Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Name me 0.2 miles of any other trail in the USA that has this mortality rate. Know what you're getting into before doing Half Dome.
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Half Dome's cables section has killed multiple hikers who slipped on polished granite between the boards. After Grace Rohloff's death in 2024, I stopped recommending this hike. The 0.2-mile cable route is slick from thousands of boots, exposed to weather, and often crowded into multi-hour traffic jams. Statistical risk is low, but consequences are fatal. If you're considering Half Dome, understand what you're committing to: this isn't a trail walk, it's a technical climb where one slip ends it. No hike is worth your life.
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Name me 0.2 miles of any other trail in the USA that has this mortality rate. Know what you're getting into before doing Half Dome.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
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hikingguy.com/gear
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Half Dome's cables section has killed multiple hikers who slipped on polished granite between the boards. After Grace Rohloff's death in 2024, I stopped recommending this hike. The 0.2-mile cable route is slick from thousands of boots, exposed to weather, and often crowded into multi-hour traffic jams. Statistical risk is low, but consequences are fatal. If you're considering Half Dome, understand what you're committing to: this isn't a trail walk, it's a technical climb where one slip ends it. No hike is worth your life.
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