How Hard is Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park?
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These days just getting the permit to hike Half Dome in Yosemite might feel like the hardest part, but it is one of the toughest hikes we've ever taken while RVing in a national park. It's totally worth it.
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You carry more than your Dad with you. You carry all of us followers who can never do this because of physical limitations. I'm in a wheelchair but today I got to climb Half-Dome! Thank you so much! God bless your wonderful family. Oh, I almost forgot! Happy Anniversary!
Thank you so much, we are glad you enjoyed our adventures and this hike.
“I need to be watched” 🤣❤️😂 From the mouths of Babes! Great video and great story telling. Thank you 🙏
They crack me up! Kids say the funniest stuff. Thank you for the encouragement. We had a blast making this video.
The natural birth comparison is spot on! The last stretch of the cable part was definitely the “transition” part of labor and you guys rocked it together. His “you got this” was 🙌🏻
Haha right? It was the only comparison I have experienced.
We did half dome hike with a 9yr old in 1988 in one day! I was terrified but so glad I had the opportunity' The cables will challange you!. Another great hike is the high country via Tuolumne Meadows & Tanya Lake...most beautiful lake I've ever seen & swam in. Departure horses (or you hike) took us up to the Lake Vogalsang 10K altatude. Had a mom bear & 3 cubs show up at 3AM. Scarey but cool as we were in tent & Mama was pushing on my head thru tent wall🥵 Banging pans & whistles don't work!!!!! We're still alive...lol They're sevral lodges throughout the 1-2 week hike back down to the valley. They have hot showers, scrub board laundry & food! I saw things most people on this earth have no idea exits! Slid down the rocks on river in safe places & met the most interesting & kind people...but that was the 80's..lol
My husband and I have been following your journeys since Hensley was about 2. This is my favorite video of yours…so far. I am so impressed that you were able to do the hike without having trained. You are both such an inspiration to your followers. Never forget that.
I just wanted to say, from someone who is not only from California but from someone who has lived and worked in Yosemite (valley) your family has captured this park beautifully! I am so happy you and your wife got to renew your 10-year anniversary vows on Half Dome and also share your family experience with us!
Thanks for sharing!!
Omg...I cried for you once you reached the top. What an amazing vow renewal experience!!!!
It was amazing 🤩
Awesome….my hands were sweating when you went up those cables….I would be afraid of falling. You two are brave!
A beautiful park in many ways, but when Melissa and Nathan show up it becomes special! You bring us along for the hike of a lifetime. The views and scenery are mind blowing!!! So glad to see you both on top of the world! Half dome? Conquered! Great job, guys!
You guys are warriors. To climb half dome with no period of training, impressive!
My favorite line in the whole video: "He plays a banjo, I'm sure he's a nice person!" Too funny! Congratulations on getting to take that epic hike and thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for taking me on your hike up half dome.As a child my dad was a forest ranger and I always thought it would be neat but was too young to make that hike. Then I snapped my fingers twice and life happened. Now I am a 57-year-old grandfather unable to physically make that hike so thank you very much.
You are very welcome.
"I need to be watched" 😂
Translation: You two have fun with that!
And Happy Anniversary🌺
Haha! That’s funny.
Am in Tears, for so many reasons! Bless You Both, and the Precious Little Ones!
Thank you so much for carrying us with you this is a hike we could never do due to health but have always wanted to do. Thanks for sharing your life.
That hike was insane! You are both such rock stars.
Thank you 😊
My hands were sweating watching you two climb! I’ve been there when I was young with family and didn’t see the waterfall. Epic, and a natural high you won’t forget. I climbed in Banff to the upper hot springs and was so happy when I went back to work totally worth it. You can show the kids the video they’ll love that they had a babysitter! ☕️🇺🇸👍🏻‼️🥂
I had the incredible chance to do this hike this weekend. My friend, who won the lottery, brought me with her. I never really imagined doing this hike, because I am not a fit person and I never really thought I could do it. I made it to the base of sub-dome but we had to turn around there as a storm had rolled in and we were hearing thunder and seeing menacing clouds above us. I'm not sure I would've done sub-dome and the cables if the weather had been on our side, because just getting to sub-dome was the hardest thing I've ever done. My friend is so frustrated and sad not to have been able to do the cables, she has waited years for this permit. I wish it was easier to get one so we could go back and try again! This time, I'd be more prepared.
Thank you for sharing your journey!
Hey guys,
I’ve done half dome! One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever done in my life! I’ve also done clouds rest. It’s the high granite ridge to the north of half dome that rises to over 10k feet in elevation! California is a spectacular state and Yosemite is its crown jewel! I’m so happy you all are experiencing the state I was born and lived in for 62years of my life!
Congratulations on making it to the top of Half Dome. Glad you get to wear the t-shirt proudly without writing “Almost” on it! Thanks for sharing videos with us, especially for something I will never get to do in my lifetime. You rock!
Thanks so much!
I felt I was there because of the two of you. I don’t think I’ll ever see it in my lifetime. Thank you!
I never even knew about the cables until 2 days ago and now I’m addicted to watching CZcams videos of people climbing Half Dome.
Awesome
This was one of the best videos we’ve seen in all the years we’ve watched CZcams. We couldn’t do it ‘cause we’re 75 and 80 years old, but thanks for letting us see what it looks like. Ken and Alice
What a life you are giving your kids. So happy for you that you could cross this off your bucket list.
Your story about your dad so touched my heart. That is exactly the reason I got into RV life and hiking. I want to get healthy and see and do all the things this world has to offer while I still can.
You’ve got this! 💪
I’ve hiked it twice and I gotta say………..
I’m SUPER IMPRESSED that you made it !!!!!
It is a VERY HARD hike , make no bones about it !
And you did it with no training……oh to be young again :)
Congratulation . Period.
Well done you two, a epic adventure together. Happy anniversary.
This brought me to tears. what a beautiful love story, sweet memorial to your father, and a amazing experience! I too have lost my Dad. I take him with my in all our RV travels as well.
Thank you so much!
I love the running guy. There’s always one of them. You’re sucking gas and they’re doing a final prep for the Leadville 100. I did this hike a couple of weeks ago, staying overnight at LYV. I prepped and had watched videos but nothing prepares you for seeing this thing in real life. It’s huge and intimidating. Sub dome is also pretty crazy. Im sooooo glad I did it but … I’m not sure I’d do it again!
OK, new comment: YOU GUYS! I just got back from Yosemite a few hours ago - and yesterday I hiked the Mist Trail. Only to the bridge - and I swear I almost died! After the first mile! I had to stop every few feet to catch my breath. People were passing me left and right. I have so much respect for your ability to have done this!
Aww Thank you! It is a beautiful trail.
Thank you so much for taking us along to the top of half dome. I've seen it many times from the bottom but I know that I will never see it from the top. You've given me that gift. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 🍾🍾🍾
Love how you feel your father is with you….such a great family. Wow, y’all are amazing!
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary! When you celebrate, you celebrate BIG!!! Thank you for taking us along on this incredible journey; that’s a memory that will never fade. I have a framed picture in my bathroom that says “Live for today” and every day I try to take that to heart, because tomorrow is promised to no one. Wishing you many more Happy Anniversaries to come. Safe travels and stay well.
Thank you so much!
Wow!! that was amazing, I was so nervous watching you go up that last part, it's so steep. Congratulations you made it well done guys those views were spectacular. Happy anniversary to you both hope you have a great week take care. ❤❤🇬🇧
They went up Angel's Landing, too. That seemed worse.
Oh wow you guys! What an amazing place to renew your vows! The struggle to get there & how you helped each other on the way is symbolic of your life together as well. Thanks for sharing this with us. God bless your union & God bless your family!!!🙏💕
Seriously the best video!! I was in tears by the end. Beautiful story, excellent editing of your incredible filming skills, your life story, the struggle and beauty of the hike! WOW!! Love y’all so much. BIG CONGRATS for 10 years of marriage!! 💕 God is so good to put into place the pieces that led to this epic anniversary hike. 😍
Wow, thank you!
Congratulations on hiking Half Dome and on your 10 year anniversary....
You two are EPIC! I can't believe that you won that lottery! You are amazing! The things you said in this video about making memories with your kids is so important. Our kids are pretty much your age and we are celebrating our 50 yr anniversary this year. When we were your age we did so many nature hikes, not half dome, but we all have so many memories of great family times. That is way more important than anything else we could do in life. Good for you!! I love your channel
Thanks so much!!
I'm 36. . My husband and I travel in medical as well. I was just diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer just found out its spread to my lymph nodes! Please prayer warriors! I need all of you to lift up me and my family in this time! I need a miracle 🙏We have 2 young boys. . 5yr and 4 months!
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I cried tears of joy for you both! A million thanks to you.
I WANT THIS MUCH ENERGY. THIS WAS A BEAUTIFUL TRAIL
Well you guys what an absolute epic hike you took! I’m from California originally and you took the hike I have always wanted to do… I’m going to really press in and make it happen. Again what an epic hike you took!!!
So glad you won the lottery! Half Dome is just so iconic! This is a great accounting of the hardest hike I've ever done too. It was wonderful seeing it through other people's eyes and lenses. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary!
Thank you.
Amazing! I am so glad that you were able to go and enjoy that amazing hike together. And you brought us with you! Thank you!
I lost my wife to Covid on Sept 21, 2021. These are the dreams she had and wanted to do. I’ll be doing these adventures with her and my mother in my heart. Mom was a world traveler, I have her genes!
Sorry to hear.
I'm crying at the sweet moments yall had together! Yall are precious to one another and love that kind of positivity you are putting out to the world! So thrilled to see yall do that together! Your kids will treasure this video one day!
Thank you so much!!
The hike looked awesome. We are sure you guys are glad you did it. Christine laughed at the comments about dying there and being together. She always says we have to “go” together. 😁😁
Do it! It was such a bonding experience.
It's still the same! I remember being in awe of how many people spent their lives improving that trail so we can all hike it! There are a lot of things you think of on your way up. On the way down you just think of your knees. We used to run down as well. For whatever reason, running was easier. Happy anniversary you two!
I forgot to say happy anniversary on this video but I did on your Instagram! I hope the soreness is gone now!
Been going to that place since I was a little kid. My favorite National Park. Winter with snow in Yosemite is magical. Backpacking is an adventure and met some cool people. Bears are problematic when camping up there, but all magical!
Great Job you two! 👏👏👏 I'm both impressed and envious at the same time. 🤙
Unbelievable!!!❤️💚💙💛💜 You guys are so inspiring...not just with your channel info but how you cherish each other and model your best life for us. You should write a book😎 I love that you have friends all over the country that support you even while you are traveling in a national park. Hope you were able to rest and recuperate after this historic hike. Great episode 🌻
You guys are incredible! Love your bravery, determination, and the way you treat each other with such love and respect! Happy anniversary, somewhat belated!
Thank you! We had an amazing 10 Year!
Thanks for bringing us along on this amazing journey with y'all! Happy Anniversary!
Congrats! and the view is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
You both are absolutely incredible!! Thank you for taking this adventure and taking us with you! We so love you both. Jim & Vicki
The love and respect you have for each other comes shining through in this video 👋🏼🇨🇦
Happy for you both in climbing this mountain together! Happy 10 years of your marriage and may God bless you with many more years together!
ROCKSTARS!! How absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing the beauty to those of us that will probably never get the opportunity to hike it. 🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼
I wish that I were 20 years younger! You guys rock. I am so glad that you guys made it to the top and shared it with us. It was the most beautiful hike ever!!!
What an emotional journey! I’m impressed you could do that hike. Thanks for taking me along!
Very special episode... Thank you both.
You two are fearless and are raising your children to be the same. I love it!!
Thank you for taking one for the team. There is no way you would get me on those cables. But the view - wow.
Thank yall SO much for all your time and effort and expertise in capturing this experience. It was wonderful!!!
Thank you for hiking this for me!! I would never been able to do this at any age. Fearful of heights. You two are so brave. We celebrate 29 yrs together in July.
Thanks for taking me along. At 74 I won't be able to do those types of things but being able to watch is so great.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for taking us along on your epic hike and anniversary! Hope you have many more!
Yes!!! I love watching you guys!!!
I’m so happy for you. I did half dome as a teenager and I still think of it as one of my favorite trails I have ever done and I have done most of the western trails including Angels landing. Great job.
It was amazing!
You guys!! That was epic. I am so happy for yall. Keep on keeping on. I so wish we had started younger. We are mid 60's and doing baby hikes, but we're doing it. LOVED THIS EPISODE! Happy Anniversary!
You two are amazing!! Congratulations on 10 years of marriage, and, for making it to the top of Half Dome. What an incredible place to renew your vows. God bless you both.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 Congratulations on your 10th anniversary! So glad you got to check off a bucket list item. Hope you took the John Muir trail down to save your legs. Thanks for taking us along. Kinda wanted to see your descent but you probably needed both hands cuz going down is the hard part esp on rubbery legs! Marissa earned that tee shirt!
WOW WOW WOW.....so happy for you two !
Y’all are inspiring to watch as you share your journey and a pleasure to see you share so many great moments! 💕
Super nice day you got to go on the hike! Love the shot of you renewing your vows and the photographer stepping in the shot. and 😛 the 🧻 roll on half dome.....such a real and human experience! 💕
You are both AMAZING!! What a hike! I can't even fathom not being hooked to the cable line climbing that dome! Thanks for bringing us along--as I know we'll never ever ever do anything like that in our lifetime.
That was such an epic hike. Happy anniversary guys!
Thank you! It was an amazing experience!
Congratulations to you both! You did it!
Congratulations on both the 10 year anniversary and the monumental hike! So emotional, made me tear up a couple of times. What beauty God has created. And thank you to the men and women who carve these trails and make them possible for so many to follow.
You guys are warriors! Happy anniversary. The height thing would be hard for me to overcome. Way to go!
OH. MY. GOSH……I just love you kids……so happy for you that you got to do the half dome….AND to renew your vows to each other on top; a huge life long memory that you will cherish. Thank you for sharing…..hopefully the next video will show you going back down the trail. Looking forward!!!!!!!!going to watch this one once more! Trust your trip down was a success and the kids did okay. LEG CRAMPS! most likely 😏
We filmed us coming down, but the video was already so long we didn’t show it. Coming down was much easier than going up.
Great for you both to do the Half Dome!! Congratulations on your 10th anniversary! Great video and scenery no other RVer has shown us. God bless you and yours.
I'm first for once. Lol. I love your videos so much. You make these videos come to life to the fullest. I really appreciate that you do CZcams to bring all of us to your bucket list ✨️. Sending many prayers and love for your family.
Yah Shirley! So glad you enjoyed and thanks for being #1!
Thank you for taking us with you. Congratulations!
WOW! Impressed beyond words. You two are rock stars!!! Thank you for allowing us to experience your travels, trials & tribulations. Stay safe, enjoy. 👍👍🙏🙏🤗🤗❤️❤️
WOW!!! Congrats on making it to the top and Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary.
So awesome guys, you did great!! Happy Anniversary !
Thank you!
So proud of you too! I’ve been to Yosemite, the feeling is nothing like I have ever felt! It’s a heavenly feel, one of enchantment and awe, calming and peaceful all at the time! That’s the best I can describe my trip there. Just awe inspiring! Thank you for taking us with you.
Love you guys!
I have been following you since before your Alaska trip. This video was far and away the best video you have produced. It was really outstanding.
I had a similar experience with the Grand Canyon hiking down and up. My parents took us to the Grand Canyon in 1963 and we started down Bright Angel trail but we had to go back up as we were leaving early next morning. I promised myself I would come back and complete the round trip. It took over 50 years but I did it and was convinced my dad was with me. We got a permit and off we went. The sense of accomplishment is exhilarating!
Thank you so much.
Your amazement at being so close to the falls triggered a memory for me. One day, travel to Iguazu Falls in Brazil. The engineering to view nature is incredible. The falls are far bigger than Niagra, and more grand. And you stand on scaffolding 3 feet above the falls! Hopefully, you can add that to your bucket list. Traveling is the best! Enjoy!
I'm so proud of both of you!!!
So glad you both got to hike the half dome.
Wow! That was epic. Thanks for sharing that incredible experience!
What an exciting surprise. Thrilled for you! A hike I’ll never get to experience. Thanks for taking us along. Happy Anniversary. May your love grow deeper each year. ❤️
Wow, you guys are amazing! Good job hiking and capturing the hike for the rest of us!
Happy 10 Year Anniversary and Congratulations on achieving this incredibly rewarding bucket list hike!!! What an amazing hike you took us on today ... and thank you for doing that because I am sure, beyond a doubt, that I will never climb that dome but it was so exciting to see it all through your camera lens!
Thanks for traveling with us!
Same. I will never do it and wouldn't have made it past the first steep set of stairs going up the boulders with drop offs! Great to watch them do it!
That was amazing 🤩 great job guys. So proud of you for making it to the top. You earned that shirt for sure. Happy Anniversary!
You are living your best life!! I got very emotional watching you both today. Happy Anniversary 💕
OMG! Loved this. Happy 10 years! This made me cry when y'all made it to the top. So happy for both of you. That shirt was well deserved. Way to go!!!
Thank you!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney You are so very welcome! Love all of your videos. Would love to get to meet yall one day. Tell the kiddos hi for me. They are so darn precious!!
Congratulations! Happy 10th Anniversary! That was awesome! You've inspired us again.