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MY BALLS tingled when you got to the edge

I've gone to the top of Half Dome 3 times over the years...first time was right out of the Marines in 1992. I'm a lifelong athlete of multiple sports so I'm pretty good in the physically fit, department. This is not your everyday, leisurely hike. My last summit was 3 years ago at the age of 55, it was pretty taxing for me but all in all still a great climb. Good on Terra for knowing her limitations, which is lacking in a lot of people and can easily get you killed. I have likely seen the last of Half Dome but it will always remain as a great memory and an old friend! ✌

Just saw a video yesterday of a 20 year old girl that fell down cables and perished. Dad almost caught her. Then, I caught your video! I admire your energy. Looks like you are having a great time but the cables freak me out! Glad the video brought me to yours. You guys are fun!

This video somehow popped up in my queue. I'm glad I watched. It helped me determine that decades ago as a young Marine,I too climbed half dome with my platoon. My memory is not so good but I have pictures and they match your surroundings at the top.

🤙 Yeah! Good job. Did this in 2011

If you take 100 steps and leave your camera that is 300 steps to go back and get the camera.

Dude - You've either got balls of steel or are plum crazy walking that close to the top edge on cracked stones.

Absolutely a NO for me with even a hint of rain. Like those rocks aren’t slippery enough? Maybe on a cloudless day with a double harness.

Your footage at the top is awesome.

i climbed half dome when i was 11. it olny took us 7hrs to get there, not now. im 51

Such a lovely place to be in. All the best. ❤

I don't get why the park rangers dissuade people from using those harnesses, it looks easy to clip off and on. I don't see how it would slow down people too much.

as Ozzieman would say, yeah, na...😂 got dizzy just watching

Feel like the down climbing is the scariest part

Carrying way too much stuff

Have gone up Half Dome twice when younger. THree things to understand about it. 1. Wear the right boots 2. Don't attempt it with even a hint of rain or thunderstorms possible 3. Wear a hat!!

Did this twice 08 and 2018. First year, you didn't need a permit. It was packed had to help a woman who froze on the cables come down. I won the lottery in 2018 and I had to fly immediately from fort lauderdale. 2 California, and then hike half dome the next day a 2 day permit sucks I had no time to do pre hikes and acclimate to altitude Both times I didn't clip in The third time I will .. There was a group of guys and I pulled one of his buddies. And said, listen, this is not the place to try to prove a point here. This aint for you, don't try it. You dont have nothing to prove you've gone far. Enough. Be safe all

Great video.Lots of information. Thank you!

Smart to clip in! Congrats! Looks very cool. Did Angels Landing. Doubt I’ll do this one.

Like Angels Landing, you take a couple of Green Chlorophyll tabs the day before you go. Stretch really well before you embark on the final step going up. When you get to base you look at the mountain like a giant Treadmill.....it is all psychology here and you can psych yourself out of it by asking (What if this, What if that, What if.....) Just look at the granite side and haul up there to the top and take a Carbiner/safety harness to latch onto just in case you get dislodged from the planks. We went back in 2004 and half a dozen people up on the cables had panic attacks which locked up the route. That sucked for anyone coming back down. No NPS anywhere, pretty poorly organized as usual .

Look gow close the earth reaches to the clouds ❤

The sign reads "please evaluate the weather before proceeding". Meanwhile, it's stormy skies and everyone just continues walking up 😂

Chapman Crafted 👍🏻

If I want to see the top of Half Dome, I can watch a drone video. I don't feel any need whatsoever to risk my life climbing it. (Still -- I LOVED watching the climb on video!)

Just looking down makes me nauseated. Im with Tara

So if it’s cloudy at the mist trail that’s a no go to top the dome (If your trying it in one day. You guys had a second day to give the weather. It’s not worth loosing your life.

So wait...climbing a mountain can be considered a "hike." What makes it a climbing trail vs a walking trail?

It's so interesting how different brains crave different stimuli. I have no desire whatsoever to do something like this! Wow, how do they do it??!!

For ppl who have something to prove. Stay safe. I'll watch from the ground.

You're not close enough to the edge ... come on a little closer .. you can do it!

I plan to hike the sub some soon. Although, I will not be doing the cables! I’d be happy to just get the views after the stairs. Thanks for the video. And you’ve got great hair!

I see someone carved Ike on the petroglyph and it's pretty sad to see that. I am glad the park put barriers so dumb people cannot destroy history.

Excellent content. I live in Fresno and have never been. Now I feel like I have, lol. Thank you

Awesome! Congratulations! The video was incredible and felt so real. Can you please share the link to the harness you were using on the way down? I found many options when I searched. Thanks!

Aww I hiked to the top of Nevada falls and half dome was another 8 miles from there. I’ve always wanted to go back. 30 yrs later, I don’t remember any stairs but I was also 16yrs old and not carrying a backpack. I dont think we even carried water. Them good ol days. Lol. Thank you for making this video. Its helpful info. I would do this today! Rest in peace to those who dared and died doing what they love. Prayers for the families. 👣🌈🦋

Bravo. Question: why were you carrying so much weight? Check out some ultra light options for your next hike. It makes a huge difference. Keep on adventuring. Maybe try the Inca trail since you have experience with stairs.

Way too many clouds. You tempted fate.

Lucas what kind of upper body training did you do in preparation?

leaving no trace *and* clearing previous visitors' trash - y'all are awesome for doing that!

Taking videos at the top on the edge is one of the stupidest things i've ever seen. All for likes.

I terrified of heights & could never do this.

I would have hiked to the spot your wife did, Congratulations hiking all the way up, beautiful views.

Bro hiking in jeans is bonkers!

No need..lol!

Wait, you were going to climb Half Dome WITHOUT A HARNESS? That plan was not really thought through… the face is slick; you lose your footing and you’re a goner. Thank the Universe for that person who gave theirs.

Half dome isn't a hike, it's climbing a mountain with no safety gear. You have to be in tip top shape I'd imagine, fatigue would hit fast.

Every video I see of this hike is ominous and has a "I actually really don't want to do this" vibe to it.

Great video , thanks

I would use TWO carabiners for clipping my harness to the cable. Then I would move them one at a time around each post so I'm never unprotected.

Those back packs alone will throw off your balance.