Half Dome Cables 

This footage is probably the most realistic of what it's actually like to go up the cables. I did the hike back in 2019, and my biggest mistake was trying to go up the cables way too quickly. I got fatigued, and actually had to stop for a few minutes. (Everyone behind me was incredibly cool and patient and they enjoyed the break... lol.) Looks like you're taking your time - which is really the best way to do it. You just have to go slow. It actually takes an incredible amount of strength to pull yourself up, and the incline is definitely steeper than what they bill it as. It's interesting hearing that girl psych herself out. It's easy to do that. But for anyone wanting to do this, just take your time on the cables and go slow. That rock ain't going anywhere. For what it's worth I found it much, much easier going down.

This video really gives a good sense of the steep angle. I could go up but would have a real challenge going down.

Christ, I’ve climbed the thing and that stressed me out. Would not want all those people panicking and turning around by me. Having to wait on the steep middle 🤦🏼‍♂️ I was lucky and went up behind a group of young European guys that looked liked they’d been prancing around the Alps their whole life. Glad you all made it. Great work!

I’m here after I’ve heard about that girl who fell and died climbing down this rock recently. Omg! Too steep! Why do you guys do it? That rock is too smooth to walk on without sliding. Do you wear special shoes? People should not climb that rock not ready, no proper training, no safety equipment. It’s not safe for other climbers.

I can’t do it. I have severe fear of heights. Bless you! Stay safe!

I would definitly use the harness

i actually found it easier to go on the outside of the cables since the ground was less worn

I can't believe I saw one man without gloves.

20:14 are we having fun yet?

The beginning of this video is the scariest most horrible thing I have seen.

why should one risk hike this dome, anyway? Life is more precious!!

Why doesn't the public park agency, provide harnesses/hooks, like they do at Chinas cliff plank?

The history of the cables tells us it was never to be a tourist attraction for children etc.

I am beginning to believe this is a bad idea for anyone.

Were you more fatigued by having to wait on others vs being able to go up without a crowd? That’s one of the main reasons I haven’t attempted the half dome. The idea of being stuck behind others for long periods of time is so incredibly stressful to even ponder.

This is a very simple slab scramble that can be done without the cable. Seeing this beautiful mountain with garbage drilled into it and littered with dumb tourists who have no business being there really breaks my heart... It's pretty gross.

It is never more than 45 degrees in angle; and the first part being filmed you can.walk without the cables

Nope