This Hike is NOT for Everyone- Half Dome Yosemite

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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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@elainemartinez2021 20 күн бұрын

My 175 lb self accidentally did this hike. I say accidentally, because I had ZERO knowledge or experience about Yosemite's trails. I just kept following the two trails that interconnected. It's not for everyone. It wasn't for me, but I did it. Was the hardest hike of my experience.

@stephenrau1255 10 ай бұрын

Good advice - don't let any other backpackers intimidate you!!! The wilderness space belongs to everyone!!! Great high mountain footage too!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah when I first walked in I was like uhhhhh… but then I got over it haha!

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

Backpacking Half Dome is doing it the hard way. I can’t imagine having to carry that heavy pack up the Mist Trail.

@geoffbeadle8998 4 ай бұрын

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

@Alex.Harward 7 ай бұрын

You’re a BEAST for tackling alone! Looks so fun 😊

@greghunter5627 23 күн бұрын

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.

@MoneySmartMum 10 ай бұрын

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😊❤

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

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!

@stevecole2616 4 ай бұрын

Everyone should be required to use a harness, lanyard ,carabineer to climb up and down the cables. Just saying expert tower worker.

@hpph1744 6 сағат бұрын

And gloves.

@Sammowrimo 10 ай бұрын

That’s insanity! My hands are sweating just watching you 😂 well done!!!!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you🥹🙏

@martineseverri5160 4 ай бұрын

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 🎉

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

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.

@martineseverri5160 24 күн бұрын

@@matthewstorm5188headlamp was good enough for the hike back in the dark?

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

@@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?

@gimli6295 10 ай бұрын

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 !

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

AW! Thank you so much, thats so kind.

@BW-pr8qr 28 күн бұрын

Congrats! Great video! And you respected the danger by mounting your camera on your shoulder strap!

@Happyonthelake 24 күн бұрын

It gave anxiety just to watch. I would never to this. Be safe out there! 🙏

@neenee_marie Ай бұрын

OMG I couldn't do that cable part! Good for you!!

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

It’s scarier to watch a video of someone climbing the cables than it is to actually be there.

@rollsroyce7325 10 ай бұрын

thank you Erin for taking us in your backpack and making us discover this beautiful place 🏞🏔🏕👸😍👌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ And Hi from Paris, France 👋😍🇺🇲🇨🇦🇲🇫❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!🙏🙏🥹💗

@rootedremembrance 10 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Beautiful!!

@ShaaRee 10 ай бұрын

Hi You are so courageous! I almost start crying just looking at those cables. KEEP BEING YOU!!!❤🎉🎉🎉

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Aww!! Thank you so so much. That means a lot!

@JoeBeech 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video Yosemite looks soo cool would love to go there one day 🙂

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

yes you should go if you ever get the chance! thanks for watching!

@cherrysIushie 10 ай бұрын

4:31 Girl you are INSANE!!! I love it 😂😂😂 this looks like the best hike ever !

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha💗💗

@NobodyCaresIGuess 10 ай бұрын

This makes me want to get back out there and start hiking again

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Woohoo yes!!

@kin4608 6 ай бұрын

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

@jeanniekartis5916 10 ай бұрын

Omg that gave me anxiety ! You go girl ! 👏 its beautiful !

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏🙏

@stephenrau1255 10 ай бұрын

Epic hike!!! ❤

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@YSBRYD-CATH 10 ай бұрын

Very Impressive!!!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@YSBRYD-CATH 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a PayPal account where we might contribute a little to your travels?@@erin_elyse

@cindyland6273 Ай бұрын

You did it!! No one on the dome cables. Which month did you climb?? Congrats!!

@johnrau6568 10 ай бұрын

OMG that's awesome! Be careful and enjoy!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@mrnice111 24 күн бұрын

Going solo hiking is always a good idea. Not clipping in is another mark of someone who knows what they are doing.

@CrabbyOldLady 23 күн бұрын

And keeping the camera on yourself instead of on Half Dome and the scenery along the way, is the hallmark of an expert cinematographer

@squidnoid8 22 күн бұрын

You can elect to test yourself & your limits. Or you can hold forth in u tube comments. Whichever your stamina will allow !

@HyphenDude 10 ай бұрын

My knees hurt just watching this. Congrats on hiking half dome.

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@yasmeenchatelle8298 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely insane 😍😍 you amaze me

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

awww thank you 🥰

@TreeHouseChefJerry 10 ай бұрын

Magnificent view with your brave heart 😃🌲

@parvindergill4415 Ай бұрын

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

@reubengarcia4773 10 ай бұрын

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. 👌 😉

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

You will love it! Fingers crossed for that permit!! Thanks for watching :)

@xuntix 3 ай бұрын

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.

@Antzzz_Manzzz 2 ай бұрын

Too awesome 👏🏼

@erin_elyse 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@janefm9220 10 ай бұрын

So awesome!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@annmariebatkoski9667 10 ай бұрын

OMG! I am so terrified of heights! Good for you! Your dad has taught you well. :)

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Haha I know he did!

@marywilliams3772 19 күн бұрын

Headed there end of September. Also staying in backpackers campground. How much water did you carry with you for the dome? Enjoyed your video!

@furkan_orak 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful views 😧

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Right?!

@furkan_orak 10 ай бұрын

@@erin_elyse Yes ! 😀

@sinepari9160 7 ай бұрын

You're a brave little gal

@robl6666 10 ай бұрын

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!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

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 😂

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

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.

@TeamFish15 7 ай бұрын

Dang! I can’t believe you did the cables without a harness. I’d be scared 💩less not to. You’re a beast!!

@cadenadefuerza 24 күн бұрын

What hoodie is that?

@geraldbroflovski8114 10 ай бұрын

I love your channel!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@trudyschneider3060 10 ай бұрын

Nothing to do but start!

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Exactly! I got to the base and was like ummm I guess lets do this lol!

@jasonabc 22 күн бұрын

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

@Taskerofpuppets 3 ай бұрын

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.

@michaelbottjer3385 5 ай бұрын

What month and day of the week did you do the cables?

@tonyapendleton7467 20 күн бұрын

SO many Helllllll noooooooos

@orestearroyo 2 ай бұрын

I have a permit to the half dome cables do i need also a permit to little yosemite campground? 😅

@matthewstorm5188 23 күн бұрын

@@orestearroyo Yes. A day permit for the cables does not cover backcountry camping.

@gersonramos7902 3 ай бұрын

nice video. Do you have to get a permit to camp in little Yosemite valley??

@MasterRoshi_007 3 ай бұрын

You’re bad ass 👊🏽🫶🏽

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

ANYONE who carries an overnight pack up to Little Yosemite Valley is a badass in my book.

@jon7713 9 ай бұрын

you are amazing

@stephencahill5429 4 ай бұрын

what dates did you go?

@s3999 3 ай бұрын

Where do you leave the rest of your stuff just before climbing Half Dome?

@matthewstorm5188 23 күн бұрын

@@s3999 People who backpack in to Little Yosemite Valley leave their stuff at their campsite.

@miami3863 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a video oh HD with cables up and no crowd. I’m truly shocked and confused.

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

If you get there later in the day (say, 6:00-7:00PM), there is NOBODY on the cables.

@miami3863 24 күн бұрын

@@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.

@matthewstorm5188 24 күн бұрын

@@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.

@kenmarcpagar8825 10 ай бұрын

❤❤️❤️

@DougLutz 3 ай бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ns5gqMJyy9zVYYE.html

@ThirstyBacon 10 ай бұрын

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.

@erin_elyse 10 ай бұрын

Wait what😂😂 did you watch the video? I was totally psyched to be on the cables😂