I've conquered Everest, scaled the face of Half Dome without cables, and climbed the spire of the world's tallest building, all with just a few clicks!
Pssst....that's nothing. I've stopped bullets with my teeth and mated (well, one time, anyway) with a Siberian Tiger. Sounds like you need to live a little, lol.
Can’t remember if I needed a permit in 1967 when I was 17, Did it in tennis shoes and cutoffs, dangled my feet of the edge on top; it is a deeply impressed memory still today at age 71. Good video ❗️Enjoy👍🏼
joseph allan kugler Back in the day, (mid 60's) I did the hike to the top a total of six times, usually with my younger brother or other family members. It wasn't unusual to meet others doing the 'climb' but never the madhouse it appears to be today. Once we were told the cables were not yet up, but decided to hike to the base anyway. When we arrived at the base, we found the cables were lying on the rock and just hadn't yet been elevated. So, we decided to go to the top anyway, just grabbing the cables by hand and stopping often to rest. When we finally reached the top, we were the only ones there. For may years, I've had a large photo of myself sitting on 'The Diving Board' with my feet dangling over 5000' of ''nothing'' hanging on my living room wall. However, my "Most Iconic Moment"....once hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls and worked my way down into the canyon the water flows through, walked to the very edge with my shoes right at the 'knife' edge and the water from a heavily flowing stream at the top of Yosemite Falls shooting out into empty air six feet from my right. After about 20 seconds of this, I begin to sense a little vertigo and, although the wind was calm, I realized a sudden gust and I would join the river at the very top of the fall, and judiciously backed away a bit.
@@HikeHalfDome when I went 9/29/16 My buddy and I had a permit but there wasn’t a ranger there to check. I got to the cables around 9-930. Is that normal? Awesome video by the way!
The guy in this video was making ppl nervous. Just bullied right over everyone. To grasp the cable like a showoff. Could make some one lose hand hold,footing.I understand people don't want to wait. For slower ppl but that's a accident 😐 Ready to happen to crowded. Imagine if thunder storm rolled in.It happens,current going through cables. Electrocution alot of accidents deaths up there.
I’m 61 now, but I hiked to the top in 1990 with my then girlfriend Shubi. Half way up she froze with fear and would not continue. I had to really cajole her for several scary minutes before she worked up enough nerve to start moving up again. Finally we made it to the summit and stayed up there for 3 hours. Absolutely beautiful breathtaking views. We hiked 8 miles to get to the sub dome, climbed to the summit and stayed for three hours and then hiked back 8 miles. We slept like babies in our tent that night. I’m so glad I did the hike then as my fear of heights has gotten so much more pronounced as I’ve gotten older. A lifetime memory that I’ll never forget.
I got half way up and the dude's hat in front of me blew off. I watched it for a couple of minutes as it fell 3000 feet. I grabbed the cable and scooted down.
Fred Smith each person is attached to bungee cords that are attached to points along the rock. If you loose footing & fall you will bounce about 3,000 feet downward but will bounce upwards 2,999’ so you’ll end up in back of the person that was in front of you not needing to start at the beginning, pretty ingenious, no?
I made it to the top on July 4, 1976. I got up before dawn and hiked through Curry Village to Happy Isles and set off. Since I was alone, I could set my own pace. I do not remember a crowd per se, but I guess it was because I was there early, because I was 24 years old and in shape and went quickly. I wore combat boots if you can imagine that. A couple on top asked me to take their photo, which I did. I had no camera, but I have my memories.
I'm getting anxiety just watching this. One of my greatest fears. Nope! I'll just take in it's beauty from afar & not try to tumble down the rock thank you. Kudos to u guys brave enough! 😊👍
It's beautiful but holy anxiety! My heart is racing. I can't help but feel terrified that someone from above could slip and drag everyone down. Hopefully people hiking this are doing so with good judgement of their limitations!
yes daniel, it was one person though, she didn't take anyone else out. so scary. mr. deutsch i bet she was walking outside the cables to pass people. what % of people use a tether thingy?
If you have trepidation - don't do it. Read Pg 153 of "One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome" for an explanation why home-made harnesses are not a good idea.
Great footage & you got balls man! Just climbed the cables yesterday & now I realize how fortunate I was to get to subdome at 10:30 am on a weekday before Labor Day. It wasn't nearly as crowded as this. I had to comment because you are absolutely right about the friendliness along the route. People down at vernal falls, at the low hanging fruit, were much less friendly. At the top, everybody was your best pal. Friendliness was almost exponentially higher with altitude & risk. Interesting & very cool to experience. Cool video, thanks for uploading!
Thanks for the comment. Right on. We are all in the same boat going up. I've gone up 41 times and it's still fun. I get a fast pulse like everyone else!
@@HikeHalfDome I can't say for sure how many times I've done ^this, but I'd estimate that I've summitted it roughly 41 times fewer than you. This is something I'd 'probably' try. But I'm definitely not going to be free climbing the sheer face anytime soon!
I worked for yosemite YCC years ago in highschool for a couple summers, i can attest to the gnarlyness of this cable climb. 2 days after my crew climbed up we had to come back and help search for a missing hiker, it turned out he went up the cables and at some point hopped over them and was freely walking up the side, he slipped and fell for a long time, limbs were missing and he was essentially unrecognizable as a human being when found. It was the craziest thing id seen in life up to that point.
My 12 year old son, his mom and I did it without a problem. People in flip flops were crying on the way down.. don’t be a gumba, go prepared. It’s beautiful and a life remembering hike. ps, the cable stanchions do come out of the holes, so dont be surprised.
I would be hugging that rock stomach to the ground like a baby... They might even have to come pull my ass of that rock. Some people just arent cut out for this type of thing. I respect those who can deal with it.
this just seems straight up stupid, one person starts falling could create a major disaster for everyone. they changed it now so the people don't bunch up like this
Those poll can get pulled out. It wouldn't be any fun.Having so many people/pushing you out of the way.Some people have to act all Mr.Mountain Man.Walking on the outside is dangerous.
@@biancagoodnight1750 The cables are still there whether the pole are or not. People are supposed to be using the two line safety method of always keeping one lanyard connected to cable at all times. Sure, people may fall down, but they'll all still be connected to the cables.
Great narration really enjoyed the video. I first topped Half Dome in 1972 if memory is right and last did it in 1996. In 72 there were no permits and not crowed at all at least not on the day we did it. Thanks Again
Permits began in 2010...it was just getting too crowded. Park even considered taking cables down...but they decided that giving 45 mins to get down if rain was good...and that's how they led to 300 per day. Read my book: One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome
I'm so relieved I grew up at a time when Yosemite was a true paradise, not the traffic jam it is today. When I climbed this mountain there were 5 other people, if that. This is shocking and would not be fun.
He dosent tell you the part of how your knees can start shaking uncontrollably on the way down. And at times just buckle right from under you.... and its and ALL day trip. First one must hike to top Vernal Falls then proceeded from there to back end...that's only half-way..... yup...leave early....
I think a skill level of you should be accessed before you tackle this beast. It might save your life. Everyone on line looks like a freakin tourist. I am a tourist and 67, I wouldn't try this hike ever. I can get the view off of google search.
You are so right. 300 in a big long line going up Everest. Pay your $60K and they will get you on top..so you can brag at the next BBQ. Don't step on the frozen bodies on your way down.
We did this hike 2 days ago, Dec. 6, 2014. If anyone reads this, and possesses a general knowledge of rock climbing, you should wait for the off season. From the trail head to the summit we saw maybe 30-40 people. Once we passed the Nevada Falls trail juncture, we saw only 6; 1 coming down from Sub-Dome and 5 that came behind us to join us on the summit. We traveled over 6,000 miles to do this hike and the weather was perfect, warm at day, cold at night, and clear skies. We hiked in shorts and shirtless most of the way and only had to dawn cold weather gear before the push to the summit. There was snow on the way up and at the top, however simple common sense prevented accidents. The only caveat to doing the hike in the off season is that the cables are resting on the rock (no metal support poles or wooden 2x4s). Therefore, you must pick the cables up under your own strength and trust me, they are not light. At the points where they are bolted into the rock, the tension is too severe to even attempt to pick them up. We hiked using Black Diamond climbing harnesses, locking carabiners, pressiks, climbing boots, and simple Cabelas brand gloves (more for the cold than anything). For those who are unfamiliar with pressiks, we tied a 3 foot or less rope through our harness using a double-fishermen's knot and then wrapped the rope around the cable twice, forming two bites, and then clipped the rope to our carabiner. In case of a fall, the bites would synch together, create friction, and hold us in place. Not to mention, the cables are also secured by 3ft+ support cables along the path to prevent them from swaying. So, if we fell, we would fall until we reached one of these points. We also utilized a safety pressik because at these conjuctures, and when we swapped cables (there are technically 3 or 4 separate cables), we had to disconnect and re-connect. We then repelled in normal fashion using the Pressik. The ascent took approximately 20 minutes (I rested a bit and took photos), and the descent took less that 10. We left the trailhead at 11am, summited at 4pm, watched the sunset, and hiked back down to sub-dome at dusk and all the way back to the valley at dark. It took us 10 or so hours. My friend and I are college students from Atlanta, Georgia and have attained climbing and mountaineering skills through the Boy Scouts. We are not experts, however, we know how to travel smart, and hike safe. Again, if the weather permits, go during the off season and your experiene will be 100x better. Not to mention, from what I have seen, most deaths happening during the summer.
I wish everyone read you experience. One person saying didn't want to wait on others, a ten year old child to have strength and co-ordination other people must depend upon. Seems extremely dangerous. I think you were wonderful to impress the planning and skill required.
I have done it off season. Only a few other people there. You don't need climbing harnesses - just hold onto the cable. You can climb up the cables in under 15 minutes.
Marvelous video. I had fully intended to go up, but I chickened out at the bottom of the cables. So I was happy to climb it on video. Much easier and less dangerous.
Thanks Rick, I am planning on doing Half Dome next summer (2017). I try to go to Yosemite every year even though I live on the East Coast. It is my favorite place on earth so far..
Just did this hike on Sunday Sept. 27th 2015 in celebration of my girlfriends 50th birthday. I too am a 50 year old woman in pretty good shape, hike regularly and trained for this hike. It was ROUGH !!! The entire hike up to the subdome and the cables is uphill, over 8 miles from Curry Village. Then you get to the cables which is a mental thing as well as a strength thing. This video is awesome. I only wish you looked down a bit more in the video as is really shows how steep the cables route is. For my group it was just as challenging going down as it was going up. This is a great video !! (I watched a lot of them)
Congrats to you and your buddy. Yes, it is a massive hike. It's no more than 46 degrees...I've measured! 50? You ladies are spring chickens...do it every year. and Carpe Diem!!
I've been blessed to do it twice. The view is unbelievable and the moment you feel a bit confident- somebody's water bottle comes bouncing down the rock, disappearing into the valley, thousands of feet below.
A co-worker who has climbed Half Dome thought I should do it. But he did it before it was crowded. When I see the number of people, especially those walking on the outside of the cables, I decided not to try. Too many people, too many selfie takers, too many people who are reckless.
It's pretty time ecnsuming to make these quality videos. Plan, film, edit, post on UA-cam. I've covered a lot of topics - what wold yo like tosee? I have a ton of videos on my UA-cam channel -> ua-cam.com/users/HalfDomeRick
Just climbed half dome on Monday. This is an incredibly difficult hike- I am a novice hiker, 17+ miles round trip and it took our group of mid 20 yr olds 13 hours to complete. I was very concerned with my fear of heights and my concern was valid. I ended up powering through by simply not looking over the sides of Halfdome and simply focused on my buddy in front of me but it was still terrifying. I would wait until later in the afternoon (1-3 PM) to actually begin the cables because there is much less congestion and you can move quickly without stopping to let someone pass. ALSO, Subdome, which is a massive mini mountain is a very tough hike that you must conquer that in order to get to the base of the cables. My advice would be to train extensively before making this hike- it will probably be the most difficult hike you have ever done
Just did the hike a few days ago, and I have to say that while I HAD a fear of heights, I overcame it by summiting this beautiful behemoth of a rock. Willing to do it again.
I went with 5 friends. After researching it and knowing our ages, we decided to camp overnight at Little Yosemite which got us to the cables with very few people there. Also, it cut the trip in half and much more enjoyable and able to take in the scenery longer. Worth the doing, but as been mentioned - prepare for the hike, it's long and strenuous for most people. Thanks for the video, btw.
I used the cables way back in 1979. Back then all the vertical poles were very wobbly and I remember thinking, WTF???, Yosemite officials approved this wobbly death trap cable rig??? The vertical poles look firmly attached in this vid, thank God, I didn't think I was gonna make it back in 1979. I don't remember any lines back then. We also camped overnight on top of the summit. I believe it was still legal back in 1979.
The cables are about an inch thick. They were put up in 1919 and replaced in 1934 then again in 1984. They are nto going anywhere. They are inspected each year.
@@HikeHalfDome the anchor connection at the top could break. any amount of sudden slack would cause a lot of people to lose grip. i heard the young lady who died last week simply slipped and lost her grip of the cable. she was inside the cables.
@@fredsmith6324 Have you been up the cables? Seen the anchor points? They have been there 100 years (The cables replaced twice) and has never been a concern by the Park on them being weak or an issue. Altho no report is out yet, it WAS drizzling when she fell. It is VERY slick when dry...let alone damp.
An absolutely beautiful video. I watched this not too long before my trip was about to begin to Yosemite where I would summit Half Dome with my aunt. Your video provided me with an amazing outlook on the hike and informed me on many things I was concerned about. I summited Half Dome on July 2nd, 2019 at 15 years of age and I couldn't be any more thankful for the experience.
Went up September 29, 2016. Did the trip in 10 hours. One of the most, if not the, beautiful and rewarding hikes I’ve ever done. Can’t wait to do it again.
Awesome....you may want to get my video on how to get permits....there is a lottery in March. They hope to get the cables up on May 24 through October 15. Email me at ricky . Deutsch @ gmail.com (NOspaces)
I did this hike with my dad at about 14 years old. I went ahead of him because people kept breathing down my neck. Please give people some space. It's not like you tailgating me is gonna make everyone in front of me go faster
Thanks for the great informative video. Heard a lot about Half Dome for about 20 years. Don't think will every climb there but now I got to see how it is.
I think I heard of one guy a few years back that slipped during a rain storm and fell to his death. I have to say it's a minor miracle that more people have not fallen off. I'm surprised kids as young as 7 are allowed as well. One small slip and its good night.
Isabel - I was there in June 2009 - a huge cloud came over the top and we got down. Many continued and yes, at about 3 pm, a man slipped and died. Since 1919 when the cables were put up - only 3 have fallen to their deaths when the cables ore up for summer use. 2 were weather related. Half Dome is in the Wilderness, so there are no rules about who is "allowed." Each kid has a parent who knows their kid's ability - or not. With now over 40,000 people going to the top each summer....it's statistically a safe hike.
Thanks for the videos man, I watched this video before I did this hike the first time back when I was 10. Your videos helped me a lot with my first ascent, and now I go back every summer to do the hike.
Your awesome Mr. Half Dome, this video is amazimg. All the negative comments people are saying are ridiculous. You have hiked it numerous times so you are expirenced. and it looks safe too me. I would hate to wait for all thoes people taking breaks.
You are being very naive. Catch video of woman who fell. Like animals, this is real, this is not a planned visit to the mall. This is serious fun, could easily kill you. It isn't negativity, it is reality questioning real dangers. And yes, taking breaks at each person's own level of skill is part of what you aren't recognizing. Your lives are intimately in twined for a while. No room for impatience. Ultimate respect for each other required.
I've only gone down these cables one time, in 1981, never up. We had made it to the top of the NW Face around 13:00 on a very hot day in July after climbing for 6+ hours. Going down all the way to the valley took about 2 hours afair, but there were no crowds on top and definitely no lines of people on the cables. It seems to be a _lot_ more crowded now!
Terje - I respect climbers...I don't climb. It was very mellow thru 2000...then by 2005 lines started building. In 2009, over 1,000 people went up the cables on summer weekends. the permits started in 2010...today only 350 per day are allowed. The video was during those busy days.
350 per day? Ouch! I would guess maybe 50-75 people made it to the top that beautiful day in 1981. As long as they don't insist on permits for climbers I guess I can live with some hiking regulations. :-)
yup....225/day via a March lottery for every day during the summer.....another 75/day for wilderness permit holders and a 50/day lottery held everyday good 2 days latter. All via recreation.gov My first was in 1990 - empty trail. Climbers are still good to go. No permit needed to go down if you didn't go up the cables!
Wow!! I can only imagine how startled some people were as you came pushing past them on the outside of the cable. Was there no better time to pull this stunt than on a crowded day?
H5 really? Did you see me push anyone? See my reply to "Dude" Mike Braxus. If you heard the narration. The only rules are: you need a permit and you can't camp on top.
@@HikeHalfDome The 'pushing past' I refer to is your rude and unwelcome manner. What you lacked as a so-called expert in this case was common courtesy.
just went to Yosemite last week with some friends! went up to Half dome, but it was too late to climb up the cables....we were hiking down pass midnight! :O
Anibal - Thanks for the comment. Did you know that Angel Delgadillo is the one who resurrected Rt 66?? Do Half Dome in 2016. You missed the permit window for 2016....but I have a UA-cam on how to improve your chances of getting a permit in the 2-day mini-lottery. Email me if interested. ricky.deutsch@gmail.com Paypal for $5 helps feed the dog.
We've had over 750,000 views. I hope it helps you "feel" what it's like. Anyone can do this if medically OK...with Education, Preparation and Motivation. Go for it!! Carpe Diem - Seize the Day! Read "One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome." I also sell "Made it to the top" TShirts - let me know if interested.
Perfect documentary voice and commentary (info, tips, history) with background music; also great ascending movement without stalls & wobbling! Best half-dome cable video. Ps I'd like the caterpillar of people as long as good weather as an excuse to hike slow!
3:16 What???? "The poles can come out, just stick it back in." LOL! Mind blown why people do this. I like nature too. Emphasis on the word LIKE, not love. I'm here because I just read about how someone fell and died. Now that I'm seeing this, I'm wondering how there wasn't a domino effect. Maybe he fell to the side? Man, this is crazy. The narrator's matter of fact voice makes me laugh on so many points "..there are no rules, nobody will check your fitness, as young as 7 or 8 yrs old has gone up, but that's not recommended, but you know your children." LOL! How has there not been more deaths on this thing?
Why ? Well when the rock is wet - don't go up. Period ....the only NPS rules are to have a permit and you can't camp on top. If you are able, you could go up without even using the cables. You are in the Wilderness -> Assess the risk of what you are doing and deal with it. In 100 years, there has never been a domino effect. But what if??? What if elephants could fly? If you don't want to do it - don't.
Nathan10nathan Love it when people say hey you got one life to live so live it to the fullest ....sorry but that doesn’t mean risking it doing stupid crap
42 times ... wow ... fascinating and brave! I am afraid of heights ... but If I would choose to do it at some point in the past or future - I would preferer to do it "off season" - being a part of That line of people scared me more than a climb itself ... Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise!
I was there 30 years ago. I started to climb up and realized that if I was to slip and fall, I would probably die. So I turned around and went down. This is way too steep and dangerous for the average person. There should be a harness and tether system required for safety so you are always secured to the cable. Surprises me that the park system allows anyone to climb up that route. I can imagine somebody like myself, getting half way up and then becoming too scared to either go up or down and sit there and wait for a rescue. I have skydived at least 13 times prior to climbing and I have a fear of heights, like standing near the edges of tall buildings, getting near tall glass windows on high buildings, looking down old stair cases where you can see 5-10-20 floors below etc, flying in an airplane does not bother me at all.
Do not attempt this if you are not in good condition. I was a long distance runner and also worked out at the gym. I suggest not taking pre-teens. I hiked it back in the 80s. I left the valley floor at sunrise and got back after sunset. You are already at high altitude when you leave the valley floor and you are going to gain 4000 more feet. If I had know what was waiting for me at the cables I might not have gone. When I saw it I could not believe it. To be honest , If I had been alone I might not have gone up. But I met some other people on my solo hike and joined their group and I did not want to look like a scaredee-cat in front of them. The view was worth it and I got to see someone climbing up the face. So in 12 hours I hiked there and back ( about 16 miles?) gained 4000 feet going up, went up and down the cables. I compare it with running the 26 mile marathon I did once. I left my backpack at the base of the cables to go up. When I got back the ground critters had eaten holes in it to get at a snack I had inside....had to buy a new one back at the valley store. I think those critters have a racket going with the pack pack sales people to increase sales.
Good points. As I mentioned, my friends and I camped over night at Little Yosemite, cutting the time in half - even then, still a long hike! Yepper at the little critters, too. Had that happen to friends while hiking the Grand Canyon.
They should replace the "boards" with some type of heavy duty plastic coated with bed liner type material for traction and bolted into the rocks surface.
Hi Tallymon. My point was to show going up the cables...not a complete tour of Half Dome. I do it non-stop in 12 minutes. You see every step. You will not find others that fast. UA-cam only gives you 15 minutes for free. Mine fits. Other folks only show snippets of the cables going up. You can actually go up with me.....watch it on a stair stepper.
Just watching this clip is more than enough for me...
I understand. It's a blast in-person.
I've conquered Everest, scaled the face of Half Dome without cables, and climbed the spire of the world's tallest building, all with just a few clicks!
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@@bysn404 he made a joke
Pssst....that's nothing. I've stopped bullets with my teeth and mated (well, one time, anyway) with a Siberian Tiger. Sounds like you need to live a little, lol.
This made me laugh lol
Got Me
Can’t remember if I needed a permit in 1967 when I was 17, Did it in tennis shoes and cutoffs, dangled my feet of the edge on top; it is a deeply impressed memory still today at age 71. Good video ❗️Enjoy👍🏼
joseph allan kugler a lot harder now as the granite has been polished by so many people walking over it. Can get pretty dangerous
Permits began in 2010.
joseph allan kugler it makes me so happy that you are still interested about this, you are awesome. 😎
joseph allan kugler Back in the day, (mid 60's) I did the hike to the top a total of six times, usually with my younger brother or other family members. It wasn't unusual to meet others doing the 'climb' but never the madhouse it appears to be today. Once we were told the cables were not yet up, but decided to hike to the base anyway. When we arrived at the base, we found the cables were lying on the rock and just hadn't yet been elevated. So, we decided to go to the top anyway, just grabbing the cables by hand and stopping often to rest. When we finally reached the top, we were the only ones there.
For may years, I've had a large photo of myself sitting on 'The Diving Board' with my feet dangling over 5000' of ''nothing'' hanging on my living room wall.
However, my "Most Iconic Moment"....once hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls and worked my way down into the canyon the water flows through, walked to the very edge with my shoes right at the 'knife' edge and the water from a heavily flowing stream at the top of Yosemite Falls shooting out into empty air six feet from my right. After about 20 seconds of this, I begin to sense a little vertigo and, although the wind was calm, I realized a sudden gust and I would join the river at the very top of the fall, and judiciously backed away a bit.
@@HikeHalfDome when I went 9/29/16 My buddy and I had a permit but there wasn’t a ranger there to check. I got to the cables around 9-930. Is that normal? Awesome video by the way!
Well watching this video was plenty for me.
Another thing I will never do.
Lo Ca: 😂
I want to give it a try but knowing myself I’d rather not risk it...
Im 14 and I climbed Half Dome! Did it last year and feel very proud ever scince!
You hiked it you didn’t climb it that’s a big difference
Congratulations 👏 and u are very brave! U should be proud! Awesome job!
@Dwight Cook ur a asshole and ur most likely an adult 🤦
@@Archer-ec8tx still isn't an easy task have u done it?? Then shut up!
I got sick just by watching this and will never try.
I'd feel more safe climbing up the face with rope and gear than going up this way. This is like a bad carnival ride
The guy in this video was making ppl nervous. Just bullied right over everyone. To grasp the cable like a showoff. Could make some one lose hand hold,footing.I understand people don't want to wait. For slower ppl but that's a accident 😐 Ready to happen to crowded. Imagine if thunder storm rolled in.It happens,current going through cables. Electrocution alot of accidents deaths up there.
so if one big guy trips and falls backwards at the top of the cables..DOMINOS
Not at all. These folks are not wimps but you are. just kidding.
that is hilarious...wow...that would be a huge mess...
Yeah a lady actually fell down
You'd find me up there on one condition:
I'm dead.
!!!!!!! I wonder how many times that has actually happened?
I’m 61 now, but I hiked to the top in 1990 with my then girlfriend Shubi. Half way up she froze with fear and would not continue. I had to really cajole her for several scary minutes before she worked up enough nerve to start moving up again. Finally we made it to the summit and stayed up there for 3 hours. Absolutely beautiful breathtaking views. We hiked 8 miles to get to the sub dome, climbed to the summit and stayed for three hours and then hiked back 8 miles. We slept like babies in our tent that night. I’m so glad I did the hike then as my fear of heights has gotten so much more pronounced as I’ve gotten older. A lifetime memory that I’ll never forget.
Great story!!
I got half way up and the dude's hat in front of me blew off. I watched it for a couple of minutes as it fell 3000 feet. I grabbed the cable and scooted down.
lame
Why did you go down? How does a hat influence your hike?
I guess he saw how high he was and was like "Nope"
it looks terrifying. i'd never go up it. if you slip and lose your grip, it's over.
Fred Smith each person is attached to bungee cords that are attached to points along the rock. If you loose footing & fall you will bounce about 3,000 feet downward but will bounce upwards 2,999’ so you’ll end up in back of the person that was in front of you not needing to start at the beginning, pretty ingenious, no?
I am tired and hands sweaty just watching this.
I have no plans or desire to climb any mountains or high rise buildings. I'll just watch from my living room TV.
I made it to the top on July 4, 1976. I got up before dawn and hiked through Curry Village to Happy Isles and set off. Since I was alone, I could set my own pace. I do not remember a crowd per se, but I guess it was because I was there early, because I was 24 years old and in shape and went quickly. I wore combat boots if you can imagine that. A couple on top asked me to take their photo, which I did. I had no camera, but I have my memories.
I'm getting anxiety just watching this. One of my greatest fears. Nope! I'll just take in it's beauty from afar & not try to tumble down the rock thank you. Kudos to u guys brave enough! 😊👍
Thanks for watching
There’s no way I could do that. I think all of these people who hike mountains like this are incredibly brave.
That is very well narrated.
It's beautiful but holy anxiety! My heart is racing. I can't help but feel terrified that someone from above could slip and drag everyone down. Hopefully people hiking this are doing so with good judgement of their limitations!
Brix, what you describe has never come close to happening.
Someone fell 500 feet to their death on the dome today.
yes daniel, it was one person though, she didn't take anyone else out. so scary. mr. deutsch i bet she was walking outside the cables to pass people. what % of people use a tether thingy?
Play stupid games win stupid prizes, I'm content sipping a beer and playing darts knowing I'm not putting my life at risk.
One of those things I feel I don't need to do
A man needs to know his limitations.
i did it when i was 13! very scary at the age, if i did it then, you can too! im now almost 20!!
@@HikeHalfDome limitations? These are dumbs. Use a clip idiot
If you have trepidation - don't do it. Read Pg 153 of "One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome" for an explanation why home-made harnesses are not a good idea.
@@HikeHalfDome I would use professional equipment. And try to get there when there are not many people.
I guess I'm too old for this. I would stay at the camp site and carpe donuts!
60 -80 year olds have done this.
OL...that's what I elected to do!
@Crebs Park: lol!
@Crebs Park lmfao 🤣
@@Flosseveryday I am guess those old people have to be in tremendous shape. With no replaced knees or torn ligaments I am guessing.
I successfully climbed Half Dome on Sept. 7, 2017. Thank you for the helpful tips and inspiration!
Good job!!! do it again and again. or not.
Great footage & you got balls man! Just climbed the cables yesterday & now I realize how fortunate I was to get to subdome at 10:30 am on a weekday before Labor Day. It wasn't nearly as crowded as this. I had to comment because you are absolutely right about the friendliness along the route. People down at vernal falls, at the low hanging fruit, were much less friendly. At the top, everybody was your best pal. Friendliness was almost exponentially higher with altitude & risk. Interesting & very cool to experience. Cool video, thanks for uploading!
Thanks for the comment. Right on. We are all in the same boat going up. I've gone up 41 times and it's still fun. I get a fast pulse like everyone else!
@@HikeHalfDome
I can't say for sure how many times I've done ^this, but I'd estimate that I've summitted it roughly 41 times fewer than you. This is something I'd 'probably' try. But I'm definitely not going to be free climbing the sheer face anytime soon!
@@HighlanderNorth1 Thanks for watching.
Thank you - I have a fear of heights so this was great to see first hand!
Thanks for watching.
WOW astonishing, i don't know how people do this, my heart beating so fast just watching
A goal and a journey!
I worked for yosemite YCC years ago in highschool for a couple summers, i can attest to the gnarlyness of this cable climb. 2 days after my crew climbed up we had to come back and help search for a missing hiker, it turned out he went up the cables and at some point hopped over them and was freely walking up the side, he slipped and fell for a long time, limbs were missing and he was essentially unrecognizable as a human being when found. It was the craziest thing id seen in life up to that point.
Jeremy,
Im sorry you had to see this. Its rare that anyone does fall but 90% are on a wet rock. Don't attemlpt this if HD is damp.
Shit looks a lot easier than how it really is. I was fucking shitting bricks doing this since my shoes kept slipping
My 12 year old son, his mom and I did it without a problem. People in flip flops were crying on the way down.. don’t be a gumba, go prepared. It’s beautiful and a life remembering hike. ps, the cable stanchions do come out of the holes, so dont be surprised.
I would be hugging that rock stomach to the ground like a baby... They might even have to come pull my ass of that rock. Some people just arent cut out for this type of thing. I respect those who can deal with it.
Lots of other fun things to do in life.
this just seems straight up stupid, one person starts falling could create a major disaster for everyone. they changed it now so the people don't bunch up like this
Those poll can get pulled out. It wouldn't be any fun.Having so many people/pushing you out of the way.Some people have to act all Mr.Mountain Man.Walking on the outside is dangerous.
@@biancagoodnight1750 The cables are still there whether the pole are or not. People are supposed to be using the two line safety method of always keeping one lanyard connected to cable at all times. Sure, people may fall down, but they'll all still be connected to the cables.
No f-ing way would I do that without clipping in. One big gust of wind and you're a memory.
Neve rhappend in 100 years.
@@HikeHalfDome Texas never froze before last week.
Gee, it was 67 in San Jose yesterday....and we're freezing 😘
Hang on tight.
@@HikeHalfDome you kinda seem like an ass
Super !!
My regards from New York.
🤔😀👍👍👍
Thanks Mirek😀
Great background music and thanks for making this!!!
+Chris Slack The music is a free clip off Apple Garage Band
Great narration really enjoyed the video. I first topped Half Dome in 1972 if memory is right and last did it in 1996. In 72 there were no permits and not crowed at all at least not on the day we did it.
Thanks Again
Permits began in 2010...it was just getting too crowded. Park even considered taking cables down...but they decided that giving 45 mins to get down if rain was good...and that's how they led to 300 per day. Read my book: One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome
The music makes this feel even scarier
LOL It's an Apple free music clip
I'm so relieved I grew up at a time when Yosemite was a true paradise, not the traffic jam it is today. When I climbed this mountain there were 5 other people, if that. This is shocking and would not be fun.
no way would I ever do this; I don't mess with nature lol. You people are crazy
NATURE.......YOU SCARY.
driving a car is about the same danger
Stupid is more like it
He dosent tell you the part of how your knees can start shaking uncontrollably on the way down. And at times just buckle right from under you.... and its and ALL day trip. First one must hike to top Vernal Falls then proceeded from there to back end...that's only half-way..... yup...leave early....
I think a skill level of you should be accessed before you tackle this beast. It might save your life. Everyone on line looks like a freakin tourist. I am a tourist and 67, I wouldn't try this hike ever. I can get the view off of google search.
It's like Everest, in terms of crowds and people _hiking_ up the mountain.
You are so right. 300 in a big long line going up Everest. Pay your $60K and they will get you on top..so you can brag at the next BBQ. Don't step on the frozen bodies on your way down.
We did this hike 2 days ago, Dec. 6, 2014. If anyone reads this, and possesses a general knowledge of rock climbing, you should wait for the off season. From the trail head to the summit we saw maybe 30-40 people. Once we passed the Nevada Falls trail juncture, we saw only 6; 1 coming down from Sub-Dome and 5 that came behind us to join us on the summit. We traveled over 6,000 miles to do this hike and the weather was perfect, warm at day, cold at night, and clear skies. We hiked in shorts and shirtless most of the way and only had to dawn cold weather gear before the push to the summit. There was snow on the way up and at the top, however simple common sense prevented accidents. The only caveat to doing the hike in the off season is that the cables are resting on the rock (no metal support poles or wooden 2x4s). Therefore, you must pick the cables up under your own strength and trust me, they are not light. At the points where they are bolted into the rock, the tension is too severe to even attempt to pick them up. We hiked using Black Diamond climbing harnesses, locking carabiners, pressiks, climbing boots, and simple Cabelas brand gloves (more for the cold than anything). For those who are unfamiliar with pressiks, we tied a 3 foot or less rope through our harness using a double-fishermen's knot and then wrapped the rope around the cable twice, forming two bites, and then clipped the rope to our carabiner. In case of a fall, the bites would synch together, create friction, and hold us in place. Not to mention, the cables are also secured by 3ft+ support cables along the path to prevent them from swaying. So, if we fell, we would fall until we reached one of these points. We also utilized a safety pressik because at these conjuctures, and when we swapped cables (there are technically 3 or 4 separate cables), we had to disconnect and re-connect. We then repelled in normal fashion using the Pressik. The ascent took approximately 20 minutes (I rested a bit and took photos), and the descent took less that 10.
We left the trailhead at 11am, summited at 4pm, watched the sunset, and hiked back down to sub-dome at dusk and all the way back to the valley at dark. It took us 10 or so hours. My friend and I are college students from Atlanta, Georgia and have attained climbing and mountaineering skills through the Boy Scouts. We are not experts, however, we know how to travel smart, and hike safe. Again, if the weather permits, go during the off season and your experiene will be 100x better. Not to mention, from what I have seen, most deaths happening during the summer.
I wish everyone read you experience. One person saying didn't want to wait on others, a ten year old child to have strength and co-ordination other people must depend upon. Seems extremely dangerous. I think you were wonderful to impress the planning and skill required.
T.Burns you should write a book. Oh my bad you just did ! But it's a good story
Thank you 💯
I have done it off season. Only a few other people there. You don't need climbing harnesses - just hold onto the cable. You can climb up the cables in under 15 minutes.
Marvelous video. I had fully intended to go up, but I chickened out at the bottom of the cables. So I was happy to climb it on video. Much easier and less dangerous.
Sandra - good on you. It is pretty scary....best to learn about it and make your decision. I don't push anyone to do it.
Thanks Rick, I am planning on doing Half Dome next summer (2017). I try to go to Yosemite every year even though I live on the East Coast. It is my favorite place on earth so far..
Just did this hike on Sunday Sept. 27th 2015 in celebration of my girlfriends 50th birthday. I too am a 50 year old woman in pretty good shape, hike regularly and trained for this hike. It was ROUGH !!! The entire hike up to the subdome and the cables is uphill, over 8 miles from Curry Village. Then you get to the cables which is a mental thing as well as a strength thing. This video is awesome. I only wish you looked down a bit more in the video as is really shows how steep the cables route is. For my group it was just as challenging going down as it was going up. This is a great video !! (I watched a lot of them)
Congrats to you and your buddy. Yes, it is a massive hike. It's no more than 46 degrees...I've measured! 50? You ladies are spring chickens...do it every year. and Carpe Diem!!
I've been blessed to do it twice. The view is unbelievable and the moment you feel a bit confident- somebody's water bottle comes bouncing down the rock, disappearing into the valley, thousands of feet below.
A co-worker who has climbed Half Dome thought I should do it. But he did it before it was crowded. When I see the number of people, especially those walking on the outside of the cables, I decided not to try. Too many people, too many selfie takers, too many people who are reckless.
True a lot of idiots.
How much for the Permit?
Get there early...real early. No crods at 8 am.
@@HikeHalfDome why haven’t you posted any new videos??
It's pretty time ecnsuming to make these quality videos. Plan, film, edit, post on UA-cam. I've covered a lot of topics - what wold yo like tosee? I have a ton of videos on my UA-cam channel -> ua-cam.com/users/HalfDomeRick
Just climbed half dome on Monday. This is an incredibly difficult hike- I am a novice hiker, 17+ miles round trip and it took our group of mid 20 yr olds 13 hours to complete. I was very concerned with my fear of heights and my concern was valid. I ended up powering through by simply not looking over the sides of Halfdome and simply focused on my buddy in front of me but it was still terrifying. I would wait until later in the afternoon (1-3 PM) to actually begin the cables because there is much less congestion and you can move quickly without stopping to let someone pass. ALSO, Subdome, which is a massive mini mountain is a very tough hike that you must conquer that in order to get to the base of the cables. My advice would be to train extensively before making this hike- it will probably be the most difficult hike you have ever done
Mr Half Dome totally agrees.
Thank you for your work on this sir ! Looks almost fully vertical at some points
Z-man.....in my book I describe how I measured the incline...never got above 46 degrees......but it does look like 80 in person!
Looks almost fully vertigo at some points
Just did the hike a few days ago, and I have to say that while I HAD a fear of heights, I overcame it by summiting this beautiful behemoth of a rock. Willing to do it again.
Well said.
I'm not even there and my hands are sweeting from just watching! >_
Me too!
I feel nervous watching it and my hands are wet. How do they do it? I could never.
I went with 5 friends. After researching it and knowing our ages, we decided to camp overnight at Little Yosemite which got us to the cables with very few people there. Also, it cut the trip in half and much more enjoyable and able to take in the scenery longer. Worth the doing, but as been mentioned - prepare for the hike, it's long and strenuous for most people. Thanks for the video, btw.
Beautifully narrated, lovely music, spectacular views!
Thanks ! I enjoyed making it. CLIMB HALF DOME
I used the cables way back in 1979. Back then all the vertical poles were very wobbly and I remember thinking, WTF???, Yosemite officials approved this wobbly death trap cable rig??? The vertical poles look firmly attached in this vid, thank God, I didn't think I was gonna make it back in 1979. I don't remember any lines back then. We also camped overnight on top of the summit. I believe it was still legal back in 1979.
All yo say is true. the poles are just set in the holes about 6 inches...they do come out.
And note that the cables were replaced in 1934 and 1984. That's a gutsy group of hombres.
this is flat insane! how are there not more accidents?! and if a cable snapped you'd lose 100 people.
The cables are about an inch thick. They were put up in 1919 and replaced in 1934 then again in 1984. They are nto going anywhere. They are inspected each year.
@@HikeHalfDome the anchor connection at the top could break. any amount of sudden slack would cause a lot of people to lose grip. i heard the young lady who died last week simply slipped and lost her grip of the cable. she was inside the cables.
@@fredsmith6324 Have you been up the cables? Seen the anchor points? They have been there 100 years (The cables replaced twice) and has never been a concern by the Park on them being weak or an issue. Altho no report is out yet, it WAS drizzling when she fell. It is VERY slick when dry...let alone damp.
My friend convinced me to go on a hike in Yosemite this June, didn’t realize what I was gonna do (I’m shitting myself after watching this video)
How was it ?
I am firmly convinced I'd never make it up these. Far to many people and I'm now to old. Thanks for posting.
Good choice...but there is no age limit.
An absolutely beautiful video. I watched this not too long before my trip was about to begin to Yosemite where I would summit Half Dome with my aunt. Your video provided me with an amazing outlook on the hike and informed me on many things I was concerned about. I summited Half Dome on July 2nd, 2019 at 15 years of age and I couldn't be any more thankful for the experience.
Thanks for watching
Went up September 29, 2016. Did the trip in 10 hours. One of the most, if not the, beautiful and rewarding hikes I’ve ever done. Can’t wait to do it again.
I agree. A goal and a journey.
I did this climb on acid back in 2003. Boy did that day seem never-ending. Good times
Lol
Missed my chance, knee replacements and overweight now...damn.👋👊✊ but bravo to those that try and try and make it. 😀
Thanks great vid. I think I'll venture a try. It was interesting how the narrator sounds like a 1950's PSA, but it's shot with GoPro.
That's just my announcer voice!!
Best informed video. Thank you for the video . Me and wife will do it for our 18 anniversary this May 2019
Awesome....you may want to get my video on how to get permits....there is a lottery in March. They hope to get the cables up on May 24 through October 15. Email me at ricky . Deutsch @ gmail.com (NOspaces)
I did this hike with my dad at about 14 years old. I went ahead of him because people kept breathing down my neck. Please give people some space. It's not like you tailgating me is gonna make everyone in front of me go faster
I'll be there in less than 2 weeks! Ya baaaby!!!!
I have such a fear of heights this is the LAST place I want to be.
Thanks for the great informative video. Heard a lot about Half Dome for about 20 years. Don't think will every climb there but now I got to see how it is.
Thanks for watching
Looks like fun, but I'd be worried that someone from above would fall and take me out.
Never has happened...don't do it if you have trepidation.
Definitely on my list to get done, thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching
Really good video for people considering the hike. Lots of good tips...gotta get it done.
What happens if you want to use the bathroom up to almost the top?
It is werry nice
I think I heard of one guy a few years back that slipped during a rain storm and fell to his death. I have to say it's a minor miracle that more people have not fallen off. I'm surprised kids as young as 7 are allowed as well. One small slip and its good night.
Isabel - I was there in June 2009 - a huge cloud came over the top and we got down. Many continued and yes, at about 3 pm, a man slipped and died. Since 1919 when the cables were put up - only 3 have fallen to their deaths when the cables ore up for summer use. 2 were weather related. Half Dome is in the Wilderness, so there are no rules about who is "allowed." Each kid has a parent who knows their kid's ability - or not. With now over 40,000 people going to the top each summer....it's statistically a safe hike.
A 29 year old lady lost her grip on the cables and fell to her death in August, 2019
Thanks for the videos man, I watched this video before I did this hike the first time back when I was 10. Your videos helped me a lot with my first ascent, and now I go back every summer to do the hike.
You 'da man! Yup go every summer. good luck on the next lottery.
Your awesome Mr. Half Dome, this video is amazimg. All the negative comments people are saying are ridiculous. You have hiked it numerous times so you are expirenced. and it looks safe too me. I would hate to wait for all thoes people taking breaks.
You are being very naive. Catch video of woman who fell. Like animals, this is real, this is not a planned visit to the mall. This is serious fun, could easily kill you. It isn't negativity, it is reality questioning real dangers. And yes, taking breaks at each person's own level of skill is part of what you aren't recognizing. Your lives are intimately in twined for a while. No room for impatience. Ultimate respect for each other required.
Great tutorial about the climb
Thanks
holy f my hands are sweating
You're not alone!!! Use the rubber sticky gloves I talk about in my book.
Wow; thank you. Always wondered what this looks like!
Thanks for watching
i wouldnt have the balls for this sadly. :(
Different strokes for different folks.
My friends and I are preparing to do this in May. Cant wait thanks for the video!
@Steve I lived!
@halfdomerick Your narration flows very smoothly. Thanks for the good info. Will be up there in July. Going to bring a helmet cam.
Excellent documentary. Thanks for posting. I hiked it in my 20s and it was a brutal hike.
Thanks for watching
I want to open a beer stand at the top.
Have a six pack, you'll think you are and a lot safer.
the view at the top must be incredible, but for now, i'll just have to admire everyone's bravery
Education, preparation adn Motivation --- YOU can do it!
One of the most stressful hiking experiences i have had
Crowd stress?
i imagine people don't know how scary it is until they get onto it, then it's hard to turn back.
@ nickcz, me too....and I’m watching from my kitchen table.
Wow really. White water rafting was mine but I got through the 4 hours successful. Why was it stressful and anytips?
A nice hike. I have hiked mountians in BC Canada!
Keep it up... Carpe Diem
If weather moves in, the cables can also become electrically charged.
shock therapy for the depressed. . .AC/DC combo
add one more way to be injured/dead
@@mayanktripathi8726 literally just bring carbines and don’t go under bad weather, or in other words use common sense
I've only gone down these cables one time, in 1981, never up. We had made it to the top of the NW Face around 13:00 on a very hot day in July after climbing for 6+ hours. Going down all the way to the valley took about 2 hours afair, but there were no crowds on top and definitely no lines of people on the cables. It seems to be a _lot_ more crowded now!
Terje - I respect climbers...I don't climb. It was very mellow thru 2000...then by 2005 lines started building. In 2009, over 1,000 people went up the cables on summer weekends. the permits started in 2010...today only 350 per day are allowed. The video was during those busy days.
350 per day? Ouch!
I would guess maybe 50-75 people made it to the top that beautiful day in 1981.
As long as they don't insist on permits for climbers I guess I can live with some hiking regulations. :-)
yup....225/day via a March lottery for every day during the summer.....another 75/day for wilderness permit holders and a 50/day lottery held everyday good 2 days latter. All via recreation.gov My first was in 1990 - empty trail. Climbers are still good to go. No permit needed to go down if you didn't go up the cables!
Wow!! I can only imagine how startled some people were as you came pushing past them on the outside of the cable. Was there no better time to pull this stunt than on a crowded day?
H5 really? Did you see me push anyone? See my reply to "Dude" Mike Braxus. If you heard the narration. The only rules are: you need a permit and you can't camp on top.
@@HikeHalfDome The 'pushing past' I refer to is your rude and unwelcome manner.
What you lacked as a so-called expert in this case was common courtesy.
@@rickyspanish5326 I actually agree, several times he appears to simply reach over and move someone elses hand to accommodate his own.
@@silenthill5794 I was there. I did NOT move anyone's hand. Really. Did you hear the audio "Hi - excuse me -----thanks."
just went to Yosemite last week with some friends!
went up to Half dome, but it was too late to climb up the cables....we were hiking down pass midnight! :O
Unbelievable. This is on my "to do" list.
Anibal -
Thanks for the comment.
Did you know that Angel Delgadillo is the one who resurrected Rt 66??
Do Half Dome in 2016. You missed the permit window for 2016....but I have a UA-cam on how to improve your chances of getting a permit in the 2-day mini-lottery. Email me if interested. ricky.deutsch@gmail.com Paypal for $5 helps feed the dog.
This is one of my favorite ascending videos !
Thanks Pokemon!!! Mine too. - Mr Half Dome
We've had over 750,000 views. I hope it helps you "feel" what it's like. Anyone can do this if medically OK...with Education, Preparation and Motivation. Go for it!! Carpe Diem - Seize the Day! Read "One Best Hike: Yosemite's Half Dome." I also sell "Made it to the top" TShirts - let me know if interested.
How much does it cost to get into Yosemite? I'd love to just go and spend a week out there
Thanks for posting. I now know I won't be hiking that beast. This view will be sufficient :)
$30 per car admission. Good for in/out for a week.
sure canna
Question do you have to pay admission or have a permit to hike half dome? Thx for the video btw. I'll be visiting in June 2k17
Perfect documentary voice and commentary (info, tips, history) with background music; also great ascending movement without stalls & wobbling! Best half-dome cable video.
Ps I'd like the caterpillar of people as long as good weather as an excuse to hike slow!
Thanks for the compliment
3:16 What???? "The poles can come out, just stick it back in." LOL! Mind blown why people do this. I like nature too. Emphasis on the word LIKE, not love. I'm here because I just read about how someone fell and died. Now that I'm seeing this, I'm wondering how there wasn't a domino effect. Maybe he fell to the side? Man, this is crazy. The narrator's matter of fact voice makes me laugh on so many points "..there are no rules, nobody will check your fitness, as young as 7 or 8 yrs old has gone up, but that's not recommended, but you know your children." LOL! How has there not been more deaths on this thing?
Kung-Fu Mojo he was ascending during a thunderstorm iirc
Why ? Well when the rock is wet - don't go up. Period ....the only NPS rules are to have a permit and you can't camp on top. If you are able, you could go up without even using the cables. You are in the Wilderness -> Assess the risk of what you are doing and deal with it. In 100 years, there has never been a domino effect. But what if??? What if elephants could fly? If you don't want to do it - don't.
Yeah 99% of people including uploaded are idiots just bring a harness with two carabiners so you can clip onto the cables at all times
Nathan10nathan Love it when people say hey you got one life to live so live it to the fullest ....sorry but that doesn’t mean risking it doing stupid crap
@@BigRed2 it's not really that dangerous. I think that the cables CAN hold all your weight. Also I did it when I was ten lol.
I love rocks but watching gave me anxiety, I think I’ll skip rocks instead. Thanks for sharing an amazing place. ☮️💕
Thanks for watching.
2030 they’re installing a elevator to the top. I’m thinking I might give it a try then, we’ll see!
I’ll be one of the 90 year olds on that lift. 👵🏻
You gotta be kidding
cable car ..may be a possibility
42 times ... wow ... fascinating and brave! I am afraid of heights ... but If I would choose to do it at some point in the past or future - I would preferer to do it "off season" - being a part of That line of people scared me more than a climb itself ... Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise!
I was there 30 years ago. I started to climb up and realized that if I was to slip and fall, I would probably die. So I turned around and went down. This is way too steep and dangerous for the average person. There should be a harness and tether system required for safety so you are always secured to the cable. Surprises me that the park system allows anyone to climb up that route. I can imagine somebody like myself, getting half way up and then becoming too scared to either go up or down and sit there and wait for a rescue. I have skydived at least 13 times prior to climbing and I have a fear of heights, like standing near the edges of tall buildings, getting near tall glass windows on high buildings, looking down old stair cases where you can see 5-10-20 floors below etc, flying in an airplane does not bother me at all.
this is great, thank you for putting this up!
Thanks for watching
Do not attempt this if you are not in good condition. I was a long distance runner and also worked out at the gym. I suggest not taking pre-teens. I hiked it back in the 80s.
I left the valley floor at sunrise and got back after sunset. You are already at high altitude when you leave the valley floor and you are going to gain 4000 more feet. If I had know what was waiting for me at the cables I might not have gone. When I saw it I could not believe it. To be honest , If I had been alone I might not have gone up. But I met some other people on my solo hike and joined their group and I did not want to look like a scaredee-cat in front of them. The view was worth it and I got to see someone climbing up the face.
So in 12 hours I hiked there and back ( about 16 miles?) gained 4000 feet going up, went up and down the cables. I compare it with running the 26 mile marathon I did once.
I left my backpack at the base of the cables to go up. When I got back the ground critters had eaten holes in it to get at a snack I had inside....had to buy a new one back at the valley store. I think those critters have a racket going with the pack pack sales people to increase sales.
Good points. As I mentioned, my friends and I camped over night at Little Yosemite, cutting the time in half - even then, still a long hike! Yepper at the little critters, too. Had that happen to friends while hiking the Grand Canyon.
Chuck D my dad took me while I was 12 and was fine
am i the only one that gets dizzy from just watching this vdo? btw- thanks for the eerie music.
Look up Alex Honnold. He climbed up the sheer face of it. Without a rope. 1200 feet.
@Crebs Park Lol i think you mean he recently did El Capitan
@@kaozzzzzzzzz1
He free soloed Half Dome several years before El Capitan.
They should replace the "boards" with some type of heavy duty plastic coated with bed liner type material for traction and bolted into the rocks surface.
lay plastic and run water down it? make it a slip and slide?
why would you stop the video right at the top!?
Hi Tallymon. My point was to show going up the cables...not a complete tour of Half Dome. I do it non-stop in 12 minutes. You see every step. You will not find others that fast. UA-cam only gives you 15 minutes for free. Mine fits. Other folks only show snippets of the cables going up. You can actually go up with me.....watch it on a stair stepper.
@@HikeHalfDome With all due respect, after all that at least we could have had the satisfaction of seeing the view.
@@2lipToo - The objective was to show the cables in their entirety. There are hundreds of pictures of the view from the top on the internet.
@@HikeHalfDome To be fair, you titled this video "All The Way Up".. Lol. I def took that to mean I'd be seeing from the top. Outside that, great vid
Dirt ...do the math...I filmed this in 2009.
camera man just built different
haha screw the line im walking on the outside, said the camerman
He was crusing !
Thanks for sharing this.