Yosemite Nature Notes - 4 - Half Dome

[@tonyreis7471]

I made it to the top of half dome this past Saturday with my dad and my brother, and it was the most difficult and grueling hike I'd ever been on, worse than the 10 mile(one way) 11,503' EV of San gorgonio I'd recently done, but it was well worth it and it was the most amazing experience of my life, I was brought to tears as I set up top of half dome looking down on Yosemite valley, flooded with overwhelming sensations of accomplishment and peace and joy/satisfaction, a moment I will forever cherish, until next time 😊.

[@andrewnagy9174]

You climbed a rock Tony...

[@tonyreis7471]

@@andrewnagy9174 Yeah that's what I said.

[@martyspargur5281]

Enthusiasm is such a contagious, vivacious and beautiful emotion. The rangers are inviting us to feel it too.

[@mshayashi]

I've been at the Yosemite Nat. Park in 94, and I really loved it. I hope I could go back there again. I just found this documentary today, and love it. I don't know how come there wasn't any comments so far. It's an amazing docummentary.

[@BOOTEDGIRL]

I been to Yosemite just about all my life. Lost count around 50 visits, and I never got to go up to the top of Half Dome, but have made it to the top of Nevada Falls, but I sure have this hike/climb on top of my list I have for my lifetime goals. I been to the top of many peaks and now as a cancer survivor, I will continue to get better, and will reach Half Dome. I know Im not the only survivor to want to do it, but the day I do, will be a great personal victory for me. o:)

[@2009grifin1]

I love Ranger Johnson's comment - "some rocks have it and some rocks don't". I really enjoy his insight into the park.

[@ASH-tu3vn]

I can listen to Range Johnson talks all day!

[@franzlimonta1171]

Mark & Shelton are 2 of the best Yosemite Natl. Park orators I've ever heard. I've not yet climb Half Dome however, after listening to both of them I sure will give it try!

[@therealjesuschrist9160]

My ashes will be spread throughout Yosemite and I will live there for eternity. It makes me smile every time I think of it .

[@BBukeye1]

I put the sight of the Yosemite Valley as one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL things I have seen in my life! You go into a tunnel in a mountain and come out of the tunnel to the view of this "Garden of Eden" valley.

[@martyspargur5281]

BBukeye1 Please remember the tunnel is the perfect place to switch over to "Valley Time". That means, while you might enter the tunnel at around 40mph, you'll want to come out the east end at no more than 25. That way you won't cause a pileup as you try to make that left turn into the panorama turnoff. There is no penalty for driving slow after that. You will still get your tent cabin, and you'll have shed all the baggage of civilization before you hit the valley floor. The road turns into two lanes heading up the valley after that, so all the folks who can't remember why they came can safely pass, who cares, YOU'RE LIVING IT!

[@aznsketcher]

Bright Angel trail is great. do it in early spring or fall season here in the US, otherwise it gets way too hot in the summer time. did that hike early last year, it was awesome.

[@ericrudell6216]

Thanks for the wonderfully done info doc. What a great job to look at the formations, walk up to them, pick up a rock at the bottom and say WOW ! As passerby's look and wonder, what's that guy on ? SCIENCE MY FRIEND.

[@AvinashKumar-lm2sm]

stunning natural beauty ...less Road should be Constructed near this place

[@rondamico7802]

They need some kinda safety platform there at that top of half dome. Those rock slabs may look big and safe but they could slide. If you fell it would be like falling from the empire state building 5 times higher.

[@martyspargur5281]

Actually they don't look safe, because they're not. Check out the Yosemite Fall vid, where you are Between, not behind, the railing and eternity. So yes, you will need to use a little common sense. I'm pretty sure the people descending under gathering storm clouds are aware that lightning storms are of an electrical nature, and most electrical wires back home are made out of metal. You know, like cables!

[@odoylerulz3476]

hahaha... thanks for the tips! I'll remember them when I go there, sometime this year.

[@martyspargur5281]

Bring a flashlight. Expect to be back at Happy Isles by 10pm.

[@professorsogol5824]

3:16 shows the SW Face and several routes on that face. Unlike the other side, it's not crowded over here.

[@sajidghauri7]

Very nice

[@ishaqpakawan9114]

Lovely

[@PacRimJim]

I've been to the top of Half Dome. It's about 80 acres on the top.

[@tomleykisisgod]

did the hike at 18 (don't know I could do it at 40 today), it was awesome never to miss experience. will never forget going up the cables saw 2 tourists coming down Dad and little kid, dad had a death grip on the cables kid was running down like it was no big thing

[@ishaqpakawan9114]

There are many places in the world like this When you see think abot that

[@markslyusarchuck440]

i go Yosemite every year

[@tonycat721]

where do start your hike from ? what carpark ? what time do you start and Finnish ? how long ie miles from car park to base of mountain ? and to the top ?. can some please tell me..... I going there this July 2019.

[@brianhawkins]

You're going to climb Half Dome, yet you're not resourceful enough to figure out where to park your car? May God have mercy on you.

[@tonycat721]

There are half a dozen car parks around the area, I asked anyone who has been there for their advise. oh well might as well start asking again, hopefully get a better response from them... But thank you for your knowledge.

[@brianhawkins]

@@tonycat721 Sorry for the snark. If you start early in the morning, use the car park closest to Happy Isles, near Half Dome Village and the Upper Pines campground. If these are full (usually by mid-morning) you could try the main parking structure in Yosemite Village and take the free shuttle to Happy Isles. Good luck!

[@afiwubh4go9aiosugb]

You could tell this video is made before the permits were required when they said 'Save it for another day" With the new permit system and lottery, Thats a problem.

[@NishantGogna]

How cold is it at the top?

[@ikmarchini]

Why do I think Shelton Johnson writes poetry?

[@bluesushi8952]

There is a big 14 miles round hike that I want to do

[@martyspargur5281]

iiBlue_Sushi actually about 16, but you can camp in Little Yosemite Valley, and turn it into two shorter legs.

[@gammatnt]

is Half Dome open in Mid April?

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

+gammatnt The cables come down mid October and go Back and are put back up in mid May.

[@windrivercountrykid]

38,ooo view!

[@scottaustin7237]

Anyone know what viewpoint that is at 1:45 or the trail name to get there?

[@brianhawkins]

Glacier Point

[@professorsogol5824]

@@brianhawkins And a paved road all the way. Open to private automobiles from approximately April through October.

[@ericrudell6216]

Read Dancing with the gods. I think you guys at the park my find it interesting. Or not.

[@joscastro1984]

I'm gonna be there in 2 weeks, I'm gonna try and hike it without a permit, does anyone know if anyone checks your permit at the base

[@martyspargur5281]

joscastro1984 even if you only hike to the base of the cables, it's still spectacular. You can sit on the edge like you're sitting on a table, only your legs are a thousand feet in the air, and you're likely to meet some very friendly marmots!

[@moviemad56]

How sad for the Ahwahnichi people... this is their land.

[@vplane]

Dork planking at 7:06.

[@शिवप्रमति]

Dont oversell it

[@journeyquest1]

Im sorry but a male Park Ranger with ear rings looks tacky.

[@martyspargur5281]

After you climb to the top it's going to be your comment that looks tacky.