How Hard is Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park?

[@lolleeroberts]

You carry more than your Dad with you. You carry all of us followers who can never do this because of physical limitations. I'm in a wheelchair but today I got to climb Half-Dome! Thank you so much! God bless your wonderful family. Oh, I almost forgot! Happy Anniversary!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much, we are glad you enjoyed our adventures and this hike.

[@kayakinggrandmakelly7105]

I never even knew about the cables until 2 days ago and now I’m addicted to watching KZbin videos of people climbing Half Dome.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Awesome

[@RVOddCouple]

“I need to be watched” 🤣❤️😂 From the mouths of Babes! Great video and great story telling. Thank you 🙏

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They crack me up! Kids say the funniest stuff. Thank you for the encouragement. We had a blast making this video.

[@marywesterbeke1490]

My husband and I have been following your journeys since Hensley was about 2. This is my favorite video of yours…so far. I am so impressed that you were able to do the hike without having trained. You are both such an inspiration to your followers. Never forget that.

[@waynecornwell2321]

My favorite line in the whole video: "He plays a banjo, I'm sure he's a nice person!" Too funny! Congratulations on getting to take that epic hike and thanks for bringing us along!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!

[@paula.jackson5463]

Am in Tears, for so many reasons! Bless You Both, and the Precious Little Ones!

[@jpmsave]

We need a part 2 of you going down the trail. !

[@blk123]

What a life you are giving your kids. So happy for you that you could cross this off your bucket list.

[@bryansonnet2454]

A beautiful park in many ways, but when Melissa and Nathan show up it becomes special! You bring us along for the hike of a lifetime. The views and scenery are mind blowing!!! So glad to see you both on top of the world! Half dome? Conquered! Great job, guys!

[@richardloftin8062]

Thank you so much for carrying us with you this is a hike we could never do due to health but have always wanted to do. Thanks for sharing your life.

[@joyofanimation]

Awesome….my hands were sweating when you went up those cables….I would be afraid of falling. You two are brave!

[@LorraineG123]

Well done you two, a epic adventure together. Happy anniversary.

[@wanderingstar3498]

Thank you so much for taking us along to the top of half dome. I've seen it many times from the bottom but I know that I will never see it from the top. You've given me that gift. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 🍾🍾🍾

[@scheduledadventures]

Aww I love that you travel “with your dad”. I lost my mom from cancer when she was 50 and I have been traveling with her ever since for your same reasons. In my family we “See it once for ourselves, blink, and see it the second time for our parents.” Thank you for sharing this touching moment with us. 💗

[@brittneystrickland6337]

The natural birth comparison is spot on! The last stretch of the cable part was definitely the “transition” part of labor and you guys rocked it together. His “you got this” was 🙌🏻

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Haha right? It was the only comparison I have experienced.

[@bertrellephillips3512]

I cried tears of joy for you both! A million thanks to you.

[@nruegner]

You two are EPIC! I can't believe that you won that lottery! You are amazing! The things you said in this video about making memories with your kids is so important. Our kids are pretty much your age and we are celebrating our 50 yr anniversary this year. When we were your age we did so many nature hikes, not half dome, but we all have so many memories of great family times. That is way more important than anything else we could do in life. Good for you!! I love your channel

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!!

[@CheleBoxy]

Oh wow you guys! What an amazing place to renew your vows! The struggle to get there & how you helped each other on the way is symbolic of your life together as well. Thanks for sharing this with us. God bless your union & God bless your family!!!🙏💕

[@camibrown1131]

Thank you so much for sharing your your journey. Such fantastic memories.

[@ladikmk]

Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary! When you celebrate, you celebrate BIG!!! Thank you for taking us along on this incredible journey; that’s a memory that will never fade. I have a framed picture in my bathroom that says “Live for today” and every day I try to take that to heart, because tomorrow is promised to no one. Wishing you many more Happy Anniversaries to come. Safe travels and stay well.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@kimsmelcer8036]

Your story about your dad so touched my heart. That is exactly the reason I got into RV life and hiking. I want to get healthy and see and do all the things this world has to offer while I still can.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You’ve got this! 💪

[@stuartbaxter9437]

Hey guys, I’ve done half dome! One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever done in my life! I’ve also done clouds rest. It’s the high granite ridge to the north of half dome that rises to over 10k feet in elevation! California is a spectacular state and Yosemite is its crown jewel! I’m so happy you all are experiencing the state I was born and lived in for 62years of my life!

[@moricey4776]

My hands were sweating watching you two climb! I’ve been there when I was young with family and didn’t see the waterfall. Epic, and a natural high you won’t forget. I climbed in Banff to the upper hot springs and was so happy when I went back to work totally worth it. You can show the kids the video they’ll love that they had a babysitter! ☕️🇺🇸👍🏻‼️🥂

[@victoriaheatherly5877]

You both are wonderful and that hike really shows the love you have for each other.

[@Cinderdiane]

So proud of you too! I’ve been to Yosemite, the feeling is nothing like I have ever felt! It’s a heavenly feel, one of enchantment and awe, calming and peaceful all at the time! That’s the best I can describe my trip there. Just awe inspiring! Thank you for taking us with you.

[@Cinderdiane]

Love you guys!

[@lisa62723]

Unbelievable!!!❤️💚💙💛💜 You guys are so inspiring...not just with your channel info but how you cherish each other and model your best life for us. You should write a book😎 I love that you have friends all over the country that support you even while you are traveling in a national park. Hope you were able to rest and recuperate after this historic hike. Great episode 🌻

[@donnaharris4459]

Wow!! that was amazing, I was so nervous watching you go up that last part, it's so steep. Congratulations you made it well done guys those views were spectacular. Happy anniversary to you both hope you have a great week take care. ❤❤🇬🇧

[@bevtrue6937]

They went up Angel's Landing, too. That seemed worse.

[@gulfshores55]

This is your best video. Thank you for taking us along. The steepness of the cable section is very impressive!

[@alicekenmueller5874]

This was one of the best videos we’ve seen in all the years we’ve watched KZbin. We couldn’t do it ‘cause we’re 75 and 80 years old, but thanks for letting us see what it looks like. Ken and Alice

[@dawnlee3910]

This brought me to tears. what a beautiful love story, sweet memorial to your father, and a amazing experience! I too have lost my Dad. I take him with my in all our RV travels as well.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@1MillionMileRoadTrip]

Love how you feel your father is with you….such a great family. Wow, y’all are amazing!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!!

[@ffc303]

We did half dome hike with a 9yr old in 1988 in one day! I was terrified but so glad I had the opportunity' The cables will challange you!. Another great hike is the high country via Tuolumne Meadows & Tanya Lake...most beautiful lake I've ever seen & swam in. Departure horses (or you hike) took us up to the Lake Vogalsang 10K altatude. Had a mom bear & 3 cubs show up at 3AM. Scarey but cool as we were in tent & Mama was pushing on my head thru tent wall🥵 Banging pans & whistles don't work!!!!! We're still alive...lol They're sevral lodges throughout the 1-2 week hike back down to the valley. They have hot showers, scrub board laundry & food! I saw things most people on this earth have no idea exits! Slid down the rocks on river in safe places & met the most interesting & kind people...but that was the 80's..lol

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

The love and respect you have for each other comes shining through in this video 👋🏼🇨🇦

[@davidblum5775]

Congrats! and the view is amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@mathewharrison1800]

I have watched tons of videos from fulltime RV channels about National Parks and hikes and what everyone does and where they stay during their visit, in order to make the most of the time we spend there when we go. 3 years ago we went to the Badlands, Wind Cave, Yellowstone, The Arch. 2 years ago we did Acadia. We leave for Glacier National Park on July 29. Going to the sun road has been one of my favorites. But that was an AMAZING VIDEO!!! Thank you so much for sharing, congratulations for making it to the top. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME job on the video and the hike!! I love it.

[@jodycoyote3916]

Thank you for taking us with you. Congratulations!

[@brettanddebbragoodall2066]

WOW, that was amazing. You two are spectacular!!!!!!

[@kerryloper6142]

Wow!! I just lived vicariously thru you climbing half dome. Absolutely fantastic!! Congratulations you two. ☮️❤️

[@heatherjolly8389]

I love the renewing vows every year! You guys are the best

[@lakelili]

WOW!!! Congrats on making it to the top and Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary.

[@JoyBean]

What a blessing your Family is. The dedication you put into everything gives us all hope. I loved how Hensley said at the beginning about watching her. I love experiencing parks when we get a chance to do it and look forward to do some exploring with our pup hopefully sometime next year. I am sorry for your loss Marissa. I agree for our children we do need to keep ourselves healthy. Blessings..

[@maximvsx8226]

CONGRATULATIONS on getting to be able to do it, and for getting to the top....and Happy Anniversary.

[@dirkwiersma4691]

Wow! That was epic. Thanks for sharing that incredible experience!

[@dianabergeron7499]

I felt I was there because of the two of you. I don’t think I’ll ever see it in my lifetime. Thank you!

[@rduhc]

I have watched you all for over a year now. This could be my favorite video to date. The way that you are so kind & encouraging to her when she thought she was not gonna make it was incredible. You are incredible reflection of what marriage with God at the center of it is suppose to be, NOT ALWAYS EASY but WORTH IT. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Amazing! I am so glad that you were able to go and enjoy that amazing hike together. And you brought us with you! Thank you!

[@drudewitt]

Thank yall SO much for all your time and effort and expertise in capturing this experience. It was wonderful!!!

[@sheRoyals]

I'm crying at the sweet moments yall had together! Yall are precious to one another and love that kind of positivity you are putting out to the world! So thrilled to see yall do that together! Your kids will treasure this video one day!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!!

[@gliderider59]

Y’all are Total Rockstars! Congratulations on making it up Half Dome!!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

You guys are warriors. To climb half dome with no period of training, impressive!

[@Helpcooked]

you guys are awesome. renewing your vows at these amazing parks. you guys are so inspiring

[@jamesbrown8718]

You two are truly the most amazing people on KZbin, I was thinking your bucket list has to be getting smaller, then I thought she will check it off, then maybe add something else in its place lmbo. Just watching the determination in you both to accomplish this hike was truly amazing. I want to thank you both for allowing us to be apart of your amazing journey. Note I can cross this off of my bucket list. I been to Alaska, Yosemite National Park, and many many other wonderful places I have never been. Thank you both so much.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

The best bucket list is one that keeps getting added to. 😀

[@DJJulesAdventures]

So awesome. I'm so happy for you. You crushed it!!! The Wave is still calling.

[@ejcastro9518]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 Congratulations on your 10th anniversary! So glad you got to check off a bucket list item. Hope you took the John Muir trail down to save your legs. Thanks for taking us along. Kinda wanted to see your descent but you probably needed both hands cuz going down is the hard part esp on rubbery legs! Marissa earned that tee shirt!

[@margiecarson3170]

You guys are incredible! Love your bravery, determination, and the way you treat each other with such love and respect! Happy anniversary, somewhat belated!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you! We had an amazing 10 Year!

[@claudiayoung8571]

Woo Hoo, amazing hike! Kudos to you! We have been camping to Yosemite several times but never made it to the top, we hiked partially with our kids! Thanks for sharing your epic anniversary with us! 😍

[@sandyemu2280]

This was epic! What a great way to celebrate your anniversary! Thank you for sharing your journey and story. The rainbow was in the video at the falls.

[@mwebb3014]

Seriously the best video!! I was in tears by the end. Beautiful story, excellent editing of your incredible filming skills, your life story, the struggle and beauty of the hike! WOW!! Love y’all so much. BIG CONGRATS for 10 years of marriage!! 💕 God is so good to put into place the pieces that led to this epic anniversary hike. 😍

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Wow, thank you!

[@annieherman2207]

This is my favorite video ever!! It was so real and just so….joyful at the end! Thanks for sharing!!

[@juliannemundell8429]

Just so amazing to watch you two do this together with such love! Wow! Incredible!

[@kimsmelcer8036]

That hike was insane! You are both such rock stars.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you 😊

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Congratulations on both the 10 year anniversary and the monumental hike! So emotional, made me tear up a couple of times. What beauty God has created. And thank you to the men and women who carve these trails and make them possible for so many to follow.

[@texkatsw3531]

ROCKSTARS!! How absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing the beauty to those of us that will probably never get the opportunity to hike it. 🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

[@jacksponsler9341]

Epic only scratches the surface for what you all accomplished on this hike. Happy anniversary and keep being such a sweet couple!!! Love the channel......

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes! Thank you!

[@susanmccoy1992]

You guys are my heroes! Good job climbing Half Dome!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Aww thank you!

[@brendabown2579]

Happy 10 Year Anniversary and Congratulations on achieving this incredibly rewarding bucket list hike!!! What an amazing hike you took us on today ... and thank you for doing that because I am sure, beyond a doubt, that I will never climb that dome but it was so exciting to see it all through your camera lens!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for traveling with us!

[@1_viewer]

Same. I will never do it and wouldn't have made it past the first steep set of stairs going up the boulders with drop offs! Great to watch them do it!

[@aubreymcclure5069]

Unreal guys!! Truly amazing…happy it worked out and Happy Anniversary!

[@waynehogue2499]

Great video!Thanks for taking us along the hike to the top. Melissa can wear her shirt with pride!

[@karencaskey6210]

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!!! What an epic way to celebrate! Half Dome is on my bucket list, but at 51, my husband and I plan to backpack into Little Yosemite Valley backpacking camp and finish Half Dome the following day. The full on day hike is just a little too much for us. Done the Mist Trail many times and that's quite strenuous on its own. I was 14 years old the first time and it simply never gets old. Glad to see that you brought plenty of water and the ability to treat more water if necessary. Dehydration is a big reason people need rescue off that trail every year. Yosemite is such an amazing place and I am so thankful to live in California where I have been able to experience so much of her amazing grandeur. I can't wait to see what your next adventure is here in CA. Happy and safe travels!

[@rawilson7768]

Congratulations on making it to the top of Half Dome. Glad you get to wear the t-shirt proudly without writing “Almost” on it! Thanks for sharing videos with us, especially for something I will never get to do in my lifetime. You rock!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!

[@maryg65]

You two are still my favorite people on you tube!!! Amazing ❤️❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️❤️ you bring such joy and hope! Thank you for all you share with us

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!!

[@lauragarmon6969]

I loved this! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing hike with us.

[@jimpoff1509]

You both are absolutely incredible!! Thank you for taking this adventure and taking us with you! We so love you both. Jim & Vicki

[@Jean2235177]

Congratulations! I'm so excited for y'all!

[@tonyndebr]

It's still the same! I remember being in awe of how many people spent their lives improving that trail so we can all hike it! There are a lot of things you think of on your way up. On the way down you just think of your knees. We used to run down as well. For whatever reason, running was easier. Happy anniversary you two!

[@tonyndebr]

I forgot to say happy anniversary on this video but I did on your Instagram! I hope the soreness is gone now!

[@djbvida]

How exciting and wonderful! So happy you got to do this. What a great place to renew your vows too! Thank you for sharing this. You two are awesome!

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks for taking us along on your epic hike and anniversary! Hope you have many more!

[@micheletedesco9524]

So proud of you my celebrity friends, loved following you up Half Dome, Congratulations you both Rock👏🎉!!!!!

[@jorgiesjog9904]

I’m so happy for you. I did half dome as a teenager and I still think of it as one of my favorite trails I have ever done and I have done most of the western trails including Angels landing. Great job.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was amazing!

[@sandranorris6542]

What an exciting surprise. Thrilled for you! A hike I’ll never get to experience. Thanks for taking us along. Happy Anniversary. May your love grow deeper each year. ❤️

[@jeff1281]

Very special episode... Thank you both.

[@Soccerkid-z8t]

That was nothing short of amazing. Great work you two!!!!! I loved it. thanks for sharing. I loved the photo "photo bomber"!!!!!

[@bobculhane4746]

❤️ a power couple 💑 have to say at your ages with kids doing that hike 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ the sheer love ❤️ and determination was unreal. I loved what she said about how getting out in nature challenges us and makes us better 😌 Happy 10th Anniversary kids! That was absolutely 💯 my favorite you tube video ever 😍

[@debbiemoody351]

You guys!! That was epic. I am so happy for yall. Keep on keeping on. I so wish we had started younger. We are mid 60's and doing baby hikes, but we're doing it. LOVED THIS EPISODE! Happy Anniversary!

[@sallylove3563]

oh my heavens you two are beyond brave .. I had to close my eyes ... a wee bit made me dizzy (but im petrified of heights ) so proud of you beyond proud congrats 1!!!!!

[@ED-ti5tc]

Thanks for bringing us along on this amazing journey with y'all! Happy Anniversary!

[@SJ47668]

Thank you for taking one for the team. There is no way you would get me on those cables. But the view - wow.

[@pass4pets434]

How epic. Happy Anniversary. You gave me chills

[@kevinsmith7699]

Thank you for taking me on your hike up half dome.As a child my dad was a forest ranger and I always thought it would be neat but was too young to make that hike. Then I snapped my fingers twice and life happened. Now I am a 57-year-old grandfather unable to physically make that hike so thank you very much.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You are very welcome.

[@patk7942]

Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on making it to the top of Half Dome. 🎉♥

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you!!

[@bethaniejify]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful trip!

[@frankiehoosier9165]

I’ve hiked it twice and I gotta say……….. I’m SUPER IMPRESSED that you made it !!!!! It is a VERY HARD hike , make no bones about it ! And you did it with no training……oh to be young again :) Congratulation . Period.

[@j_as_in_j]

I just wanted to say, from someone who is not only from California but from someone who has lived and worked in Yosemite (valley) your family has captured this park beautifully! I am so happy you and your wife got to renew your 10-year anniversary vows on Half Dome and also share your family experience with us!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@robinridpath7542]

So glad you won the lottery! Half Dome is just so iconic! This is a great accounting of the hardest hike I've ever done too. It was wonderful seeing it through other people's eyes and lenses. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@danielabbink8384]

Congratulations on hiking Half Dome and on your 10 year anniversary....

[@esthermcgough3995]

I hope to see your record of the trip down. Love that you share your life and the beautiful areas your traveling

[@janesikkink2155]

You two did great!! This is my favorite video of yours.

[@godseeker7628]

Y’all are inspiring to watch as you share your journey and a pleasure to see you share so many great moments! 💕

[@kking5164]

Every video I’m like that’s the best one yet!!! But man, you guys knocked it out of the park with this one! Love, humor, compassion, support, vulnerability, strength, and grace. Wow! Well done!!! Congratulations on 10 years of marriage ❤️

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!!

[@irenepartridge5465]

Congratulations!! What a accomplishment! Happy 10 year Anniversary!😊👍🏻