[pct-l] Halfdome

[Paul]

On Wednesday 09 April 2008, adrian.borner at ch.abb.com wrote:
> I will start my section hike end of  August in Yosemite Valley around
> mid-day. I was thinking hiking up to Halfdome. The last time I was up
> there is almost 20 years ago. I would love to spend the night up there,
> weather permitting. I could imagine however that officially this may not
> allowed, but there could always be an emergency?!? Anybody has details?

I was up there a little while ago - No camping allowed on top, nor are you 
permitted fires. The Little Yosemite camp ground is on the route up, and 
although a little crowded during summer months, makes for a nice base camp to 
summit the peak from. If you wanted to camp closer to Half Dome, you *might* 
get away with a zero impact site below the tree line and away from the path.

 One more point - Lightning strikes are quite common on the top, so you might 
want to reconsider even in good weather (afternoon/evening storms roll in 
quite quick).

[Side Note] I took a little old granny up there as payback for dragging me 
across the moors when I was little - Told her she could have an icecream once 
we had been to the top.


Regards, Paul.