Category: hiking
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What happened to the cables?
If you’re not on Twitter or weren’t attempting to hike to the top of Half Dome last Friday then you probably missed the closing of the cables for a short time. Here’s the full story.
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Climbing Mount Starr King (video)
Mount Starr King is one of those destinations that many visitors to Yosemite don’t often try to tackle. But it’s a great climb if you’ve got the time. Check out this really great video of climbing Mount Starr King.
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Another Death on Half Dome
Update: The NPS is saying now lightning wasn’t a factor in her death and that she slipped on the cables. Initial reports were that she had been struck on Half Dome. Very saddened to hear a woman was struck and killed by lightning this weekend while on top of Half Dome. Our deepest sympathies go…
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Got your permit? Half Dome cables go up Wednesday, June 22nd
Don’t forget, you have to have a permit.
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Current Trail Conditions (June 11, 2011)
There’s still a lot of snow in and around Yosemite so what’s open? What can you hike?
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Great Early Summer Camping Outside Yosemite
Camping along the Merced River outside of Yosemite offers a great alternative to the crowded Valley and campgrounds in early summer. It’s less expensive, less crowded and the wildflowers can make it an unforgettable experience.
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Permits Needed Everyday to Hike Half Dome Starting Spring 2011
If you’ve been thinking about hiking Half Dome when the cables go up this spring get ready to get your permit. They’re now required no matter what day you want to hike.
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Thinking About Hiking Around Hetch Hetchy? Think Again.
If you were thinking about doing some hiking in the Hetch Hetchy area, maybe around back to Wapama Fall, you should probably start coming up with an alternate plan now.
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Panorama Trail (video) by John Galbraith
It’s one long trail but the views are well worth the hike.
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Climbing the Half Dome Cables (video)
The video you need to see if you’re thinking about climbing the cables to the top of Half Dome. Read more.