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How to hike half dome by CaliNoDayJob

"On top of the World"

How I did it:

After reserving day passes in the morning months ahead of time we decided to do the dome backpacking instead. These passes we slightly easier to get, just make sure to mention you are doing half dome to get  your permit!

Day 1: Started late morning up the Mist Trail. Ended at Little Yosemite Backpackers camp. This place is deluxe, with a composting toilet, bear lockers, and community fire rings. Lots of great people.

Day 2: Started ~7:30, leaving the majority of our stuff at Little Yo. We got to the cables before the rush. AWESOME. Hiked back down on John Muir Trail. Out before 5pm. 

Lessons & tips:

My synthetic Leather Bike Gloves (for the cables) rocked it.

JMT on the way down is less steep but an impressive trail.

I didn't use a climbing harness, but evidently people do? I think it is unnecessary with good boots, but maybe good to have on hand if it might rain while you are up there.


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