Half Dome Yosemite: Iconic Climb or Dangerous Tourist Trap? My Honest Take
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
- Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is one of the most iconic climbs in America, but is it really worth the hype? In this video, I dive deep into whether you should tackle this legendary hike and how to approach it safely. From the best gear to carry to the risks of climbing without safety equipment, I’ll share my honest opinions on whether Half Dome is an essential bucket-list item or just a risky tourist trap. Watch now to make an informed decision before your next adventure.
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Many years ago I have almost climbed Half Dome. I turned back just 20-30m before the top because I felt very weak, probably because of the excessive heat. I did not have safety equipment apart from gloves - this was a grave mistake. In retrospect the advice in this video is spot on! A healthy adult can reasonably do this climb without safety equpment, yet in a safe manner. However, you should account for the unexpected. There can be a congestion/some problem with someone else, making the climb a lot longer than expected. You can feel unwell or tired. Weather can turn suddenly. If I had an anchor I could have attached it, rest 5 minutes and decide if I can safely continue the climb (most likely could have). So, take something rated that you can anchor yourself with - you probably won't need it, but if you do, you will be very happy you have it with you. It can save you, or someone else.
I could not say it better than you. Thank you for the great share from the perspective of someone who actually been there and lived the experience.
I live in California and have been to Yosemite several I'm in good shape but I've never had the desire to hike up Half Dome, especially since the Park service started the requirement to buy a ticket (reservation). My reason? The top of Half Dome is the only place in Yosemite where you don't get a view of Half Dome!
I personally am taking a via ferrata when going to Half Dome , and plan on going during the week days and or on off seasons as I live about 2 hours away. I do also plan to work out and prepare myself before going. I’ve recently got into rappelling and those skills and gear will definitely help with a via ferrata. I appreciate your discussions and that inspired me to get into rappelling as there’s not much via ferrata in central California.
When you go, remember that it is enough to clip only one of the Via Ferrata Set elasticated anyards at a time, one after the other. This for sure will make it faster to advance. To explain. Don't use just one lanyard. Alternate; clip one and let the other one dangling, then when you reach the anchor point clip above the bold (on the ascent) or below the bolt (on the descent) the one that is dangling (not connected) and only after disconnect and let it dangle the one that was previously connected. In this way you are at any time connected and also keeping it fast to advance. I've see în videos people using just one lanyard of the Via Ferrata Set but doing so is not 100% safe because when doing the anchor point transition you are actually totally disconnected.
Will be good to hear from you an analysis on how it was. Me I relied on theoretical assesemt when discussing. But you, going there will make it a practical conclusion.
About rappeling, it makes me happy to hear. I never posted about it and how I do it because I guessed people are not that interested but I love it and against what one might think is a discipline in itself not always that easy or straight forward. Maybe I will strat posting. What about you? How do you find it so far? .
@@JetSetYourself well after watching your via ferrata series it just motivated me to get into rappelling as we don’t have much via ferrata in central Cali. I’ve done my research and I’ve got the gear to do it , I didn’t skimp out on any of it and got really good gear. I’ve since lost a few pounds as I know it will help as well. I’m practicing my knots and researching the reason why people die doing it so that I don’t make the same mistakes they did. So far I started rappelling at my kids playground and very short distances and ive since graduated to climbing trees and rappelling from them. My highest tree was about 30 feet up and everything worked very well and it’s super fun. I made sure to test all my systems before taking off my position anchor so that I knew for sure the thing would hold me. I’ve also researched the safest way to use an anchor and the best knots to use. I’ve also got a Petzl Tibloc ascender and I’m gonna practice getting myself up in case I need to go back up for whatever reason, and also how to safely pass a knot in the rappelling rope. I made sure to get a very good static rope and a very good Team Wendy SAR helmet but that’s on back order so I don’t actually plan on going big until I get the helmet in a couple weeks. Recently I’ve been looking into canyoneering as that looks like a lot of fun so I may try that someday. I’m also looking into possibly hiring a guide to accompany me on my first big rappel and or half dome so that I don’t need to go alone and that I can make sure I don’t screw up. Anyways I thank you again for inspiring me to get more into this stuff, and I’ll keep you updated on how the via ferrata set and those techniques you teach are working. My ultimate goal is to rappel from El Capitan and Yosemite falls but that’s a long time from now as I still have a lot to learn. Thanks again!!
Let's chat more on all these topics.
I just did canyoning the other week. I always loved it. I advise you to book with a guide right away. You will love it.
Rappel wise, use at the start until you get better a safety line as well (with a fall arrested assisted device that will catch you in case you lose control). It gets a bit more expensive but you are full proof protected. Definitely if you can go with some guides to learn the terrain, their practices and exercise yourself. If you can afford, nothing wrong doing it. Climbing trees is a great idea.
Let's chat more about it!
@@JetSetYourself absolutely I’m definitely learning to use a Prussik and with a grigri. Thank you for your reply.
Can you make a video, how to use chest climbing harness piece and get it together with via ferrata set, pro's or con's if there are any.. Thank you.
Video is up: ruclips.net/video/4sy8GmKvlfI/видео.html
Remember that VF routes are not common in the US so people are not used to using the equipment, plus half dome is not designed as a VF route. That said there are very few deaths...
@@ViaFerrataCH That's true. On the Half Dome just 2 (or even one, if needs be) static lanyards with HMS (or larger) carabiners would work fine. It is not a sharp angle and the way the safety cable is attached to the poles have some slack/give, so it wouldn't be a static fall. Loosing control would result in a slip, that's all that needs to be stopped.
@@JanosLenart The problem might be hitting someone behind you...
They are just stupid. And their rangers too.
How can climbing harness, helm, gloves, hiking shoes and even fixed short rope with carabiners (not VF lanyard) be more dangerous to you?
Falling off the wall to death vs being locked on a pole with broken hand or leg.. thats it.
Adding an extra lane (iron rope with poles) for going down seems too difficult.
Taking down poles offseason is another recipe for a disaster, that's like you take down secured path's anchor points anywhere and leave only rope or iron chain there. There will be always cascaders trying to do that anyway. Do they do this in EU? I guess not, roads are closed but if someone stupid decide to do VF/closed in the winter they atleast can do it in a normal manner with gear.
Rangers are definitely not equipped for mountains like the Alps or anything alike in Europe. Of course they have their own rock formations and challenges that they handle as per culture and expertise