Tag: half dome
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome Profile Winter by Kristal Leonard
Here’s a photo guaranteed to make your boss mad as you sit there and stare at it all day and don’t get any work done.
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome and Full Moon in January by Kristal Leonard
Check out today’s Photo of the Day by Kristal Leonard. It’s a beauty.
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Half Dome Survivors Wish They’d Have Taken Heed
This year an unprecedented amount of visitor fatalities has even seasoned Yosemites’ scratching their heads trying to figure out what’s go on with visitors that they’re taking such unnecessary risks with their life.
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Man Who Fell From Half Dome Identified
On Monday evening, August 22, 2011, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Yosemite Emergency Communication Center received a report of a person falling off the face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Due to the late hour, Yosemite National Park Rangers were unable to initiate search efforts. Yesterday, August 23, 2011, the victim’s body was…
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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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Photo of the Day: In the Land of Giants by Okkamocha
I’m always on the lookout for new photos. I mean cmon, I’ve been writing this blog for years now and I’ve seen a gazillion photos of Yosemite. I guess that’s why I instantly liked today’s Photo of the Day.
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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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July Half Dome Permits Available Starting Tomorrow
Thinking about hiking Half Dome in July? Start your computer and warm up the coffee maker, tomorrow is your day to get your permit.
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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.