Search results for: “Half Dome”
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Half Dome Crazy
Amy Balfour wrote this awesome article which appeared in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about her experience hiking the backside of Half Dome. You have to read it. It’s fantastically witty, humorous, and engaging. Here’s a clip to get you warmed up. Sun-Sentinel : “I approach the cables on this warm July 4th weekend, scrutinizing my…
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View straight down from Half Dome
View straight down from Half Dome Originally uploaded by rbackman. I didn’t recognize the photographer in this shot at first. Ryan had sent me an email a few months back asking about good backpacking and hiking within Yosemite and which I’d recommend. Looks like Ryan and his wife had a great time and took lots…
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Half Dome Cables Taken Down For Season
If you’re headed to Yosemite to climb the cables on the back of Half Dome then you might want to switch to an alternate hike. The cables were taken down by the NPS last Wednesday in preparation for the winter. NPS: “The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park were taken down on Wednesday,…
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Half Dome Trail Almost Done. Cables To Be Taken Down Soon.
Looks like the repairs to the Half Dome trail are almost completed and the trail will be opening normally through October 10th when the cables will be taken down for the season. “The work to repair the Sub Dome segment of the Half Dome Trail will be completed at 4 pm on Thursday, September 29,…
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Climber Perishes While Attempting Half Dome
NPS: “A rock climber fell to his death while rock climbing in Yosemite National Park yesterday, September 14, 2005. Bela Feher, 35, of San Diego, California, was rock climbing near the ‘Slab Route’ on the face of Half Dome, when he apparently fell 100 to 150 feet. Park Rangers were notified when his body was…
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Half Dome Summit Panorama
summit panorama Originally uploaded by Genista. Kai Schreiber made a great panorama from the summit of Half Dome. You really have to check this out.
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Half Dome Cables Are Up
Since I, myself, was in the High Sierra enjoying a winters storm, high winds, and a bear in my camp (more on that later) I didn’t get the chance to tell everyone, the Half Dome cables are up. Remember, The trail to the Dome is closed during the week at the shoulder for trail work…
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Half Dome
half dome Originally uploaded by dosbears. You like this? I do. David Preston took this awesome shot of Half Dome as clouds were breaking for some tryly unique photos. There’s a lot more where this came from so be sure to check out the rest of his photos on Flickr. Truly fantastic. Thanks again for…
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Sunrise and Half Dome
Sunrise and Half Dome Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. We left home about 3 am and got to Glacier Point in time to catch a marvelous sunrise. Glad I could share it with ya.
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Half Dome Cable Ladder
Half Dome Cable Ladder Originally uploaded by Chuck Rogers. Here’s another great shot from Chuck Rogers. The climb to the top of Half Dome is one of the more popular destinations for hikers during the summer months and sometimes it can be quite crowded at the top.