The National Park Service has put forth a new proposal that aims to reduce the number of permits issued to hike Half Dome. If the proposal is accepted, which seems rather likely at this point, the number of hikers who would be allowed to climb Half Dome every day would be reduced to 300. Currently [...]
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Top Yosemite Hiking Routes | Half Dome and Yosemite Falls
If you’re looking for challenging climbs and incredible views on your next trip to Yosemite National Park, there are two Yosemite hikes that simply can’t be missed – the Half Dome day hike and the Yosemite Falls hike. Climbing Half Dome The Half Dome hike is one of the most strenuous Yosemite hikes, but if [...]
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Half Dome Permits’ System
A group known as SaveHalfDome.com has created an online petition to try to end the Half Dome permit system which limits the number of climbers per day. The permit system began in 2010 as an attempt to combat overcrowding on Half Dome. Currently two cables lead to the top of Half Dome and a maximum [...]
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Half Dome Permits 2011
Half Dome is considered one of the most beautiful climbs in the country. Every year thousands of people travel to Yosemite National Park to see if they can make it to the top of Half Dome. The climb is certainly a challenging one, but the view of Yosemite Valley once you reach the top simply [...]
