The hike/climb to the summit of Half Dome is something that has to be experienced, first hand, to be full appreciated. The views on this hike are awe inspiring. There are many accounts of this hike on the internet with many different views about preparation and difficulty. I would recommend two things. Start as early as possible if you are starting from the valley floor (we were on the trail at 5:15 am)... and take your time! Pace yourself, stop and take in the scenery often. And, yes, the cable climb at the top can be a daunting experience. If you look closely at this image, you can see the cable climb up along the left side of the frame. Those little specs are hikers making the slow progress to Half Dome's glorious summit. The watermark is for webstore security and will not appear on purchased prints. All prints are produced under exacting conditions utilizing top quality archival media. Prints are shipped, via USPS, rolled in sturdy mailing tubes (frames not included). Please allow 1-2 weeks delivery time. Custom size prints are available for all images... call or write for details. halfdomesummit$179.95Print Size: 24"x30" Share                      Hawaii Time! All photographs appearing on this site are the property of Joe West Photography. They are protected by U.S. copyright laws and are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of Joe West Photography.