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    Yosemite National Park in California is filled with natural treasures. The signature landmark for the park
    is the 8,842-foot  granite rock called Half Dome. Hiking to the top is a strenuous ordeal, taking about 12
    hours. It is one of the most popular  hikes in the country. Until now, there has been little information
    available to help prepare the hiker for this superb one-day  adventure. This website is an adjunct to the
    Wilderness Press book "One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome," by Rick Deutsch. It is the only
    dedicated hiking guide to Half Dome. You've probably found that Yosemite Trail books only cover Half
    Dome in 2-3 pages. Website "trip reports" lack any real beef to help you prepare. The education you get
    in this book, on this website and daily blog will prepare you to safely complete the hike.

    This is not a rock-climbing or mountaineering guidebook; rather, it is written with the "weekend warrior"
    in mind. Almost  anyone can do this strenuous hike with proper preparation, conditioning and desire.

    The author, Rick Deutsch, a seasoned adventure traveler, will help you every step of the way. This is a
    big hike. It is classed by  the National Park Service as extremely strenuous. The climax is a 425-foot
    vertical challenge  at nearly a 45-degree angle, aided only  by steel cables acting as a banister. The view
    of  Yosemite Valley from nearly a mile up is awesome and worth the sore muscles you will endure the
    next day.

    One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome is a great resource that will assist visitors in their preparation.
    113 pages of  user-friendly  advice were gleaned from the author's 25 ascents of Half Dome.

     Special features of the book include:

  •     A geologic and human history of Half Dome.
  •    How to prepare, both conditioning and equipment.
  •    What to bring: food, water concerns, clothing, boots, and hiking gear.
  •    A detailed trail description for the entire 16-mile route, including maps, altitudes,
           elevation profile,  estimated elapsed times, odometer and points of interest.
  •   60 superb photos and graphics of the major sights along the route.


    Safety Notice:
    Readers of this book and website are cautioned to take full care and responsibility for their actions when using the
    advice presented.  All suggestions are strictly those of the author, but the reader should employ good common sense,  as
    not all circumstances of potential danger can be anticipated. There is no relationship between Yosemite National Park
    and the author of this website. All text and photos are (c) 2009, Carpe Diem Experience, and may not be reproduced
    without written permission.
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