Half Dome is one of Yosemite's most sought-after hikes, but it is also one of the easiest to underestimate.
This guide is built to help you plan it clearly and hike it well. It focuses on the decisions that matter most: when to go, how permits work, whether to hike with the cables up or down, whether to day hike or backpack, how the route breaks down, what the main risks are, and what gear is actually worth carrying.
Paired with it, you'll get the full 30 Day Hike Ready Challenge, my training plan built around fixed distances and your own pace, so you're not just planning Half Dome, you're actually physically ready for it. By day 30, you've trained up to a 10 mile day.
You'll also get free lifetime access to Trail Sessions, my hiking club, so you're never doing this alone. Bonus pre-hike checklist and warm up guide included.
Half Dome is one of Yosemite's most sought-after hikes, but it is also one of the easiest to underestimate.
This guide is built to help you plan it clearly and hike it well. It focuses on the decisions that matter most: when to go, how permits work, whether to hike with the cables up or down, whether to day hike or backpack, how the route breaks down, what the main risks are, and what gear is actually worth carrying.
Paired with it, you'll get the full 30 Day Hike Ready Challenge, my training plan built around fixed distances and your own pace, so you're not just planning Half Dome, you're actually physically ready for it. By day 30, you've trained up to a 10 mile day.
You'll also get free lifetime access to Trail Sessions, my hiking club, so you're never doing this alone. Bonus pre-hike checklist and warm up guide included.
