One of our most-anticipated destinations is Yosemite National Park in California. We love to hike and both of us are in fairly good shape so before doing my research, I felt we had a chance to make it to the peak of Half Dome, the iconic landmark photographed by Ansel Adams. I have since reconsidered. And reconfirmed that I probably could....and reconsidered....and pushed the doubts away...and reconsidered. You know the drill.
There are long sections of uphill climbs with slick rock, threat of exposure and dehydration, the possibility of being caught in an unexpected storm, high altitude, and those cables at the top! If you have a pronounced fear of heights, I'm told the cables "will present a great challenge to you."
| Cable-climbing near the peak |
The Yosemite website is beautifully maintained. There are extensive maps, videos, trip planning advice, and historical information. There is even a video detailing the Half Dome Hike in all its glory and treachery. I found it fascinating and horrifying all at once. This is highly-recommended viewing (see below). The same little voice that once told me I could run half-marathons, keeps whispering about this one,too.
| The view from the top (I chose someone who looks a little like me for inspiration.) |
http://www.nps.gov/yose/photosmultimedia/hikinghalfdome.htm
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