This Hike is NOT for Everyone- Half Dome Yosemite
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- I backpacked one of the most iconic hikes in Yosemite National Park, Half Dome! As a solo female traveler I've done some crazy stuff but THIS is next level.
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Hello friends! I’m Erin Elyse, a part time farmer and part time traveler. I spend half of my year growing vegetables and flowers and the other half living in my newly bought and converted van. I also love checking National Parks off my list and backpacking! Subscribe if you are interested in learning more about my adventures!
Backpacking Half Dome is doing it the hard way. I can’t imagine having to carry that heavy pack up the Mist Trail.
Good advice - don't let any other backpackers intimidate you!!! The wilderness space belongs to everyone!!! Great high mountain footage too!
Thanks! Yeah when I first walked in I was like uhhhhh… but then I got over it haha!
Great video, good memories. In college we’d run repeats up to the base of half dome in preparation for Ironman. Three repeats in one day were killers. Great video, thanks for sharing.
It gave anxiety just to watch. I would never to this. Be safe out there! 🙏
You’re a BEAST for tackling alone! Looks so fun 😊
That’s insanity! My hands are sweating just watching you 😂 well done!!!!
Thank you🥹🙏
I always did it in 1 day, but this was before the cable permits. The quality/clarity of your videos take me back to when I walked those same steps many years ago
Well done you! I made it to the top of Half Dome about 13 years ago and never again!!😂😂 I still can’t believe I did it I was so scared going up those cables🙈 and it was super busy when I was there it was chaos! So lovely to see you climb with hardly anyone around😊❤
Yeah I got soooo lucky with barely anyone up there! The scariest part for me was having to let people pass so I can only imagine it more crowded!
Congrats! Great video! And you respected the danger by mounting your camera on your shoulder strap!
I love every single of ur videos, ur life is an example for me and u're an inspiration for me and my future, keep it up !
AW! Thank you so much, thats so kind.
If i ever get a kidney transplant.....this 1st on my bucket list. I went to Yosemite National Park about 5 years ago and i alway wanted to climb half dome
OMG I couldn't do that cable part! Good for you!!
It’s scarier to watch a video of someone climbing the cables than it is to actually be there.
Wow!!! Beautiful!!
Going solo hiking is always a good idea. Not clipping in is another mark of someone who knows what they are doing.
And keeping the camera on yourself instead of on Half Dome and the scenery along the way, is the hallmark of an expert cinematographer
You can elect to test yourself & your limits. Or you can hold forth in u tube comments. Whichever your stamina will allow !
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You are so courageous! I almost start crying just looking at those cables. KEEP BEING YOU!!!❤🎉🎉🎉
Aww!! Thank you so so much. That means a lot!
OMG that's awesome! Be careful and enjoy!
Thanks!!
thank you Erin for taking us in your backpack and making us discover this beautiful place
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And Hi from Paris, France
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Thank you for watching!!🙏🙏🥹💗
4:31 Girl you are INSANE!!! I love it 😂😂😂 this looks like the best hike ever !
Hahaha💗💗
Awesome video Yosemite looks soo cool would love to go there one day 🙂
yes you should go if you ever get the chance! thanks for watching!
Epic hike!!! ❤
Thanks!!
Everyone should be required to use a harness, lanyard ,carabineer to climb up and down the cables. Just saying expert tower worker.
Did this exact trip but in October 31st last year. Off season so there were even less people. First time backpacking and Half Dome. Was amazing!!! Great video
This hike is in my top 3 experiences for sure!! Did it back in December last year in one day, I had to start at like 3 am haha good times 🎉
I typically start a hike up Half Dome at 3PM. By the time you get to the cables, they are a ghost town. And you basically own the summit. You can also stay for sunset, which is REALLY cool.
@@matthewstorm5188headlamp was good enough for the hike back in the dark?
@@martineseverri5160 Absolutely! Coming down the cables in the dark is not as scary as you might think. And let’s face it. If you are starting at 3AM, you are hiking in the dark. How if hiking in the dark after sunset any different?
So awesome!
Thanks!
Omg that gave me anxiety ! You go girl ! 👏 its beautiful !
Thank you🙏🙏
Magnificent view with your brave heart 😃🌲
Absolutely insane 😍😍 you amaze me
awww thank you 🥰
Too awesome 👏🏼
Thanks!!
My knees hurt just watching this. Congrats on hiking half dome.
Thank you!!
OMG! I am so terrified of heights! Good for you! Your dad has taught you well. :)
Thank you! Haha I know he did!
This makes me want to get back out there and start hiking again
Woohoo yes!!
Ugh the cables that's where the girl recently died when they got caught in the rain. I would never climb that place way too dangerous
Very Impressive!!!
Thank you!
Do you have a PayPal account where we might contribute a little to your travels?@@erin_elyse
I spent 4 days in Yosemite last month. Had an Amazing time. I met a guy that climbed Half Dome and now I'll definitely do this if I'm lucky enough to get a permit for a September climb. Love your solo adventure and it sure does make awesome memories. 👌 😉
You will love it! Fingers crossed for that permit!! Thanks for watching :)
You did it!! No one on the dome cables. Which month did you climb??
Congrats!!
You're a brave little gal
I love your channel!
Thanks for watching!!
I want to do this hike so bad! I did the first quarter to the top of vernal falls but had to leave so couldn't go any farther but it was still amazing and beautiful.
Beautiful views 😧
Right?!
@@erin_elyse Yes ! 😀
Nothing to do but start!
Exactly! I got to the base and was like ummm I guess lets do this lol!
Nice video Erin. I'm attempting this in July in one day. what were the hardest aspects of this hike for you? It looks pretty sketchy just going up the subdome part.
Dang! I can’t believe you did the cables without a harness. I’d be scared 💩less not to. You’re a beast!!
you are amazing
Absolutely stunning!
I cant believe people do that trail in one day. Do they not snack? Do they not enjoy the scenery? Do they even want to be there? I cant come close to finishing the 17 mile trail by me in 1 day and thats mostly flat Michigan terrain and not anywhere close to as beautiful as Yosemite. It probably doesnt help that ill see a cool tree or mushroom and be distracted by it for 10 minutes, but still!
I can't believe it either honestly!! I'm super glad that I was able to go backpacking instead and take my time. I'm not trying to rush those waterfalls haha! I feel the cool tree/mushroom distractions 😂
Climbing Half Dome in a day is just easier. The BIG thing is, you aren’t carrying a heavy pack, so you aren’t ‘cooked’ by the time you reach the top of Nevada Falls.
As for being rushed, I’ve never felt this way. I never felt like I couldn’t enjoy the hike because I did it in one day. In fact, I would probably be MUCH more stressed about a backpacking trip because of all the planning and preparation and the greater possibility that something could go wrong. To me, dayhiking is simple, easy, and stress-free.
nice video. Do you have to get a permit to camp in little Yosemite valley??
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What month and day of the week did you do the cables?
You’re bad ass 👊🏽🫶🏽
ANYONE who carries an overnight pack up to Little Yosemite Valley is a badass in my book.
What hoodie is that?
Backpacking seems like a good choice, doing 16 miles in 1 day is pretty extreme
A long day for sure!!
Half Dome in a day isn’t extreme. Without a heavy pack, you get to the top in around 3.5-4.5 hours if you are in somewhat decent shape. With time spent at the summit and rest breaks, it’s about a 9-10 hour day for me. Some people can do it even faster than I can since they can JAM down the trail (I was never good at descent). Honestly, it’s not as bad as everyone makes it out to be.
Now climbing Mount Lyell (Yosemite highpoint - 28 miles) in a day is more along the lines of what I would call extreme. Believe me, I’ve done it. But I still don’t know that I would consider a backpack the easier way to do it. I still keep seeing in my mind all those people on the trail with those HUGE packs.
what dates did you go?
I have a permit to the half dome cables do i need also a permit to little yosemite campground? 😅
@@orestearroyo Yes. A day permit for the cables does not cover backcountry camping.
Great video! I loved your commentary. I just got back from a 10-day trip to the USA, which included Death Valley, Boundary Peak, Whitney, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Shasta. Half Dome was definitely the highlight for me! It sure looks like you had a great day for your visit.
We chose to do Half Dome as a day-trip with the cables down to avoid the silly permit thing.
Half Dome - May 1, 2024 - Yosemite National Park, California - Using carabiners/slings - cables down
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Where do you leave the rest of your stuff just before climbing Half Dome?
@@s3999 People who backpack in to Little Yosemite Valley leave their stuff at their campsite.
Why are you hating on those cables? They look great. Dont forget you wouldnt be able to see the top without the many people who spent time and risked falling to get the first ones in. You were lucky. Remember that please.
Wait what😂😂 did you watch the video? I was totally psyched to be on the cables😂
I’ve never seen a video oh HD with cables up and no crowd. I’m truly shocked and confused.
If you get there later in the day (say, 6:00-7:00PM), there is NOBODY on the cables.
@@matthewstorm5188that’s ridiculously late getting there. I would imagine it’s pitch black when getting down and you’re camping somewhere close to sub dome.
@@miami3863 Coming down the cables isn’t really a big deal. In fact, some people who are afraid of heights may do better since you don’t see just how far the drop is. As for camping at the subdome, I would HATE to have to carry a heavy pack that far. Or on this trail at all. I just hike all the way back to Happy Isles. It’s really not that bad. It’s actually quite enjoyable.
I coildnt even walk the rock stairs
they were so steep, not gonna lie!
You are a brave lady I must say......I am terrified of heights too.@@erin_elyse
Do you have a way for us to contribute to your travels? Maybe a "buy me a coffee' account or a PayPal account or Patreon?
I don't yet! Coming soon hehe!
only thing crazy is the crowds now. just my opinion but you would be better off without the nose ring and piercing as it has a bad connotation
Do you follow @Linnea & Akela ?? Y'all should hook up !
I don’t! But I will! Thanks :)))
I’m waiting until they get a tram to the top and back down! And even that may not be for everyone! 🚡 🤔🤯