Half Dome Cables

We couldn't have possibly asked for a better Half Dome experience. Our guide had us on the trail at 4:30am hoping to beat the crowds. We were concerned on our way there as we could see that there were already several people on the cables (visible with their headlamps assisting their ascent), so we began to worry that we would be greeted by large crowds.

 

Starting up the Sub Dome as the sun was rising behind us was an incredible experience. While there were a fair amount of people there when we first arrived, by the time we reached the summit, we were the only 6 people on the entirety of Half Dome - for over an hour!

 

We were also the only people coming down the cables which helped make the descent much more relaxing and enjoyable. Pictured here is the next group of people getting ready to start heading up the cables. We hung around for a while and basked in the glory of our victory before heading back to camp to pack up and hike to our campsite in Little Yosemite Valley.

 

 

Nikon D800

24-120mm f/4 Lens

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