That's an extraordinary risk. Anybody that fell could trigger a domino effect. And for anybody that falls the usual impact is area is a layer of giant boulders. Only aviation and submarine disasters could be a worst nightmare.
Should have made trip a multi-day hike (acclimate overnight); we arrived early morning Monday (4AM), 2 hours sleep; got permit, caught shuttle to trailhead; overnight near the river, started up at 5AM, arrived around 6AM to the cables, and enjoyed the day; stayed overnight near the river and the next day relaxing; hiked down and departed on Thursday AM.
I can definitely see how easy it would be to slide right off there if it rained. Watching this after hearing about Arizona girl who passed away recently from falling.
Thank you for this. My EIA asthma would never allow me to do these steep climbs. Nor would my urge to jump off from high places. I have always wanted to see the full climb of the Sub Dome - that by itself looks challenging and scary. At one point, about 13 minutes in, I thought you were drifting off to the right towards the drop. I assume that the camera was on your chest? Pretty impressive how you arranged for so many extras to take part in your film 😉 Joking aside, thanks again for filming this climb. A stunning experience and memory for you.
It must be a great feeling not being afraid of heights....I was feeling anxious the whole time I was walking with you...thanks for giving me the experience from my sofa chair..
This was an incredible hike! You made it seem so effortless but I had to take two breaks while watching. 😆 You must be in very good shape. I know it's far more spectacular in person but this was so amazing to see. Thank you for sharing.
I would absolutely climb the cables with a harness and a tether with clip i dont care if I have to re clip at every pole I'd rather be secure to the cables and therefore at least if I slip or anything I'm not falling off
Thank you for the trip up. Made me a bit nervous in places just watching the video. I think I would get vertigo if I tried it in person. Wozers, that's a long way down. I imagine going down the cables would be even worse than going up. My knees would never take all those steps. However it was great being able to see what the hike up is like. I always wondered, and even thought about trying it when I was a lot younger. lol
Thank you for the excellent video. We really appreciate that. We're trying to do with the cables down at the end of october. We're training. Really appreciate again the blow by blow on the cables
That was Amazing. As im preparing to do this hike myself next summer. I appreciate the filming of this climb & i needed this personal perspective. Absolutely stunning view! 👏👍😉
Glad it was helpful! All the best in your hike and let me know if you have any questions about the trip! I went to Yosemite again this year, such a great place!
@@RunThatMilethank you for this stunning video! Could you tell me please, how many kilometers it is to walk from Yosemite valley to Nevada falls and how long does it take?
Watching this takes me back to the time I hiked from Tuolumne to Yosemite Valley and planned to do Half Dome on our last day. I didn't feel comfortable making it all the way to the subdome and turned around. I recall the small gravel and how unstable I felt. I don't recall the folks around me looking quite as ragged as the ones in this video, so maybe it wasn't as hot at the time, but I turned around. Props to the adventurous, but Half Dome isn't for everyone.
As someone who did this hike (twice!) many years ago, I can tell you that this sub dome portion of the climb was WAY scarier than the portion with the cables....where you have something to hang on to! I expected that I would have lots of fear on the cables, but to my surprise I didn't.
It’s amazing how some people have no fear standing so close to the edge. One gust of wind can send you to your death. The way down seems terrifying and more dangerous
that up & down movement is making me seasick but other than that great stuff, thank you.. Hard to believe there is such a place on this planet and that you can go if your legs will carry you.
Thanks for the comment! I'll likely need some technological help to solve the up/down motion. Hope you still got to experience this special place through the video!
This is video is absolutely amazing and beautiful, breathtaking views, thanks for sharing, this journey is in my bucket list and I hope that one day I will be there.
Great awesome video. Well done. Showcase the difficulty of making this climb and having the sheer strength and will to accomplish it. Did I see a young kid about 15 up on that mountain?. Not sure I could ever have done that climb and I've made some challenging climbs in my life. The music and video presentation was great. Happy trails brother
Great video! I completed this hike about a month ago and enjoy watching videos like yours to relive it. Unlike you, I did not use a harness/via ferrata lanyard, but I will if I do this or another similar hike again. As you mentioned, and I agree, I'm more concerned about others not harnessed and the potential of them falling and taking me out in the process. If I'm harnessed in, I'm protected in the event this happens. This scenario crossed my mind once I was on the cables, BUT, that's a little too late, right! :) Another thing I would do differently is purchase and bring (as recommended by the National Park info) a water filter so I could refill my water bladder and bottles at the various rivers/streams along the trail. I brought 5 liters of water and felt that was plenty, but I ran out 3/4 of the way back and was dehydrated by the time I reached the end of the trail and the water fountains. I promptly bought a Sawyer Squeeze and it was a blessing to have and use on a following hike I did on my trip. Lastly, given the elevation gain, I recommend having and using trekking poles. They help with balance (especially on sub dome), engage your upper body so you can assist your lower body and help out greatly on the descent by reducing the stress on your knees and other joints!
well done doc. my hands were getting clammy. For the total newbie for this hike, if you come un permitted due to travel variables and distance you could POTENTIALLY get lucky at the permit check and wait for a no show? yes? Weekday for even better odds @ prime summer dates i expect. Coming down must be a bear on the knees.
I used to rock climbing, damn near fell and slipped on Rooster rock, Columbia River gorge, new years day 1978 freezing rain unexpectedly rolled in. Ya, here I am. For half dome id bring an O2 meter(72yo)😊
Someone falls above you and it's like a bowling ball going downhill fast. There have been people who fell and are screaming, reaching out as they fall to their death, inches away from you.
It looks as though the ‘steps’ up to sub dome are worse than the cables? It’s hard to tell how steep it is. You should have looked down. Would a fall during that part of the trail be potentially deadly? My balance isn’t what it used to be.
Hiked to sub dome in 1969 or 70; not early enough to summit. Did Yosemite falls; no water flowing, crawled out & spit off from near vertical position, as it's a big long curve! Couldnt turn around, so inched up backward on fingers & toes! Yikes!
Did this in 2005 with my brother, the steel cables and all, one of the most amazing things i have ever seen... some of us may have peed off the top of half dome once we got to the top lol. :x
I have a dreadful fear of heights that I’d love to overcome. Yosemite is on my list, not necessarily Half Dome but other magnificent trails. Right now my goal is Mt. Katahdin (not knifes edge trail haha).
Hey, this is an awesome video! Would I be able to use some of the clips on the cables from this in a music video I'm making? I would give credit to your channel.
The main dome with the cables is definitely still the steeper part. The sub dome has stairs and some steep sections in exposed areas so you will need to judge your tolerance. The early parts of the sub dome is just stairs and should be easy for you to turn back at any time if you feel like you cannot handle it. Good Luck and have fun!
It took me about 15min from the permit check to the bottom of the cables. Another 12min to get from the bottom of the cables to the top of the cables (this part depends on traffic) See my real time step by step from the bottom of the sub dome to the top in this video: ruclips.net/video/UGgXiLqDi8E/видео.html
It doesn’t convey what it’s like to stare up at two 400’ climbs. It also actually flattens out the dome itself. It’s much steeper than it looks in the video, especially in the middle.
@Calidastas living to you means hiking an almost 90' incline 4000ft cliff with some ropes and rod? Whats next hop scotching in the middle of the highway? By all means
@@Gilvids I have climbed it and it was awesome. But good lord. You don’t even know what you’re talking about. It’s not 4000’ and it’s not a 90 degree angle lol. The sub dome is around a 400’ climb and the dome itself is another 400’ or so. The angle varies from about 45 to 60 degrees at max. Certainly requires care but literally thousands of people safely climb it every year. Have fun on the couch.
Why are there no BIPOCS climbing? The Park Service must be racist. Everyone desires to climb because we're all equal and all of us want to climb in our National Parks! This is a disgrace. They must be denying permits to us. That's the only explanation
Are you serious? If so, what a pitiful mindset to have. Everyone who wishes to hike sub dome and beyond must register for the lottery, and are randomly selected, regardless of race or ethnicity.
@@Marymackthequeenofwack you don't get the sarcasm. I'm making a point about inherent differences in what groups of people like to do. If they don't do the same things, it's because of racism. We are all the same. Are you a racist?
@johnv9594 My bad, you'd be surprised by how many people legitimately think that way. Our government actually gave Columbia University a 1.8 million dollar grant to research why black people don't camp or otherwise engage in outdoor activities in the same way as white people do and how systemic racism is the driving factor. Sad, isn't it?
Maybe BIPOCS have more important things to do. Like working , paying bills, and can't afford vacations that might get them killed. Like Eddie Murphy said about entering a haunted house, "Get Out"....ok c ya.😅😅😅
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Amazing journey! Thank you.
I'm just waiting for one item before I go there... an escalator.
Thanks! Trust me, the cables are better than the escalator experience
The cables don't scare me, even after the recent tragedy - what scares me a little bit is the unpredictability of sharing them with total strangers
That's an extraordinary risk. Anybody that fell could trigger a domino effect. And for anybody that falls the usual impact is area is a layer of giant boulders. Only aviation and submarine disasters could be a worst nightmare.
I got a headache from the high altitude but otherwise it was a GREAT hike. Best one I’ve seen of Half Dome - thanks for taking me.
Thank you!!!
Should have made trip a multi-day hike (acclimate overnight); we arrived early morning Monday (4AM), 2 hours sleep; got permit, caught shuttle to trailhead; overnight near the river, started up at 5AM, arrived around 6AM to the cables, and enjoyed the day; stayed overnight near the river and the next day relaxing; hiked down and departed on Thursday AM.
I can definitely see how easy it would be to slide right off there if it rained.
Watching this after hearing about Arizona girl who passed away recently from falling.
Thank you for this. My EIA asthma would never allow me to do these steep climbs. Nor would my urge to jump off from high places. I have always wanted to see the full climb of the Sub Dome - that by itself looks challenging and scary. At one point, about 13 minutes in, I thought you were drifting off to the right towards the drop. I assume that the camera was on your chest? Pretty impressive how you arranged for so many extras to take part in your film 😉 Joking aside, thanks again for filming this climb. A stunning experience and memory for you.
This video is a gift for every daydreamer out there. Thank you!
One of the best videos of Half Dome I have watched
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Great video of the climb up Half Dome. I felt like I was walking those steps with you. Thanks!
It must be a great feeling not being afraid of heights....I was feeling anxious the whole time I was walking with you...thanks for giving me the experience from my sofa chair..
This was an incredible hike! You made it seem so effortless but I had to take two breaks while watching. 😆 You must be in very good shape. I know it's far more spectacular in person but this was so amazing to see. Thank you for sharing.
I've seen may videos of Half Dome but this one is the absolute best. Very well done!!!
And the music IS cool ! 😊
Heck no!!! Don’t even think I could do subdome! The sheer drop offs give me the willies.
Definitely not for everyone, but I did it so you don't have to😉
The fisheye lens exaggerates it but yeah
No way, no how. Siimple trip and fall…. next stop 1000 + feet down.!
This is just right for me. Thank you.
Just the hike to get to the ropes is treacherous
Coming back down my knees were never the same.
Could you imagine being the first people to see this beautiful landscape? Man that would’ve been so amazing, and I’m sure it was.
Thought I'd watch 5 min and ended up watching the whole thing! Really gives a feel for what this hike would be like. Thank you.
Great video. Glad I watched it as I was thinking of just going up to sub dome but even that looks like parts are too sketchy for me.
Absolutely beautiful footage. This is the best video of the Half Dome experience I have seen!!
I would absolutely climb the cables with a harness and a tether with clip i dont care if I have to re clip at every pole I'd rather be secure to the cables and therefore at least if I slip or anything I'm not falling off
Lovd the footage, especially @ top. Would like to see view looking back down at route up, & southern Sierra..
Thank you for the trip up. Made me a bit nervous in places just watching the video. I think I would get vertigo if I tried it in person. Wozers, that's a long way down. I imagine going down the cables would be even worse than going up. My knees would never take all those steps. However it was great being able to see what the hike up is like. I always wondered, and even thought about trying it when I was a lot younger. lol
Some girl just fell and died couple days ago.
the guy in front of you is a beast!
You make it look so easy . Nice video
Thank you for the excellent video. We really appreciate that. We're trying to do with the cables down at the end of october. We're training. Really appreciate again the blow by blow on the cables
I will go next week, without training and also with the cables down.
@@ernestofrias5301Wow. Make sure you clip in to be safe.
@@ernestofrias5301weer are going to try this Saturday.
Let me know how it goes for u
That was Amazing. As im preparing to do this hike myself next summer. I appreciate the filming of this climb & i needed this personal perspective. Absolutely stunning view! 👏👍😉
Glad it was helpful! All the best in your hike and let me know if you have any questions about the trip! I went to Yosemite again this year, such a great place!
@@RunThatMilethank you for this stunning video!
Could you tell me please, how many kilometers it is to walk from Yosemite valley to Nevada falls and how long does it take?
Sub dome looks scarier and more brutal than half dome.
Yeah subdome was more physical, and main dome was more mental... and more waiting in line, so lots of breaks
You're right. Uneven steps with no rails to hang onto weirds me out. I'd want hiking poles for sub
Thank you gor this marvelous trip - although i did this in 1981 .... It brings back so much for me - Love your channel ❣️☘️☘️☘️
Watching this takes me back to the time I hiked from Tuolumne to Yosemite Valley and planned to do Half Dome on our last day. I didn't feel comfortable making it all the way to the subdome and turned around. I recall the small gravel and how unstable I felt. I don't recall the folks around me looking quite as ragged as the ones in this video, so maybe it wasn't as hot at the time, but I turned around. Props to the adventurous, but Half Dome isn't for everyone.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Half Dome is definitely not for everyone but the beauty up top and along the way is worth sharing to all I think.
It's good to listen to your gut feelings and don't do what it tells you to avoid!
As someone who did this hike (twice!) many years ago, I can tell you that this sub dome portion of the climb was WAY scarier than the portion with the cables....where you have something to hang on to! I expected that I would have lots of fear on the cables, but to my surprise I didn't.
I agree! Still such a fantastic experience, and good job completing twice!!
what a great vidoe. thank you so much for this. that dude was zoomin!!!
Thank you!!
Sub dome had me shook more than the cables. Such a great experience though
Nice work my friend - I did this last summer also and it was awesome. Nice to relive step by step.
It’s amazing how some people have no fear standing so close to the edge. One gust of wind can send you to your death.
The way down seems terrifying and more dangerous
Indeed...well said. I could not do it. But I like the views of those who are filming. No way will I climb that rock.
What about an earth quake!!!????
ye because we all know people regulary fall over from gusts of wind /s
Great video. My palms are drenched.
Looks treacherous to me! Brave people do this climb.
that up & down movement is making me seasick but other than that great stuff, thank you.. Hard to believe there is such a place on this planet and that you can go if your legs will carry you.
Thanks for the comment! I'll likely need some technological help to solve the up/down motion. Hope you still got to experience this special place through the video!
This is video is absolutely amazing and beautiful, breathtaking views, thanks for sharing, this journey is in my bucket list and I hope that one day I will be there.
Thanks! Go for it!
Love this video n thank you 🙏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Great video. I think I’ll stick to the flat trails😄
Thanks!! Glad u still dropped by and experienced the trail on flat ground!!
Will have more in the future!
Thank you!
Every time I think we are at the top….there’s more! I really wish I could do this.
You can!!
Amazing video, perfect weather and breathtaking views. I wonder what a 360 camera view would be like
Great video, thanks.
Unbelievable.
Yes!
Great awesome video. Well done. Showcase the difficulty of making this climb and having the sheer strength and will to accomplish it. Did I see a young kid about 15 up on that mountain?.
Not sure I could ever have done that climb and I've made some challenging climbs in my life. The music and video presentation was great. Happy trails brother
Great video! I completed this hike about a month ago and enjoy watching videos like yours to relive it. Unlike you, I did not use a harness/via ferrata lanyard, but I will if I do this or another similar hike again. As you mentioned, and I agree, I'm more concerned about others not harnessed and the potential of them falling and taking me out in the process. If I'm harnessed in, I'm protected in the event this happens. This scenario crossed my mind once I was on the cables, BUT, that's a little too late, right! :)
Another thing I would do differently is purchase and bring (as recommended by the National Park info) a water filter so I could refill my water bladder and bottles at the various rivers/streams along the trail. I brought 5 liters of water and felt that was plenty, but I ran out 3/4 of the way back and was dehydrated by the time I reached the end of the trail and the water fountains. I promptly bought a Sawyer Squeeze and it was a blessing to have and use on a following hike I did on my trip.
Lastly, given the elevation gain, I recommend having and using trekking poles. They help with balance (especially on sub dome), engage your upper body so you can assist your lower body and help out greatly on the descent by reducing the stress on your knees and other joints!
I'll stay on terra firma and a flata thank you very much.😮
stunning!
well done doc. my hands were getting clammy. For the total newbie for this hike, if you come un permitted due to travel variables and distance you could POTENTIALLY get lucky at the permit check and wait for a no show? yes? Weekday for even better odds @ prime summer dates i expect. Coming down must be a bear on the knees.
Wow! Well done.
Thank you! Cheers!
I used to rock climbing, damn near fell and slipped on Rooster rock, Columbia River gorge, new years day 1978 freezing rain unexpectedly rolled in. Ya, here I am.
For half dome id bring an O2 meter(72yo)😊
Someone falls above you and it's like a bowling ball going downhill fast. There have been people who fell and are screaming, reaching out as they fall to their death, inches away from you.
Some call 911, the last part you sitting on the slab gave me an heart attack.
Beautiful, scary and dangerous looking too. I would like to know how wide are the rock steps? Looks narrow on video. Amazing views.
It looks as though the ‘steps’ up to sub dome are worse than the cables? It’s hard to tell how steep it is. You should have looked down.
Would a fall during that part of the trail be potentially deadly? My balance isn’t what it used to be.
Cables are much worse
Hiked to sub dome in 1969 or 70; not early enough to summit.
Did Yosemite falls; no water flowing, crawled out & spit off from near vertical position, as it's a big long curve! Couldnt turn around, so inched up backward on fingers & toes! Yikes!
YES nice climb I got an idea now Thanks 4 a Good impression of half dome u b Safe 2 !! ❤❤😊😊
Even the hike up to the half dome is dangerous and if the weather turns bad you are toast.
Great video
Thank you!!
i would go just to climb the first part of it, I wouldn't climb the cables. I wouldn't consider that a fail, because i"m scared of heights.
I just did this hike and I didn’t enjoy the cable portion at all. It blows my mind all you need is a permit.
Do you mean that it is too hard/dangerous and should be controlled more than just giving permits?
Sure looks like everyone else did... life is short, get what you can, or not.
How many hurt themselves on the way up an down on the Half Dome Rock? What about rocks fallings when climbing?
Notice how some of the guys at the very top walk so close to the very edges with such ease. I'd be fearful of one gust of wind or one slip up.
Did this in 2005 with my brother, the steel cables and all, one of the most amazing things i have ever seen... some of us may have peed off the top of half dome once we got to the top lol. :x
lol I'll pretend I didnt see that. It is definitely an amazing experience!!
Yeah, don't do that; there are climbers on the face..
I have a dreadful fear of heights that I’d love to overcome. Yosemite is on my list, not necessarily Half Dome but other magnificent trails. Right now my goal is Mt. Katahdin (not knifes edge trail haha).
Slowly build up and you could make it one day maybe, otherwise, you got my videos. Good Luck!
Can’t believe I hike all the way to the top before climbing the ropes at age 11! What a crazy guy
Oh so you aren't clipped on at all? That does seem treacherous if you were to slip.
How long does it take from the bottom of the cable to the top of the half rock arena?
Hey, this is an awesome video! Would I be able to use some of the clips on the cables from this in a music video I'm making? I would give credit to your channel.
Sure!! Happy to help!
@@RunThatMile sweet thank you so much!
@@RunThatMile Just uploaded the video on my channel if you're interested, I credited your channel in the description. Thanks again!!
Why did Alex free solo half dome when there was a perfectly good path up to the top?
Dumb question but 6:47 were all these steps manually put there by men in centuries past?
Do the Rangers walk up to their station every day?
Incredibly beautiful ! But who built the steps ? 😮
Intrepid rangers; look it up; good story!
Extreme fear of heights, would make that impossible for me.
One loose rock
Assuming that the cabled section is a Strava segment, I wonder what the FKT is?
What is the meaning of the last item on the list on the slide: Final spot with privacy? Thank you
After that spot, there are no trees and bushes. Everywhere would be widely exposed over bare rock (and no privacy)
Is the subdome more steep? I can’t handle heights 😮
The main dome with the cables is definitely still the steeper part. The sub dome has stairs and some steep sections in exposed areas so you will need to judge your tolerance. The early parts of the sub dome is just stairs and should be easy for you to turn back at any time if you feel like you cannot handle it. Good Luck and have fun!
@@RunThatMile Thank you… will update on July 2nd on what I was able to do 🤣
Yes you can handle heights. You cant handle the idea of dying
@@kiranchariit's been a year, how'd it go?
Nice video 🏔⛰️🏔⛰️
Good to see some people were clipped on.
Has anyone parachuted from the Dome?
How long did it take you from the beginning of Sub Dome to the cables?
It took me about 15min from the permit check to the bottom of the cables. Another 12min to get from the bottom of the cables to the top of the cables (this part depends on traffic)
See my real time step by step from the bottom of the sub dome to the top in this video: ruclips.net/video/UGgXiLqDi8E/видео.html
It’s hard to believe anyone would do this
There are many wooden planks missing.
If it weren't for the POV video, I would have thought you found a time machine back to the 1940s or 1950s... everyone is thin and healthy ;-)
haha still many healthy people around me. I feel the most unhealthy at times
If you’re not thin and healthy the odds are you aren’t hiking 18+ miles with 5000’ elevation gain!
Wait it looks like it’s more dangerous walking up sub dome .. at least there’s cables up half dome.
is this the view from an ant?
camera lens makes it look narrower and steeper than it is. By all means be cautious, but I've seen 9 year olds do it just fine.
It doesn’t convey what it’s like to stare up at two 400’ climbs. It also actually flattens out the dome itself. It’s much steeper than it looks in the video, especially in the middle.
I would feel safer at 9, closer to the ground 😊.
No Way
I bet some folks dread going down.
Has anyone tried this who has asthma?
I imagine the first alpinists climbing this dôme without cables by a rainy day ! 😊
They Wouldn't have climbed in rain
Why do people climb Half Dome with backpack? You could leave the backpack on the gound before Half Dome?
Because the marmots squirrels and bears would tear them apart. The Ranger specifically tells you not to leave your backpack alone at anytime
In addition to what stevesmith said, you may want your snacks, drinks, layers, first aid kit, etc.
Hey Yosemite, you wouldn't need a lottery system if you took down the stupid handrail cables.
They are actually taken down in the off season and no permit is required!
Stupidity and Egoism kill the Fools.
By all means don’t live so you can not live longer.
@Calidastas living to you means hiking an almost 90' incline 4000ft cliff with some ropes and rod? Whats next hop scotching in the middle of the highway? By all means
@@Gilvids I have climbed it and it was awesome. But good lord. You don’t even know what you’re talking about. It’s not 4000’ and it’s not a 90 degree angle lol. The sub dome is around a 400’ climb and the dome itself is another 400’ or so. The angle varies from about 45 to 60 degrees at max. Certainly requires care but literally thousands of people safely climb it every year. Have fun on the couch.
worst music ever. Id love a musicless version
I turned volume off!
music is awful
Why did I wear my bowling shoes
Why are there no BIPOCS climbing? The Park Service must be racist. Everyone desires to climb because we're all equal and all of us want to climb in our National Parks! This is a disgrace. They must be denying permits to us. That's the only explanation
Are you serious? If so, what a pitiful mindset to have. Everyone who wishes to hike sub dome and beyond must register for the lottery, and are randomly selected, regardless of race or ethnicity.
@@Marymackthequeenofwack you don't get the sarcasm. I'm making a point about inherent differences in what groups of people like to do. If they don't do the same things, it's because of racism. We are all the same. Are you a racist?
@johnv9594 My bad, you'd be surprised by how many people legitimately think that way. Our government actually gave Columbia University a 1.8 million dollar grant to research why black people don't camp or otherwise engage in outdoor activities in the same way as white people do and how systemic racism is the driving factor. Sad, isn't it?
@@Marymackthequeenofwack just so you know, you tube deleted my reply. The truth is too much
Maybe BIPOCS have more important things to do. Like working , paying bills, and can't afford vacations that might get them killed. Like Eddie Murphy said about entering a haunted house, "Get Out"....ok c ya.😅😅😅