Half Dome

Half Dome

Nothin like 2000 feet of air! this day was unique for me as there were not many people on top, electricity was in the air, (literally), and we were above the clouds with several fast moving clouds passing by, i find these conditions exhilarating!
rasgoat
on Aug 13, 2006 11:12 pm
Image Type(s): Hiking
Image ID: 215414

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Sajama

Sajama - Oct 10, 2006 8:20 am - Voted 10/10

A very...

...original pic of the Half Dome!


Cheers.

rasgoat

rasgoat - Oct 10, 2006 8:32 pm - Hasn't voted

Well....

this is a famous area for photos, but it was nice to be above the clouds!

skunk ape

skunk ape - Feb 22, 2007 11:48 pm - Hasn't voted

Oh Yes

Nice exposure. Where is the BASE jumping gear?

rasgoat

rasgoat - Feb 22, 2007 11:49 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Oh Yes

Oh, I just downclimbed (yeah right!)

skunk ape

skunk ape - Feb 22, 2007 11:53 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Oh Yes

It just raises the hackles dont it? The stuff of mini night-terrors.

tanya

tanya - Dec 25, 2007 7:05 pm - Voted 10/10

I just got butterflies...

That is way up there!

rasgoat

rasgoat - Dec 25, 2007 7:27 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: I just got butterflies...

I had them too!

Noondueler

Noondueler - Jan 21, 2009 11:08 pm - Voted 10/10

Cool shot!

The cloud layer makes it unique.

rasgoat

rasgoat - Jan 22, 2009 6:29 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Cool shot!

Thank you!

Yes, sometimes clouds are a good thing.

EricChu

EricChu - May 16, 2010 7:29 pm - Voted 10/10

Wow!

What an airy photo! I don't think I could have possibly put myself where your friends did...!

rasgoat

rasgoat - May 18, 2010 9:12 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Wow!

I think the lightning was the greater threat this day!

mike_lindacher

mike_lindacher - Aug 23, 2010 12:28 pm - Voted 10/10

Electric Air

I know what you mean by "electric" air. When I was on top of Half Dome, the air was charged that the granite was literally making crackling noises. My hair was actually standing on end. We high tailed it ASAP and found that the cables were so charged that they actually shocked you. You couldn't take your hands (in gloves) off them. Unsettling to say the least ....

rasgoat

rasgoat - Aug 23, 2010 9:50 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Electric Air

WoW! you got it better than we did!

RayMondo

RayMondo - Nov 4, 2010 1:06 pm - Voted 10/10

The greatest ever place

One of the most classic places in the mountains. That the Dome has such an amazing form and outline surely makes it one of the greatest ever places to reach.

I too would have liked to have BASE jumped, despite that I don't, it shure would save that long, long trek down. But one of the best days of my life to have been there. Return, I must.

rasgoat

rasgoat - Nov 6, 2010 4:58 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: The greatest ever place

Yes, it is heaven on Earth. I wanna BASE jump from mount Thor.

RayMondo

RayMondo - Nov 7, 2010 4:34 pm - Voted 10/10

Base Jump

Do you BASE Jump?
The higher, the safer (less dangerous), it appears. At least it gives you some time to sort out trouble. I reckon that if I got myself to skydive, then I would try wingsuits.

Like your handle "Live in the Now"

rasgoat

rasgoat - Nov 8, 2010 7:20 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Base Jump

I do not but It seems like the way to do it on that baby! At about 4000 feet, overhanging, I suppose it is safe. Wingsuits look awesome!

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