Climbing Steck-Salathe’- Climbing Ranger KC Ellingford and Wildlife Biologist Sean Smith following the signs of the peregrine, and the footsteps of Allen Steck and John Salathe.
In July 2015, there was a large rockfall on the Regular Route. Yosemite climbing rangers and the park geologist climb the route to assess its present condition.
In light of the rock fall on Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome, we reflect on the climbing history of Half Dome and the new future it holds for climbers.