Jul 9, 2017 · Tips for Climbing the Half Dome Cables. Watch the weather. If it is raining or storm clouds are in the area, do not hike up Half Dome. People have been struck by lightning while …

Here's what you should know so you can haul yourself up the cables and arrive at the top intact: 1. Wear the grippiest shoes you've got. Sneakers won't cut it - some of the cable section is so …

Sep 10, 2024 · Half Dome Cables The most famous—or infamous—part of the hike is the ascent up the cables. The two metal cables allow hikers to climb the last 400 feet to the summit …

"The cables" is the last section of the Half Dome hike that climbs the bare granite to the summit. Hikers use the cables to help them climb the steep 45-degree slope, which is a little steeper …

Hikers ascend the last section of Half Dome by using a cable system of wooden boards and metal poles with a cable running the length of the climb. The two cables are spaced about three feet …

Mar 6, 2024 · The Half Dome cables section at the end of the hike is especially challenging, and could be dangerous if you’re not careful. Permits are required for the cable section since 2010 …

Late spring to early fall (typically late May to mid October when the cables are up, dependent on weather) for the summit of Half Dome. Lower portions of the Mist Trail are open year-round. …

Coming at the far end of a 14 to 16-mile (22.5 – 26 km) round-trip hike, the infamous Half Dome cables span the last 400 feet of the 4,800-foot (nearly 1500 m) elevation gain from Yosemite …

Hiking the Half Dome Cables Route at Yosemite National Park is the adventure of a lifetime! Learn all about the hike in this article by Amanda.

May 11, 2023 · There is a mountaineering component at the end with cables leading you to the top of Half Dome. Yosemite Half Dome Hike Route. Your journey will begin near the Happy …