Half Dome Guide + Training Plan

The longer you wait to prepare for Half Dome, the harder those 14-16 miles are going to feel. This guide gets you ready to actually step onto that trail with confidence.

Half Dome is one of Yosemite’s most sought-after hikes, and one of the easiest to underestimate. Between the permit lottery and nearly 4,800 feet of elevation gain, a real shot at the summit means planning well before you ever reach the cables.

This guide covers exactly what matters, no forum rabbit holes, no guessing what to pack.

What’s inside:

• How the permit lottery actually works, preseason and daily

• A clear breakdown of the route, subdome and cables included

• Cables up vs. cables down, what changes and what to bring for each

• A tested packing list, including what to actually leave behind

Paired with the full 30 Day Hike Ready Challenge, fixed distances, your own pace, building up to a 10 mile day by day 30, so your legs are ready for the subdome, not just your itinerary.

You’ll also get free lifetime access to Trail Sessions, plus a pre-hike checklist and warm up guide.