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AdventureStalkAuthor: AdventureStalk
Do you love nature, the wild, and getting your hike on? We love to get people in to getting out! This podcast is a series of stories, travel planning, tips and tricks, and education centered around the outdoors and adventuring. We hope you discover something new and enjoy coming on this journey with us! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 14: First Time Hiking Half Dome
Tuesday, 27 June, 2023
In this episode I walk you through our first time hiking Half Dome! Gear, timing, fear of falling, and HOLY CROWDS BATMAN! I hope you enjoy this talk-through on our Half Dome experience, and find it helpful if you are planning your Half Dome experience! Best Time to hike: April through OctoberType of hike: Rigorous day-hike, or adventurous overnight with backcountry permit; out and back from Happy Isles trailheadDistance / Elevation Gain: 14-17 miles (depending on route) / ~5,200 ft (1,585 meters)Our Excursion: Out and back overnight at Little Yosemite Valley in early August of 2022 with clear skies day one and afternoon thunderstorms day two; ~16 miles on AllTrails app, leisurely ~11 hours hiking and rest time plus overnight; ~5,250 feet elevation gain on Garmin GPS; cables in good condition with uncrowded ascent at sunrise; fear of heights/falling overcome with minimal whimpering.
