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To be fair, the hike to Half Dome is about ~18 miles (9 each way) and only the very last bit is super crowded. If you skip the cables you still have experience
by habosa 7y ago
To be fair, the hike to Half Dome is about ~18 miles (9 each way) and only the very last bit is super crowded. If you skip the cables you still have experienced 99% of one of this country's most beautiful hikes.
- Johnny555 7y agoIsn't Everest kind of the same? The trails to the various base camps are less crowded since there's less severe weather to contend with so people can spread out more, but when the conditions are right, everyone makes a break for the summit at the same time. If you skip the cables you still have experienced 99% of one of this country's most beautiful hikes. If you skip the Everest summit, you've still experienced 99% of one of the worlds most difficult (yet still approachable) climbs. But just like Half Dome, most people go there to summit, not to do a scenic hike. The view from the top of Half Dome is spectacular. I'm glad I went to the top, but I don't think I'd attempt it again due to the crowds.
- habosa 7y agoTrue, although I think most people would be much sadder about missing the 1% of Everest. The whole reason to go there is to stand at the top of the world's highest mountain. If you just wanted a beautiful climb, there are many less dangerous/expensive places to go.