Category: hiking
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Hiker Killed on Mist Trail
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Xuan Wang. Wang was hiking the Mist Trail on Saturday February 24, 2019 when she was struck by falling rock and ice and she succumbed to her injuries soon thereafter.
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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.
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Meadow Fire Still Growing – More than 4400 Acres
More on the fire including expanded trail closures.
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Photo of the Day: Oh Ansel Adams by Sathish Jothikumar
Checking in with an old friend for a beautiful Photo of the Day
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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
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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.
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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.
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Four Mile Trail Opens
Yes, it’s officially spring. The Four Mile Trail is open.
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Get Your Half Dome Passes Now!
It’s that time again when you can get into the preseason (hiking season) lottery for permits to make the hike to the top of Half Dome. Wait, what? You have to get a permit to hike to the top of Half Dome?
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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.