Half Dome – permit required

Yosemite Blog:

Following on the success of it’s weekend permit system the NPS has opted to extend the program requiring permits for all hikers who wish to ascend the cables to the top of Half Dome, not just weekend hikers. …

Last season weekend permit demand was high and permits were reserved months in advance. Hikers without permits will be turned around at the foot of the cables. …

Click through for details on how to get one: Permits Needed Everyday to Hike Half Dome Starting Spring 2011