We’re Sorry, Half Dome is closed until June 2nd
Have plans to climb Half Dome on Memorial Day weekend? Well you’re just going to have to wait a little bit longer.
Category: On the Trail
Body of Missing Hiker Found
The body of James Millett, Jr was found by Yosemite National Park rangers on September 1, 2015, two days after discovering his car that had been left at a popular trailhead parking lot.
Don’t Get Too Panicked About the Plague in Yosemite
Here’s some facts and a few helpful hints so you can still enjoy Yosemite and not worry too much about the plague. Did I really just say that?
Dangerous Waters (video)
On the heels of my message yesterday about the dangers of the rocks and water around Vernal and Nevada Falls the National Park Service has released this very moving video about the dangers of the rivers and creeks right now. Even a little water on glacier polished granite is slippery and dangerous.
Be Safe on Half Dome by Yexplore (video)
Ever wondered what the cable route up Half Dome is like? Getting ready for your own climb in a couple of weeks? Watch this great video on Half Dome safety by Yexplore
An Extra Week of Half Dome
Permits are going to go quickly and I expect them to all be gone by 7:15 so be ready to go at 7:00 on recreation.gov.
So You Want to Hike to the Top of Yosemite Falls Do You?
If you’ve been thinking about doing the hike to the top of Yosemite Falls but wondering if you’re in good enough shape for it, watch this video.
Got your permit? The cables are going up this Friday!
If you’re one of the lucky ones who got your permit early this is great news! If not you can still try for the daily lottery (see post for more information) to get a permit, if there are any left.
Body of Missing Hiker Found
The body of Kenneth Stensby was found by searchers at the base of Vernal Fall Monday evening.
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