Aaron and I are planning a trip to Yosemite in September and I really want to climb Half Dome. Aaron has yet to see a picture of Half Dome (I know, how do you not know what Half Dome looks like?) and has agreed to the hike, but might wonder what I talked him into when he's standing at the base of the mountain. Anyway, I've read lots of info on the internet and felt fairly secure about hiking it, but I also stumbled upon a page from the SF Chronicle which listed all the people who have died while climbing Half Dome and how they died. It freaked me out a bit, so now I'd like to hear from people I know who have hiked it. Does any one have any tips? I'm also open to tips on camping in Yosemite. We'll be using a tent and I must be at a site near a shower... Thanks!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Half Dome
Aaron and I are planning a trip to Yosemite in September and I really want to climb Half Dome. Aaron has yet to see a picture of Half Dome (I know, how do you not know what Half Dome looks like?) and has agreed to the hike, but might wonder what I talked him into when he's standing at the base of the mountain. Anyway, I've read lots of info on the internet and felt fairly secure about hiking it, but I also stumbled upon a page from the SF Chronicle which listed all the people who have died while climbing Half Dome and how they died. It freaked me out a bit, so now I'd like to hear from people I know who have hiked it. Does any one have any tips? I'm also open to tips on camping in Yosemite. We'll be using a tent and I must be at a site near a shower... Thanks!
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Curry Village was our family favorite, when we did not have a tent. They are tents with a wooden floor. We never hiked 1/2 dome, but I wondered if you were going to let Aaron hang off the top, like your brother? Mom
GO! GO! GO! GO! We camped there every summer when i lived in folsom. jWe were planning on hiking half dome the summer we lef to colombia - major shift in plans. We always wanted the shirts that said, "I made it to the top." sOME DAY I WILL CLIMB IT. my brother is trying to go this summer as well... so fun... go go go. just be careful... i'm sure most accidents happen when people are doing dumb stuff....
yeah freaking right that pictures scares the shit out of me aimee i had no idea WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey - i only hung off glacier point. i'll hang off half dome with you guys this year.
maybe i should bring a parachute...
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