@@xiaoguaiwu93I had an opportunity to do that in boy scouts around that age. It was an amazing experience. As someone bothered by heights, I remember it not being as bad as I'd have thought
I can just imagine the helivac call: "What's your emergency?" "Yeah, my boot fell off Half Dome, and I don't want to hike down in my approach shoes, they're so expensive!" lol
Ask the people who fell off half dome if they needed a harness. No you can't because they are no longer with us. Use a harness especially if weather threatens.
Nine deaths on the cables over about 100 years. Five of those in the wet. Two by lightning. The hike to Half Dome has killed about 40. As a highly experienced hiker/backpacker I'd say that Half Dome is a jack off.
@@ActivelyYielding5.56 First, I don't understand the kind of person who would put smiley facts on a comment about a young girl falling to her death. That's a level of weakness, and lack of empathy, I don't understand. My point is you don't need a harness because the odds of falling are incredibly remote. The WET is what happened to her. Idiots coming up and not allowing her to safely descend is what happened to her. There are no freak storms in the Sierra in the summer. If you don't ASSUME thunderstorms on peaks in the early afternoon then you shouldn't be out there. Real hikers time peaks and passes. This was user error. Hate to say it, given what happened, but it's the truth. And shove your smiley faces. I can smell it from here that you live on table flat ground. Stay in your lane.
Fantastic video. Experienced dads know that "bro"ing your nervous teenage boy is the most effective way to relax and distract them. Perfectly executed!
There is no need to shame that father. This is a child, that girl was 20 years of age. If this kid was an adult hiking with his dad, he probably wouldn't be using safety equipment either. Be thankful that nothing tragically random has happened to you friend, instead of judging others for not having foresight lol
@@luhed It wasnt a random thing at all. A random thing would be being hit by a wheel falling off an aeroplane from 30,000 feet. This was hiking up a mountain that had cables that you could clip into and not doing so. If you fell the chances are very high that you will kill yourself and maybe others. Why on earth would you not clip in ??. Stupidity. I have white water kayaked all over the world, and now I fly aerobatics, both high risk sports, and I minimise the risks as much as I can. I take calculated risks but i dont do stupid. Of course it was terrible and the father learned a very very hard lesson.
Your son is such a trooper. You can tell he was fighting his fears a bit. And was on go mode more than even pops which I understand watching because he’s not the type that likes to dwell on things ESPECIALLY on top of the freaking Yosemite Half Dome lol. But he still braved through it like a piece of cake.
"Extremely safe" would mean using two carabiners. When they switch over they are unconnected and in no way "extremely safe"....what a joke. Call it what you want but this is not being safe at all.
Is Dad helping child with fears or is child helping Dad? I say #2. It made for views but Dad was unfocused and child kept bringing him back. NOT SAFE! And not fair to child. They should have had 2 carabiners and a focused Dad. There should be limits on what a Dad does for views!
Thank you for using a harness with your son, the culture of annoyance for using proper safety equipment needs to go "the way of the dodo". For anyone considering using a harness for a via ferrata route or hiking half dome, there are a few things you can do to make this even safer: 1. Always use both carabiners. One must always be clipped to the wire at ALL times when you are in transition as there is a risk of slipping while trying to clip to the next line and off the edge you go. 2. When clipped in, make sure one of the carabiners opening is facing the OPPOSITE direction of the other. It can and has happened that when you are trying to unclip your single carabiner to advance to the next cable you accidentally unclip the other carabiner as well. Having one in the other direction prevents this from happening. 3. Buy a via ferrata set that allows the line to expand and release tension if you do fall. If you use a static line the force from the fall can break your spine. Happy hiking!
I slept on top of half dome when I was 9 years old & 15 years old. One of the best & wonderful experiences of my life. Today, I've heard that sleeping on half dome is not allowed. I'm not surprised since I've also heard that they allow thousands of people to climb daily. I climbed half dome in the 1970's & early 1980's when the cables were stronger, the rock was not slippery (at all), and my brothers & sisters & my Dad only saw 9 other people that entire week! On the trail up to half dome, we camped & I still remember the solitude & pristine beauty of the park - forever gone these days I hear. We didn't use 'safety' gear nor harnesses. I don't think most hikers in the 1970's knew about stuff like that. We just climbed & hiked every mountain we could & loved it. We were very safe, and we took as long as we needed because there were no people behind nor ahead of us. Kids today are addicted to phones I hear & it is so sad for these younger generations. The kid in this video is very lucky to be able to climb at an age when it is easier & safer - because of his smaller size & youth. I remember it being easier when I was 9 than when I was 15 because of this.
I did the same thing as you did in the 1970's & early 1980's, but in China, today, harnesses is mandatory in those areas in China. Harnesses does save life.
I made the lanyard from dynamic rope and triple locking carabiners, but the better option is to buy a via Ferrata lanyard from Petzl. The harness was a normal rock climbing harness. Gloves just need to be sticky so I just use gardening gloves from Home Depot.
Nice video it showed pretty clearly how steep it is. That view you show at 8:00 was giving me vertigo from my chair. Even though I’ve been skydiving once before I don’t really like heights much. Looks thrilling though.
Congrats! But the YMCA has been taking 10-16 yr olds up on HalfDome for decades. It’s a great experience, and quite a challenge. But it’s not really dangerous.
@@pathways678 dad can still do both. If my kid is going to slip I want to be there to grab them, not have them slip behind me with no chance of doing anything
A standard climbing harness and then you can get a Via Ferrata lanyard. I made our via lanyard out of dynamic rope and triple locking carabiners, but the easy option is to just buy a via Ferrata lanyard. Petzl makes a good one.
This father was smart keeping the kid tethered. But I have seen so many teens on the cables with nothing. 16 years and under have issues with their attention span. A recipe for disaster. Also remind your kids . . . you fall, you die.
He could hike out with the shoes he had on.. in dire need he could do it . Probably wouldn’t be comfortable but he could do it m. He’s a kid, they do all kinds a shit
Looks like a Mammut Bionic Mythos Twist Lock. I don't think they produce that model anymore. Any large, climbing-rated twist-lock (not manual screw-lock) carabiner would be perfect, e.g. BlackDiamond RockLock Twistlock. Screw-lock is slow and triple-action carabiners are hard to operate with one hand.
Park Rangers do not recommend harnesses or clipping in for a variety of safety reasons, but many people do, and the Park Rangers won't keep you from doing it. I've hiked HD 10 times over the years and never felt the need to be clipped in. Just need good gloves and good tread on your shoes.
If the boy is panting, send him down. No consideration for muscle failure. You're having a hard time... "A man has to know his limitations." 8,836 +/- O² level and heat from the rock. You made it and proved what? San Francisco Peak Flagstaff 13k+ Don't be surprise if the boy picks up "high risk behavior" as a teen. Knew a guy who got his kids into dirt biking. Lost a boy to a Clift. SARescue
I went with a friend and his two boys. They were 7 and 9 at the time. Both got to the top before anyone else in the group. Life isn't supposed to be Disneyland every day. Those 2 boys wound up being two strong men, husbands, and fathers. They live life.
I walked up to the top and back down with no gloves, no harnesses and no problem. Using a harness is more of a safety hazard than helpful in my opinion.
Impressive young man to do that hike! Couldn’t handle the constant ‘bros’ tho. You are the adult and the kid’s father; that young man deserves more respect from you as your son than to be referred to as ‘bro’.
Cool video, but for anyone wondering if you need a harness setup, NO! You absolutely do not need this setup. 99% of the people going up do not have harnesses. And to quote the Ranger checking permits "If you need a harness, you probably shouldn't even be attempting this". That mainly goes for adults, but I totally understand why you and your boy had one.
I’m mean sure but for anyone wondering you absolutely don’t need to wear a seatbelt while driving. 99% of people don’t use seats belts, and for anyone who needs a seatbelt you shouldn’t be driving…..see how dumb you sound?
Comment how many times you think I said "Bro" in this video... sorry about that :)
The ‘bro’ comments made my day.
It's been over 2yrs & I'm still counting.
Gotta thank the dad for the safety equipment, no way that kid should be up there without that.
I'm sure the dad is well experienced to know that, imagine hiking half dome at age 12, I'd be bragging about it for the rest of my life lol
@@xiaoguaiwu93I had an opportunity to do that in boy scouts around that age. It was an amazing experience. As someone bothered by heights, I remember it not being as bad as I'd have thought
@@CDJNineteen83 I’m jealous! I’ve never done anything proud worthy at young age, now that I’m in my 30’s I feel like my life is so mundane.
@@xiaoguaiwu93 I hope you get an opportunity to experience something like that.
@@CDJNineteen83 You may not have been bothered by heights at that age. I wasn't.
The father-son bonding is precious. I love how dad encourages and supports his son
Bull, there are other ways.
I love the fact you used a harness. Great idea
I can just imagine the helivac call: "What's your emergency?" "Yeah, my boot fell off Half Dome, and I don't want to hike down in my approach shoes, they're so expensive!" lol
Ask the people who fell off half dome if they needed a harness. No you can't because they are no longer with us. Use a harness especially if weather threatens.
Nine deaths on the cables over about 100 years. Five of those in the wet. Two by lightning. The hike to Half Dome has killed about 40. As a highly experienced hiker/backpacker I'd say that Half Dome is a jack off.
@@teejay3272cool story bro
@@teejay3272someone just went down 250 feet to their end in early July while they were on the cables how’s that work out for your argument? 😂😂😂
@@ActivelyYielding5.56 First, I don't understand the kind of person who would put smiley facts on a comment about a young girl falling to her death. That's a level of weakness, and lack of empathy, I don't understand.
My point is you don't need a harness because the odds of falling are incredibly remote. The WET is what happened to her. Idiots coming up and not allowing her to safely descend is what happened to her. There are no freak storms in the Sierra in the summer. If you don't ASSUME thunderstorms on peaks in the early afternoon then you shouldn't be out there. Real hikers time peaks and passes. This was user error. Hate to say it, given what happened, but it's the truth. And shove your smiley faces. I can smell it from here that you live on table flat ground. Stay in your lane.
You shouldn’t be up there if weather threatens.
I get sweaty palms watching half dome climbing vids
Same 🤣😂😅
My feet too 🤭
Thanks for sharing the video, you are a good dad and your son is brave
Fantastic video. Experienced dads know that "bro"ing your nervous teenage boy is the most effective way to relax and distract them. Perfectly executed!
It relaxed them both let’s be honest
:-/ I don't think so.
Unlike the other father whose daughter fell and died, this guy was responsible, they were both clipped in and had a great experience.
That storm came outta nowehere, I bet, literally. But still, you're right. So simple. I know I'm clipping in when I go. F that Park Ranger
I think it’s crazy that they discourage ppl from using them
Not so responsible if the kid picks up the "adrenaline junky mode".
Better to get into rescue where it matters.
SARescue.
There is no need to shame that father. This is a child, that girl was 20 years of age.
If this kid was an adult hiking with his dad, he probably wouldn't be using safety equipment either.
Be thankful that nothing tragically random has happened to you friend, instead of judging others for not having foresight lol
@@luhed It wasnt a random thing at all. A random thing would be being hit by a wheel falling off an aeroplane from 30,000 feet. This was hiking up a mountain that had cables that you could clip into and not doing so. If you fell the chances are very high that you will kill yourself and maybe others. Why on earth would you not clip in ??. Stupidity.
I have white water kayaked all over the world, and now I fly aerobatics, both high risk sports, and I minimise the risks as much as I can. I take calculated risks but i dont do stupid.
Of course it was terrible and the father learned a very very hard lesson.
Dad is so positive! Safety first ❤️
That's not safety 1st.
This is Safety 1st
SAR
Your son is such a trooper. You can tell he was fighting his fears a bit. And was on go mode more than even pops which I understand watching because he’s not the type that likes to dwell on things ESPECIALLY on top of the freaking Yosemite Half Dome lol. But he still braved through it like a piece of cake.
We all noticed his discomfort.
That’s awesome you and your son do stuff like this together. Kids brave, no way I’d do this
Hardly any other hikers, fantastic!
Good job guys !! I am amazed that anyone would attempt this without a harness.
I did it without one 30 years ago and didn't see anyone else using them either. But I think it’s much more crowded now and the granite may be slicker.
Great video, love the fact you were extremely safe with the kid. Great job!
"Extremely safe" would mean using two carabiners. When they switch over they are unconnected and in no way "extremely safe"....what a joke. Call it what you want but this is not being safe at all.
Being safe would be leaving your kid at home.
Is Dad helping child with fears or is child helping Dad? I say #2. It made for views but Dad was unfocused and child kept bringing him back. NOT SAFE! And not fair to child. They should have had 2 carabiners and a focused Dad. There should be limits on what a Dad does for views!
Thanks for sharing this! Very cool video! I’ve watched plenty of the half dome video hikes but yours is the best one I’ve seen so far!
Thank you for using a harness with your son, the culture of annoyance for using proper safety equipment needs to go "the way of the dodo". For anyone considering using a harness for a via ferrata route or hiking half dome, there are a few things you can do to make this even safer:
1. Always use both carabiners. One must always be clipped to the wire at ALL times when you are in transition as there is a risk of slipping while trying to clip to the next line and off the edge you go.
2. When clipped in, make sure one of the carabiners opening is facing the OPPOSITE direction of the other. It can and has happened that when you are trying to unclip your single carabiner to advance to the next cable you accidentally unclip the other carabiner as well. Having one in the other direction prevents this from happening.
3. Buy a via ferrata set that allows the line to expand and release tension if you do fall. If you use a static line the force from the fall can break your spine.
Happy hiking!
This video is awesome! Love how it switches between the cams!
Ain't no way I'm ever doing this climb.
Yea I'm happy watching the vids
Anyone that does this without a harness I don’t understand why
Why?! Its so steep! And slick
@@carolbeckett6215they are saying they don’t understand why anyone would do this while NOT using a harness..
You both inspire me to take my son with me when I go hiking .If Dad can only stop with reminders of the steeps 😂😂😂😂
Always use a harness. Weather is unpredictable in Yosemite
I slept on top of half dome when I was 9 years old & 15 years old. One of the best & wonderful experiences of my life.
Today, I've heard that sleeping on half dome is not allowed. I'm not surprised since I've also heard that they allow thousands of people to climb daily. I climbed half dome in the 1970's & early 1980's when the cables were stronger, the rock was not slippery (at all), and my brothers & sisters & my Dad only saw 9 other people that entire week! On the trail up to half dome, we camped & I still remember the solitude & pristine beauty of the park - forever gone these days I hear.
We didn't use 'safety' gear nor harnesses. I don't think most hikers in the 1970's knew about stuff like that. We just climbed & hiked every mountain we could & loved it. We were very safe, and we took as long as we needed because there were no people behind nor ahead of us. Kids today are addicted to phones I hear & it is so sad for these younger generations. The kid in this video is very lucky to be able to climb at an age when it is easier & safer - because of his smaller size & youth. I remember it being easier when I was 9 than when I was 15 because of this.
I did the same thing as you did in the 1970's & early 1980's, but in China, today, harnesses is mandatory in those areas in China. Harnesses does save life.
Great and smart family! You have inspired my husband and I!
They are lucky it's not that crowded.
You guys made this look so fun! Way to go! Loved all the "Bros." 😆
Any info on the carabeener, gloves , harness and lanyard would be GREATLY appreciated
I made the lanyard from dynamic rope and triple locking carabiners, but the better option is to buy a via Ferrata lanyard from Petzl. The harness was a normal rock climbing harness. Gloves just need to be sticky so I just use gardening gloves from Home Depot.
Nice video it showed pretty clearly how steep it is. That view you show at 8:00 was giving me vertigo from my chair. Even though I’ve been skydiving once before I don’t really like heights much. Looks thrilling though.
Raising him right 👏
Great job boy
Cool but carrying an extra pair of shoes sounds heavy
Nice to know the harness option
I am so glad that you are wearing double harness ...
It looks like they are only using one. That will be it if that kid looses his footing during that split second when he is unclipped.
Great video Bro!
Thanks so much!
Hey, was wondering where you got your harnesses/rope ties from. Or if you just made them yourselves
Do you recommend approach shoes throughout the hike from base. I see you were carrying two types of shoes.
You couldn’t pay me enough to do this lol
That was too good
Congrats! But the YMCA has been taking 10-16 yr olds up on HalfDome for decades. It’s a great experience, and quite a challenge. But it’s not really dangerous.
"Achieving the summit is better than the summit itself." means not worth the effort, or for that matter the danger. 😉
Haha great father, kid’s lucky to get this experience
Should note that there is quite a bit of exposure on the trail leading to half dome, ie if you make a mis-step you could be seriously injured.
Man I would have two clips.. that way while I’m unclipping one, I’m still constantly clipped in to the other
A girl 20 years old just died in this place.
Yep and it sounds like they never used a harness. RIP.
Yeah, She slipped while it was raining
There needs to be an age limit!!
Experienced or unexperienced a harness helps.
Should the boy be in the front?
So the boy can take off and put on the dad's carabiner ? Hmmm
@@pathways678 dad can still do both. If my kid is going to slip I want to be there to grab them, not have them slip behind me with no chance of doing anything
I’d feel better with the kid in front. That’s me.
Was that one guy speed walking with no harness ?
Great v .
You were clipping to the wrong wire on the way down. You should have used one on the right facing down.
Hes braver than me 😂 I just waited at the bottom
Have you ever done a cable hike other then this?
What gloves do you recommend?
I just use gardening gloves from Home Depot. They just need to have a sticky feel to them since the cables are pretty slick.
It doesn't seem as if they have the two point harness system.
Dad doesn't need to say steep so many times
What harnesses did you use?
A standard climbing harness and then you can get a Via Ferrata lanyard. I made our via lanyard out of dynamic rope and triple locking carabiners, but the easy option is to just buy a via Ferrata lanyard. Petzl makes a good one.
Dad thinks he’s a cool teenager😂😂😂😂 Bro………dudeeeeee.
This father was smart keeping the kid tethered. But I have seen so many teens on the cables with nothing. 16 years and under have issues with their attention span. A recipe for disaster. Also remind your kids . . . you fall, you die.
Should be over 18 or 16 max
Omg you people always trying to regulate stuff. Stay home lets the rest of us live.
Isn't this child your son? Why call him bro?
He could hike out with the shoes he had on.. in dire need he could do it . Probably wouldn’t be comfortable but he could do it m. He’s a kid, they do all kinds a shit
Why the belays ? Oh,of course
That kid should not be there.
Danger danger danger.. like great white bite the leg mountain always win
Do you have a link to carabiner?
Looks like a Mammut Bionic Mythos Twist Lock. I don't think they produce that model anymore. Any large, climbing-rated twist-lock (not manual screw-lock) carabiner would be perfect, e.g. BlackDiamond RockLock Twistlock. Screw-lock is slow and triple-action carabiners are hard to operate with one hand.
Nope, no thank you I would pass. Thanks for the video though!
Dumb thing to do even with the harness. I would never put my child on that.
Good, thank god the kid isnt yours😅
Are you supposed to use climbing gear? This college age girl just died as her father tried to catch her. Dad will freak out as child falls 😢
Park Rangers do not recommend harnesses or clipping in for a variety of safety reasons, but many people do, and the Park Rangers won't keep you from doing it. I've hiked HD 10 times over the years and never felt the need to be clipped in. Just need good gloves and good tread on your shoes.
That’s not Hiking it’s rock climbing 🧗♂️
Here’s what to do: Go there, check it out, then go do something else. Stay alive.
Wth is the point of doing that
If the boy is panting, send him down.
No consideration for muscle failure.
You're having a hard time...
"A man has to know his limitations."
8,836 +/- O² level and heat from the rock.
You made it and proved what?
San Francisco Peak Flagstaff 13k+
Don't be surprise if the boy picks up "high risk behavior" as a teen.
Knew a guy who got his kids into dirt biking. Lost a boy to a Clift.
SARescue
Irresponsible parent that takes there kids up there it’s not Disneyland
Raise your own kids! How boring there life must be you amazing responsible parent u lol
I went with a friend and his two boys. They were 7 and 9 at the time. Both got to the top before anyone else in the group. Life isn't supposed to be Disneyland every day. Those 2 boys wound up being two strong men, husbands, and fathers. They live life.
Why would he do this to his child! Sorry but he’s just too young
Is this your child? Nope!!!! Thank god, he is better off.
Bruh...
I walked up to the top and back down with no gloves, no harnesses and no problem. Using a harness is more of a safety hazard than helpful in my opinion.
I did too but maybe I was stupid. It was 30 years ago.
You brought a child up there? So irresponsible
This is a responsible dad. Unlike that dad who got his daughter killed recently.
Why people day "bro" all the time! It sounds so stupid.
Impressive young man to do that hike! Couldn’t handle the constant ‘bros’ tho. You are the adult and the kid’s father; that young man deserves more respect from you as your son than to be referred to as ‘bro’.
Dad, you sound so annoying the entire video.
No u
Cool video, but for anyone wondering if you need a harness setup, NO! You absolutely do not need this setup. 99% of the people going up do not have harnesses. And to quote the Ranger checking permits "If you need a harness, you probably shouldn't even be attempting this". That mainly goes for adults, but I totally understand why you and your boy had one.
Idk why you hating on someone wanting to be safe. I e seen many physically fit people do this totally capable and they still used a harness 🙄
A woman died on this hike this past week. No harness. Caught in a rainstorm.
I’m mean sure but for anyone wondering you absolutely don’t need to wear a seatbelt while driving. 99% of people don’t use seats belts, and for anyone who needs a seatbelt you shouldn’t be driving…..see how dumb you sound?
Lmao more like 99% of people SHOULD use a harness, this is one of the most dangerous hikes you can do
I have a question. If the young woman who died had a harness would she have survived?