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Submitted by: T. Beuse 01-11-07
 Submitted by: T. Lange 09-20-07 Half Dome Cables This photo was taken about 2/3 the way up the cables on Yosemite's Half Dome. I had to move away from the cables in order to take this photo...something that I would definitely NOT recommend. |
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 Submitted by: M. Gouveia 09-20-07 Top of Half Dome Gabriel (6 years old) and his dad (unknown age) Conquered Half Dome on Monday the 17th of September 2007. It was a Blast!!! Do it. |
 Submitted by: D. Cooper 09-11-07 Top of Half Dome facing south Gary, Doug, and Rich on top of Half Dome 9/8/2007. Incredible! |
 Submitted by: E. Daly 09-10-07 Top of Half Dome Mark and Elizabeth on the summit of Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: M. Alexander 09-05-07 Washburn Point Half Dome in last ray of sunlight as dusk settles in. |
 Submitted by: M. Sheffield 08-31-07 Top of Half Dome! After a grueling hike up the mist trail in the sweltering heat, (temperatures in the upper 90's-100's), we made it to the top of the picturesque Half Dome. This is my father-in-law Michael Mckibbin. If you hike to Half Dome in the middle of summer bring water; LOT'S OF WATER!!! |
 Submitted by: O. Sahagun 08-26-07 The very top of Half Dome 62 year old father, Elias and three sons, Omar, John and Aaron conquer Half Dome on 8-4-07. |
 Submitted by: R. Mock 08-26-07 On Half Dome My husband Frank looking out over Yosemite Valley on our first trip to Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: A. Logan 08-25-07 On top of the "Dome" I took this picture of this very people friendly critter on top of Half Dome. I think it's called a "Marmot", correct me if I'm wrong. This little guy was not shy and definitely knew how to pose for a camera! |
 Submitted by: T. Wildenberg 08-21-07 On top of Half Dome Enjoying the view of Yosemite from the top of Half Dome! We were on our honeymoon. |
 Submitted by: N. Thu 08-20-07 The summit! ... at the top of the cables. Brian, Nick, Edgar, Sunny, Steven, and Alvin trying to climb to the top of Half Dome...it was scary watching them! =] |
 Submitted by: K. Faust 08-18-07 Base of Cables at Half Dome This was taken of Danny and Keri after coming back down the cables. What a day. It's hard to believe we did it, but we did! |
 Submitted by: N. Singh 08-14-07 Top of Half Dome Nathan is standing on an unseen ledge, making it look like he is just getting ready to crawl up over the top from the straight down side. The flag can be seen in the background. Nathan is a 21 year old pre-med student from Fresno. |
 Submitted by: M. McGann 08-13-07 Ledge of Half Dome July 17, 2006 An Australian Rock climber "showing off for the crowd" on the ledge at the top of Half Dome |
 Submitted by: R. Hardesty 08-08-07 Top of Half Dome Taken July 26, 2007 55 and lovin' life! |
 Submitted by: R. Cipolla 08-01-07 Half Dome Summit Son-in-law Craig and his son Matt at the top. |
 Submitted by: K. Hofmeister 07-31-07 Half Dome Danielle, age 10, was harnessed to Jim as he clipped them from side to side up the cables of Half Dome, August 2006. Dani was very prepared and safely harnessed to Jim the entire walk up and down the cables. As you can see, the cables that day were not crowded. If you feel the climbing conditions are even a little unsafe, DO NOT proceed up the cables as you can cause injury to yourself and/or others. |
 Submitted by: K. Hofmeister 07-31-07 Sitting with legs hanging off Half Dome's Diving Board Jim is sitting looking over the edge at 3 tiny climbers coming up the face of Half Dome. Jim is crazy and has no fear of heights, I would Not suggest doing this. |
 Submitted by: I. Hernandez 07-28-07 Half Dome Koolio awesome hike. |
 Submitted by: I. Hernandez 07-28-07 Half Dome The view was awesome... I recommend anybody to hike up there. |
 Submitted by: E. Elliott 07-23-07 Base of Half Dome Victory beers after coming down from the top!! |
 Submitted by: T. Rennie 07-20-07 Top of Half Dome Excited that I made it! Great hike! Well worth the planning. Will definitely do it again! |
 Submitted by: M. Warson 07-17-07 At the start of the cables Sarah, just before starting the climb up the cables. |
 Submitted by: J. Sides 07-17-07 At the top of the dome This is right as you are starting down the cables. just before it gets REALLY steep. |
 Submitted by: J. Sides 07-17-07 Glacier Point This is atop of Glacier Point. If you are planning on going to Yosemite, I do recommend going to Glacier Point. There are some great photo opportunities. |
 Submitted by: S. Kastner 07-10-07 On Top Of Half Dome I took this picture during my first hike on top of Half Dome (May 25, 2007). I borrowed this flag from an unknown hiker who told me he had taken this flag on top of Mt. Whitney and some other places. This was a very proud moment for me. I'm 43 yrs. old and live in Hamburg, Germany. |
 Submitted by: J. Vickroy 07-09-07 Half Dome September 20th, 2001, just after 9/11: My brother and I, (his 2nd ascent my 1st); when the guy who brought the flag unfurled it, everyone on top of the Dome sang "God bless America". It was spine tingling. |
 Submitted by: J. Williams 07-07-07 John Muir trail Poked my head out on the trail and snapped this one. On Monday July 9 2007, I'll be hiking up Half Dome for the fourth straight year. This year I am bringing more friends. |
 Submitted by: S. Boutelle 06-22-07 On the way down from Half Dome Such an awesome journey. |
 Submitted by: R. Francis 06-18-07 Mist Trail The Mist Trail. This was the coolest part of the whole hike, literally. The cables were also awesome!! |
 Submitted by: S. Maurer 06-18-07 Edge of Half Dome Hanging out off Half Dome! |
 Submitted by: T. Bavender 06-16-07 Base of Cables 6/12/07 St. Josephs, stockton ca. We are committed to the climb! Rosemary, Daryl, Tavern, Jen, Teresa, Sumel, and Phil. |
 Submitted by: T. Bavender 06-16-07 Base of Cables 6/12/07 Preparing to reach summit via the cables! Teresa and Philip (mom / son ) |
 Submitted by: J. Driver 06-12-07 Top of Half Dome I was talking to my mother-in-law on the cell phone after I reached the top. No better place -- great view, chocolate covered raisins to snack on, a rock recliner and a phone. What more could a girl want? |
 Submitted by: N. Badal 06-12-07 Mist Trail The Mist Trail was more than misty last year. It was down right wet. Monica on the way up the mist trail, May 2006. |
 Submitted by: K. Dylan 06-06-07 Top of Half Dome This was my very first time hiking up Half Dome and we did it at night. Well worth the effort. Enjoy! |
 Submitted by: K. Dylan 06-06-07 Sunrise atop of Half Dome |
 Submitted by: J. Arrona 06-05-07 Yosemite National Park- Half Dome Diving Board Jesse, Chuy and Abel sitting on the edge of Half Dome's "Diving Board". Picture taken on May 30th, 2007 |
 Submitted by: H. Castanon 05-30-07 Top of Half Dome Alex, Marie, Hector and Michale pose for a picture on top of Half Dome. Hike date was on 5/21/2007, four friends enjoying the view from the top. |
 Submitted by: L. Lee 05-28-07 Top of Half Dome Andy and Lori's 8 hour journey to Half Dome and back. May 27th, 2007 |
 Submitted by: J. Cowling 05-04-07 Top of Half Dome Five friends after running to the top of Half Dome, 07-28-06. We ran to the top in two hours! |
 Submitted by: J. Murdoch 03-21-07 Top of Half Dome Janet at the top of Half Dome! |
 Submitted by: J. Murdoch 03-21-07 Glacier Point Jim and Janet Murdoch from Scotland via Ontario, Canada. Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary 25.07.2006. |
 Submitted by: J. Murdoch 03-21-07 Top of Half Dome Jim at the top of Half Dome! |
 Submitted by: B. Harder 03-14-07 Summit of Half Dome Venture and Varsity Scouts with their advisors on the summit of Half Dome. The leaders in back are standing on the rock that I proposed to my wife 28 years ago, (she accepted). |
 Submitted by: B. Harder 03-14-07 Visor on Half Dome Brent & Cody Harder - father and son. |
 Submitted by: B. Harder 03-14-07 Base of cables. The start of the cables. Venture Post 789 and Varsity Crew 789 members starting to ascend. |
 Submitted by: P. Horylev 02-13-07 Base of Ladder Two guys rearranging gear for the climb up. The ladder appears more vertical than it really is. Don't balk on climbing until you touch the cables! |
 Submitted by: B. Rogers 02-08-07 Top of Half Dome Taylor and Thomas at the summit. "Live life without regrets!" |
 Submitted by: D. Nolan 01-29-07 Half Dome Summit. |
 Submitted by: D. Nolan 01-29-07 Half Dome cable traffic. |
 Submitted by: D. Nolan 01-29-07 High Sierra Loop Trail Head at Happy Isles. Six a.m. @ trail head to Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: S. Montierth 01-19-07 My climbing partners climbing down the cables. Face first rules! |
 Submitted by: T. Horricks 01-17-07 Half Dome Cable climb. Just a few more steps! |
 Submitted by: T. Beuse 01-16-07 Mist Trail, Vernal Fall. I try to do the "Dome" a couple times a year and make it a day trip. It's a beautiful place, possibly my favorite place to be on this planet. |
 Submitted by: N. Darby 01-16-07 Liberty Cap & Nevada Fall. |
Submitted by: T. Beuse 01-11-07 Climbing the Half Dome cables. This was taken in late May of '06 at about 3/4 of the way up the incline. Great view huh? |
 Submitted by: Denise LeMoine 01-11-07 My Husband Chad on top of Half Dome. This was his first hike to Half Dome, He is from Nova Scotia, Canada. He loved it!! Yosemite Rocks!! |
 Submitted by: Denise LeMoine 01-11-07
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 Submitted by: J. McGee 11-27-06 Top of Half Dome. Son Michael & Business Partner Caroline dressed in wetsuits. Been on top of Halfdome 7-times with my son and hiked up the back of El Cap in June 2006, swamps & snow drifts - WOW! |
 Submitted by: K. Parral 11-19-06 Start of the Half Dome cables. James & I before we hike up the infamous Half Dome cables!!! |
 Submitted by: C. Hagg 10-22-06 Glacier Point. This is a picture of the Half Dome in Yosemite, taken around noon in mid June 2006, from the Glacier Point lookout. |
 Submitted by: Taji 10-18-06 Top of Half Dome. Second time hike. Kampai!! June 10th 2006. |
 Submitted by: R. Devone 10-17-06 Top of Half Dome. Buckles-Smith Electric Representatives show perseverance and dedication every step of the way. |
 Submitted by: S. Hutton 10-13-06 This was Steve's 12th time up Half Dome this year. |
 Submitted by: M. Warson 10-11-06 Before the cables. Andy looking at the line of people on the cables. |
 Submitted by: J. Babiak 10-10-06
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 Submitted by: V. Peyton 10-08-06 Half Dome approach. Most pictures really do not do justice to the angle at the cables. This one is a bit different than others posted. |
 Submitted by: A. Lee 10-07-06 On the way to Half Dome. A different view of the cables. |
 Submitted by: M. Crish 10-07-06 Top of Half Dome. I'm no spring chicken but I made it! |
 Submitted by: D. Angus 10-02-06 Kevin "Hairy Mongrel" Heney demonstrates his complete lack of fear and incredible finger strength after a swift, free-climb to the top. |
 Submitted by: G. Sonu 09-13-06 3 generations are in the picture. The youngest is 6, the oldest is 77 years old! |
 Submitted by: R. Miller 09-13-06 Taken near the start of the cables. Looking SSE from just below the start of the cables. These intrepid hikers are all first timers to Half Dome 8.29.06. L to R Jeff, Eric, Nicollette, Richard, Linda, & Erica. "We lingered at the top for about 2 hrs and just enjoyed being there. We returned to Happy Isles at 9:40 pm & it was dark. Those flashlights and headlamps were very useful. It was a great day and an unforgettable experience." |
 Submitted by: T. Vidnovic III 09-01-06 After 8 months of training and a 45 lb. weight loss, I made it three days before my 30th birthday. |
 Submitted by: V. Karpenko 08-31-06 Half Dome. Seat with a view! |
 Submitted by: V. Karpenko 08-31-06 Half Dome. Sitting on the edge looking down. |
 Submitted by: D. Swain 08-23-06 Mist Trail. Hikers with Vernal Fall as backdrop. Beautiful Day! |
 Submitted by: S. Greene 08-23-06 Base of the cables. Mason & Shani - First timers!! We made it the top baby....too bad the camera didn't, instead it went as a peace offering to the Half Dome Gods! Thank goodness for the kindness of our new friends who took this and e-mailed it to us. Thanks Mike & family!! You guys rock! |
 Submitted by: T. Torres 08-21-06 Half Dome! A group of friends enjoying Half Dome. Troy, Christian, Mo, Shafeeq, Amman, Lori, Alec, Wes, Siddis, Indian Guy. If we can do it, so can you. Do you see the 9 year old in the photo? |
 Submitted by: A. Albertson 08-18-06 Top of Half Dome. John PROPOSING at the top of Half Dome, June 14, 2006. |
 Submitted by: T. Murphy 08-17-06 Mist trail-Vernal Fall. You can catch a rainbow! |
 Submitted by: S. Hutton 08-08-06 Half Dome. Mike Monahan's first time to the top. Steve Hutton's 4th time this season. |
 Submitted by: J. Whittaker 08-07-06 Top of Half Dome. Taken 20 July 2006 during our 4 day trip to Yosemite. I HAD JUST MADE IT TO THE TOP. View looking back towards west park entrance on Merced River. |
 Submitted by: M. Manne 08-04-06 John Muir Trail right before Nevada Falls. This is the top of the John Muir Trail. In the background you can see Nevada Falls. First time ever doing a hike more then four miles. Absolutely breathtaking and the people you meet along the way make you feel like you are with family. |
 Submitted by: E. McDowell 07-31-06 Top of Half Dome. One picture is of myself (Ed) the other one is my brother (Tom). We made it to the top in 4 hours, 10 minutes. It was AWESOME to be up on top of California... will return soon! |
 Submitted by: D. Massengale 07-31-06 My 10 year old and I hiked up Half Dome in July 2005. This was his first trip. We got to the cables and he stood there for sometime contemplating the climb. He didn't want to do it, but he did. He did his second ascend July 29, 2006. |
 Submitted by: B. Gadicharla 07-24-06 Taken at the protrusion on the Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: J. Pita 07-22-06 Taken in July of 2005 during a trip to Yosemite with my cousin and his friends. Out of seven people who went with us, only my cousin and I went to the top of Half Dome! |
 Submitted by: D. Vinson 07-16-06 Will, standing on the finger (not the prow) at the top! |
 Submitted by: M. Gaddis 07-13-06 Father & Son, photo collection.
Frank & Michael Gaddis |
 Submitted by: D. Frame 07-03-06 View of Vernal Fall. Thank you for inspiring me to climb Half Dome. I climbed on June 28th, 2006 and it was my first visit to the park! |
 Submitted by: Izy 06-30-06 Mist Trail -Vernal Fall 6/17/06
Izy Somewhere Under The Rainbow. Mist Trail on my hike to
Half Dome 6/17/06. |
 Submitted by: R. Nelson 06-25-06 People at the top of Half Dome just above the face. 06/23/06 |
 Submitted by: D. Eulitt 06-23-06 On the top of Half Dome many years ago. I'd like to think I have a little more sense now. |
 Submitted by: C. Pinger 06-21-06 Photo was taken Labor Day weekend in 2001. There was a good amount of fog it seemed. Incredible view and feeling sitting there with my bother in law. Also, view of Nevada Fall from Mist Trail. |
 Submitted by: J. Vannoy 06-16-06 I was going down and my crazy friend took a picture of me while he was hanging on to the cables. |
 Submitted by: Izy 06-16-06 Taken June 26, 2004 Misty trail -Stairway to Heaven. Hike to Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: Izy 06-12-06 I'm not sure what river this is but I love this picture because it looks like I took it from an airplane. If I remember correctly I was looking to the NW side of Yosemite Valley when I took this picture. This hike is well worth it. As you can probably see, the view is awesome from atop Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: T. Butler 05-30-06 My brother and I on the peak showing the overhang. My brother (Pete Butler), a fearless tree trimmer, just walked out to the edge, sat down with his legs hanging over & bent over looking down. |
 Submitted by: J. Millerick 05-22-06 Half Dome Top. Dad and Sons |
 Submitted by: L. Guzman 05-05-06 Top of Half Dome. First climb to the top! |
 Submitted by: D. Cypert 04-04-06 Picture taken on 8-27-05. Looking over the edge of Half Dome! |
 Submitted by: J. Haylett 12-16-05 Cloud's Rest On Cloud's Rest. Half Dome and Yosemite Valley in the background. |
 Submitted by: N. Longo 11-15-05 Right Before The Cables Getting ready for the cables just before sunset. |
 Submitted by: J. Sola 10-11-2005 A spectacular view from on top of the world! |
 Submitted by: S. Hutton 10-10-2005 Dale Young, United States Coast Guard, and father-in-law Steve Hutton stop for a photo coming down from the top. It was Dale's first time and Steve's 4th in four weeks. |
 Submitted by: K. Knall 09-30-2005 Never Been This Sore In My LIFE... But WOW What a View. |
 Submitted by: S. Hutton 09-26-2005 Second weekend in a row for Steve Hutton to climb to the top. |
 Submitted by: F. Pond 09-21-2005 Half Dome Ledge. |
 Submitted by: R. Dolezal 09-20-2005 We walked out near the edge and took this picture. Hope you enjoy! |
 Submitted by: L & B Erickson 08-22-2005 We decided to hike Half Dome on our 5 year Wedding Anniversary. We took the Mist Trail up and down for a total hike of 11 hours 50 min. Wow, that was tough! We got married at the Ahwahnee Hotel 5 years ago and thought this would be a great way to celebrate! |
 Submitted by: R. Lofts 08-21-2005 On the edge of Half Dome. From Iceland to Half Dome !! |
 Submitted by: F. B. Andrews 08-14-2005 Photo taken from Panorama Trail. Liberty Cap, Mt. Broderick and Half Dome family portrait. |
 Submitted by: J. Dunbar 08-07-2005 Kathleen looks into the Valley, 17 July 2005. Okay, here it is. She trained for months for this hike, and soared through... I sored through behind her on pure adrenaline! |
 Submitted by: J. Melbon 07-26-2005 Sitting on the ledge on the top of Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: P. Oneill 07-25-2005 View of Nevada Fall while hiking to Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: S. Jones 07-11-2005 Me standing on the rock outcrop! This was the most amazing hike. It started out as a solo trip but I made many friends on the journey. |
 Submitted by: L. Llanes 06-24-2005 Haole’s Wahine made it to the top on June 18, 2005. |
 Submitted by: L. Alfaro 06-15-2005 My friend Ana and I on top of Quarter Dome just before we climb up the cables. |
 Submitted by: Taji 06-09-2005 First time hike! Kanpai!! |
 Submitted by: M. Bergman 06-06-2005 The Dome Dames are back! Second Half Dome hike...it took us only 10 hours. Excellent! |
 Submitted by: M. Reynolds 06-05-2005 First time going up the cables Dani (9) & Niki (7) - Two tough girls |
 Submitted by: Phil 05-31-2005 I was leaning off the small ledge overlooking the valley. (I didn't look down!) |
 Submitted by: J. Shannon 05-19-2005 One mile from the summit. Anticipating the final mile to the top! |
 Submitted by: M. Bergman 05-02-2005 Marla, Michelle, Joy, Marilyn and Cindy are the Dome Dames. We'll see you up there again June 4, 2005!!!
"The most amazing trip ever. Start early, |
 Submitted by: D. Park 04-18-2005 J. Rubalcaba - famous aviator, contemplates the splendor of Yosemite Valley below. |
 Submitted by: M. Lane 03-29-05 On the edge. Taken: May 2004 |
 Submitted by: J. Spivey 03-16-05 Top of Half Dome, looking down. Me and my son's feet dangling off the side of Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: Eric 03-13-05 Half Dome cables - from the base of the cable climb. Taken 09-18-2004 |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 Half Dome cable traffic on 06-21-2003. Taken from top of Quarter Dome. |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 Trail marker sign along John Muir Trail to Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 Trail marker located on the John Muir trail between Little Yosemite Valley and fork to Half Dome trail. |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 View from top of Nevada Fall, looking over the edge. |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 Nevada Fall, taken from Mist Trail. |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 View of Illouette Fall from the Panorama Trail, on hike to Half Dome. |
 Submitted by: G. Greek 02-01-05 Trail Head to Half Dome, located at Happy Isles. Photo taken early in the morning at start of Half Dome hike. |
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