HALF DOME SUMMITING

cmccahill HALF DOME SUMMITING Yosemite National Park Made with Steller

cmccahill Before embarking on our journey, we had to obtain a Wilderness Permit from the National Park Service. This permit ensured us a spot on the infamous cables. Made with Steller

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cmccahill HIKE STATS: • 16.4 miles out and back • 4,800 ft elevation gain • 400 ft. of cables • approx. 10 - 12 hours Made with Steller

cmccahill A group of 5 of us began the hike at around 12:50 AM —- in the pitch black of night. Made with Steller

cmccahill FIRST STOP: • 3.7 miles down • Approx. 2 hours in Made with Steller

cmccahill The half-way mark calls for a group photo ... Made with Steller

cmccahill ... a snack, and a quick rest. Made with Steller

cmccahill another 2.4 miles down Made with Steller

cmccahill We made it to the base of the dome by sunrise. Made with Steller

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cmccahill Time to gear up and take on the cables! Made with Steller

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cmccahill We reached the top! Made with Steller

cmccahill Before descending, we all took an hour nap on top Half Dome. Made with Steller

cmccahill Now I can say I’ve been on the top of Half Dome! Made with Steller

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