
Did this last Tuesday. The last day the cables were up for the season. The most important thing is bringing sufficient water and food. Pace yourself and take plenty of breathers along the trail. I would also invest in some hiking poles. I didn't have them and the trip back was torture near the end. Also do yourself a favor and take the Muir trail all the way down. The switchbacks on the mist suck going down.
+scorpino1280 best advice is to get to the trailhead before daybreak say around 5 am
+MidwestMaverick 1995 definitely!
How long did it take round trip? I'm gonna try next year.
+apollo13jim it takes roughly 12 hours round trip. Start at 5am
You might consider camping at Little Yosemite - it's half way up. Take a water filter and bear spray and make reservations as soon as you can. Its a wonderful hike and I'm glad we did it in two days.
Awesome video! This is on our list of parks to come visit!
THE CABLES ! The legendary cables. And then there is Alex Honnold, who went to the top of Half Dome on its vertical face in a dramatic free solo climb. (not for the squeamish or out of shape).
Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan not Half Dome.
Fordson Isht th-cam.com/video/f-zueC_jFKY/w-d-xo.html
Fordson Isht he’s done both. El Capitan was just the one he did in the Free Solo documentary
I'm in love with half dome most amazing experience of my life. 12 hr round trip exactly. Got back tell 11 pm . Stars looked amazing
uriel morales nice job doing it in 12 hrs that's a tough hike
potatothorn I did the hike up right to the top from the valley floor less than 2 weeks ago in 3 hours 54 mins (that includes the cables). All together from the way up to the top and all the way to the bottom I did it in less than 7 hours. Started at 6:30am and got back just before 1:30pm.|The hike is much easier than you think. You just need strong calf muscles, glutes and fairly strong forearms for the cables.|TIPS:- If you do the climb, start early in the morning. It gets really hot and tiring once you try to climb in the midday heat, especially on sub dome and the cables. Also it is less busy so it is easier to climb up especially on the cables. By 11:30am the cables will start to get really packed and I got slowed down by 30 mins approximately because people were taking it real slow down the cables.... recommend starting between 4am and 6:30am- Bring plenty of water. this day was the most I sweated in my life and I almost finished all my water (I had 3 litres in my bag and refilled it sometimes on the way)-Bring gloves for the cables or your hands might get torn and badly cut up.-Wear a sunhat and use sunscreen for obvious reasons.-Try to bring a buddy to watch over your back. A buddy helps with navigation, water supply if you need it, and emergency if you get lost or need first aid.- Start the hike earlySome other things you should know...- Sub dome for me was by far the hardest part. The steps are humungous, steep and snake so much up the steep slope I had to have about 3 breaks. There is also no shade there apart from precisely two or three small trees so the hot heat was bearing down on me harshly. I hated that part...- On the cables grip with both hands, if right handed, left hand under and right hand over on the same rope. it helps grip and if bad things were to happen, that would be your best bet and not falling down the clifface. some people like to climb backwards on the way down. I only did when it got too dangerous to descend facing forward as I went down the cables.I will make a video about the climb soon on my channel.Hope this helped,the hike is beautiful, you should try it!- Alex
StudioOAC you must be in insane shape this is not average at all. I did Kearsarge Pass last week and it took us 5 hrs to get up to the top. We were the slowest people on the trail but we made it
potatothorn Kearsarge pass looks nice! I hope to go there someday. To be honest I am not that amazing in shape. I am only a 16 year old kid. That just shows that anybody can do it.
uriel morales going t call I c e
Love this and it's on my list to hike this Summer
I'm inspired to climb! I can't wait. Looking forward to my next visit.
I just completed this hike and climb to the top of Half Dome this past week (on September 10, 2020 -- despite COVID-19 and the thick smoke from nearby fires). It was amazing! If anyone has any questions that might not be covered in this video (or other Half Dome videos), just reply to this comment.
I found that most videos don't give a very accurate assessment of the hike and what to expect. Thankfully, we were well-prepared and made it to the top and back again. So, if you have some questions, I'll try to answer them using my experiences. I've also been to Yosemite quite a few times (if you have other questions).
Wow. No way am I trying that. Thanks for posting this, I am perfectly happy enjoying it from den.
Just don't forget to bring you gloves. Thys was the strenuous walk I did in my entire life. I started on a Saturday noon (5h30min up), camped at Little Yosemite Valley, and summed up on Sunday mourning (4h30min up) But once I got to the subdome, I started to reason with the tiredness, the low water supply, and the freight of highs, but was the lack of gloves the determinant factor for me to giving up the final sum of my Half Dome hike. So, be fit, prepared, bring lots of water, and just don't forget you gloves.
You should have asked one of the 20 people who descended in the 20 minutes you were looking at the cables to give you their gloves.
@Razor Lover hahaha I know
I was up there in younger days- left early during a high water year. The volume over Nevada Falls was just unbelievable! Sweaty hands on the cables- I wanted so much to take a photo over the Great Edge, but my instinct and fear was overpowering, I could not- 4,000 feet to the valley floor!
Beautiful waterfalls
I’m turning 21 soon and planning to do a solo trip up here during my birthday. Thanks for this video, it was very informative!
How'd you do? 😄
8:12 PM
5/19/2020
Inquiring minds want to know... lol. Did you go?
Thanks for the inquiries, wasn't able to go and will push it back to another birthday. Covid and money was an issue this year sadly.
Happy birthday Mike!
Good information. I'm planning a Half Dome hike with my Toastmasters group. I'm sharing this with them.
Ten years ago i stopped in the middle of the way. I got panic attack! I couldn't keep going. A strong wind was sweeping the place. I was terrified! Lol
And you are talking from your grave
just hiked half dome last week! It was a great experience but the hike was definitely extremely difficult. I was lucky to have a perfect day to do the hike though! It was all worth it in the end but definitely pack a ton of water and snacks to stay healthy during the hike.
Lindo!!!
Uma caminhada com lindas paisagens, e natureza fantástica...
I'll never forget that one day hiking to Half Dome. The nine-mile walk each way wore my legs out! By the time I reached the cables where people walked in the inside to climb up, I walked on the outside of the cables and used my upper body strength, which I had a lot, passed everyone up, and made it quickly to the top. An unbelievable site!! I wanted to look over the edge, but common sense got the best of me. Over 2,000 feet down, I'll just keep resting and looking from the middle. Bring extra socks and comfortable boots. Take the 'switchback' trail. It is fewer people and takes a little longer, but it's worth it!
My friend's invited me to go with them at the end of May, I couldn't refuse but I am terrified of the cables / subdome.
Agree. I'm doing it next year and will work out until then.
its my dream to one day visit Yosemite..what a beautiful place
Yosemite has the most missing people out of all national parks
I’ve hiked that biatch twice... it’s a beautiful hike, but it can be a beast.
Yosemite in the 70's and 80's was so beautiful and exciting.
What's the difference today compared to 70's and 80's?
@@Pravduh
That's when I used to visit the park.
Hey sorry for delay, From the bottom , eg , where the sign is for destinations it says Half Dome 16 miles round trip i think. I left there at around 6.00am and got to the sub dome around 10.30 but thats going via Nevada falls, you can go quicker if you want to hike up past Rainbow Falls, I come down that way , its easier ! Good luck if youre going.
Never in a million years would I risk my life climbing the cables...
what is the best time to hike half dome?
Half dome is beautiful, but it does not look enjoyable with all of those people.
when I went a week ago, it was only my brother and I throughout the day until the cables where there were only 5-6 other parties.
sufficientlyoldskool Went there this summer. Beautiful place but I sadly agree. The many people made the experience not as great as expected.
Went with my son years ago. We backpacked from Tenaya Lake, over Clouds Rest, down and back up to camp on Half Dome's shoulder at the base of the sub dome. Great place to spend the night, greater place to wake up in the morning. We had the place virtually to ourselves with the exception of a few climbers that were doing the face the next day. There were only a couple of people on top of Half Dome when we arrived. By the time we left the cable was full of people going up. We simply went down the outside of the cable, one hand in front of our bodies and one hand in back. You could control your speed that way, it was a breeze. Take leather gloves. Pack light and carry all the water you'll need, we took a gallon jug plus our usual bottles we hike with, it was plenty for two half days and a night up there.
COOL! Stay home
We leave early like 4am. Beat the crowds and get back nice and early
Great vid!
AWWWWWW I REALLY WISH I LIVED NEAR THERE. IT LOOKS LUSH!
Great video
what is the song in this video?
Also, the park ranger talk at sub dome should mention that the steps disappear and you are suppose to scramble to the peak of Sub Dome. There are not markings there whatsoever.
I did this in August and it was amazing. No joke on bringing enough water and food for the entire day. Also bring a pair of grippy leather gloves for the cables. I thought the Subdome was scarier than the actual cables. Take it 1 step at a time, and go down backwards.
Will be up there in July.
I hiked up half dome when I was 3 years old. I still remember it.
I remember seeing you there... Was 4 that time
Where do you get the permit to hike Half Dome?
i always have wanted to hike it but now it has sorter put me off.
can you do a video about el captain thats my goal
From Olmsted Point along Tioga Pass Road with either a telescope or a pair of binoculars a person can see people climbing the cables on Half Dome.
Oh thanks a lot. I didn't think of cramps earlier. now I will!
bucket list
Very informative -
leaving them with all the time of the ages to search for the answers that they risked all to find. This is an eyewitness account of what brought heroes and fools to the stage's edge of survival on the lightning ripped peaks of Yosemite’s Clouds Rest and Half Dome
Aqua, when in the environment, the beauty truly takes over the human body. Your fear would be minimal unless you get crazy!.
awesome!
To test if you're up for Half Dome, walk the entire distance across San Francisco and then climb to the top of the Transamerica Building and then walk back across SF.
one of my goals, to complete the half dome!
Did you finish
GIGANTIC!!
It is wise to walk this route alone? I will visit Yosemite from the Netherlands in 2020 and would like to climb it. Unfortunately, my travel group doesn't have the same excitement
I don't know if anybody's pointed this out, but some of this scenery is really pretty. :^D
Looove it!!!! Can you share your video in Hiking Lovers in FB? This is a huge experience to share with other hikers...
No
How was it?
the hiking permit is it only for the cables? or we need that to hike up the sub dome as well? would like to hike the sub dome without going up the cables.
You only need the permit for going up the cables I belive in order to keep out too large of crows on the cables.
Perry R Hahaha
When I went the permit was for being in the back country so they know your entry point and exit point and how long you plan to be there. Also it's their way to make sure you know the rules of the park. They don't care if you do the Dome or not. I saw a couple of people that either decided against it or had a fear of heights and just accompanied a friend on the hike but had no intention of doing the Dome themselves.
The permits are required for any backcountry hike, so the SAR teams know if there are people that haven't come back.
@discorpertedwdym not really? Yes really, you're a fucking idiot
Yosemite the park with the most unexplained disappearances...
Just did this Friday, want to do again.
Good info my love ...
我的问题是，为什么不可以从半拉山的另一侧登顶，两侧的斜度是一样的，这样会节省很多的走路时间。My question is why it is not possible to reach the top from the other side of banla mountain with the same slope on both sides, which saves a lot of walking time. 有谁来回答 Who answer
Hi Dove. Nice video. :P
I have a really bad fear of heights but I'm glad I did it,it's so worth it.
I reckon you`d be ok dude, Im 44 and im no fitness freak but im fit, If you go , when you get to the junction where it says rainbow falls, dont go this way , follow the trail that says Nevada falls and loop trail , its easier . Come down rainbow falls trail then you get the best of both worlds. Take plenty of food and drink , take twice as much as you think you will need, believe me. Start the hike at 5.00am in summer. Im saying all this because you wont regret this hike, its amazing.
Good info
really! seriously, my greatest fear is I'll either cramp up going up on the final cable ascent OR I'll struggle breathing at the higher altitude, lose my balance and fall off the frigging face of the dome. it could be all the head for now perhaps, doomsville, if you will. given all this, scaling half-dome won't be on my bucket list of things to do anytime soon! ah ha. best of luck to you though! :)
My fear of heights is killing me but I won't let it take me down
I agree with you a third cable will help immensely
Love it so much,very shamanic , I wanna do it when i get enough money.C ya there !!!
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How is it "shamanic"?
The way I went it was 22 miles and 14 hours
holy shit that hike looks scary.
I was there Easter some one had hurt a leg got to see how they transported some one
Hell yeah!
What should I take as food??
I recommend Stroopwafel!
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Sandwiches.
How long took you getting there from your camping ground and how many hours total to go back to your camping?
got my permits for 10/12/13 .... praying to the weather gods for good weather in october..
Is beatiful a forest ...its look wawww
I could never do it; kudos to those who can. I am physically very fit, unfortunately afraid of heights. 😕
Good luck to all hikers 🍀
I would like to go up it but i don't now which Indian leader to ask for permission?
Well, seing this from a French Alps men point of view, it's always weird to see city noobs coming on hard trails without required physical fitness or equipment.
We have the same people here, on all seasons ha ha !!
But this spot is very beautiful, it could be one of my favorite if I was in this country.
And one question: are all rangers so charming ? ^_^
Kidding no offense madam :)
Very beautiful trail running spot, with rocks, water and trees.
Wow, a French alps man?! That's amazing
Wow plenty of people I was there the last day of the season before the voluntiers take the cable out until the next season
you and me my friend, have a VERY different meaning of "FUN"
I have a feeling that if I don't ever make the Half Dome hike I'll be disappointed in myself for the rest of my life. That looks like such a rewarding adventure compacted into one day.
Did you ever do the hike?
@@syrenasketches6902 Not yet, but thank you for reminding me. I'm about to start a new job that gives me 3 day weekends and pay enough for me to save up for any and all the gear I'd want to do the hike.
8 years ago I made that comment... This just really made my day. Thanks.
@@ed4096 Yw! I really hope you get to do the hike! If you do, please comment here again so I can hear about it!
Great tips! Bring a gallon of water, food, layers of clothes, flashlight. Start early, like 5am. If weather gets bad turn around and go back.
6:40 even on video that scares me
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Wow
D-4 days for Half dome hike.
@0311forever lucky !! im going on june 19th but my parents are too out of shape to hike half dome :( lol
before 11 and after 1. rush hour is in between 11 and 1.
You can still hike to the sub base you don't need a permit for that.
I got Permit for July 23.2013. Semper Fi.
Oh my God. This shit is no joke.
Can u camp overnight anywhere ?
M CAT No, you would have to have a wilderness permit. Even then, you still have to get to Little Yosemite Valley, above Nevada Falls. No camping within 4 trail miles of Yosemite Valley.
Andrew: thanks, I have to find out how to get a permit to camp nearby, wonder if there are winter restrictions, does that area get snow ? thanks...
M CAT you can try to get a permit online(just google Yosemite wilderness permits) or in person. In late season like right now you shouldn’t have any problem getting a walk up permit. The only problem in the winter is the cables are “taken down”. Those wood bars holding them off the rock is taken away, so the cables are just laying there. More dangerous, and it’s nearly required to have a climbing harness and use rope and a prussik knot to keep yourself safe. Also in winter you will run into problems with snow. Any snow up on the cable area will probably stop you from safely making it up, unless you have some experience with mountaineering.
@@Andrew-mo6iz Thank you...