The cables allowing trail access to hikers to the summit of Half Dome were put in place on May 17, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome507.htm
Read More »Hiker Dies on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Hirofumi Nohara, 37, slipped and fell while ascending the Half Dome cables on June 16, 2007 at around 2:30pm. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomefall2007.htm
Read More »Half Dome Cables Scheduled to Come Down for Season in Yosemite National Park
The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are scheduled to be taken down on October 15, 2007, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomecables1007.htm
Read More »Korean Climber Rescued from Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
A Korean mountaineer was rescued from Half Dome today at approximately 8:30am after being swept downhill in an avalanche yesterday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdrescue209.htm
Read More »Korean Climber Caught in Avalanche on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Early contact with the approximately 40 year old mountaineer indicates that he is alert and responsive https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdrescue0209a.htm
Read More »Half Dome Cables in Place in Yosemite National Park (2009)
The cables allowing trail access for hikers to the summit of Half Dome are up and open for the season today, May 15, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdup2009.htm
Read More »Hiker Fatality on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
At approximately 3:40 p.m. this afternoon, Yosemite National Park’s Emergency Communication Center received a 911 phone call reporting a fall of a hiker on Half Dome. National Park Rangers arrived on scene via the park helicopter soon thereafter. A male park visitor was found dead and about 30 hikers were …
Read More »Victim of Half Dome Fatality Identified
At about 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009, Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received 911 calls regarding an individual who had fallen from the cables on Half Dome. Manoj Kumar, a 40 year old male from San Ramon, California, had gone to the top of Half Dome and was descending. …
Read More »Half Dome Overlook Makeover Completed in Yosemite National Park
For many visitors to Yosemite National Park, Half Dome Overlook is their first chance to stop and see the Valley’s iconic features: Half Dome framed perfectly between the granite walls of El Capitan and the cliffs of Glacier Point. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdview.htm
Read More »Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road Closed / Half Dome Cables Down for Season
The Glacier Point and Tioga Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed due to snow and ice on the roadways. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cablesdown09.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Interim Program for Half Dome Day Use Permits to Address Visitor Safety
Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite National Park. The iconic granite monolith, at 8,842 feet above sea level, attracts people from all over the world who attempt to climb to the summit. Most visitors ascend Half Dome via the cables, …
Read More »Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available March 1
Yosemite National Park will implement the Half Dome Cables Day Use Permit Interim Program beginning this summer for ascending the Half Dome cables on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. No permits will be required for the Half Dome cables Monday through Thursday. Permit reservations will be accepted starting Monday, March …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Opens Public Scoping Period Regarding Visitor Use on the Half Dome Cables
Yosemite National Park announces the opening of the public scoping period for visitor use on the Half Dome cables. The scoping period will run from May 26, 2010 to June 25, 2010. The public is invited to submit written ideas regarding a long term plan for visitor use on the …
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