About

Rick Deutsch is also known as Mr. Half  Dome. He’s the author of  One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome  -  the only dedicated guidebook for  this famous hike.
Having  topped  Half Dome 31 times, he is uniquely qualified to  write the definitive guide for all levels of  hiker.  His casual style of writing provides candid conversational guidance while insisting that you have fun! It’s a big hike. Be prepared and do it safely. Rick is also an enthusiastic speaker who can help your group or company get to the top of their mountain.  He is a captivating professional communicator and gives talks at outfitters, libraries, health clubs, museums, colleges, cruise ships and bookstores.The dba for his Limited Liability Company is Carpe Diem Experience, LLC.

Member:

National Speaker’s Association
Yosemite Conservancy
California State Parks Foundation
California Writers Club
American Hiking Society
American Nordic Walking Association