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I wouldn't call what you accomplished a "fail" at all. You should be proud of yourself getting as far as you did and what an amazing view you got to experience. Trusting your gut to go back down when you did was a very wise decision...knowing your limits have been reached is something many will ignore and some will regret. Getting back down safe should always be the number goal. I can't wait to see more of your adventures!

Another hike successfully accomplished! Tho I'm not sure I understand the 4000 ft. Journey. Isn't the Franconia ridge Loop about 9 miles? Anyway it's some great hiking you've done! Happy Trails to you! 😊

Subscribed. I've got a permit for HD in a few weeks, we'll see if I get even as far as you did. I live near the ocean as well. Sub Dome looks a little frightening too. How was it coming down? Nice job, and as everyone else has said - not a fail.

Hiking and being it the great outdoors is nice

Great hike! Beautiful scenery! Thank you! Your son is as sure-footed as a goat! No animals? Only a snake,eeeek!!😊

Awesome adventure, crazy trail conditions, and that's one rugged young man!! He'll get more power out of his poles if he brings his hands up through the straps from under them, and then brings his hand down over the top of them, and grabs the grip (the strap will then run down the grip and be between his hand and the grip, but go under the hand and round the wrist. Instant leverage from his arms, down through the poles = more power into the poles.

Those views over your shoulder!!! Absolutely stunning. Camera placement was awesome.

You made a great effort! The hike, even without the cables, is a major challenge as a day hike. You really got everything that matters out of the hike that you could - all the sights along the way, the views, the exercise and pushing your limits, and the experience of climbing and descending on the cables. The only thing you missed out on was - more cables! When you think about it, reaching summits is sort of a shallow accomplishment - it's the journey that means the most, not the destination. Bragging rights is just bragging. Wisdom is better.

No shame in that I wouldn't have the nerve to attempt it. My son and his partner are in Yosemite right now. Enjoyed the scenery thanks for posting.

Cold Plunge: Boss Level

Good going….I think it takes a lot of guts to do it alone. I can imagine your hike back in the dark was pretty creepy too. The top is not a hike but an assisted climb. It seems like you were most of the way through the hard part. The middle section is very steep.. I did it last year with my fiancé both of us are former Army Airborne but I would not do it again without a harness. It is a dangerous climb. If you lose your grip…that’s all she wrote.

Not a fail at all! Husband and I tried to climb it long ago but the fear of heights got us at the beginning of the subdome! Same with Angels Landing - nope. You did great and showcased Yosemite's beauty.

Keep on hiking, we love the videos!😊

Doing this in October!! Done the beehive before but not this one! This looks more intense than beehive for sure

I know, hiking then climbing. I agree with other comments. you did your best. It was not a failure,just a learning experience.thanks for the video. Two thumbs up!

You did really Great! The hike up there is the most beautiful scenery. Wow, the way you had the camera placed I felt like I was making the hike with you.😊

I’m so relieved you turned around! Your life is more important than a climb. You did great!!! My husband & did Half Dome 3 years ago ….i had to rest…my arms were also tired!!! You did awesome 🎉🎉🎉

Most people will never know how much courage and willpower it takes to day-hike Half Dome by yourself. It takes even more guts to solo hike Half Dome on your first try. It takes huge guts to post something you consider a failure of yours. Much respect! The biggest surprise in this video is how few people you encountered on the way to the sub-dome! Great video, and you’ll do it next time!

Only ONE sketchy section? And in SNOW? Eeeee... Thank you for doing this video so I don't have to do the hike myself, haha 😃

Excellent photography

Let us know in the comments if this in "on your list". Have you tried the other trails in Acadia with iron rungs and ladders? Happy to answer any questions about the Precipice or Acadia in general!

We are interested to read about your Grand Canyon experience. Tell us about it in the comments! Thinking about hiking down into the big ditch? I'm happy to share details on what has worked for me. We have also included a link to our blog with hiking tips and things to consider if you are planning a hike at the Grand Canyon. faberadventures.com/blog/f/tips-for-your-hike-into-the-grand-canyon

Let us know in the comments if you have hiked or plan to hike Angels Landing! If you hiked it, is it a once and done or are you planning to do it again? If it's on your list to hike we are happy to answer questions based on our own experience!

The key is to wear a safety harness and carabiner to clip on to the cable. Then you don't have to depend entirely on your hand grip strength to keep you safe. Before I did the hike I had done weight training for 20 years, but my hands still fatigued from holding on to the cable. Everybody should wear a harness on the cables - even expert climbers, because even experts die on mountains, and everybody that fell from the cables did not wear a harness.

Yikes as if it’s not crazy enough already and then you throw in some snow and ice. Well done.

Great video. I was feeling scared watching you and can't imagine how you were feeling in the moment. Great job you should be proud!

WOW!!! 100% NOFRIGGINWAY You guys are gnarly!

Oh, I definitely agree with @CrabbyOldLady. A successful journey is being there to talk about it afterwards. Well done.

You didn't fail. You gave it your best. Be proud of what you did.

100% NOPE!!!

Ive had similar experiences twice at angels landing in zion. I started the last section with the chains and decided that part wasnt for me. Still a great hike up to that point. Good job for how much you have done.

That spot is actually a bit tricky, because of uneven surface, your left leg is straight while right is bent (like standing on stairs sideway) and this is one of the steepest and slippery parts. Here I actually had to pull myself with my arms to get through, also press my left foot to the side of that 'stair' rock in order to get more traction. If you pass this part you can do the rest for sure.

I could never do it and wouldn't even try. Im glad you are safe, and so are your family and friends.

Wow! What you did was pretty impressive! Good for you keeping yourself safe. Thanks for taking us along.

Great photography and narration.

I turned around a short way up the cables when I was 12. It was with the boy scouts. I knew, that if I slipped, I was going either left or right down the slope to die. Ps, clouds rest is easy and beautiful too!

Nothing is easier to get than free advice! But you made a courageous decision, and the right one. If making it to the top continues to inspire you, I have a couple of suggestions, because you do have the ability to climb it. First, work your upper body so you have more hand and arm strength. Second, camp in LYV and break the hike into 2 parts. This way you don’t have to do the cables after climbing 4K+ feet. Three, get approach shoes and consider clipping in to take away the fear of slipping. Fear is really a killer on HD. Lastly, on the cables, don’t look down, up, or side to side. The only thing you need to do is go one step at a time, which only requires you to focus on the next step. This keeps the fear thoughts down. If you don’t feel a pull anymore, go hike Cloud’s Rest!

Good job...always follow your gut! If you decide to try again, maybe consider spending a night in Little Yosemite, and then climbing Half Dome the next day when you're fresh....and be sure to have shoes with good treads. Well Done!

Glad you're still with us , good u tried 👍

I climbed to the top when I was 28. It’s psychological… if you think you can do it, you can, if you freak out, you won’t!

Pffffft! Stay home and bake cookies. 😝

My head hears so many different songs & voices (usually of people I know, living or not) when I’m grinding in the mountains. It never stops. You did really well for someone who lives at sea level!!!

Always next time you got it, don’t give up

Just remember Everest is full of bodies who where once highly motivated individuals!! Turning around saves lives !!! Loved the video ❤my dream is Everest one day.

Awesome video of the toughest hike in Acadia

My heart goes out to you. You are one courageous person! God bless you! As the poem goes "If at first you don't succeed, Try try try again! (Not Half Dome perhaps ☺)! Best!

I wish I didn’t have such a fear of heights. I miss out on a lot of cool things. Adventurous trail. Beautiful views.

I don’t think this was a fail at all, I think you were incredibly brave. I went up with my son a few years ago, and he had trouble with traction on his boots, so it really stressed him out. I’m not sure he would’ve continued if I wasn’t behind him as some kind of sense of security. And you still did 99.9% of the physical challenge required for the whole journey. And you were alone! And as others have said, you got to see some unbelievable views. So I hope you feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. And thank you for posting this as an alternative to some of the other videos that try to make themselves look good by making it seem so easy for them. You gave a dose of reality, which was also very brave. So congratulations all around.

That alarm, my god

I hiked in 2017 n had to turn around, too. I started super early n turned around n went back to my campsite n then my sister called the next day telling me about a woman falling the same day I hiked it. I didn’t even know or hear anything about anything it. I am just glad I trusted my guts n gave up. Good u did too.