The Hardest Hike in Yosemite: Half Dome and Clouds Rest in a Day!
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- čas přidán 20. 10. 2021
- OK guys, we think we may have found it: the hardest hike in Yosemite National Park - Half Dome to Cloud's Rest in a single day! We've been dying to do this route but have been patiently waiting for Half Dome permit season to end. The week the Half Dome cables went down, it was finally our time to go up.The hike starts on the Yosemite Valley floor and climbs 5,000FT to the summit of Half Dome (no permits are required in the off season when the cables are down). From there, we descended Half Dome and returned to the John Muir trail, where we climbed another 3000FT all the way up to Cloud's Rest with all its glorious views into the Yosemite valley below. Round trip on the hike was nearly 26 miles and over 8000FT of climbing - one killer day but WOW SO WORTH IT.
DISCLAIMER: Please do not attempt this hike without the proper training, experience, and equipment.
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Damn. You guys are really something special. You guys keep doing things that most would consider impossible. Thank you for showing us what the human mind and body are capable of doing. I feel so lucky to have found your channel.
Wow thank you so much -- that is a really lovely compliment, and it makes us both feel very proud. We feel lucky that you found us, and voice your support in such a kind and eloquent way.
You two are just amazing! Having just returned from hiking Angels Landing, The Narrows in Zion, the loop in Bryce and Kaibab in Grand Canyon I am reliving some hikes through your videos. They are very well done and so beautiful. Thanks for sharing you adventures.
Haha Steve we've been following each other! We might go do Bryce soon too -- we have an idea for making a marathon out of several of the different loops. Meanwhile, super glad you can relive some of those adventures through the vids -- we sometimes grab a cup of tea on a lazy evening and do exactly the same thing! ❤️
You both never stop surprising us with your amazing adventures!!! Thanks for having those hearts of steel to complete your difficult goals, and hearts of love to show us only the best!!! The views are amazing!!!
Thanks so much, Orlando! We love sharing these adventures with you, and that kind of encouragement means a lot to us. You're getting us pumped to get back out there (but not until we recover from this one -- we're still feeling a little sore from it!!!).❤️
You two are amazing! Love your videos! Keep up the great work. I look forward to watching your future videos.
I love that you guys attempt things that are hard, even for you. You also show us when you struggle but keep going. You both are strong with body, but more important strong with mind.
Yes! You totally understand, and put it perfectly. The mind is by far the more important thing, and these sufferfests train the mind even more than the body.
they are doing amazingly hard trips. yes there are alot of gurus out there, but these are no joke jaunts and they make them fun.
As one of those who can't do these things anymore (thanks a lot, Time!), I so appreciate your video posts, guys! Excellent adventure ... and fajitas, absolutely!
Haha yes Steven -- we crush some fajitas after these sufferfests! We're delighted as always to take you along on these adventures, and we will keep on doing it for as long as we physically can. Not sure how long that will be, but we're grateful for every single day. ❤️
My kinesthetic body is with you every step!!! Granite is incredible rock to hike/climb, and your footage is indeed over the top. And your voice is angelic! And of course Yosemite is drop dead amazing. Don’t know, just doesn’t get any better! Words can’t express. Thank you sooo much for the joy you bring. Always be safe and God bless
Mary thank you so much for those incredibly kind words. They brought a big smile to both of our faces. So happy that you are along with us on these adventures!! ❤️
Love it - you two are beasts and you magnify each other. So awesome! Funny timing for you to drop this one, as I just started planning this same combo, off season, but as a couple nights backpacking. Thank you so much for taking us along! 🙏🏼🤘🏼
Yes Mike!!! You are going to love this combo so much, and backpacking it sounds awesome. We never have luck getting permits, but if you can get the camping permit it'll be great. And if you can't, you can definitely do it the way we did -- just be prepared to be really sore the next couple of days!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks for the reply! 👍🏼 I’ll let you know how it all goes (hoping pre-season wilderness permits will be attainable).
Now that you’ve guys have made it to the top of the great dome ! you guys should try it at night !! The sunrise is amazing from the top in the morning!! I was lucky enough to hike it during a meteor shower at night was probably one of the most amazing hikes I’ve ever had!!!
Oh wow that sounds incredible! You are 100 percent right. We honestly hadn't even thought of it but now that you say it we really need to do it at night and see the sunrise from up there. It's going on the list!
Oh My!! That was amazingly beautiful....I've only seen Half Dome safely from the ground. Love coming with you guys on your adventures, like you said...I could never do this and those close to the edge views...Amazing!!
Thank you -- we are really happy to be able to take you to those places! So glad you're enjoying the adventures. It gives us a lot of motivation knowing that we're doing some of these really hard challenges for more than just ourselves. ❤️
You guys are incredible! Can't wait for your next adventure. Excellent video. Your channel gets better and better. Thank you for sharing with us. Be safe...
Thanks so much, Myra! We're really grateful that you're noticing our efforts to improve and grow with the videos -- and looking forward to taking you on the next one! ❤️
What an INSANE climb! As always, super impressed by you both! Thanks for taking us along--the views looked amazing!
Thank you Laura -- the views really were amazing! Even though we wanted to get down by dark, we ended up pausing and just sitting in a bunch of different places just to take it all in. Yosemite is just a magical place! ❤️
Love the video!!! Every time when I go hiking with my husband I thinking hopefully one they I can hike like you guys...
I get more energy when I watched the videos.
You guys are from God because no one can Love nature this much 🌠God bless you guys🌈
Thank you so much, Elvira! Your love of nature will definitely lead you to do these kinds of hikes, just like it has for us. We truly did feel blessed on this entire hike, just repeatedly looking around and feeling that blessing flowing through us. ❤️
You two are SUPERHEROES!! Wow!!
Glad you found this one -- an all-time classic sufferfest, and one of our top 2 or 3 hikes in California for sure! ❤️
Love from India ✌️✌️.
You guys are great and inspiration for me, I wanted to train and do this stuff for couple of months now my didn't get enough confidence, but now I do and it's because of both of you guys.
Thanks a lot and keep making these videos.
Sohel thanks so much for telling us that! It makes us feel very happy and very motivated to keep going. So glad to hear you are training hard!! ❤️
You guys are blessed for sure. What an incredible day hike. The scenery is flippin incredible 😍. The joy on yall's faces says it all. Love your videos.
Thanks Jason -- you nailed it. Blessed is exactly the word for how we felt the entire day. Not sure how or why we deserved a day like that with perfect weather and two glorious summits all to ourselves, but we will never ever forget it, or forget to be thankful for it. So happy to share this one with you, as well as all the others to come. ❤️
Wow you guys never cease to amaze! Thank you for another awesome video-beautiful!
Thank you so much -- really glad you liked it. We just had a ton of gratitude and joy on this one. We were sore after, but felt nothing but happiness during the whole adventure itself. ❤️
Stunning views Adam & Elise, I always love your Yosemite footage. Half Dome all to yourselves! Amazing 👍🏃
Thanks Martin! It really was amazing being alone on Half Dome -- and then even more amazing having Clouds Rest all to ourselves later in the day! Not even sure how that happened other than the fact that, as you well know, the hiking and running gods favor the determined! ❤️
Congrats on 20k subscribers guys!!! Keep up your awesome adventures :) love watching you two explore. You guys stay safe!!
Thanks so much! We're having so much fun and will definitely keep on going. We have a list of future adventures about 10 pages long! And don't worry, as you can see from us hauling our harnesses for 25 miles and 8000 feet of climbing, we won't forget about safety. ❤️
i love your videos! you guys are very inspiring and i got the urge to do half dome with the cables down from your first video! i did the hike on saturday and it was amazing! got started before the sun came up and there wasnt a lot of people for a saturday! clouds rest is next and maybe one day do both in one day like you two incredible people!
Cole we are so stoked to hear that!!! Seriously, thank you so much for letting us know we inspired your first Half Dome, and maybe your first Half Dome / Clouds Rest double -- it really makes us feel good and like we're doing something worthwhile! ❤️
That was awesome !!! I so love to watch your videos, especially when I work out. Believe me when I see you guys hiking some of the hardest climbs it makes me workout harder.. LOL! Both of you are amazing people. God bless!!!
Cynthia that makes us so happy to hear -- thank you! LOVE the idea of being your workout motivation. It's gonna motivate us to go even harder on these hikes. God bless you as well -- now go crush those workouts! ❤️
What an awesome video!!! Thank you for taking us along. Something I will never be able to do. I sure do enjoy your adventures & look forward to them every week!!! Adam has his pop tarts but Elise what about those jelly beans? LOL🤣😂
Love your music Elise. You have such a beautiful voice 🎶
I’m in awe of God’s creation, just beautiful💟 Thanks again!!!
Aw thanks Debbie, you are always so kind and supportive of us! We were really happy to take you along on this one. We know almost no one is going to do it because it is just too long and hard, but it felt so enjoyable to know that you guys were there with us in spirit and got to see what we saw. E didn't bring Jelly Beans this time, and I was bummed because I wanted some! -- A
brings back memories from our trips to Yosemite and half dome a while back, so pumped to do it again sometime. Thanks for getting out there and showing us whats possible for a day hike. Super Ambitious :)
Thanks Grafton! We love hearing when these vids bring back fond memories for some of you. We've done a lot of hiking in Yosemite and if we had to recommend just one, this would probably be it just because it really shows off some of the greatest parts of the park. Glad we could share this one with you!
Did Half Dome in '08, I remember the spot where you dangled your legs off of the edge, I could not bring myself to look over the edge! You guys are awesome, thanks for sharing!
Thanks David! Ya I generally have no fear of heights whatsoever, but something about the long, sheer drop-off from that ledge almost made me a little dizzy. But wow, what a fun climb -- glad you've gotten to experience it as well! --A
Ok….this is such a stunning hike! Thank you sooooo much for sharing it! Your accomplishments……and scenery……and narration, are second to none! The fact that you had Half Dome to yourselves in this COVID, over run era is incredible! That would be interesting to prussic knot the webbed dog harness I put on my dog and see if he is down for scaling Half Dome.
Absolutely incredible! Safe travels!
PS. Viva Tacos and fajitas!
Haha omg Alan the image in our minds of you Prusik-ing your dog up Half Dome is the best thing EVER! Please, please, get video and pics if you ever do anything like that. Meanwhile, we really did feel blessed to have both HD and CR summits all to ourselves. A lot of people ask us why we run on the trails, but there's the answer right there. Being the first ones to the top can be incredibly magical, and allows us to film the beauty for you guys much better as well. ❤️
Yay!! Cannot wait to watch after work today!! Just what I needed to see to motivate me the last 1.5 hours of work today! 🙌
Aw! We are honored to be your motivation to get through the work day. You've got this!
Fantastic videography only surpassed by your hiking/climbing abilities. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure at Yosemite, the most majestic and intimidating Rock Formation on Earth.
Thanks George! It is really our pleasure to take you along. We've actually been finding that filming places like Half Dome -- especially Half Dome -- gives us even more appreciation for their beauty. Sometimes we just sit and stare and marvel at how lucky we are to get to be in these places, and that happened repeatedly on this one. ❤️
LOVED IT. Thanks for taking me with you. I'm inspired to get healthy to be able to do 1/4 of this!
Yes Brett!! Seriously stoked that you're starting that healthy journey! 1/4 of this would get you all the way up the Mist trail, next to both of those incredible waterfalls -- a pretty good first goal actually! And then, once you've done that, Half Dome!
Great videography! You guys have had an awesome year! Thanks for the video. Stay safe!
Thanks so much, Tim. We really have been blessed this year with the places we've gotten to go and the climbs we've been able to do. So glad you're enjoying them with us, and as you can see from us hauling those harnesses for 25 miles, we're definitely staying safe! ❤️
So awesome, you two! Yosemite is our favorite place ever - love seeing it through your lens!
Yes Katie!! Yosemite is just incredible, and really meaningful to us and our relationship in all kinds of ways too. So happy to bring you a different perspective on it!
they kill it, really do with video, and suck you in with the vibe, its different from anything out there too
I’m gonna do both of these peaks in May 2022, just not on the same day! Blessings on you two for living your best life now! You just exude pure joy on these adventures
We are so stoked for you to do both of these climbs! We've done Cloud's Rest from the alternate way starting at Tenaya Lake, and that is a truly special trail as well. The last half mile up to the summit is unreal, and something you don't get when coming from the valley floor. You'll know what I mean when you see it!! Anyway, so glad that our joy comes across in these vids, because how can you feel anything else when you're out there?
My favorite adventure & CZcams duo!! Amazing-thanks for taking us with you! Now I want to go back to Yosemite!!
Thank you, that is really great for us to hear! It is definitely our pleasure to take you on these adventures, and you are right to get back to Yosemite ASAP. We go more than most of our friends think is healthy, but they're wrong. Yosemite is always a good choice! ❤️
Thank you so much......I never cry during these videos this time I'm crying. Thank you. ❣️♥️💝💖💗💓💞💕🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶Elise music❤️
Aw thank you so much for telling us that!! It truly makes us feel great, and like we're doing something right -- also delighted you're loving the music. ❤️❤️
That was a tremendous hike you guys! Fantastic videography you captured! I love all the amazing views from up there! I saw some of the fall colors in your video too! Great job! 👏👏👏💪😎
Thank you so much Paul! I am obsessed with the fall colors and wish we had gotten to see some more... no trees on Half Dome :D Guess we just need to do some more fall exploring in the Sierras! -E
Thanks Paul! Glad you noticed the fall colors -- they were so beautiful on that trek along the river. And our other favorite shot was that shot of the bird gliding the Clouds Rest thermal with Half Dome in the background. Honestly one of our favorite shots we've ever gotten anywhere, and neither of us was even in it! 😂
yay!! congrats on 20k guys. beautiful video as always
Thanks so much, Shea! We're having a whole lot of fun with this channel -- what a blessing to share these adventures with so many supportive, like-minded people! ❤️
Not much to say except I'm jealous......You 2 are sure ROCKING it.
Thanks so much, Riley -- we're very appreciative, and definitely don't take it for GRANITE!
Heelloooooooo ! Ive been watching you both with my girlfriend, during the very long Melbourne lockdown, that you might have heard of. We wanted to thanks you for all the great vids ! And we are back running around our beautiful country as well, you are such an inspiration ! And you really gave us the motivation for trying out a lot of hikes that looks hardm and that we probably wouldn't have done before. Keep crushing it ! Dave&Shaz
Dave and Shaz, thank you so much for telling us that! The most motivating thing for us is believing we can be even a small part of inspiring others, so this comment really put some fire in us. We have heard about your lockdown, and congrats to you guys for getting through it and now back into nature. We've heard great things about hiking and trail-running in Australia, and are definitely planning to make it out there (down there?) to try it for ourselves! ❤️
You guys are awesome! What an inspiration. Its been 20 years since I have been up half dome. Never done clouds rest. I am going to go.
Yes yes yes! We love the rush of climbing Half Dome, but when it comes to truly majestic views Clouds Rest has no equal. You will absolutely love it. And lots of ways to do it. You can come from the valley like we did, which is a pretty long hard hike, or you can come from Tenaya Lake which is only about half as long and less elevation gain, but equally beautiful. Either way, you definitely gotta get up there and let us know how you think it compares to Half Dome!
One of my dream hikes. You guys are in beastmode!!!!!
Oh heck yes! We could not recommend this one more highly. It's obviously really challenging, even bordering on sufferfest territory, but you will not regret a minute of it. Still have incredible memories of this one! ❤️
I felt vertigo ++++ watching Adam in 4K having his snack at the top of Half Dome and the sheer drop beneath! Amazing videography, as always! Well done on passing 20k subscribers too!
Thanks so much! Yes that drop was crazy -- one of the only times even Adam's ever felt a bit dizzy looking over an edge. What a place!! ❤️
This is Ben again, you guys
did it again. You made me
wish i could be there in person. BUT, this is great to see both of
you get that special feeling, that is now called a HIGH!!!!
I'M HAPPY FOR YOU.
Both of you are in top shape, and that is good!!
What a view! Up there,
Thank you, i loved it!!
Be careful!!!!
Ben.
Thanks so much Ben! Well, if you can't be there in person, we hope the next best thing is coming along with us. It truly does give you a high being out there doing adventures like this. Hopefully you felt a little bit of that too!
Awesome! You are so inspiring. I love the music that goes along with it - custom-made 😊 Great job!
Thanks so much, Travis! Delighted you're liking the music -- the best thing about making all our own songs is that we can customize them for exactly the vibe we want! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard So I've caught on based on the lyrics tailored to the videos.... That is exactly the basis of my comment! Awesome! 🤜💥🤛
Another fantastic video. I've done both Clouds Rest and Halfdome but not on the same day. I am stoked to try this with my friends. Thanks again for sharing this amazing wilderness experience !!!
Thanks so much Eric! So awesome to hear you might try this loop. It was tough but definitely manageable because aside from the HD ascent it’s all on well maintained trail. Would love to hear how it goes for you!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your hike.
Thank you! It's truly our pleasure to share. We've learned about so many amazing hikes from others, it makes us very happy to give back. ❤️
Awesome! I always learn something new from your vids. We did it during cables up season and it was one of the best experiences. Great job 👏
That's fantastic, Jose! And congrats on getting permits! We always have the world's worst permit lottery luck, but have come to embrace it and just enjoy going places in the offseason! Anyway, the important thing is we all got to go to the top of that fantastic beast. What a place! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you! It was busy but not crazy cuz it was right after the 2018 fire reopening so a lot of people had cancelled. But I do like the cables down challenge👍
It’s nice seeing the differences from your last visit there; and from half to rest is one I’d like to do (maybe someday). Your joy and energy is palpable, if I were Yosemite -- I’d want you two as my spokespersons!
Haha thanks Bill -- we really do love it there, with our whole hearts. The hike from Half to Clouds Rest is really beautiful because you have this incredible view of Half Dome most of the way up. It's just so fun to look at its beauty and reflect on the fact that you just scaled that thing! Definitely hope you get a chance to do it. We would put this in our top ten most beautiful hikes anywhere in the world, and it's well worth seeing it once despite the extraordinary soreness you will feel the next two days!
Great video. I was getting scared watching. Over the edge shots. Ive been out awhile .congrats on all the subscribers. Well done!!!!!
Thanks Darren! Ya there are some crazy drop-offs especially from Half Dome, but truthfully it wasn't too scary of a hike because we didn't have to climb over those drops on loose rock or anything -- just look over them from solid granite, which is a lot safer! ❤️
Love your energy and truly happy smiles! Going to Yosemite tomorrow for a lot smaller hike.
Thank you so much! And we are so jealous. Yosemite is one of our favorite places on this earth. Give her a lot of love from us ♥️
This is motivating me to go on my long run today! You guys are awesome!
Yes Rachel! Thanks so much for telling us that -- it really motivates us to be motivating to others. Crush that run!!
so epic!!! thank you so much for sharing! I've hiked half dome with the cables up but I am not sure I would be able to do it with them down haha you two always make it seem so easy.
Thanks so much, Audra! We're sure you could do it with the cables down too, but the important thing is that you've been to the top of that magical beast! What a place, right? Now we gotta get you up to Clouds Rest to see those views, which are def the most insane in the whole park! ❤️
Subscribed to your channel, love it! Wow! You guys are amazing!! I love the energy you guys give!! You guys are couple goals!! One day I want to hike as good as you guys!! Thanks for inspiring me!
Jazmine we're so happy you're joining us for the adventures! It means a lot to us that we're inspiring you to hike -- thank you for telling us that, because it really gives us motivation to keep going. Can't wait to hear about some of your adventures as you get increasingly ambitious out there on the trails!! ❤️
I was at Yosemite today for the first time. it is impressive! So are you guys! Keep up the amazing content!
That's awesome, Alejandro! There's no place in the world like Yosemite -- so glad you are enjoying its beauties, and also enjoying our videos. Lots more adventures to come!
You guys are too cute together! Your enthusiasm is infectious. What awesome views. I can't wait to see your next adventure.
Thanks Gar! We were super lucky to get those views -- apparently the visibility hadn't been great earlier in the week, but it was totally clear and perfect when we went. We need a few more days to recover before the next big adventure, but we do have one planned that we're pretty sure you're gonna love! ❤️
Hey! Just wanted to leave you two an update on this video! I ran into you two on the hike up to half dome and had been watching your videos the night before in preparation! You two are amazing and im so glad I got the chance to meet you on the one hike I've been dreaming of doing for so long! I made it to sub-dome but unfortunately with lack of energy in my legs and lack of food, I decided not to go up to the summit.. but that gives me all the more reason to come back to Yosemite and finish out the hike! Much love to you both from here in Hawaii! Keep doing what you're doing. (Also, going to hike Mt. Mauna Kea next weekend , wish me luck!)
Conor we are so psyched you made it to Hawaii ok, and as you know somewhat jealous because we love it there so much! Good decision about the summit -- that final climb is not something you want to do if your legs don't feel right. But like you say, you will 100% come back and do it, and it will be awesome. Good luck on Mauna Kea, and let us know how it goes!!
Incredible is what i would say! The best smile from the highest point was fun to watch. Keep it up LHxLH
I’ve done Halfdome several times. To add Clouds Rest to that day is nuts! You guys are super human!
Haha! We love when people think we’re nuts! 😜 I also felt the same after doing Half Dome. I remember coming down and Adam being like NEXT TIME WERE GOING TO CLOUDS REST, and it seemed exhausting 😂 but I never turn down a challenge like that!! Worth it!
Love this video! I have to get back to Yosemite. Climbed Half Dome with my son on a Boy Scout trip a few years back. I have gained some hiking experience over the past few years but know very little about climbing. I was anxious about the cable part and purchased via ferrata harnesses ahead of time. Money well spent! It gave us huge piece of mind. We obtained permits earlier in the year and climbed when the cables were up. Without the posts and cables down, I’d be more nervous even with a VF harness- Like the idea of adding prusiks. You’re both in insane shape - months of conditioning ahead of time is critical. I was in mediocre shape 8 mos before but several long hikes done in the months leading to the trip made the hike an incredible experience. The up and back between Yosemite Valley and HD was brutal enough - couldn’t imagine adding Cloud’s Rest same day. Thanks for sharing such a fantastic video!
Thanks Pat! Wow what an incredible thing to do with your son. And you are totally right -- if you have any nervousness at all about hanging onto the cables when they're down, then just add the Prusiks. Doing Clouds Rest right afterwards was really hard, but so worth it for the views down on Half Dome and knowing we'd just been up it as well. That combo made it one of our all time favorite hikes -- delighted to share it with you! ❤️
That's awesome! I've done Half Dome four times (with the cables up), and have done Cloud's Rest as a one-way trip from Happy Isles to Highway 120 (I think that was roughly 18-19 miles).
Thanks Scott! That sounds like a super cool way to do Clouds Rest -- we'd like to try that at some point too. Def recommend doing Half Dome once with the cables down, especially if you can do it early and on a weekday, just for the opportunity to spend time up there all alone. It's pretty incredible.
Great video! The fading light going down Mist trail just gave me some serious PTSD! It was me and my wife's first time hiking (ever!) and underestimated the amount of time it would take to be back at trailhead. Totally unprepared too with no headlights, no water filter, no food and a barely working phone GPS. Got lost and had to backtrack because we went down the JMT which also intersects the Mist trail. My wife was freaking out, and I had to stay calm for the both of us - but I was totally freaking out inside myself. Thankfully a trailrunner was around the area and paved the way down for us. I'm climbing Rainier in 8 months and I always think back to where I got started hiking. Thanks for helping me relive this (terrifying) memory! ;)
OMG that must have been crazy your first time out!! Going down those crazy Mist Trail stairs in the dark is no joke either. Awesome you're doing Rainier -- very high on our list too. Please let us know how it goes!
So epic!!! Definitely one of my favorites you guys have done. Those views are insane! Can't wait to go to Yosemite myself some day.
Thanks so much! Yeah, it's one of our favorites yet too just because it's pretty hard to top the exhilarating feeling of climbing Half Dome, coupled with the unparalleled views of Yosemite perched on Cloud's Rest. Seriously, make a Yosemite trip a priority! You won't regret it 😃
Awesome hike! It was a pleasure to meet you on the trail the very same day at the crossing of winter and mist trails. Good luck and stay safe!
Thanks Jakub -- it was very nice to meet you as well! I hope you made it down safely -- going down those stairs in the dark was probably the hardest thing we did all day. I can't remember if I told you the plans for our next big adventure, but it's coming out tomorrow and I think it's a hike you'll like a lot if you haven't done it yet. So glad you reached out to say hi! -- Adam
You guys are both awesome and having been to Yosemite and made it to North Dome I understand just how difficult this is and thanks for sharing your adventure
Thanks so much Rick! North Dome is another one of our favorites. Adam personally felt that our adventure last winter going all the way to North Dome from the Yosemite Falls trailhead was actually even harder than this because he had to blaze the way for us through miles of knee deep snow! We just can't get enough of the trails in Yosemite, and love that with the changing seasons theres always something new to experience!
Hey guys, you're giving thanks @ 9:25 in the video; I can feel that passion. It is motivating to experience this hike with you guys; great job.
Thanks so much! Very glad you saw this -- it was one of our all-time favorite adventures. We really are deeply thankful for the ability to do things like this, and delighted we could take you along!! ❤️
How did I miss this one! The algorithm has been hiding you guys from me. 😬 That bell too. Awesome job! 🔥
You can't trust that algorithm! We post pretty much every Thursday at noon PST, so if the algo lets you down just head on over. This hike is freaking epic, by the way -- it's you're CR from Mist hike, but with HD thrown in!
Did half dome last weekend - thanks to your guys video! Was going to do Clouds Rest on the way down but had no suncream and it was such a sunny day. Will be back in Spring to tag them both in a day!! Thanks for your videos!
Love it, Robert! Congrats on HD, and so psyched our video helped. And seriously, you will LOVE doing the double. Absolutely nothing like climbing HD, and then looking all the way down on it from CR. One of our favorite hiking days ever -- can't wait to hear how it goes when you do it! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard It totally inspired the trip haha, wouldn't have done it without your guys insight! I also made a little video of the day :P Such a nice way to keep a memory!
I was having a bad moment of anxiety just now and was so happy to see this pop up in my feed! I'm an avid hiker who's been out of commission for the past 8 weeks due to a stress fracture, so thanks for the wonderful content, it really helps to calm me! :)
Oh no Lexi, we hate hearing that you're injured, but it really means a lot to us that we can be part of your recovery journey. We've both been out with injuries for extended periods of time before too, and so we completely understand the pain, frustration, anxiety and all the other emotions that come along with it. We promise to keep trying to bring you epic adventures to cheer you up and get you through until you can get back out on the trails. Hang in there ♥️
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Be careful!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing! The scenery is so stunning it almost looks fake! Thanks for taking us along!
Haha, you are so right, the one thing I always keep asking myself when in Yosemite is "Is this place EVEN real?" 🤔 - E
I was just there and brought gear for the cables down climb but got the first snow of the season so I had to stand down. There's adventure and then there's common sense! Late start bc I was LITERALLY the first person in the park for the first snow & my tires started slipping, but can't wait to climb it soon! No love lost though because the hike to the dome was gorgeous! You're timing was perfect & I'm happy to venture up there vicariously through you both for now! (The Mistry Trail down really hurt my knees - a total surprise as I hike every day! Those trails are no joke so bravo for this feat!)
Thank you, and very sorry to hear about the snow setback. But great that you got all the way up to the dome -- that can't have been easy in the snow! We really were lucky with out timing. This early snow is probably going to derail a couple of the Sierra climbing adventures we had coming up as well, but that's ok. We'll find some good snow-friendly adventures to do.❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard all good! I was bummed at first but I also did get fall & winter in one trip! Just a great excuse to come back to Yosemite! And your video keeps inspiring! Weather is the tricky element to outdoor adventuring this time of year but it keeps it interesting & exciting! Wishing you fun and safe adventures!!!
@@IP2u Totally agree, and the hiking gods are going to reward your positivity with more epic adventures!
I was there with you! It was great to meet you guys. God bless!
It was great to meet you too, Juliet! What an amazing day that was. It still brings a smile to our face thinking how we all climbed that beast while being blessed with such incredibly nice weather -- and we made it just before the snow hit. Blessings to you too, and hope you have some more exciting climbs before the end of the year! ❤️
Awesome! Thank you for sharing! Hope to hike this soon!
Our pleasure, Joseph! We really hope you get to do it soon too -- was truly epic going up HD first, and then looking down on it from CR. We'll never forget it. ❤️
nice video that makes me want to do the half dome again... we just came back from Yosemite a few days ago and did the Yosemite Fall hike. Need to plan another trip back to it!
Yes! There can never be too many Yosemite trips. We could probably go up every weekend for a full year and never run out of hikes we want to do. Yosemite Falls is a great hike, but you should def do HD again too. There's just nothing else like it.
What a beautiful day! Nice weather and you two are just beasts! I have done Nevada Falls but not Half Dome. Also, this is the first video I've seen of hiking Cloud's Rest. Great hikes and views! Thanks. If I never get to do these hikes at least I got to experience them with you two! I was so nervous when Adam hung his legs over the edge and gave us the downward view! Oh my gosh!
Joseph, if you were nervous imagine how I felt out there watching him! I'm crazy but not THAT crazy ;) So glad we got to show you Cloud's Rest. Half Dome is the star of Yosemite, but Cloud's Rest in our opinion offers the best views in the park, so to get to see that all in one day? Really something special!
Joseph I was nervous too! That's the first time in a long time I've felt a little queasy looking down from a drop, but it was just SO far down, and such a straight drop off. Whoa. And you're right, the weather was perfect -- we got really lucky with that. Very glad you liked this one! -- A
Hi Adam and Elise, beautiful, thanks for sharing your adventure, I'm not sure I could do that one, but I'm getting ready to go to Yosemite next week with my daughter. My friend who had the permits and everything ready to go for half dome with his family last month got injured and couldn't make it. I'm sending him this video so he can make the climb with you guys. Thanks !!!
Wow what a great trip to do with your daughter! Depending on how much she likes to hike, she might like Taft Point and Sentinel Dome (easy hike, but great views), or of course Yosemite Falls if she's good with all that climbing. And Clouds Rest coming from the opposite direction at Tenaya Lake is also totally do-able, and then you get that crazy view down the valley that we showed at the top there. Sorry to hear about your friend -- what a bummer after actually winning the permit lottery! But yeah, send him our vid and reassure him he can do it off season once he recovers! ❤️
You 2 are too damn crazy... but I LOVE WATCHING YOUR JOURNEYS! Honestly, this last climb up Half Dome was making my knees knobby 🤣 I have to add, I watch you guys on my big screen tv and I feel like I'm there with you. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for your encouragement! That is so cool to think about you watching this on the big screen! We've only ever seen the footage on our tiny laptops. Hope it looks okay! 😂 We are admittedly a little crazy, but everyone secretly loves having that crazy friend around ..... right? 🤷🏻♀️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Yep, absolutely 💯 I need some crazy adventurous friends 😆
Yosemite is easily one of the most beautiful places I have visited. Great video yet again! 🙂🤙🏼
Thanks Steve! We couldn't agree more. It is just so beautiful, especially when you get up on those peaks and look down through the valley. ❤️
Read all the comments before, couldn't agree more! Going to learn that Prussik knot and go for it. You guys are the best!
Yes Rob!!! So stoked that you're doing it. Please let us know how it goes. We know you're going to crush it, but just want to hear your joy after you do!
Goats of Hiking our beautiful national parks!
Haha thanks Shaurya! We really do feel blessed to have easy access to so many of our incredible NPs! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I’m scared of heights but after watching your video of Angels Landing I was inspired and I completed the whole hike like a boss under 3 hours!
@@Baldevthakur2725 So glad to hear that! Huge congrats!!
OMG, my palm is sweating just watching it. Amazing 🤗
Thanks Andy! Yosemite really is amazing. Even six days later, we're still feeling kind of a high from this one.
I live in Poland. We have Tatra Mountains here which I very love. But I live on the other side of the country, near to the sea. But what i'd like to say. World is beatifull wherever you are. You have an amazing adventure. Wish you the very best
Thank you so much, Sylwia -- it makes us so happy to know you are seeing our videos from all the way over in Poland! And you are totally right -- the world is beautiful everywhere. ❤️
Just Crazy Awesome !!! Thank You for taking me for a ride.
Haha yes! It's totally our pleasure. There's nothing we like more than sharing crazy adventures with like-minded people! ❤️
Love the video you guys are in a league of your own. The wife and I have done Half Dome via Glacier Point to illouette to upper Yosemite. Next year we are going to do clouds rest starting from Tuolumne Meadows
That's awesome, Larry! We've done Cloud's Rest that way and absolutely loved it -- wanna try HD from Glacier Point like you did, too. Yosemite is so freaking amazing -- it's impossible to ever get tired of it! ❤️
Agree with you there. I probably will not be doing this hike !! Thanks for sharing the adventure.
Yes this one definitely requires some training -- but it is really quite something to look down on Half Dome after just climbing it. Glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️
omg Adam always picks the crazy spot for snack! I love you guys so much!
Haha thanks so much! That makes us really happy to hear. And you're right about those snack spots -- this one was almost too crazy even for Adam. He was having a hard time eating looking down at that drop! 😂
Loved the video, You guys are the greatest!
Thanks so much! Very glad you enjoyed this one -- it was one of the most joyous days we've ever had out on the trail. It just seemed like everything went our way, and it's so fun to share an experience like that with people who appreciate such things! ❤️
Loved the tracks you played on the way up Clouds Rest!
Thanks Ashwin! We're going to make that one available for download later this year -- hopefully in November! ❤️
Great adventure hike and stunning scenery. wish I could be there one day. excellent editing !
Thank you so much -- very glad you liked this one! And we believe that you will be here one day. It is the kind of place that calls to certain people, and eventually that call will bring you. ❤️
Awesome place... Nice job for both of you guys!!!
Thanks Antonio! Yosemite never disappoints! ❤️
About .001 percent of people ( or less) in the world get to experience stuff like this. Such an amazing feat and proud accomplishment!
You guys rock the rock!!
Thanks Doug! It was freaking amazing to look down on Half Dome after just having climbed it. Totally new perspective on the park, and all while feeling badass for executing an 8000 foot climb! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard badass is right. you both earned that plus a double cheeseburger and a chocolate shake when you got down in the valley :) That's if you indulge in such rewards when you finish your hikes. Another great video experience. thanks
Hey guys, I have been to the summits of both Cloud's rest and Half Dome several times but never in one long trip! I am putting that one on my bucket list. Once again I must compliment you on your cinematography. You really capture the awesome beauty of that place, and the feeling of being there! There is no other place in the world like that part of Yosemite. It has been too long since my feet have touched the granite of those monoliths. I can't wait to go back. Elise, your music is wonderful. Keep it up!
Yes David! We are delighted to hear you're going to do this hike. It was really revelatory to climb HD and then look so far down on it from CR -- just gave us a totally different understanding of the beauty and symmetry of that part of the park. You will love it. Meanwhile, so glad you're liking the music. We've been working hard on it and have two other songs that will be in videos soon! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard To celebrate my 40th birthday (21 years ago) I trail ran from Tuolumne Meadows to Happy Isles, which was about 40K. On the way I went over the top of Cloud's Rest but opted out of Half Dome. You are right, you do not want to hike down the mist trail in the dark, which I did at a different time. Scary! Looking forward to more new music!
What a day for you guys! Love it!
Thanks Steve! We really did have a great day, and were never even in too much pain. Well, until Monday and Tuesday. We definitely hurt on Monday and Tuesday. But the hike day was freaking glorious! ❤️
You guys literally rocked the rock and beyond Left me on cloud nine ♥️u guys
Haha thanks Raymond -- you would love this trail, and you could totally handle the difficulty too. It's just about exactly a double Baldy!!
Very cool! Thank you for sharing! You guys are awesome!
Aw thank you so much! So glad we could finally make this dream hike come true and tell you guys the tale!
Amazing! I felt like I was There. Haven`t seen Clear Sky`s in So Long! Thanks!
Thanks Bill! We felt so, so lucky to have such a perfectly clear day. It was really amazing all the way around -- to be all alone on both peaks, and to have gorgeous views through the whole valley. So glad we could bring you along on this one -- it was a day we're going to remember for a very long time. ❤️
What an adrenaline filled hiking experience. Lots of love and blessings to you guys from Nepal. Come to Nepal. We have lots of mountains waiting for your. Put Mt. Everest in your bucket list. xoxo
Oh we would LOVE to come to Nepal! We’ve actually got our eyes on a ton of amazing climbs there. Not sure if our bodies could handle that high altitude of Everest though! 😳
epic journey by your team on all peaks, hope to visit 2025.
I made that Half Dome trip 30 years ago..with the cables up...but I tell you what...I climbed up to the edge on my belly to look over...looked over...and turned pale white and my buddies had to pull me back...I have been afraid of heights ever since. I literally felt like my body was going to stand up and jump against my will! Scariest day of my life! Great views and a great trek that I will never do again.. but it is beautiful up there for sure!
Haha Mike that is a fantastic story! Sorry to hear it led to a fear of heights, but glad you got to feel what it's like up there. Adam has no fear of heights, and even he was feeling palpitations with his feet over the edge of that crazy drop!!
Nice hike guys. Thank you for sharing. Be safe.
Thank you -- it's really our pleasure to share. Too much joy in these incredible places to keep it to ourselves! ❤️
Wow, great vid and thanks for sharing. I've been on Half Dome once with cables but never to Clouds Rest. Looks like Ive got to get up there!
Yes Shannon! Clouds Rest is without doubt our favorite view in the whole park, and a beautiful climb as well. Definitely a must for your next trip!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks for getting back to me and be safe out there!
You guys are incredible! God bless you guys! :)
Thank you so much! We've rarely felt as blessed as we did that day. Just everything in the world felt so perfect, and we were filled with nothing but joy and gratitude. ❤️
Blessed is sooo right. I thank you for sharing because well I may not ever get the chance because of my health.. Love Yosemite!!
Yes!!! Yosemite is so amazing. ❤️ Thank you very much for letting us know about your health -- we're sorry to hear that, and very proud that at least we can take you along virtually on some of these really crazy adventures. We will keep on doing it until our health eventually fails us as well, and then we will take some awesome cruises and watch whoever's doing it next!
Wow! Spectacular! Looks like a painting. :)
Thank you! Yes Yosemite is always spectacular, but we were definitely lucky to have a clear and cloudless day to really let the valleys and peaks show their full majesty!