Half Dome – Yosemite Musing
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If you are still reading the blog here, I have moved the party over to a new “mobile enhanced” integrated website/blog.
This is the same URL as my previous website … all the content is moved so you can still get the hikIng info etc. DO NOT post here – go to www.HikeHalfDome.com
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MrHalfDome's Blog 
March 1, 2011 at 10:02 pm |
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for Saturday June 11th.
My friends and I have already made hotel reservations but couldn’t get the permits this morning.
Thanks,
-Anu
March 2, 2011 at 9:18 am |
Anu – put your contact info in the body of your request for tix!!!
July 18, 2011 at 9:01 pm
I am looking for one permit for Sunday July 24th, let me know if you can help. farshad.garmsiri@ipaepr.com
July 29, 2011 at 10:15 am
I am looking for 2 to 4 permits for “Cables on Half Dome” for Friday, August 12, 2011 or Saturday, August 13, 2011. Please contact me with terms and contact information at lu89hill@msn.com
March 2, 2011 at 10:44 am |
Please contact me at anu_mokkapati@yahoo.com if anyone has 4 permits for JUne 12th.
April 10, 2011 at 12:45 am |
Hi. I’m looking for 2 permits for mid to late june. Please email me to ramonp@gmail.com.
Best Regards
Ramon
May 13, 2011 at 12:30 pm |
Hello,
I’m looking for 2 permits for May 29. Kindly email me at jamie.reyes@gmail.com, if you have any available.
Many thanks!
Jamie
May 19, 2011 at 4:26 pm |
Anu, if you are still looking for permits for June 11, there are 4 up on recreation.gov right now. Snag them quickly!
May 19, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Great work Celina…see folks, it pays to keep trying. Some are cancelling.
May 20, 2011 at 11:41 am
hey… the 11th would be the perfect day for me and my bf. I’m from germany and the whole thing with the permits…trailheats etc. is kind of confusing. could I please get the link for recreation.gov? or a number I can call. Right now I try to figure out where to start best for this amazing trail… any proposals? I need to fill out this wilderness permit first right? and then another permit for half dome? or is the wildernesspermit the permit for half dome as well? please let me know as soon as possible how I can get two of the four permits on recreation.gov! thanks a lot.
maylin
May 20, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Maylin
recreation.gov is at http://www.recreation.gov
go to my website http://www.hikehalfdome.com/ and click around . I have a PDF on the process right on the big photo. Once you get a HD Day hike permit you do NOT need a wilderness permit unless youare camping in the back country.
Danke,
Rick
June 17, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Hello, I am looking for 2 or 3 permits for my family and I for any day between July 17th to July 21. Please email me at mfn116@gmail.com if you can help us out. I promise to send good karma your way. Thank you.
June 2, 2011 at 6:42 am |
I’m need 4 permits for Sept 16th. Email me @ 4blicks@comcast.net
June 15, 2011 at 9:48 am |
I need 8 permits Wednesday, August 10th. Please reply to my email at viet.v.vo@gmail.com!! Thank you!!
June 16, 2011 at 2:01 pm |
Hi, I am looking for two tickets for half dome friday the 24th or saturday the 25th.
Thank you!
Lubnakam@gmail.com
June 30, 2011 at 8:21 am |
I am also ( while holding out very little hope…) looking for 2 passes for the 19th, 20th or 21st July. Email me at philipmaximilianlis@gmail.com
thanks
July 20, 2011 at 7:54 am |
Hey all…. Looking for a permit or two for this Sunday the 24th any help would great thanks Braytonh@hotmail.com
July 20, 2011 at 8:02 am
Hey all…. Looking for a permit or two for this Sunday the 24th any help would great thanks
Oh my email us braytonh@hotmail.com just put permits in the subject thank you
July 21, 2011 at 3:52 pm |
Hi,
Looking for 4 permits September 23 or 24th please!
Thank-you!
David
dc2sym@gmail.com
July 23, 2011 at 1:13 pm |
Looking for 3 permits for September 23 or 24th.. Crossing my fingers!
Thanks,
Anne
anne.dellwo@gmail.com
July 29, 2011 at 10:17 am |
Hey there-Looking for just one permit! Any day-Hope you have one and I,m available. ccozay@gmail.com
August 11, 2011 at 4:44 pm |
I am looking for 2 or 3 permits for August 12 or 13. I am staying in the park. Bob
rhbisno@gmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 3:45 am |
Want to clarify, I need a wilderness permit to camp in Little Yosemite Valley nights of Sept 18 at least and also 19th if possible. I understand that with the wilderness permit to camp goes the permit to also climb Half Dome. My (younger) friends are going up HAlf Dome on the 19th. I can be reached at 1-415-883-8331 or DrJohnNT@hotmail.com
March 2, 2011 at 6:40 am |
This is, no doubt, going to be a familiar refrain, but I also logged on early on the 1st and could not get permits. Looking for two for Saturday, June 25, hotel room in the park also already booked.
Thanks for the consideration,
Mike C.
March 2, 2011 at 9:19 am |
put your contact info in the body of your request for tix!!!
March 2, 2011 at 6:51 am |
Looking for one or more permits for Saturday, June 25th. I got VERY lucky and was able to get 4 via the NPS permit system. I think I was seconds away from getting shut out.
Contact info: michael.macdonald@med.ge.com mailto:michael.macdonald@med.ge.com
March 2, 2011 at 9:19 am |
Mike – put your contact info in the body of your request for tix!!!
March 2, 2011 at 9:27 am |
My bad. Contact info: michael.macdonald@med.ge.com
March 2, 2011 at 9:39 am
MIke – your contact info will get buried so I put it into your core > request….make it easy for readers to help you!!
-Rick
March 2, 2011 at 7:17 am |
I am looking for half dome permits for Thursday June 23. We have a campsite reserved but could not get permits.
Thanks,
Robert
March 2, 2011 at 8:23 am |
Somehow, I got 2 permits at 2:30 p.m., but they are for Memorial Day, May 30th, and I would like to trade for Thursday, June 2nd. Thanks
please contact me at misola@rehonroberts.com
March 2, 2011 at 9:31 am |
please contact me at misola@rehonroberts.com
March 2, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Looking for any permits for Fri June 10 or Sat June 11. It’s my bachelor party, we have 8 hikers and were going to hike on Saturday but I was only able to get 4 permits for Friday (6/10). Even one or two permits for Friday would be helpful as I’m sure not all the guys will be able to make the hike since we’re changing the plan from Saturday to Friday.
mattsambol@gmail.com
Thanks Mr. Half Dome for putting this together!
March 2, 2011 at 8:47 am |
I have two (2) permits for Sunday, June 19th that I am looking to trade for any day from June 15th-17th (Wednesday-Friday of that week). We already have travel plans booked and cannot make Sunday work. Please contact me to discuss a trade.
Thanks,
Chad L.
March 2, 2011 at 9:23 am |
Chad – put your contact info in the body of your request for tix!!!
March 2, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
My contact information is:
clabucki@gmail.com
414-232-0738
Thanks!
March 2, 2011 at 9:33 am |
I am looking for 4 (four) permits on either Saturday June 11 or Sunday June 12.
We went there last October with permits, but a storm came in. Now we already have reservations at Curry Village and no permits yet. Couldn’t get them yesterday morning. I’m REALLY hoping for a miracle here.
halfdome@verwilt.com
Thanks!!
Bart
March 15, 2011 at 2:06 pm |
Just wanted to give an update. I have now acquired four permits for the 13th. If someone has two more, things would be perfect.
halfdome@verwilt.com
Thanks Mr. Half Dome for putting this together
March 2, 2011 at 10:11 am |
Hi! I am looking for 3-4 permits for June 17th. Please help me conquer the beast!
m.nicole.p@gmail.com
Thanks!
-Megan
March 2, 2011 at 11:23 am |
I need 3 tickets for anyday in June. I was at work March 1 and not able to call or go on the web site. I had someone call for me and the lady on the phone was trying to tell the person I had call you don’t need permits for the cables. needless to say I did’nt get any. Someone please help.
thanks
Chris Brettelle
209-304-8255
March 2, 2011 at 11:32 am |
I have two permits for Sunday June 26 and would like to trade for two on Saturday the 25th. cafejane@sbcglobal.net Thanks
March 2, 2011 at 2:39 pm |
First of all, thanks mr. halfdome for providing this site. If for some reason one of our party can’t go, I’ll be sure to use this site to share any extra permit. We were lucky to secure 4 permits for May 29th, but we need one more for my brother’s son. If you have an extra one I sure would appreciate it. Thanks. Steve @ shomrich@aol.com
April 10, 2011 at 1:19 pm |
Steve, check out: http://fresno.craigslist.org/tix/2298968228.html
March 2, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
Hello. I need 1-4 tickets for Saturday, June 11. All folks in our party have reservations, but not enough passes. Please contact me at fralicks@sbcglobal.net Thanks!
March 2, 2011 at 4:23 pm |
Hello,
I need just 1 ticket for any Saturday or Sunday in June (except the 18th and 19th – Father’s Day). I went last year with my two boys. They made it to the top but my knee gave out below the switchbacks. This year I was planning on going by myself (until I got shut out online). Please help me with my personal goal. I can be reached at
hudosha@cshs.org or 310-423-1527.
Thank you,
Alan
April 10, 2011 at 10:09 pm |
Alan, I came across this posting on Craiglist that you may want to check out:
Date: 2011-04-01, 7:40AM PDT
Reply to: sale-cksm3-2298968228@craigslist.org
We are looking to trade Half Dome tickets….only one person from our group of ten was able to secure the date we wanted (Sat, July 16). These are the dates everyone else got.
We want as many tickets as possible for Sat July 16th…..looking to trade…..
2 – Sun May 29
4 – Tues May 31
2 – Fri June 3
4 – Sun June 19
6 – Mon July 25
4 – Wed July 27
Please call me at 559-960-5517 if you are interested. We have 4 for Sat July 16th we are trying to add too.
June 11, 2011 at 11:53 am
Me and my family will be traveling to California for the first time. When we found out about climbing half dome via the cables, the permits were long gone. If anyone has permits for July 25, 2011 we would be thrilled if we could get some. We need 5 but would be willing to take however many we could get.
I noticed that you had some for July 25. Unfortunately I don’t have any other permits to trade you for them. If you end up not using them, I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me out. My email is nicholas.p.freelen@ttu.edu
Thanks
March 2, 2011 at 6:02 pm |
Hello everyone!
I am hoping to find 2 half dome tickets for either June 23 or June 24. I have already booked my flight and the hotel. We booked this trip because of the half dome hike so you can understand we are devastated by not getting the tickets in time. Please let me know if anyone has tickets for either of these days. Thank you in advance!
Christina
christina-austin@hotmail.com
(586)222-7104
March 2, 2011 at 7:47 pm |
Greetings~My husband’s goal when he turned 50 was to climb Half Dome~Sadly we were not able to get permits on the opening day a.m. by phone and web~Sold out in a flash 😦 If anyone has 4 or more permits for anytime June 14 to the 27~Please let me know….Thank you,Susan bernicecor@aol.com
March 2, 2011 at 7:57 pm |
I am looking for two half dome permits for any of the days June 6 through June 9.
I can be reached at clayda@cableone.net or 228-324-5381
Thanks,
David
June 4, 2011 at 9:18 am |
Check out the yosemite site, there are 4 available tickets for june 6!
June 4, 2011 at 9:24 am
That’s recreation.gov ….but move QUICK LIKE A BUNNY!!!!
March 3, 2011 at 7:18 am |
I d am really trying to get 2 tickets for June 11th or June 10th. I couldn’t get them at 7:00…tried. I have plane tickets from FL and reservations at WWawona. Will pay…Thank you if you can help! Please contact me at 559-348-9697 or wwwtinajo@aol.com
March 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm |
Hello,
I would be interested in two permits for June 22, or June 23rd. My wife and I have been planning this trip for quite a while; but were not fortunate enough to secure the permits.
Thank you, Jon
j-halverson@charter.net
(608) 786-1067
March 3, 2011 at 4:54 pm |
Hi! I’m looking for 2-4 permits for Wednesday, June 15th or any day that week. Contact me at brittneyeugenio@hotmail.com Thanks!!
March 3, 2011 at 7:51 pm |
I need 2-4 tickets for Monday, June 13, 2011 if anyone has any extras.
–Would be much appreciated. Thanks
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
March 4, 2011 at 1:52 am |
I’m looking for 6 half dome permits for Saturday June 25, 2011. My email address is: sarangkim.84@gmail.com
March 4, 2011 at 2:28 am |
I need one permit for Monday, 27th of June. Email me and we’ll negotiate a price.
Ben
benhealy89@gmail.com
March 4, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Remember, the park does not allow the permits to be sold.
March 5, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Yes mrhalfdome, however I need to provide an incentive for someone to give up a permit to me.
March 4, 2011 at 9:44 am |
I really need 3-4 tickets for Tuesday June 28th. We already have Curry campsite reservations and have been training for the big hike already. So disappointed tickets were sold out. Please contact me at danap123@msn.com Thanks.
Dana Peters
March 5, 2011 at 6:25 am |
I need 4 permits for Friday, June 10. I would gladly pay for any extras you might have.
My email is peters2117@yahoo.com
Thank you!
March 5, 2011 at 8:16 am |
I have 6 Sunday (6/19) Cable Permits that we want to trade for 6 Monday (6/20) permits. Email me at dmeadows82@gmail.com if you have any to trade. Thanks.
May 9, 2011 at 3:27 pm |
Update: We have found six hikers for Sunday 6/19 so those permits are no longer available.
March 5, 2011 at 10:59 am |
I’m looking for 4 permits for either Monday, June 6th or Tuesday, June 7th. As is the case with many others, we already have hotel reservations, but could not get Half Dome permits. You can reach me at mike@mcolon.com or 916-801-1487. Thanks!
Mike Colon
March 5, 2011 at 11:19 am |
I’ve spent the last three years overweight and depressed. This year I have made a resolution to “make it to the top”. I’ve spent hours in the gym training, and have passed up all junk food! My goal, to reach the top! I’m 76 days out from boarding my plane… And I have accomplished every part of my goal except this one thing.. I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I have everything booked, and paid for. My entire reason for coming out to Yosemite is to do the Half Dome Hike! I’ve spent the last THREE months counting down to “permit” day, and… I didn’t get ’em! — I need 2– 😦 I will be arriving May 23 and leaving May 30. I need two iddity bitty permits. Pretty Please with lotsa sugar on top, can you help this girl out? Any day between May 27 and May 29 will do… This is so much more to me than just a fun hike! Please consider giving your permits to a person who will appreciate them with every cell in her atomic being!!!
Thanks for your time. *BELIEVE*
Melissa
gypsiemel79@hotmail.com
March 5, 2011 at 6:11 pm |
Melissa,
I feel your pain. Posting here is a good step. Let’s see how it goes. May 27 is an early date and the snows may not have melted enough to allow the cables to be up – we are all apprehensive. Since you are coming from afar, you may want to cover your bets and work with an outfitter who may have permits. It will cost you but many outfitters have gotten permits. There are several good one near Yosemite. I’m not here to hustle anyone, but you may want to look at LastingAdventures.com and their Hike Half Dome in A Day program.
April 10, 2011 at 10:17 pm |
Melissa, I came across this post on Craiglist that you may want to check out:
Date: 2011-04-01, 7:40AM PDT
Reply to: sale-cksm3-2298968228@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
We are looking to trade Half Dome tickets….only one person from our group of ten was able to secure the date we wanted (Sat, July 16). These are the dates everyone else got.
We want as many tickets as possible for Sat July 16th…..looking to trade…..
2 – Sun May 29
4 – Tues May 31
2 – Fri June 3
4 – Sun June 19
6 – Mon July 25
4 – Wed July 27
Please call me at 559-960-5517 if you are interested. We have 4 for Sat July 16th we are trying to add too.
April 30, 2011 at 10:06 pm |
Jahnke,
If it’s really that big of a deal, make it a multi day trip and get a backpacking permit. Backpackers are allowed up the cables too.
March 5, 2011 at 1:38 pm |
I need 2 half dome permits for Friday June 24th! My wife and I have already booked our trip and can think of no better way to celebrate our anniversary than to hike half dome!
Please contact me at mikemoss@charter.net
Thanks!
March 5, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
My brothers and I have been planning this trip for a long time with the dream of hiking Haf Dome. We were not able to secure permits. If anyone has 3 for June 11th or 12th it would be an answer to our prayers! shelby@thevine.cc
March 5, 2011 at 10:05 pm |
I have a Wednesday, June 29 permit and would like to trade for a Monday, June 27 permit. The campgrounds allow six people per campsite but you were only allowed 4 half dome permits per reservation. I’m no rocket scientist but I knew this was going to be a cluster u-know-what! Sherendo@aol.com
March 5, 2011 at 11:26 pm |
I planned on taking my wife and daughters on the half-dome hike, they have seen my pictures and we have been waiting until they were old enough to all do it together. We planned our dream vacation, we have our reservations, but no permits. Bummed in Oklahoma. We are looking for any permits June 12th through June 15th. Email me at jselman918@valornet.com if your plans change or have any permits you can’t use. Thanks!
March 6, 2011 at 2:21 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for any day from June 6th – June 17th. Am coming from England and already have hotel reservations, but could not get Half Dome permits.
Please contact me at charlotteturner4@hotmail.com, I would gladly reimburse for any extras you might have.
Thank you!
March 6, 2011 at 6:28 am |
I am looking for two half dome permits for Monday June 6 or Tuesday June 7.
Thanks
Andreas
mail@andreas-eckenfels.de
March 6, 2011 at 2:43 pm |
So what am I missing?
I’ve got my confirmation email, and I’ve logged back on to recreation.gov, but how do I print the actual permit?
April 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Maureen,
Is this you from St. Barnabas?! Small world. A Half Dome fan too.
Anyway, they will mail you the permits close to your date. Hi, if this is you! :0)
Linda
March 6, 2011 at 5:01 pm |
I am looking for one permit for Tuesday, June 14th. Thanks so much to anyone out there who may be able to help.
Thanks,
Jean
jmsouth@charter.net
March 6, 2011 at 10:47 pm |
Are permits required for a nighttime ascent? Is there actually a ranger standing there checking permits at 5AM?
March 7, 2011 at 10:53 am |
Hi, I have 4 permits for Tuesday, June 21. I would like to find or trade for any Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday from June 17 – June 27.
jose_cordova_@hotmail.com
Thanks!
April 6, 2011 at 6:40 am |
Sorry, no longer available.
March 7, 2011 at 11:16 am |
update on printing the actual permit:
I clicked on the button for details, and I get a list of my Permit Details.
it looks different from last year’s tickets — is this printout all I need?
March 7, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
I am taking a group of kids up the mountain on May 14th and looking for any tickets people have available up to 8. Thanks so much for anyone who can help or point me in the right direction.
-Tim
tshtsh@gmail.com
March 7, 2011 at 2:56 pm |
I am looking for 4 tickets to hike half dome on Friday June 10, 2011 if anyone has extra or won’t be needing their tickets. Thanks its our 50th birthday celebration!!!!!
karengutilla@comcast.net
March 8, 2011 at 4:58 pm |
I guess it’s worth a shot…
Looking for six permits to do the cables on Saturday, June 25, 2011. I can be reached any time at theandrewoh@gmail.com or at 213.448.9468. Thanks in advance if you can help out!
March 9, 2011 at 6:18 am |
Needed: two (2) permits for Saturday, June 4th, 2011.
Phone 919-265-8211 (anytime)
jksarbau@gmail.com
My father and I are trying to have a reunion hike up Half Dome twenty years after our first trek. We’ve purchased plane tickets and have lodging reservations in the Valley. Thanks for making this site available.
March 9, 2011 at 8:44 am |
Hi All:
Looking for as many half dome permits (up to 8) as possible for Friday June 17, 2011. would start with as few as 1.
thanx much. mpevecdc@earthlink.net
Marijan
March 9, 2011 at 9:15 am |
Well, I see I’m in good company of having reservations for lodging but unable to secure cable permits for the day of the scheduled hike. I need just one permit for Monday, June 27th. Thanks in advance. : )
Thank you, Amy
Contact: pixieblue66@gmail.com
(805) 909-0899
March 9, 2011 at 11:06 am |
Looking for two permits but will make it work regardless of day/date! Thanks in advance 🙂
sal0103@ymail.com (0103 are all numbers, not letters)
702-232-3798
March 9, 2011 at 2:57 pm |
I would love to get just one permit for Monday, June 13 if anyone has any extras. We managed to snag one that someone had returned, and Like everyone else, we had already made plans and reservations. We are from Colorado and are attending the Stanford graduation ceremonies on the weekend.
Please keep me in mind if an extra turns up.
Thank you,
kbpeck@comcast.net
Kathy
March 9, 2011 at 6:38 pm |
I need 3 tickets for either June 5 or June 6. Please feel free to call or email
kthorpetx@yahoo.com
214 477 9938
March 10, 2011 at 9:38 am |
I’m looking for 2-4 permits for any day between June 20-24
Thanks!
Jacob
StereoGuy430@gmail.com
March 11, 2011 at 6:13 pm |
Hello Fellow Hikers!
We’re looking for 2 half dome permits anytime between June 5-7, 2011. Please email me if you have permits for any of these days that you’re willing to part with.
Please help make our HALF DOME dreams come true!
Thanks!
Michelle
March 11, 2011 at 10:27 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits for a day between June 14-17.
Thanks
John
rockon2388@msn.com
March 13, 2011 at 5:40 pm |
I’m looking for 4 permits for any day between May 30 and June 3, but will be happy with any lesser quantity. If you have any, contact me at pfbuechler@aol.com.
Thanks in advance.
March 13, 2011 at 9:30 pm |
Hello everyone, I am looking for one permit for Sunday, June 12, 2011. Please contact me at shaunjeet.gill@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.
P.s. Thanks for this blog Mr. Half Dome!
March 13, 2011 at 10:15 pm |
I’m here to serve!! Have fun and good luck on getting a permit.
March 14, 2011 at 7:47 am |
Does anyone else find this system to be completely flawed? Permits selling out in 23 minutes. People selling them online for $100 each (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tix/2263617406.html). People reserving permits for days they are not going to use and then trying to trade. What happens when the people who made reservations for days they knew they were never going to go don’t show up? Hald dome has turned into the “plan 6 months ahead and wait at my computer day hike”. It seems like it is pushing more people away than anything.
March 14, 2011 at 8:15 am |
1. Thanks for the comment.
2. Prior to the permits, HD was a zoo at noon. In 2009, 2 people fell – one died, the other is still recovering. Both days the weather sucked and for whatever reason they did not get off soon enough. The park needed to do something. Read up on the Half Dome Stewardship Plan – in November we will find out the ultimate solution they come up with. Taking the cables down is one option! I was saddened when barely 10 people showed up at the Outreach meeting in Berkeley in June 2010. And then only 96 responses were received during the public comment period. 40,000 people hiked it in 2010 – and 96 responses??? No one really cares to work the problem until they want to go.
3. The park is trying to provide a solution to a very hard problem. Permits. Hmmm How would you do it? Give the Superintendent a call. Most of life is becoming first-come, first serve. Do we protest the last Celine concert because tickets went on sale and were sold out in minutes? We play the game. Supply and demand. Too many people on earth competing for few resources.
4. Again, Don Neubacher is the Superintendent. For your opinion to matter – tell him.
5. I set up this Get/Give permit thread as one guy’s way to try and help out. I am getting emails that folks are actually getting permits thru it. We play the cards we’re dealt.
I’m not ragging on you – but this is my position. I hope I get to hike it this year!
March 16, 2011 at 11:14 am
Hi fellow disappointed hikers 😦
I am not a half dome expert, but I do know that I planned a trip for me and my husband and his family to go to Yosemite, they are coming from Maine, and the only “for sure” plan we had was to hike half dome. Now, due to a bunch of scalpers trying to make a few hundred bucks, that dream is dead.
I do agree with Mr. Half Dome that something needed to be done. I also agree that permit system is a logical choice. However, they clearly did not think this through – it is a ridiculous system. The fact that anybody can log in as many times as they want and get tickets for close to nothing and then sell them for a 100x profit is just insane.
A simple solution? Force people to put a name on each ticket! Tickets should not be transferrable! So simple, and it would solve all problems. There is no way that people planning this far in advance do not know WHO is going to be hiking with them. And if something happens and you can’t go – they could have a simple return system (which they already have in place). Possibly they could have an “official” way to transfer tickets, for those who can’t go but have a friend who can. Simple as that. To sell tickets for $1.50 to one of the most popular attractions in the world and to allow them to be easily transferable was a huge mistake.
That’s all I have to say! Oh, and we have 5 people looking to do the hike anytime between June 19-22. I’m guessing we’re out of luck, but maybe something miraculous will happen.
Thanks Mr. Half Dome for a great site!
Natalie
March 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Natalie,
I was stationed in Maine at Loring AFB – Limestone, Caribou, Presque Isle…Brrrrr. Snow on Memorial Day. The base is closed now.
I hear your pain – and that of others. I am not the NPS but here’s my 2 pennies. The park often reads my blog – no guarantees, but for your comment to be counted I suggest you write the Superintendent. I’m not trying to give him extra work, but HD is the signature landmark of Yosemite. They are currently deciding what to do on the cables. Nov 2011 is the target final solution. If you missed the comment period, write him and lay it out. 40,000 hiked it last year, but only 96 wrote written comments. Sigh.
Don Neubacher, Superintendent
Yosemite National Park
Attn: Half Dome Trail Permits
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
Lottery or permits? Hmmmm Either has advantages and disadvantages. Have your folks come out anyway. Cloud’s Rest, Yosemite Falls are 2 massive hikes that are also superb. Keep trying. Move your dates. Find a 4-leaf clover.
Good luck.
Rick D.
March 17, 2011 at 6:46 am
Thanks for your reply! I was unaware of the process that had occured and the lack of comments that were submitted depite 40k visitors in 2009. I will certainly consider writing to voice my opinion. Also, I too appreciate your help in facilitating the exchange of permits in a fair manner.
June 20, 2011 at 7:20 am
Hello-Looking for 2 permits mid-week anyday from June 27-July or July 7-July 29th. Charmel at ccozay@gmail.com
May 14, 2011 at 6:18 pm |
Hiking half dome even if you only get to the base of the cables is STILL a wonderful hike! The granduer of the mountains, the amazing waterfalls and the incredible vistas along the way are breath taking. In 2009 I only went to the base of the cables and became too scared to make the ascend, BUT I had NO REGRETS! I did get permits to climb this year and am planning to make it up the cables this time, but if I don’t, I will of had an “AWESOME WONDER” day.
May 15, 2011 at 10:26 pm
A permit is needed to get on Sub Dome…..
May 16, 2011 at 10:56 am
Hi Mr. Halfdome,
Can you clarify what the sub dome is? I talked to a ranger, and he said you could do almost the entire hike without a permit – the permit is not required until you are 7 miles in, which must be almost to the top, right? So, most of the nice views (waterfalls, etc.) must be on that initial 7 miles? I have permits for those that want to do the cables, but the rest of our family might want to come part of the way without permits.
Thanks!
Natalie
May 16, 2011 at 2:20 pm
You need to get my book for info on the hike… “One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
Sub Dome is the bump just on the east of the main Half dome / cables…..
…a 400 foot hard hike to get to the actual cables….the ranger sits at the base of Sub dome…and you cannot go beyond that w/o a permit.
Rick
March 14, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Looking for minimum two (2), more would be awesome, permits for either Friday May 27th or Saturday 28th, I have reservations during the week of May 23rd at Upper Pines that may be available for trade.
Cheers!
Eric
eroc69@gmail.com
March 14, 2011 at 2:31 pm |
Looking for 2-4 Half Dome Cable permits for anytime in the month of June. If anyone has permits available please contact me at eyherabide@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance!
Jim
March 14, 2011 at 2:55 pm |
Cheers All!
Looking for 2-3 permits for the Half Dome ropes anytime during June! If you have any permits during this time please contact me @ eyherabide@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance!
Jim
March 14, 2011 at 6:07 pm |
Seems like a computer lottery would be fairer…..something like Boundary Waters Canoe Area uses…..you would list the dates that are acceptable to you and your name would go into a random computer lottery and you could get a certain number of tickets, like four.
March 14, 2011 at 6:10 pm |
I am looking for a permit for May 23rd or 24th. Will pay happily. Please contact me if you have these. Thanks.
simkins168@comcast.net
March 14, 2011 at 7:38 pm |
Larry,
The cables will not be up until May 27th at the earliest. So pick a later day. If you want to CLIMB HD you can go up any time – no permit. We are talking the hike here.
Rick
March 14, 2011 at 7:02 pm |
Coming all the way from Wisconsin to hike half dome but could only get 2 passes – Desperately need 1 more pass for Friday, June 10. If anyone can help me out, please contact me: sthorson@wi.rr.com
March 15, 2011 at 12:56 pm |
Hello Mr. Half Dome:
Thank you for providing this service. Your information has been very helpful.
If I am giving an extra permit to someone else, do I just send my permit to them? Do I have to sign it?
March 15, 2011 at 1:32 pm |
Beverley,
You need to read this blog everyday!! While eating your morning Cheerios! I covered this 2 days ago…
>>When you print out your “ticket” you will first get a courtesy piece of white paper with large empty boxes on it. Wha??? Throw that in the recycle bin. Then outs comes a tidy “official” looking sheet with your permit number, a barcode, your name, address and park safety messages. There is also a box for the “Group Leader” to sign. They don’t say it, but you then make copies for the number of permits you bought and give one to everyone. They MUST have a permit on their person to get beyond Checkpoint Charlie at the base of Sub Dome. No tickee – no washee. And don’t; lose it. The Ranger will have a print out of permit holders and numbers. If you are giving the permits away, give your recipient one copy and explain that they need to make copies. Everyone does not need to go up at the same time, but once all in your party are checked off, anyone else with a counterfeit copy will not be permitted to go up.
March 15, 2011 at 2:15 pm |
Hello all,
I’m looking for 3 or more permits for any time during the last week of June. I want to celebrate my 19th birthday on top of Half Dome! If anyone can help me out, please contact me at dhruska@ucla.edu
Thank you in advance, and thank you for this service.
March 16, 2011 at 7:45 pm |
Looking for permits for either June 4 or the 25. Turning 30 and want to climb with my fiance. We have friends that want to go too, if we can manage to get permits, but I’d be super happy with 2. Thanks!
tegan{dot}mauldin{at}gmail{dot}com
March 17, 2011 at 12:22 pm |
Hello! I’m looking for 4 permits for either May 29th or May 30th (Memorial Day) crossing my fingers and toes the cables will be up. I already have a campsite reso in the valley and my friends are furious with me for missing the permit sale date!!! I have no tickets to trade, but I will give you a BIG HUG! ; ) please email me at kholtz95610@yahoo.com
Thank you!
March 17, 2011 at 1:28 pm |
I just want to say that we camp each year at Tuolumne Meadows and each year I become more fasinated with Half Dome! I purchased One Best Hike last year and thought “OMG what am I waiting for”?? You have inspired me to do it and this year I will be 50, so what better time is there to just “do it”? Now all I need is the permit, so here’s hoping!! Thankyou for your inspiration!! Janet
March 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm |
Janet,
Yes, it is an amazing rock. I love digging deep to learn about the early people, the trails and life 150 years ago. They were pretty darn rugged.
Best of luck on the permits. Keep reading the blog for tips that come to me in the middle of the night!
Rick
March 17, 2011 at 3:51 pm |
Looking for 4 to 6 additional half dome permits for June 4th for our Philmont bound Boy Scout troop. We are planning to do half dome as a warm-up for Philmont scout ranch and need a few additional permits. Please contact Hugo@vandegraaf.us if you have any permits that you will not need. Thanks
March 17, 2011 at 5:03 pm |
Just in case your boys are camping enroute to Half Dome, you may be able to get Wilderness Permits to include your hike up Half Dome. 100 permits are reserved for people with Wilderness permits. If you are doing it in one day, then yes, you do need some of the 300 dailies.
March 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm |
Dear MrHalfdome,
I greatly appreciate the forum you have provided the public in regards to Half Dome permits… Could you include a similar one for camping in the valley… This is the second year in a row that we have been ousted from camping in the valley and being forced to camp in Crane Flat. Here’s to hoping that someday a valley camping trip is in the cards
breanne_patton@hotmail.com
March 17, 2011 at 5:48 pm |
Breanne,
I have claimed the title Mr Half Dome – not Mr. Campground. I have no bandwidth to barely keep the Permit thread going. So I hereby delegate the honor to YOU. By the powers vested in me by the spirit of Chief Tenaya and the Council of Elders, I hereby designate Ranger Breanne (Not really a Ranger) as the Keeper of the Campground. As such, those wanting to swap sites are permitted to approach Ranger Breanne in the temple of forgiveness and display the Talisman of Swap. Hear Ye. Hear Ye.
Anyway, you might want to ask the Park to manage something.
March 18, 2011 at 8:34 am |
I know that the cables may not be up, but I would like to get one permit for May 26th or 27th.
My contact is bhight77@gmail.com.
March 18, 2011 at 8:45 am |
The NPS advertised date for “Cables up” is May 27 – so there are NO permits for May 26.
March 18, 2011 at 8:36 am |
Hello, I am looking for 2 half dome permits for Thursday June 2.
Please contact me at mcleanl@avaya.com.
Many thanks!
Lori
March 19, 2011 at 8:01 pm |
Looking for Half-Dome cable Tix for 6/11/11. Seeking 10 but will take as many as I can get. Like many others I tried online without a positive result.
leave msg on cell 707-849-7876 or email josephowen@josephowen.com
Thanks and happy hiking!
March 19, 2011 at 9:01 pm |
Joe,
10 (TEN) permits?? Gee, are you optimistic. Most are happy to get 2. But check back to see if anyone got 10 extra by mistake. I’d suggest you pick a date later in the summer and try again.
March 20, 2011 at 7:57 pm |
Hi I am looking to get 4 tickets for a weekend in May or June. I am open to any weekend. PLease let me know. My email is heathernallen@gmail.com.
Thanks in advance for the help!
March 20, 2011 at 8:55 pm |
Keep checking back. Still kinda early for folks to be canceling…..but you never know. Many others want permits for May and June. Suggest you also consider moving
your trip to later in the summer and trying to get permits for then.
March 21, 2011 at 8:47 pm |
Looking for 4 Half Dome permits for Saturday June 4
matthewklecker@mac.com
March 22, 2011 at 1:38 pm |
my name is randy. looking for 4 half dome permits for june 25th. booked campsite from june 23-26, no luck on gettting permits 😦
solidarityrecordings@gmail.com is where i can be reached thanks
March 22, 2011 at 10:17 pm |
Seen on Craig’s List…. if free good deal – if charging, against NPS rules, but I’m not the Gestapo.
>>>>>
Date: 2011-03-22, 3:00PM PDT
Reply to: sale-xqtcu-2280562515@craigslist.org
——————————————————————————–
Hello.
We have permits for May 27th, May 30th and June 12th.
If you’re interested, please contact us with the number of permits you need.
Happy Trails!
March 23, 2011 at 9:22 am |
I have over $2000.00 in non-refundable airfare from NY so I REALLY need HALF-DOME permits for June 6th or 7th…HELP :-)))
Please email me at michaelpromo@hotmail.com
THANK YOU
March 23, 2011 at 12:14 pm |
May 28th or 29th. Very much need 2 ea. permits for Half Dome hiking.
This if for an after 50 bucket list. We are just missing the permits! Would be most appreciative.
Thank you.
Please contact GR at USMCm38a1@gmail.com
March 31, 2011 at 9:28 am |
HI, Still looking May 28 or 29 half dome permits. Looks like my group will end up having extra lodge reservations for May 30 and 31 if someone wants to trade and this is possible. Thanks.
April 2, 2011 at 7:37 am
Gary, I might have two extra for that weekend. Call me at 559-960-5517. Still working on a few trades though.
March 23, 2011 at 1:21 pm |
Looking for 2 permits any Sat. in June.
leemprice@hotmail.com
Thanks
March 23, 2011 at 1:59 pm |
Looking for 3 permits any day from June 2-6.
mweber21@kc.rr.com
March 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm |
I’m posting this for Poserio, who put it on the wrong thread.
Is there anyone willing to trade my May 31st 2011 half dome cable permit for your june 2 2011. I have 4 permits. Some of my friends will not be able to make it that day.
I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you.
Jwayptl@hotmail.com
March 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm |
Is there anyone willing to trade my May 31st 2011 half dome cable permit for your june 2 2011. I have 4 permits. Some of my friends will not be able to make it that day.I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you.
March 24, 2011 at 5:15 pm |
Hello,
I’m looking for 2 permits for any day June 13-17. Graduating college on June 11 and thought Half Dome would be a great post-school adventure. Thanks!
hikerbryan@yahoo.com
March 26, 2011 at 4:47 pm |
Hi –
I’m looking for 2 permits for June 8 or 9. contact me at kbrom7@gmail.com thanks
March 27, 2011 at 4:45 am |
Hi, I’m looking for two permits for June 1st. Please contact me at kryzzle@gmx.de
Thanks!
March 28, 2011 at 12:46 pm |
I am looking for half dome permits for either June 16th and 17th. Like a lot of others, I have booked my accommodations, but just want access to Half Dome. We are looking for four passes.
You can reach me at johnkim.685@gmail.com
Thanks
March 28, 2011 at 5:38 pm |
Some one was nice enough to give me two permits for May 30. I am looking for two more for May 30 so our entire family can climb Half Dome. I would also take 4 for any day May 31-June 2 and then give my two to a needing person.
I can be reached at pfbuechler@aol.com.
March 28, 2011 at 8:14 pm |
Bless you Paul. And the masked man who gave you permits. This is the kind of community we have here. See folks – it DOES work.
March 28, 2011 at 7:05 pm |
Hi,
I’d love to get even just one permit for any day availible, i’m not at all picky and whatever I can get i’ll be more than happy to take. I can be contacted by my email at jdelaney18@yahoo.com
Thank You and God Bless 🙂
March 29, 2011 at 6:07 pm |
Looking for 4 Half Dome permits for any day from June 15-17th. Contact at
djellswo@hotmail.com
Thanks!
March 29, 2011 at 8:38 pm |
I am looking for two Half Dome permits for May 27, 28, 29 or 30. I can be reached at
tyler_bodlak@yahoo.com
Thanks!
March 30, 2011 at 6:34 am |
Looking for 2 Half Dome permits for either Sunday, June 12 or Monday, June 13. I can be reached at:
txpaulduncan@yahoo.com
Thank you!
March 30, 2011 at 9:48 am |
I have one permit for Monday June 13th and one for Tuesday, June 14.
I need one more ticket for either of those days and then I will give the other one up.
Thanks,
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
March 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm |
OK folks she’s willing to deal!! Let’s do the Great Swap so more can hike HD.
April 1, 2011 at 6:16 am |
I just tried to get some tickets for July 26th and there weren’t any available. It appears that the date to reserve for that date was moved to May 1st. Does anyone know if that is the case or did I just miss out?
April 1, 2011 at 7:22 am |
Jeff,
Dunno where you got that info. These dates have been publicized since Feb:
March 1 for May and June trips
April 1 for July trips
May 1 for August trips
June 1 for September trips
August 1 for October trips
April 1, 2011 at 9:01 am
I was ready at 7am but couldn’t believe that all of the permits were gone already. The message at the top of the page indicated that May 1st was the next time, which now I understand that it actually means all July dates were already gone. What are the chances of getting permits the day of?
April 1, 2011 at 6:19 am |
Well, I tried my luck right now with getting July permits. 15 seconds into the game, and permits for Sunday, July 3rd were gone! Now I have permits for days that I’m pretty sure I won’t be using. What a waste. I’m going to write to the Superintendent. I suggest everyone who has posted here take that step as well. No pain no gain!
gncsu@yahoo.com
April 1, 2011 at 6:23 am |
I’m assuming that July 17 was not the day you ended up getting since it is also a Sunday???? What days did you get?
April 1, 2011 at 7:23 am
Huh?? Permits are required eevryday..including Sundays.
April 1, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Joshua, I got them for July 26th, and have already traded them for another date! I’m guessing you need July 17th.
April 1, 2011 at 10:26 pm
the weekends just went lickety split so if someone tried to get a Sunday and missed it – I assumed that the next attempt would have to be for a weekday. Plus in the original post it said he was trying to get July 3rd and missed it 15 seconds in…i was trying for July 17th and didn’t get anything 15 seconds in either….but I thought it was worth asking just in case.
unfortunately for me it seems that everyone is trading, but I have nothing to trade. for ten years I’ve been wanting to return to half dome and take my family, finally we plan a yosemite trip only to find out we wont’ even be able to hike half dome….so disheartening…
April 1, 2011 at 6:29 am |
You are absolutely correct. I wanted it for 9th July and ended up getting for 20th July.
April 1, 2011 at 6:21 am |
I clicked submit at 7:00:14 today April 1, and for the day I’ll be in Yosemite, 299 permits out of 300 were gone already. I have a group of 9 that was planning to hike Half Dome, but anyone willing to give up ANY extra permits for that day (even just 1!), would be so appreciated.
The way this whole permit thing works makes me really sad – I love hiking Half Dome and now it’s so much more difficult to be allowed to.
If you have extras or have had to cancel a hike on JULY 17 2011, please contact me at my email:
jdeanmachine@gmail.com
Thank you very much.
~josh
April 1, 2011 at 6:22 am |
Looking for around 10 permits for either July 1st or 2nd. Thanks!
mrponcetta@yahoo.com
April 4, 2011 at 10:49 pm |
need 2 permits for June 11th. I have 4 permits for July 2nd to trade
my email address is danddja@yahoo.com
April 1, 2011 at 6:24 am |
Hi!
I would seriously appreciate if anyone can give me a 4 permits to Yosemite Half Dome cables for the 9th or 10th of July 2011.
I can be contacted on amar.dhamdhere@gmail.com
Regards,
amar
April 1, 2011 at 6:51 am |
Not sure about the chances of this working, but it sure doesn’t hurt to try. I also tried this morning with no luck to get permits. Didn’t even get any on wrong days to be able to trade. Anyway, looking for 2-4 permits for July 22, 23, or 24.
Email me at k.escovedo@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 7:35 am |
Guess I posted too soon – just found out that another member of our party was successful for 4 permits! I’ll be treating her to dinner in gratitude! Good luck to everyone still searching…you never know!
April 1, 2011 at 7:01 am |
Took the day off from work to try for HD permits. It’s snowing here in Pennsylvania – Happy Spring! Used your tips and was able to get permits for date we wanted in July. Thank you Mr. Half Dome!
April 1, 2011 at 7:25 am |
Rick,
Hooray! Your “sick” day paid off. You were among the few who got thru. Now begin your training….get up those Penn. Hills.
Rick
April 1, 2011 at 5:03 pm |
Rick,
I too followed advice from Mr. Half Dome and was able to acquire 12 (yes I am using all of them) permits for July 26.
Mr. Half Dome,
Bought your book this week (I work at Barnes and Noble and have been recommending it to everyone) and have read through the entire thing already 🙂 yay! Started working out yesterday with this fantastic northern cali spring weather that is rolling through 🙂
April 2, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Excellent! 12 – wow that is a fast internet connection…if anyone cancels be sure to offer them to the blog readers…then turn them back in to recreation.gov for recycling.
Do a LOT of hill work. . . . then do some more!!
April 1, 2011 at 7:02 am |
A TWO-FER DEAL!!!
I have 4 permits for Tuesday, July 5th to trade for 2 permits on Monday or Tuesday June 13th or 14th.
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
April 3, 2011 at 2:55 pm |
Hi Kathy
I was planning to hike the half-dome on July 5th or 6th with my son for his 18th birthday, but I wasn’t able to get any permits. If you end up not trading 2 of your permits for July 5th please let me know.
Thanks,
Mike
April 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm |
Kathy
My email is wisnetski@neo.rr.com.
Mike
April 1, 2011 at 7:15 am |
I need 4 permits for Saturday July 16th, and I have 4 permits to trade the date of the permits I have is for July 20th
MikeDeDecker@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 7:17 am |
The permits were gone this morning in like 4 minutes, I wish they would charge alittle more money for the permits and give it back to the Yosemite Park.
April 1, 2011 at 7:27 am |
I have two permits for Sunday, July 31, but I realized after getting them that my fiance and I need to take a flight from San Franciso early on August 1. If anyone wants to exchange for any other day in the July 11-29 range, please let me know. Thanks so much!
ambri.pukhraj@gmail.com
April 10, 2011 at 10:49 pm |
Ambri, If you end up not trading your permit for July 31st please let me know. I’m in need of permits for that day. My email is kymberly.vo@gmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
Ambri, If you still have the July 31 permits, would you be willing to trade for Aug 25 permits? I have 4 that I would trade for your 2. Let me know if we can make something work. sschrag1@yahoo.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:02 am |
Help! I am looking for 4 permits for either 7/9 or 7/10, but was completely shut out online – I started clicking at 6:55 am and got “you have to wait until 7” messages, until I got to 6:59, and at that point the days I wanted were sold out. I like the idea of the permit system, but its implementation is terrible.
Anyway, I have 3 friends flying in for the trip, we have had Curry Village reservations for 6 months, but now we can’t go to the top. If anyone can help with any amount of permits for either day (7/9 or 7/10, even 7/11) I would greatly appreciate it. Contact me at bdunn72@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:09 am |
I was logged in at 7am this morning but did not get permits for the date our friends are going to Half Dome. We need 2 permits for July 18th. Please contact me shari@7daysale4u.com or 925-216-3328 if you have them and don’t need them. Thank you!!!
April 10, 2011 at 11:18 pm |
See on Craiglist:
**HALF DOME PERMITS – JULY 5, 6, 7. 18, 21 -TWO EACH** – $1 (Yosemite National Park)
Date: 2011-04-07, 4:07PM PDT
Reply to: sale-sd7ey-2311741333@craigslist.org
We have Yosemite Half Dome cable permits. We’re transferring them in blocks of two.
Please let us know if you’re interested and we can provide additional details.
April 1, 2011 at 8:10 am |
Just shocked! Was sitting at my computer with everything ready and at 7am hit the Book icon. Few seconds later everything gone, could not get even 2 permits.
However, hope is still alive. Would appreciate if I can get 2 permits for any Sat or Sun in July. Have no permits to exchange.
Naresh (naresh.bansal@gmail.com)
April 1, 2011 at 8:11 am |
Need permits for July 29, 30 or 31. Managed to get 4 for July 29 but we’re a party of 8. Would be eternally grateful.
enolil@aol.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:14 am |
Hey everyone, I am looking for any amount of permits for July 9th. Please let me know if you can’t go and want to help me out. Thanks!
shaneptobin@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:21 am |
I have the following permits:
July30 – 1 permit
July 31 – 4 permits
I wanted permits for July23rd or July 9th.
If anyone is willing to exchange, please let me know. I’m not interested in making money, just want to go with my group of friend together.
rishachheda@gmail.com mailto:rishachheda@gmail.com
April 10, 2011 at 10:50 pm |
Risha, If you end up not trading your permit for July 31st please let me know. I’m in need of permits for that day. My email is kymberly.vo@gmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 5:28 pm |
Risha, if you still have the July 31 permits, would you be willing to trade for Aug 25 permits? Let me know if we can make something work. My plans changed and I need July 31. Thanks Risha, email me at sschrag1@yahoo.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:38 am |
I am looking for 4 Half Dome hiking permits for Sunday, July 10, 2011.
Greg
Ok to call me at 408-355-4844
April 1, 2011 at 8:41 am |
I made a mistake I have 4 permits on July 19th to trade for 4 permits for July 16th
April 2, 2011 at 10:26 pm |
Mike, We are coming down from Canada and were able to get the camping booked March 15th, but just missed the permits for half dome. If you are not able to trade, could you contact me about transferring your permits for July 19th? Thanks, John johncaseyhall@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:45 am |
My party of 8 is looking for Halfdome Permits for Friday July 22nd 2011
just like everyone else the line was busy from the get go the person I talked to stated the permits were sold out 4 mintues after 7am this morning. We made are hotel reservation last July because I was told 1 yr in advance to get the dates you want and I feel that the Hotels should offer you the permits when making your reservaation seems more fair , I hope someone out there can help with my request .
April 1, 2011 at 4:57 pm |
But if the permits were made available to hotel guests when they make their reservations it should be the same for the campers who have to book their reservations 5 months in advance, and not everyone is camping in the valley, but they are still in the park. At least everyone is afforded the same opportunity at 7am.
April 2, 2011 at 2:03 pm
That may be true but they should proably use a difference system like on the first of the month sell the tickets for that day and that day only , second day etc,etc.not the whole month and people are just getting what they can to trade and proably not be successful at that even , just seems that it should be a more fair way of doing it ?
April 1, 2011 at 8:47 am |
Please Someone help me find the permits for Friday July 22 2011
ltidey@cox.net
May 6, 2011 at 10:02 am |
I found someone on craigslist that has tickets For July 22, 2011. The email address is princessofpoultry.dukeofdairy@gmail.com
May 10, 2011 at 6:51 pm
That person is a known scalper. They have multiple sets of permits all through the summer, as well as campsites, that they’re willing to sell for a ridiculous mark-up. Buying from them will only make matter worse.
April 1, 2011 at 8:48 am |
If a permit holder for 20th July isnt going to be using that permit but wants to help then it will be great if you can help me out.
My contact is amar.dhamdhere@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 8:49 am |
Hi all,
I have 2 permits for July 20th; looking to trade them for 2 permits for July 9th.
Contact me at mgilmer11@gmail.com
Thanks!
and Thank you Mr. Half Dome for providing this forum for all of us!
April 1, 2011 at 8:53 am |
HI. I am looking to get permits for July 8th. I got 4 but I have 7 people in my group flying in from Canada. Please help. Roberta Thom RobertaThom@yahoo.com 909-851-7551
April 10, 2011 at 11:23 pm |
Seen on Craiglist:
For sale Half Dome permits for 7/8 – $1 (santa clara)
Date: 2011-04-05, 3:28PM PDT
Reply to: sale-yvqrd-2307600739@craigslist.org
I have 2 half dome permits for Friday July 8, reason for selling is I have other plans that weekend. Let me know best offer. Thanks
April 1, 2011 at 8:57 am |
Im Looking for permits for Friday July 22 I have a party of 8 but any would be welcome.
Thanks
My contact is ltidey@cox.net
April 1, 2011 at 8:57 am |
Hey everyone,
Not to rain on the “trading permits parade” or anything, but don’t all of you people who are getting permits for days you don’t need them in hopes that you can trade for a different day realize that you are just adding to the problem – basically taking permits away from the people who actually want them? I’d be interested to hear what Mr. Half Dome thinks about this. I’m not trying to be mean or anything, I’m just really saddened by this whole permit process and what a disaster it is.
Good luck to all of you looking for permits. I’ve pretty much lost hope :(.
April 1, 2011 at 9:10 am |
I agree Natalie! I was offerred July 26 when I was on the phone but I said No…what point would that’ve been? I am only trying to get permits for the dates I’m there.
April 1, 2011 at 9:13 am
Thanks Sera! Glad it’s not just me :). This whole thing sucks so bad! Going back to my original post on this thread, all of these issues would be resolved if they required you to assign a name to each permit when purchased! That would eliminate of all the scalping that’s going on and make sure the permits get to the people who really want them. Oh well…
April 1, 2011 at 10:06 am |
The permit system is giant hairball that the park is trying to make work and be fair to everyone. They have looked at many alternatives and solicited inputs from the public. They received only 96 written comments on citizen’s opinions about the cables management. Gee, about 50,000 a year do the hike. Oh well. At 7am I can only guess that people log on and try to get the days they had in mind. When they see them go in literally seconds, they resort to animal instincts and get any piece of meat they can grab. The logic is easy to understand. If they get a permit for an odd day they might be able to trade. The alternative is not to go to the dance at all. Mixed metaphors but you get the idea.
Ever try to get Pink Floyd Tickets? How about Burning Man? First come-first served there also.
A lottery? Many places use them: Mt. Whitney, the High Sierra Camps. Too bad more people didn’t comment a year ago. It may be too late as the park is developing their Half Dome Stewardship Plan due out in November. The horses may have left the barn, but make your feelings known to the one man who can listen and act: the Park Superintendent. And oh, by the way, one alternative is to take the cables down.
Keep reading this blog and I’ll blog as soon as I learn any news about Half Dome.
April 1, 2011 at 10:33 pm
how would taking the cables down help??? wouldn’t that just add to the injuries and deaths that would occur from people going up there with no equipment. this hike has been established in everyone’s mind as just being a hike and not a technical climb. without the cables it seems like more people would be hurt and injured. what are your thoughts on this concern?
on another note – what time does the ranger get to the cables? could one potentially do the hike early early early and get to the cables at 4 or 5 am and get up without a permit?
April 1, 2011 at 11:52 am |
Natalie,
I understand that you’re frustrated. Yes, I have permits for a day I don’t want to go on and am looking to trade. I have a friend in the same situation. I was only able to get a couple of permits for July 9th and I have more people who want to go that day so I did the next thing that I could – grabbed another day that I was able to get and hope to trade. If I can’t trade them, I will release them.
It is a flawed system but I am thankful they have it. I have been at the cables at “rush hour” and its not pretty. Plus, I don’t want us to lose the cables all together.
On another note, our original trip was for June but we are rescheduling for July. I had 5 permits for Sunday, June 19th – I gave two of those away to someone who wasn’t able to get them himself ; would you like the other 3 for your June Yosemite trip?
April 1, 2011 at 11:57 am
Hi Merry,
YES!!! I would LOVE them :). I know we are not supposed to pay for them but I will obviously reimburse you and send you something nice :).
I know a lot of people actually did change dates…I have no problem with that. It just seemed from the postings here that some people were just snatching up any they could get just to have something to trade. Again, I can even understand that (we are all in the same boat and trying to do anything we can to get tickets :).
Anyway, my husband is going through a tough time right now, and this would mean the world to him. If the offer is still open, I’d love them! You can email me directly at natalie.a.cookson@gmail.com.
Thanks a million!
Natalie
June 2, 2011 at 10:27 pm
hey were you able to trade your july 9 permits
April 1, 2011 at 9:12 am |
We were able to secure 4 permits each for July 2nd, 6th, and 13th. We are looking to TRADE for permits on June 21st or 22nd. We are celebrating a 50th birthday with a Half Dome hike. Please help us with our celebration! Email Doug at brandebuild@comcast.net and include your phone number.
We will post our remaining permits here once the trade has been made.
April 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm |
Hi Doug
I was planning to hike the half-dome on July 5th or 6th with my son for his 18th birthday, but I wasn’t able to get any permits. If you end up not trading your permit for July 6th please let me know.
My email is wisnetski@neo.rr.com
Thanks,
Mike
April 3, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Hey Mike,
You are first in line for my July 6th permits (up to 4 people), if I can’t make a trade for some June 21st or 22nd permits by June 18. Hope that isn’t too short of notice for you. We have had our camping reservations for almost a year and are doing all we can to secure some cable permits for our trip. Any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks, Doug.
April 4, 2011 at 1:48 pm |
Hello Doug,
My wife, daughter, and I are planning our grand trip to Yosemite this summer. We struggled, but got our campsites for the trip – but got shut out of the Half Dome permits on April 1. If you can spare them, we’d LOVE to get 2 of your July 13 permits! This is our final day in the valley – it would mean so much to us!! Thanks for your consideration. Email: 3x108ms@gmail.com, – Joe K.
April 22, 2011 at 6:51 am |
Thank you, Mr. Half Dome, for providing this forum. We were able to make a trade for the permits we need and give our extras to others in need. All good!
Doug
June 7, 2011 at 7:56 am |
Hi Doug,
I don’t have any permits but if you still have some for July 13th, I’ll be glad to pay for them. Please contact me.. thank you e-mail: udth68@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 10:01 pm |
Hi I am looking to get any tickets for July 11th,12th-14th I’ll be grateful for any extras that you might have. PLease let me know. My email is: udth68@gmail.com… thank you
April 1, 2011 at 9:20 am |
Looking for permits for July 17th. Also wondering if anyone knows if you can hike to the base of half dome and ask the ranger if anyone has turned in extras. I have heard they get quit a bit. Thanks. Alicia… aliciaafton@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 9:33 am |
Alicia,
The Rangers did just that last year. They found it to be a big hassle since they were trying to check people in and were bombarded by people wanting permits. Lines formed and the resultant “I was here first”
arguments ensued.
They told me that in 2011 they would not be accepting extra permts to hand out at the Sub Dome. Rather, they are asking people who do NOT need the permits to contact recreation.gov and cancel their permits. (NO refund) Then Rec.gov can recycle them. Visitors can keep trying the website until midnight the day before their hike and get a permit… if any are available. You can do this by logging on in the Valley and you will get a permit number if yo are successful. You probably won’t be able to print it out, but you give the number to the ranger at sub dome. He/she has a list of all approved permits for the day.
The odds of this actually working? Hmmmm See that asteroid coming our way??
April 1, 2011 at 9:42 am |
I’m looking to trade my 4 permits for July 2 (July 4th weekend) for 4 permits for May 28 or June 4.
Email me if interested: janestherlee@gmail.com
Thanks!
April 1, 2011 at 9:46 am |
Would like to trade my 4 permits for 7/11/2011 for 7/12/2011.
maxwellbob@hotmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 8:01 am |
Hello Bob,,
I dont have any to trade, but I’ll buy yours for 7/11.. pls contact back.. thanks
udth68@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 10:09 pm |
Hi BOB I am looking to get any tickets for July 11th,12th-14th I’ll be grateful for any extras that you might have. PLease let me know. PLEASE CONTACT ME My email is: udth68@gmail.com… thank you
April 1, 2011 at 10:31 am |
Folks!! Just purchased 4 permits at 11:30am for JULY 09 (Saturday).
Couldn’t get at 7am but able to get now.
April 1, 2011 at 11:43 am |
Naresh,
Any chance you’d want to trade those for 4 on Sunday, July 10th?
mgilmer11@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 3:42 pm |
Sorry Merry, we have already booked the hotel for 7/8
April 1, 2011 at 11:09 am |
I am looking for four (4) permits for either July 17, 18 or 19. Please contact me at cersek@aol.com if you can help. Thanks!!
April 1, 2011 at 11:48 am |
I have 1 permit for July 19th and need 2 for July 18th if anyone would like to trade… shari@7daysale4u.com
April 1, 2011 at 11:55 am |
For those of you who actually managed to get permits, but for the wrong day, I have a question. what if you can’t find someone to trade on the day you want? Will you give them back to the forest service so they can be recycled or are you just going to keep them until they expire if the date you want is after the one you have?
I really don’t like this system, all the trading and scalping is ridiculous and making it impossible for a lot of people to get even one permit on one day. If you can’t use them on the day you have, you shouldn’t have gotten them
April 1, 2011 at 9:27 pm |
I have been saving names of people and will either trade, give them to people who have a good story, or return them back, in that order. They are not to hard to get rid of. Our group of 8 has 23 tickets over 8 differnt days. We are trying to consolidate them to a set of 8 on Sat, July 16th. If anyone can make that happen you can have whichever tickets you want…
2- Sun May 29
4- Tues May 31
2- Fri June 3
4- Sun June 19 (we are trying to build off this set if we can’t get July 16th tix)
1- Fri July 1
2- Mon July 4
6- Mon July 25
4- Wed July 27
Please call me at 559-960-5517 if you are interested.
April 1, 2011 at 12:37 pm |
Hello,
I live in washington and am planning a hiking trip down to do half dome with my girlfriend over memorial day weekend. I am planning on asking if my gf would marry me and would love to do it on half dome at sunrise. Does anybody have any tickets for the 29th or 30th? I would really like to do this on half dome but would also love to hear of any other great hikes to do this on!
Thanks so much in advance…
My email is brettowens16@gmail.com
Brett
April 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm |
Cloud’s Rest
April 1, 2011 at 12:42 pm |
Hi,
I have 4 permits for July31st, looking to trade them for 4 permits of July30th. Please contact me at rchheda@andrew.cmu.edu
April 1, 2011 at 12:54 pm |
Okay, I have a hiking permit for 9 people which includes hiking to the top of Half Dome for Sept 5. I will trade that for a permit for 2 or more for Half Dome July 18th
shari@7daysale4u.com
April 1, 2011 at 1:05 pm |
how do you have permits for sept when they havent gone on sell yet for that month?
April 1, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for friday july 22 does anyone out there have anything to help me out
Thanks Ltidey@cox.net
April 1, 2011 at 2:14 pm |
I am hoping to get 4 permits for any of the following dates: July 12,13,14,19,20 or 21.
ironlibrarian@yahoo.com
Thanks!
April 1, 2011 at 2:20 pm |
I have two permits for July 2nd and I am looking to trade them for 2 permits for June 17th. Please let me know akahol@yahoo.com.
April 1, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
I am looking for 1 permit for Friday, July 8th, 2011 please.
Win
Contact info: uyen_b_tran@yahoo.com
April 1, 2011 at 4:25 pm |
I’m looking for 4 half dome tickets for July 23rd (Saturday) I don’t have any other permit to exchange with but will compensate you for time and permit cost, whatever you feel is fair.
Thanks
April 1, 2011 at 6:00 pm |
Im still looking for permits for friday july 22 anyone out there have any
please reply at ltidey@cox.net
April 1, 2011 at 6:01 pm |
Looking for (4) permits for week of September 5th or week of September 12th.
Thank You
Manzfam04@starstream.net
April 1, 2011 at 6:24 pm |
Rob,
You’re jumping the gun on this one.
Here’s the remaining schedule for permit distribution:
May 1 for August trips
June 1 for September trips
August 1 for October trips
July 11, 2011 at 4:45 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 permits for Half Dome for Sept. 6th. If you still have them, please let me know and I can reimburse you. Thank You in advance!
Dylan lambodylan@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 7:11 pm |
I was able to get 4 tickets for thurs. July 14th. I would like to trade someone for mon July 18th If anyone is interested let me know. Otherwise I will be going on the 14th but at least I’m going. yipee!!
truckerchris@comcast.net mailto:truckerchris@comcast.net
April 1, 2011 at 9:40 pm |
I really need 2-4 tickets for June 6 or 7th. I didn’t know about this new system and My now old enough to climb kids are devasted they can’t go. If you can give them up please let me know. thank You
Susan
skinnp@gmail.com
April 1, 2011 at 9:53 pm |
Hi everyone, we are trying to consolidate them to a set of 8 on Sat, July 16th. If anyone can make that happen you can have whichever tickets you want…these are our tickets to trade….
2- Sun May 29
4- Tues May 31
2- Fri June 3
4- Sun June 19 (we are trying to build off this set if we can’t get July 16th tix)
1- Fri July 1
2- Mon July 4
6- Mon July 25
4- Wed July 27
Please call me at 559-960-5517 if you are interested.
April 1, 2011 at 10:40 pm |
I’m still on the lookout for any avaiable permits for July 17. I have nothing to trade except EXTREME GRATITUDE! I know we’re all in the same boat and have our stories about desperately wanting to do this hike!
JULY 17 is the day – looking for any quantity of tickets
my email is jdeanmachine@gmail.com
April 2, 2011 at 8:51 am |
Hello all,
We are looking for 4 permits for July 3rd. We have friends flying in all the way from South Africa to climb the rock with us. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Sara Sara@SaraAtkinsPhotography.com
April 2, 2011 at 11:58 am |
I really need 2 permits for half Dome on either July 9th, 10th, 11th , 12th, 13th, or 14th
first choices are the 10th, 11th or 12th of July.
Already have reservations at hotels.
Nancy Hill nancysuehill@comcast.net
April 2, 2011 at 12:45 pm |
Does anyone have 3 or 4 permits for any days between July 7-9th? We planned the trip last summer and now will cancel if we cannot locate permits for the climb. I forgot to set the calendar alert yesterday! Very disappointed husband and adult children who were making the climb with him. My contact email is j-jsnow@swbell.net or snowja@umkc.edu
Thanks so much in advance if someone has permits to spare!
Jackie
April 2, 2011 at 2:12 pm |
I was emailing a seller on Craigslist. He said a “group leaders name” is on the set of 4 tickets. So, does the group leader verify identification when presenting the permits to the ranger at Half Dome?
Jackie
April 2, 2011 at 4:21 pm |
Jackie,
The park service did not define what they meant by that block. Usually if a person gets the permits for his/her group they are the Group Leader. If you are the person who is given permits from someone, put your name in there and make the number of copies needed for the number of permits it indicates. Then YOU are the Group Leader. The ranger at Sub dome will have the daily roster of permit numbers and the name of the person who bought them. Since they cannot legally be sold on Ebay or Craig’s list, if you are given permits, the ranger will have that person’s name. The ranger will let everyone in your party pass once they arrive. They do not have to arrive at the same time.
When you check in at Sub Dome, the ranger will check off the appropriate number of people per that permit number. Each must carry their own permit. Once the 2nd, 3rd or 4th person passes, no one else will be permitted to pass with that same permit number. This keeps people from just xeroxing extra copies.
If you get permits from someone else, they should leave that block blank. You write your name in there. Make copies for everyone in your group. I suppose the Group Leadr is tomake sure everyone has read the safety preocautions.
April 2, 2011 at 4:24 pm |
I have read a lot about the permits going fast, I have talked to a lot of people about this and it is really no different than getting tickets to a very popular concert they sell just as fast. The one thing that they should do is raise the price of the tickets to 80.00 to 100.00 dollars people pay that amount for ski lift tickets, Disneyland, etc. I feel that having that kind of price on the permit, would hopefully allow only those that were committed to getting to the top safely. To allow those that were prepared for the hike with the correct gear, etc. to get a permit. Hopefully this might reduce the problem of what happened on March 1st and April 1st. This is not one of those hikes that should be taken lightly. Plus the park would get a huge influx of money to help take care of the Valley and hire more people, just my humble opinion.
April 2, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Mike,
Very good thoughts. Too bad you didn’t participate in the public comment period for the Half Dome Stewardship Plan. Iasked the same thing last June.The park wants all their services available to all citizens and felt that a HIGH permit price would keep low income people from going. Only the rich could afford the price. Admission used to be $5 to the park… now it’s $20. Many on the lower end of society cannot enjoy THEIR national park system.
I suggest you convey this idea to
Don Neubacher, Superintendent
Yosemite National Park
Attn: Half Dome Trail Permits
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
April 2, 2011 at 7:28 pm |
Thank you I will contact them, did not know about the public comment or I would have. I appreciate the website you have. The low income issue could be debated several different ways and I will leave it at that. I am more concerned with people putting others at risk on the trail and on cables, by not being prepared, you have done Half Dome 25 times or more and probably seen your fair share of YOSAR rescues.
April 2, 2011 at 8:43 pm |
28 times.
Mostly what I see are many many people who should go to the mall and not Half Dome. They are really unprepared – from water to shoes. But I am amazed at what the human body can do – to see those people actually completing the hike is amazing. For 50,000 people a year to do it and we only have a handful of deaths is good. Please read my website ACCIDENTS page to learn about those falls.
The permit system does NOT relieve crowding. The cables can easily hold 200+ at one time, so 400 permits does not stop all of them being there about noon. Three deaths were caused by bad weather to people who did not read the tea leaves early enough. One from exhaustion and dehydration. The “problem” we have with Half Dome is that it is just too close to civilization. As the crow flies it’s only 2 miles from Curry Village. It’s too tempting for yahoo’s to think it’s just another trail hike. If it were located where Mt Hoffman or Mt Dana are, then only those really prepared would do it.
Most of the accidents are cuts, broken bones and putsy stuff like that. It’s NOT a result of crawling 600 feet up cables at a 45 degree angle. HD is our Mt Everest and I love it that we only have 2 rules – 1. You can’t camp on top and 2. You need a permit. In this day of Govt intervention in our lives, it’s nice that we can assess risk and decide if we should proceed. That’s good for the human spirit.
The only way I can reach people is thru the book, my website, blog and presentations. Thanks for your support.
Rick
April 2, 2011 at 10:13 pm |
28 times?! Maybe if everyone just hiked it once, we wouldn’t have such a problem with crowding! I’m kidding although they should probably institute some sort of limit now that the number of slots is so small. Why should one person be able to go up multiple times while another gets shut out completely?
April 3, 2011 at 8:40 am |
Eric,
What is YOUR passion? What gets you up in the morning? Mine is Half Dome. I first did it in 1990 and it was a motivating experience. I decided then to write a life list (Bucket List). I vowed to do HD every year. Many by myself as it was hard to get others interested. I wrote a self-published book on hiking – then morphed that into the current Wilderness Press book. We’ve sold 8500 copies to people who are also hooked by Half Dome. A website, a blog, 40 talks a year later – I’m still sharing. I do motivational talks now – using HD as a metahor for life. D.O.M.E. Discover your passion; Ovecome Obstacles; Be Motivated; and Enthusiatic in your life. I learn something each trip up. Yes – 28 times and each one I train hard for and grunt out every step.
So – what’s YOUR passion?????
April 3, 2011 at 11:17 am
Rick, I hope you know I’m totally kidding about limiting people to once in a lifetime. If I wasn’t, I’m over my limit too. I share your passion. I haven’t kept an exact count, but I must be approaching 10 times. On one of those hikes, a full moon one, I had the pleasure of meeting you at the top. It was your first night hike up HD too, I believe. My passion is climbing mountains, reaching summits. I guess I should add descending canyons too as I’m leaving tomorrow morning to hike down to the Grand Canyon floor with my 11 year-old son. I was one of the thousands sitting in front of my computer at 6:45 waiting to get a permit to hike my favorite hike. I’ve climbed Whitney, Shasta, Hood, and countless other peaks, but Half Dome is the one that keeps me coming back every year, bringing new people with me each time. That’s why I can’t wait to introduce my first son to HD on July 30th. It’s a day I’ve been waiting for since I first climbed HD 20 years ago, even before he was a twinkle in my eye. Assuming we make it, it’ll be a dream come true. I plan to take my second son and my daughter up that rock someday too. So, if they ever institute a lifetime limit, you might as well stick a piton in me. Sorry if my post came across the wrong way–it was my ill-conceived way of making fun of those of us that are addicted to Half Dome. Thanks for your obsession; it helps fuel mine. –Eric
April 3, 2011 at 11:34 am
Fair enough. It’s hard to tell about the comments. There are a lot of “day skiers” who could care less most of the year until they can’t get a permit.
Honestly, my first HD hike was kinda religious. Got me doing many other adventures. I carried my bucket list for 20 years in my work binder. I did the Grand Canyon Raft trip the next summer – and twice more. Many people don’t realize that “someday never comes.” BOOK those adventure trips before you are laying on your death bed wishing you did. I believe you are not old until your dreams are replaced by regrets. No moss grows on my butt!
Have fun at the GC and say hi to Eric Jr!! Carpe Diem!
Rickster
April 3, 2011 at 11:56 am |
Thanks Rickster. I’m definitely not a day skier on your blog. I have been following you since we met in July 2008 on our favorite slab of granite. I haven’t been able to attend any of your talks at REI or other locations, but I will and I’ll be sure to say “hello”. I like your outlook on life; it’s the same one that I try to follow. Carpe diem for sure! I’ll let our favorite canyon know you’re still thinking of her.
April 2, 2011 at 10:41 pm |
Need 3 permits for July 19th, could also maybe do July 18 or 20, but then heading out on a backcountry trip in the park. Coming from Canada, managed to get camping permits one day at 7am, but missed out on Half Dome permits. Glad I found this service, thanks. John johncaseyhall@gmail.com
April 3, 2011 at 3:08 am |
Wanted: 2 tickets for June 13th or June 14th.
Can trade: 1 for June 16, 4 for July 5th, 4 for July 9th, 2 for July 26th.
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
April 3, 2011 at 9:16 am |
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for any day July 19 thru 24. Missed my chance on April 1. 2 permits would be good also. Thanks Hutch
jchutch21@yahoo.com
April 3, 2011 at 9:47 am |
Hi
I am looking for 2-4 permits for any day in July. Please email me if you have any available, thanks!
Jennifer
str916@yahoo.com
April 3, 2011 at 9:51 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 6 half dome permits for July 22.
I’ll take as many as you have. So, if you have 1, I’ll take that 1. But, I’m not looking for any more than 6.
I greatly appreciate it!
azaytsev89@gmail.com
April 3, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
I am looking for two permits for May 30. If you have two to spare, please email me at pfbuechler@aol.com.
Thank you.
April 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for July 9th, can trade 2 permits for July 3rd (yes the long weekend).
Also, would love to hook with folks from Bay Area that plan to hike on July 9th, can share ride or ideas. I have done the hike last year.
Thanks
Naresh
nareshbansal@gmail.com
April 3, 2011 at 6:12 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for July 26th. If you have any extra for that date, please contact me at kbotti@comcast.net.
Thanks so much
April 3, 2011 at 9:47 pm |
Hello,
I am looking for 1 permit for Saturday July 23rd. I have 4 permits for Sunday the 24th available and would gladly exchange those for one 23rd permit!!! Please email me: ginnybliss(at)gmail.com.
April 4, 2011 at 5:12 am |
Hello,
Planning an out-west trip which included hiking half-dome, and was shocked to see how fast these permits went! 9:59am(E.T) I was logged in from 2 different PCs, and even had to resort to my smartphone at one point when the connection timed out, but was still unable to reserve any permits. I sadly don’t have any permits to trade…but if anyone has 4 permits for July 3rd, 4th or 5th that they are unable to use, we would graciously accept them!
Also, I’ve read on some forums that you can hike the half-dome cables as long as you have a wilderness permit and stay overnight on one of the trails…Mr. Half-dome, do you know if this is true?
wcpirkol@gmail.com mailto:wcpirkol@gmail.com
Kind Regards, Bill
April 4, 2011 at 6:14 am |
Hey,
Need additional permits for July 11th. donteichner@yahoo.com 818-624-0143
Thanks,
Don
April 4, 2011 at 6:52 am |
Im looking for 2 permits for Friday July 22 if anyone out there doesnt need theirs or has to cancel their trip for unknown reasons please contact
me, at ltidey@cox.net
thanks
April 10, 2011 at 11:33 pm |
Seen on craiglist:
Seen on Craiglist:
**YOSEMITE HALF DOME CABLE PERMITS** – $1 (Yosemite National Park)
Date: 2011-04-08, 7:04PM PDT
Reply to: sale-f4pwc-2314076331@craigslist.org
We have permits for May 30th (8), July 5th (8), July 8th (4) and July 22nd (4).
We also have campsite reservations within the park for Easter and Fourth of July weekends. Both arriving Friday and departing the following Monday. Both reservations can be transferred and verified through the National Park Service.
If you’re interested, please contact us with the number of permits you need.
April 11, 2011 at 7:43 am
I am looking for 2 permits for Friday July 22 if you still have them ,I dont have any to trade ,Please reply ltidey@cox.net
June 13, 2011 at 7:46 am
I know my response is well after the original post, but I was hoping you still had permits for July 5th. I am in need of 5. Thank you for your time.
trose633@yahoo.com
June 13, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Good follow up. Your original post is now buried with 1100 others.
Rick
April 4, 2011 at 9:30 am |
If anyone has 2 permits for june 11th, 12th or 18th, 19th please contact me.
mariamaminy@hotmail.com 510.331.1299
April 4, 2011 at 11:11 am |
Hi,
I’m looking for at least 2 permits for either July 30th or July 31st. Please contact me at eleesamail@yahoo.com, much appreciated 🙂
Thanks!
Elisa
April 4, 2011 at 12:01 pm |
Hi – am looking for 4 permits for June 3rd or 4th if anyone has them and won’t need them. thanks!
My email is kevinmc826@gmail.com
April 4, 2011 at 2:43 pm |
I’m hoping to acquire 3 permits for either July 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th. If you have any that will go un-used I would certainly love to put them to good use! Many many thanks.
Allen
My email is allen.foster@thermo.com
April 4, 2011 at 7:41 pm |
I am needing 4 permits for just about any date in July… We were hoping to get the 8-12 weekend, but will take any day at all… I can be notified at ekollen22@hotmail.com
April 4, 2011 at 8:00 pm |
I was speaking with a Yosemite Park Ranger over the weekend and he mentioned that many working within the park were surprised that the permits for the July window did not go faster than the 4 minutes we all take to be a blink of an eye. They were expecting it to go much quicker after what they say on March 1 (for May and June permits)…
They also mentioned that while hiking to Half Dome at night is permissible, people should not discount the fact that Rangers could be stationed up there at all hours of the day. Night hiking might seem like an alternative to the loss of a permit, but if it is true that a $5,000 fine could be attached…are we really willing to take the risk?
April 4, 2011 at 8:13 pm |
Hi – I’m looking for 2 permits for July 12. Would greatly apprecite it!
My email: lindajsheu@yahoo.com
April 4, 2011 at 8:29 pm |
Ok, I had the meeting with my Boy Scout Troop 775 that I am the Scoutmaster for and it was decided to see if I could trade my 8 Permits for June 30th for July 1st. I also have 4 permits for July 16th and for July 19th to trade for the scouts. So please contact me if you can help,
MikeDeDecker@gmail.com 1-818-674-3310
April 4, 2011 at 10:10 pm |
Mike….you can have the one pass I have for Fri July 1st. Or if you are trying to build up a set I have 4 for June 19th (and can possibly get three more). I am trying to get four more tickets for July 16th for my group. Please call me at 559-960-5517 in either case so you can at least have the extra July 1st permit we have. Look below and you can see what else we have. Also if you can get us the July 16th date you can feel free to trade any of our permits for the days you need.
April 4, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Hi Nevin,
If you happen to decide you can’t use the June 19th permits and can’t trade them either, I’d love two of them. I’ll happily reimburse you, but I have nothing to trade :(.
My email is natalie.a.cookson@gmail.com
Thanks!
Natalie
June 1, 2011 at 11:53 am |
If you still have permits available on June 30th, my family would be grateful for 3. I am happy to send my two young teens and husband up to the top while I wait below with our one year old. We’re coming all the way from Indiana and I really want the big kids to climb HD! Thanks, Linda at ivydeo@yahoo.com
April 4, 2011 at 10:05 pm |
Hello – I am looking for 3-4 permits for July 19th or July 20th.
My father who is in his 60s and I would like to climb it for the first time together before his knees give out! 😦 My mom of course wishes to climb it as well!
April 5, 2011 at 1:31 pm |
Make sure you use hiking poles – whether the knees are an issue now or not. 5 hrs downhill takes its toll.
Rick
April 5, 2011 at 9:06 pm |
I have 4 permits for July 19th, but I am looking to trade them for July 1st or July 2nd. I have another set but I am holding those for Nevin.
April 4, 2011 at 10:07 pm |
If anyone can get me passes for July 1st to trade with Mike from the Boy Scouts, I can trade you any of the following…
2- Sun May 29
4- Tues May 31
2- Fri June 3
4- Sun June 19
1- Fri July 1 (going to Boy Scouts)
2- Mon July 4
6- Mon July 25
4- Wed July 27
Please call me at 559-960-5517 if you are interested.
April 5, 2011 at 1:32 am |
Looking for 2 permits for any day May 31st through June 4th. Will send homemade cookies and a smile as a thank you.
Does anyone know if there are still wilderness passes available? The website is highly confusing. I am willing to hike a couple days if need be.
Thanks, Hannah (hannahrufener@yahoo.com)
April 5, 2011 at 8:37 am |
Family trip planned for June 5th through 11th. Looking for 4 permits on Wednesday June 8th or Thursday June 9th. Email is Jonathan.R.Hull@gmail.com. Thanks.
April 5, 2011 at 10:57 am |
I’m looking for 6 tickets any day between May 23-25.
Thank you!
julian.leon@hp.com
April 5, 2011 at 3:58 pm |
I am looking for 4 tickets half dome on july18 Also interested in 6 tickets for any date in June
thank you
Jpeters@bak.rr.com
April 6, 2011 at 6:36 am |
Hi,
I’m giving my permits to someone else. Do I have to sign it?
Thanks in advance.
April 6, 2011 at 8:24 am |
The park has not said ANYTHING about what to put in that box. I am assuming that the person who gets your permit and “leads” his group would be the name as Group Leader – not you.
April 6, 2011 at 8:27 am |
I have a large group set to hike in July. We got a few passes (not as many as we wanted) but they are spread out. I am looking to trade so that we can hike together as much as possible.
I have 4 permits for July 22 and 4 for July 24.
I would like to trade either of these days for July 23.
As a second resort I would trade July 22 for July 24 so as to consolidate as much as possible.
Please email me if interested. Thanks
elis450f@hotmail.com
April 6, 2011 at 9:27 am |
I’m looking for 6 permits for July 22nd.
If you do not have 6, then I’ll take as many as you have, but no more than 6.
Thank you very much!!
azaytsev89@gmail.com
April 6, 2011 at 1:14 pm |
—Still looking for 2 permits for June 13. I have one, and am trying to get them for my hiking buds. Sure would hate to have them watch and wait for me to finish the cables. How sad would that be?
I have some permits to trade.
Anyone????
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
April 6, 2011 at 5:41 pm |
Hi all,
I am looking for 2 half dome permits for any of the days July 16-21. Any help is great appreciated!
Caroline
ckeller99@yahoo.com
Thanks so much,
Caroline
April 7, 2011 at 5:09 am |
Looking for 4 permits for June 29th. Tickets from Boston already booked, hotel, etc. A trip with our youngest, my best man and his youngest. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jared
j2tausig@gmail.com
April 7, 2011 at 5:51 am |
I suggest you consider some of the other great hikes we’ve talked about just in case.
April 25, 2011 at 7:44 am |
Have picked up 1 permit for June 29th, so now “only” need 3 more. Thanks and best of luck to all permit seekers/hikers.
Jared
j2tausig@gmail.com
April 7, 2011 at 8:13 am |
Ok, I have a really good trade I have 4 permits for July 19th plus a campsite at lower pines July 17th thru July 21st that I will trade for 4 Permits for June 21st or June 22nd.
let me know if you can help.
Rick I contributed to your retirement I purchased your book yesterday, really good infomation. I like how you setup the POI’s
April 7, 2011 at 8:21 am |
GREAT offer dor someone. Thanks.
Yall are invited to my STORE on the website. My TShirts are WAY better than those at the park – LImited quantity and sizes. get it NOW for your incentive to train.
April 7, 2011 at 8:27 am |
I need 1 permit for any day from July 11-16. I’m planning a run and don’t want to stop short of the summit. Thanks email me if you can help
Schleg21@yahoo.com
April 7, 2011 at 9:04 am |
Mr. HD,
On April 1 (no fooling!), I was fortunate enough to get my 4 permits online during the 3 minutes and 3 seconds it took for all 9,300 permits for the month of July to sell out.
Since the real bottleneck is the cables and not so much the sub-dome section, do you know if they will allow someone to the summit without a permit, if they intend to scale the dome near the cables, but not using the cables, wearing rock climbng shoes for traction? Of course, such a person would need to hike up the sub-dome first to get to that point, and I understand that the checkpoint for permits is at the bottom of the sub-dome. I’ve never found the sub-dome to be all that crowded; just the cables. Any thoughts?
April 7, 2011 at 9:14 am |
CaT,
The rule is you cannot go beyond Sub Dome without a permit. Period. You cannot even go up and look at the cables and not intend to climb up. Just think how many rangers they would need to hire to enforce things under your scenario. The Sub Dome is a choke point and and ez place to control things from.
You are mostly nuts to try and do this. The early guys put pine tar on their feet and still were unable to get higher than about 200 feet. There is a YouTube of a guy going all the way up about 10 feet to the left of the cables. A Death Wish in my book. Then you have to come down. As far as we know, Robbins (the Babe Ruth of Big Wall climbing) is the only one to have gone down without touching the cables. Of course, he was the first one to get up the face of HD in 1957.
The park is trying to save lives, not make this a circus . . . beyond what it already is.
April 7, 2011 at 11:24 am |
Hi all,
Anyone planning to cancel the permits or have extra permits?
My name is Sarang and I am looking for 2 half dome permits for Sat. July 9th.
Please send me an email:
sarangkim.84@gmail.com
Thank you 🙂
April 7, 2011 at 2:05 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 1-2 permits for any of the following days in July: 15,16,22,23, 29,30.
My email is prahladk5@gmail.com
Please let me know if you can help. Thanks!
April 7, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
I want 4-6 permits for ANY weekend this summer. SO DESPERATE. please contact me at suzy_barr@yahoo.com. Thanks!!
April 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm |
Suzy,
Join the fun at 7 am on May 1 as we all try for August permits. Your odds are as good as any!
Rick
April 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm |
Looking for 6 permits for July 22nd.
Will take as many you can provide though.
azaytsev89@gmail.com
Thank you very much!
April 10, 2011 at 11:31 pm |
Seen on Craiglist:
**YOSEMITE HALF DOME CABLE PERMITS** – $1 (Yosemite National Park)
Date: 2011-04-08, 7:04PM PDT
Reply to: sale-f4pwc-2314076331@craigslist.org
We have permits for May 30th (8), July 5th (8), July 8th (4) and July 22nd (4).
We also have campsite reservations within the park for Easter and Fourth of July weekends. Both arriving Friday and departing the following Monday. Both reservations can be transferred and verified through the National Park Service.
If you’re interested, please contact us with the number of permits you need.
April 11, 2011 at 7:38 am
I am interested in permits for Friday July 22 I need 2 permits , I dont have any to trade ! please reply back if you still have them .
ltidey@cox.net
April 7, 2011 at 7:24 pm |
Hi – I am looking for 2 (or 3) Half Dome permits for 2nd or 3rd of June. Booked hotel, and coming from Australia ! 🙂
my email is monica.tribe@gmail.com
April 7, 2011 at 7:55 pm |
Good luck to ya Mate! Hope you get permits and the cables are up by then.
April 7, 2011 at 7:56 pm |
Im looking for 4-6 half dome and backpacking permits for June 11th and 12th. Will pay well for them!
Email me at blake@blakemallen.com
Thanks
April 7, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
You will need to apply for a Wilderness Permit….40% are first come…if you specify that you will be doing the HD trail, permits are included.
Rick
April 8, 2011 at 8:25 am |
Looking for Half Dome tickets, as many as I can get my hands on, for any date July 18th to July 22nd. Thank you! Lorissmith73@gmail.com
Happy Hiking 🙂
April 8, 2011 at 3:16 pm |
I am looking for one permit anyday in June. I appreciate your help.
meadcrump@tecinfo.com
Thanks. Lindsey
April 8, 2011 at 8:35 pm |
I’m looking for 8 permits for Sunday, July 31st. I don’t have any permits for exchange.
Please contact me at kymberly.vo@gmail.com
April 9, 2011 at 6:37 am |
Mr. Half Dome: What dayhike would you recommend if all the way to the top of HD is out of the question for lack of a permit ? The hike to HD area without going to the top, or something else ? Looking for something strenous, with great views, waterfalls, etc. Thanks. Lindsey
April 9, 2011 at 9:02 am |
Lindsey,
Page back several blogs and read the comments. We discussed this a short time back. Basically, come up even if there is snow or you don’t have a permit. Yosemite Falls, 4-mile trail, Panorama Trail and Cloud’s Rest are very very good day hikes.
Rick
April 9, 2011 at 3:24 pm |
Cloud’s Rest is an amazing hike. Tougher than Half Dome (1000′ higher) and the view is even better than Half Dome, mainly because Half Dome is in it but also it’s 360 degrees of breathtaking scenery. Doesn’t have the thrill of the cables, but Cloud’s Rest will make the trip very worthwhile.
April 9, 2011 at 7:08 am |
Hi, I am looking for 2 half dome permits for July 29. Does anyone know if they actually check the date on your permit? What time in the morning does the ranger start checking permits? Thanks, Mark 360-561-0800
April 9, 2011 at 8:59 am |
Mark,
Each permit has a date on it – it’s good only on that date. YES, they check the date and the permit agianst a print out of all the permits given for that date. The Rangers are generally there from 10-3 but they can be there any time of day. If you go up without a permit you are subject to a $5,000 fine and or many dark days in the slammer.
April 9, 2011 at 12:17 pm |
Mr. HD,
My party of 8 is planning on doing the night hike to see sunrise on HD.
So, in essence, we will be going down the subdome a little after sunrise. We currently have 2 permits and am trying to get 6 more for July 22nd.
I know it’s not permitted to go up without permits and that they WILL fine you.
But, it seems like one of the main reasons they instituted the permit system (which was confirmed when I called them) was for safety reasons since there were so many people going up and down at the same time.
We will be going up before dawn where barely any people will be there and we have at least 2 permits.
What are the chances the rangers will be posted at 5-6 in the morning?
April 9, 2011 at 4:23 pm |
Alex,
I know I am not Mr. Half Dome, but I have been doing a ton pf research into the half dome hike and the permit system. I have a group of 12 going up in late July, and we thought that going without a permit would be no big deal because we were going for a night hike to see the sunrise. The following is the response I got from a Ranger at the park when I inquired about such…
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We’ve anticipated some un-permitted night-time travel and are curious how much of it will occur. Of course, a small amount of it (while not legal) doesn’t pose a safety risk on the cables due to crowding. Of course, we don’t want to shift the problem to different hours (just like the weekend-only permit requirement shifted the problem to weekdays). We also don’t want to give the perception that we only enforce the permit requirement during the day, because that would result in a shift in the timing of the problem (and is why permits have to be required 24 hours/day). If necessary, we will expand enforcement.
Maybe this will help with your decision
April 9, 2011 at 7:44 pm |
Alex,
Breanne answered correctly before I could. That’s the party line. Take your chances and beg for forgiveness. I DO NOT recommend newbies doing the night hike. It is very dark (duh), the trail is hard to follow, it get really cold and the cables in the dark are very scary. Odds at 6 a.m.??? 432 to 1.
Everyone needs a permit 24/7. I don’t make the rules…just try to interpret them.
April 9, 2011 at 12:27 pm |
I’m looking for up to 6 permits (even just 2 would be great!) for July 7-13 or July 18-22. I know buying/selling is prohibited, but I will gladly give you a monetary thank-you gift 🙂
jmnsub@gmail.com
April 9, 2011 at 6:00 pm |
I am looking for two permits for May 30th. If you have any, please contact me at MountainBiker830@aol.com.
April 10, 2011 at 8:56 am |
Hi,
I have the campgrounds in upper pines for the 25th of July through the 29th. I would love for a miracle to happen and get four permits for any of those days. Any help out there that could fall my way would be appreciated.
Thanks guys
my contact info is alexgalasso@yahoo.com =) =)
April 10, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
Hello:
I am looking for 2-3 Half Dome tickets for any 1 of the following dates:
May 23rd, May 27th, May 28th, May 29th, or May 30th.
Please contact me at smithcraigandrew@gmail.com
Thank you,
Craig Smith
April 10, 2011 at 3:17 pm |
I’m looking for 8 permits for July 17. I don’t have any to trade, but will happily reimburse for the cost of the permits. Any amount up to 8 would be appreciated. Thanks.
~Josh Dean
jdeanmachine@gmail.com
April 10, 2011 at 6:13 pm |
Hi! Ihave 4 permits for both 7/26 and 7/30.. but need 6 for either day… willing to trade or give away, if you ca help us all climb together! 🙂 thank you
juliamann@comcast.net
April 10, 2011 at 7:24 pm |
I have 4 permits for Saturday July 9th. Need permits (up to 8) for Thursday June 16th so that I can hike with another group. If this works for you and you can swap, let me know! Thanks!
bill.clements@yahoo.com mailto:bill.clements@yahoo.com
April 11, 2011 at 8:21 am |
Bill,
I am looking for 2 permits for July 9th and would be happy to trade July 3rd permits. That would complete permits for our group.
Thanks
April 11, 2011 at 7:05 am |
Hi, I’m looking for 1-3 permits for either one: May 29, 30 or 31st.
please contact me if you can assist: 224-433-0573 or vadim.goziker@gmail.com
Thanks!
April 11, 2011 at 7:55 am |
Hello,
I have 2 permits for sunday 17 july. I need 2 permits for saterday 16 july. Maybe somebody can swap? My email is ronaldkleinekoerkamp@gmail.com
April 11, 2011 at 9:12 am |
Looking for as many permits as possible for June 14 or 15 or 16, mid week. There are 20 of us going. Any help would be appreciated.
1117meyers@gmail.com
We have our lodging booked and will be going one way or the other, but sure would like to check Half Dome off my bucket list 🙂
April 11, 2011 at 9:35 am |
Julie,
I don’t want to pop your bubble…but getting 20 permits from others who have snagged them is optimistic. We were all on March 1 and clawed to get them….but who knows?
You may want to consider another of the great hikes for our group – Cloud’s Rest, Yosemite Falls, 4 mile trail, Panorama Trail. Get on line May 1 for an August trip.
Good luck
Rick (the incomparable Mr Half Dome)
April 11, 2011 at 1:46 pm |
For people who have done the hike before, what do you think about wearing a climbing harness with two short ropes and carabiners to slide on the cables while going up and down? The reason for two ropes is to always have one connected while moving the other around the periodic uprights. I read this suggestion on another Half Dome web site. The author thought it crazy not to be attached with a harness, but recognized that most people don’t do this.
April 11, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
You do not need them ..I blogged about this a while back. If you do it, it will be slow (68 poles to go around), and you need a via ferrata rig … a real mountaineering harness with two shock corded straps with caribeeners. Over $100 for correct rig.With a homemade harness you risk snapping your back when you slip and it jerks suddenly, while your head bounces on the rock after you slip down the 10 feet to the next pole.
Use good boots, rubberized gloves and get there early.
April 11, 2011 at 6:41 pm |
I just need one half dome ticket for June 11. 😦
Any help would be appreciated, thank you.
sotnok17@sbcglobal.net
April 12, 2011 at 9:00 am |
Hello,
I have 5 Half Dome cable permits for July 10th. Look to ONLY trade for at least 3 permits for July 9th.
Thanks
Adeptjr@yahoo.com
April 12, 2011 at 9:04 am |
Jeff,
In case you don;t trade them, please return to this site and give them to others who are in need.
Rick – Mr Half Dome
April 12, 2011 at 9:39 am |
I looking for 4 permits for either 5/30, 5/31 or 6/1. If anyone had any extras I’d be eternally in your debt! It’s me and my 3 kids and I’d love to show them that the old man can still hack it!
chris.r.lord@gmail.com
Thanks
Chris
April 12, 2011 at 10:19 am |
I am looking for two permits for any day between May 24 – 27. Please contact me via email at carrclay@gmail.com or 303.883.7946. Thank you very much!
April 12, 2011 at 11:57 am |
Clay,
The park advertised that the cabls would not be up until May 27 so no permits were sold for before then. May 27 is your only bet. But the heavy snow means they probably will NOT get them up until way later….guess is well into June….in 2010 it was June 16 and there was less snow. Keep reading this blog for updates as they become known.
April 12, 2011 at 11:51 am |
Looking for 6 permits for July 22nd, or as many that are available.
Please, if you have any, contact me at azaytsev89@gmail.com
Thanks!
April 12, 2011 at 5:02 pm |
Looking for three permits for Thursday, July 7th for myself, husband and 14 year old daughter. We’ve been training every day (and you know how hard it is to get a teenager to train!), but like everyone else on the blog was squeezed out on the website. If you have any permits available that you won’t be using please drop me an email at wegeiger@yahoo.com. Thanks!!
April 12, 2011 at 5:52 pm |
Does anyone have two (2) permits for June 12th?
jchiotti@yahoo.com
Thanks
Justin
April 13, 2011 at 9:26 am |
Hi,
We are looking for two permits for any of the following dates:
June 20-26
July 1-15
Aug1-9
We would be thrilled, grateful, and excited if anyone could help for any of those days, as I am hoping to propose on top of half dome(unbeknownst to her of course!).
Please contact me via email or phone here:
Crystalgia@yahoo.com
or
(510) 649-9908
Thanks and happy hiking,
Mike Crystal
April 13, 2011 at 9:33 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for either Tuesday, June 14th or Wednesday, June 15th. Any help would be MUCH APPRECIATED! Thank you!
* LTamez17@yahoo.com
– Laura
April 13, 2011 at 11:58 am |
Hi, My name is Peter and I’m looking for 2-4 permits for May 27th It’s my 51st birthday and might be my last chance to do half dome. If anyone has a few permits there not going to use I would be very blessed. Thank you! pjl527@aol.com or 239-821-5155
April 14, 2011 at 4:31 am |
Hi All,
I am looking for 2-4 Half Dome permits for May 28th. It’s a special occassion and really excited about the possibility of climbing/experiencing Half Dome. If you are willing to part with yours, I will gladly pay. My email is pa@kc.rr.com if you have some to part with.
April 14, 2011 at 4:36 am |
I am still looking for permits for Friday July 22nd if anyone out there has to change their plans for what ever reason , I am interested in getting permits for that day! Please contact me at ltidey@cox.net
April 14, 2011 at 8:57 am |
I just wanted to throw out a suggestion to all of you (like me) disappointed hikers who will inevitably be unable to obtain permits for hiking Half Dome. Missing out on the opportunity to hike Half Dome really got me down, but of course I didn’t want to cancel my trip to Yosemite over it. It’s a beautiful place! But now that the Half Dome hike is almost certainly out (unless I am blessed with some permits between now and my trip), I started planning what other hikes I can’t do.
This website:
http://www.yosemitehikes.com/
has turned out to be a GREAT resource (and witty too)!
My group has decided to do the Panorama trail (starting with the Mist Trail) up to Glacier Point. 8.5 miles up. And then come down the 4 mile trail – which gives a totally different view on the way down and lands you in a different spot (but the free shuttle can take you back to the starting point to pick up your car if needed.)
As I’ve looked into this hike, the views offered seem to be spectacular and I’ve become VERY excited to do it. It will still be a nice challenge (about 14 miles total round trip) and beautiful (4 waterfall views!). Sadly, there is no substitute for the fun challenge of the cables, but planning out this hike has gotten me very excited and really eased the disappointment that came from not getting permits (in 15 seconds 299 out of 300 were gone!!!). I am now stoked about my trip to Yosemite again – and I hoped to lift the spirits of some of you out there and recommend this hike to you.
Hope to see you on the trails!!
April 14, 2011 at 12:49 pm |
Yes Joshua, Great Attitude! There are still many beautiful hikes. Yosemite is going to be AWESOME, with or without Half Dome 😉
April 14, 2011 at 10:26 am |
I have 4 extra tickets for thursday July 14th that I will not be using. I would like to get the $6.00 that I had to pay for them. Please e-mail me if your interested to truckerchris@comcast.net
thanks
chris
May 7, 2011 at 10:29 am |
I would like to purchase your permits for July 14. Please contact me at lindagutz@sbcglobal.net
Thank you
May 7, 2011 at 12:47 pm
The park does not allow the permits to be sold. I’m not the Gestapo…so do what you – they are cracking down on scalpers.
April 14, 2011 at 11:28 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 3 permits any day during the week of JUNE 13 to 17.
We booked our flights from Toronto before checking the available dates for permits: big mistake as they are non refundable.
Please contact me at valfillies@aol.com
April 14, 2011 at 8:12 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 7 permits for Sunday, July 31st. If anyone has permits for that day that they are not going to use or have extras, please contact me. Willing to receive any amount of permits available for that day.
Contact me at emanuelvu@hotmail.com
Thanks!
April 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
2 for MAY 11! Please
or any Wednesday or Thursday of May or June
vivecuervo127@yahoo.com
April 15, 2011 at 4:45 pm |
Hi,
I need 5 Half Dome permits for JUNE 3.
Email me at: ratioale@yahoo.com if you can help. I’ll take what you can spare.
Thanks Mr. Half Dome for providing this forum.
April 15, 2011 at 8:47 pm |
Steve,
Thanks for reading! Cross you fingers for those June 3 permits and that the trail is clear and cables are up.
April 15, 2011 at 8:44 pm |
Looking for 6 permits for July 22, or as many as you have, but no more than 6.
If you have any, please contact me at azaytsev89@gmail.com
Thank you!
April 16, 2011 at 9:00 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 permits for Monday, June 6th or Tuesday, June 7th. Help would be much appreciated.
Will pay happily.
Please contact me at mail@andreas-eckenfels.de
Thank you!
Greetings from Germany
Andreas
April 16, 2011 at 11:58 pm |
I am looking for a total of 2 permits for my son and me. I was caught off guard by the permit requirement for weekdays and had previously promised my son we would go this year.
Any Monday in June or July is fine. June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
wrusry “at” gmail.com
Thank you.
Bill
April 17, 2011 at 12:40 pm |
I need up to 3 half dome permits for 7/18
760-685-1233 please leave a message . I do not pick up random numbers due to overwhelming sales calls i get.
April 17, 2011 at 7:39 pm |
Hello Im hoping somebody has two tickets for July 28, 2011 that they are willing to sell. I rented a cabin for 6 and four of us have permits. I need help if you can spare them. THANKS!!!
Mikeenriquez@sbcglobal.net mailto:Mikeenriquez@sbcglobal.net
April 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm |
Hello everyone, im looking for one or two tickets in the first week of may. So from the 1st till the 7th of may. Please send an email to lepel_arno@hotmail.com! Thanks a lot! Best, Arno Koldewee
April 18, 2011 at 7:41 am |
I need 2 permits for between July 28 and 31. Thanks
lindsay.crowner@email.wsu.edu
April 18, 2011 at 4:48 pm |
This is on my bucket list and I just found out about the permits 😦 a group of my friends and I are going June 28-July 1 so any permits we could get would be GREATLY appreciated!!
Katysnwbrd@aol.com
April 18, 2011 at 6:51 pm |
I need two permits on may 13th which will be Saturday. It’s my last trip I leave the country for three years with my best buddy.
My E-Mail is syeku1@gmail.com and my phone number is 678)779-8620
April 18, 2011 at 6:58 pm |
The permits will not be up until May 27 – at the earliest. Sorry.
April 19, 2011 at 9:59 am |
Looking for 4 Half Dome Permits (Any day July-17th-20th). Appreciate any assistance anyone can offer (949.553.5160).
April 19, 2011 at 11:23 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 2 permits any weekend within June or July. Sat or Sun permit would be great. Is anyone visiting this site to unload permits or only those trying to find some?
Thanks in advance for any response! I am obsessed with hiking and cannot wait to hike the Dome.
Thanks,
Tony (aseng22@gmail.com)
April 19, 2011 at 2:49 pm |
Hello!
Anyone out there with spare permits for May 28th? I am looking for 2-4 permits. I don’t have any permits to trade but I will reimburse the amount you paid.
Appreciate the consideration!
Neha
April 19, 2011 at 8:16 pm |
Hi Half Dome Fans-
We are looking for one permit for Sunday, July 24. There are five of us who would love to go and we only have four permits. (I realize how fortunate we are to have gotten four, but our fifth person does not feel too lucky!) :0(
I will happily reimburse the permit fee, of course. Thank you so much!
(I might also be willing to trade our four for five on another weekend…depending on the date!)
Linda (radecke4@aol.com)
April 20, 2011 at 3:20 am |
Hi all,
we are traveling from Finland to Yosemite in July and didn’t have a clue that hike would need a permit when reservations begun..
If someone has a 2 permits for July 16th that would be great.
Thanks a lot,
-juha
juha[a]underlife.fi
April 20, 2011 at 5:53 am |
I would love, love, love to find 2 tickets for Friday, May 27th. This is my first trip to Yosemite and since I live waaaaay across country in the great state of Alabama, it may be some time before I get back. I’ll be hiking one way or another but will be disappointed if I do not go all the way! My name is Darin Sims and can be reached at jsims88033@aol.com. Will trade lovely souvenirs from my home area (think NASCAR Talladega, or College Football) – or I will happily pay the Park Service fee.
April 20, 2011 at 11:36 am |
Hello fellow hikers!
I am looking for 2-8 permits for Saturday or Sunday June 18th or 19th. I already have everything booked for the weekend and still trying to obtain permits. Thank you!
Rachel
chosengirls717@hotmail.com
April 20, 2011 at 1:01 pm |
Good Afternoon all,
It’s April 20, 2011. I wish we would have seen these posting earlier. Our family scheduled a reunion trip to Yosemite last year and we made our cabin reservations a year in advance, when the policy I believe was still permits required only on the weekends. We can make the Half Dome hike on either July 26th or 27th. There are a lot in our group wanting to do the half dome trip about 10-12. But I know our whole group would appreciate anyone willing to “transfer” 2 permits for an Aunt and a Cousin who are making this trip from New Zealand. Most of our family have gone up the cables before but my cousin has not. Thank you very much. michaelcorso@gmail.com
April 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Hi!
I need 2 permits for either July 26th or July 30th to add to the 4 I have for both dates. If I can get 2 for one of those dates, I will have 4 to trade for the other date.
Thanks!
Julie
April 20, 2011 at 6:08 pm |
Alright here’s a new approach… I am offering money for ANY permit that I can buy so I can then trade it for the dates I need.
I’ve booked my family’s vacation only have 4 of the 6 permits I need for JULY 28.
I’ve found three different people with 2 permits for that date. One wants $200 for two permits another hasn’t gotten back to me with a price and a third said he will trade for dates around the 28.
Thanks
Mikeenriquez@sbcglobal.net
April 20, 2011 at 6:36 pm |
Mike,
Very creative. There has been a lot of press this week about the park clamping down on scalpers. The permits are not to be sold. So if you are being asked for $200 for 2, I’d tell him to provide his driver license image to you. We’ve had a nice discussion recently in the comments about how easy it is to counterfeit the permits. You could be buying bogus paper. Caveat Emptor
Rick
April 20, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Thank you sir. I just received another offer telling me that he can get up to 8 permits for that date. Oh Craigslist…
That’s a bad situation and unfortunately I believe a lot of people will be ripped off on this one.
April 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm |
Instead of taking that ridiculous offer where you will be paying $50, or even $100 per permit that costs $1.50, get their full name, save all the chain of emails and forward them to Yosemite Park Rangers. They in turn are working with local law enforcement to prosecute these individuals who are screwing over so many people who are trying to visit the park.
Make it subtle. If their name shows when they reply in an email then use that. If not, then go as far as saying that you will purchase them and you need their paypal email.
The more evidence, the better.
April 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Park is a federal agency…so FBI is the law enforcement arm…..this is a violation of the United States Code that I have publicized…..I am not at liberty to say what is being done….We shall see. Good ideas.
Of course we can all SPAM the sellers to death!!
April 21, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for May 30 to go with the two I have, so that our entire family can go to the top of Half Dome. Thank you very much to anyone who can provide two.
If you have two, please email me at mountainbiker830@aol.com.
Thank you in advance!
April 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm |
I’m looking for at least 2 passes to hike half dome on Thursday June 23rd. I have a group of 4 set to go and I had it all planned in November where I read online that weekdays were permit free. Much to my surprise I found out the policy was changed 😦
kourtneyd916@yahoo.com
April 21, 2011 at 9:52 pm |
Hello,
I am looking for July 22nd permits and need up to 6.
Please contact me at azaytsev89@gmail.com if you have any available.
Thank you very much!
April 21, 2011 at 10:30 pm |
1 Half Dome permit needed 7-11, 7-12, 7-13, or 7-14 Please
bigjoej956@msn.com
I am coming down from Seattle for my first vist to Yosemite and and would love to hike Half Dome but of course as soon as the permits were available they were snatched up.
If any one could help out with just one permit for one of those days I would owe you big time. Just think how great it would feel to help make some ones vacation great.
Thanks
Joe
April 22, 2011 at 6:10 am |
What is the park service doing about scalpers? How do you find out if the permit you are looking at paying for or trading for is legitimate? Thanks, Mark advenutemoto@msn.com
April 22, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Mark,
The world is caveat emptor – BUYER BEWARE. It is EZ for anyone to just copy a legit permit then sell it to 10 others – just a copy machine is needed. Then if the permit sez it’s for 3 people, then the first 3 to cross the ranger at Sub Dome get in. I would get a ton of info about the seller so you can track him down and bite his leg if you get skunked. Then call the FBI for he is violatiing a Federal Law.
The orignal permit will have a bar code and his name – but they make fake Green cards, driver licenses and can even do Half Dome permits. Caveat Emptor. If you are getting a FREE permit it is probably good – an illegal paid-for one is a higher risk.
Caveat Emptor
April 22, 2011 at 8:20 pm |
I am looking for two tickets to hike half dome for any time between July 18th and the 23rd. Please let me know if you can help contact me at:
flightrnmedic@msn.com
April 24, 2011 at 5:53 am |
Hi looking for 2 tickets for half dome on July 3, 2011. I know it’s a busy weekend, but would love to include 2 people whom I wasn’t able to get permits for. anyone know how we might be able to get permits if people cancel the day before the hike. thank you so much! Daniel
email: dechun@gmail.com
April 24, 2011 at 7:36 am |
Daniel,
I think you are new to the MrHalldDome blog. Welcome. If you page back several entries and read the comments, I addressed this issue.
Bottom line, you can keep polling the recreation.gov website and try to get a cancelled permit. You can do so up to midnight the day before your hike using park wifi or computer Kiosks in Degan’s Deli. You will get a # to tell the ranger at Sub Dome.
Good luck
Rick
April 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm |
I am looking for three permits for Mon Jul 11, Tues Jul 12, Wed Jul 13 or Thurs Jul 14. They sold out so fast!
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
April 24, 2011 at 1:20 pm |
Hi everyone,
I am looking for *2* permits for Half Dome on either *June 23 or 24*.
We have already booked our flight and hotel. =(
My contact information is: sweetignorance@gmail.com
Thank you,
Melissa
April 24, 2011 at 5:41 pm |
Hi there,
I am seeking two cable permits for June 18th. I have no trade permit to offer. But, it has been a lifelong dream for me to climb to the top of half-dome. The only thing that I have to offer in exchange is a smile, from ear-to-ear.
831-373-7335
April 24, 2011 at 7:32 pm |
I need 6 tickets for Half Dome on June 16.
4kathleen.mooney@gmail.com
April 24, 2011 at 8:07 pm |
Wow…the odds of anyone having SIX extra permtis is pretty low. You may start thinking of other hikes to do that day.
But it doesn’t hurt to ask. Good luck!
Rick
April 25, 2011 at 7:27 am |
I’m still looking for one or two permits for Friday, June 10 for my bachelor party. Thanks!
mattsambol@gmail.com
April 25, 2011 at 2:12 pm |
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for 2 permits for June 3, 4, 5, or 6. Been looking around with no luck, but hoping someone can help me out.
Thanks,
chrisgonzaga13@yahoo.com
April 25, 2011 at 2:46 pm |
Hello,
I am looking for 2 permits for June 14th, 15th, or 16th. If anyone can not use theirs and is willing to send them my way please contact me at
cmudogger@gmail.com
Thank you!
April 25, 2011 at 4:31 pm |
i am looking for 2 half dome permits for june 11, 2011 thanks randy 209-769-8107
April 26, 2011 at 8:39 am |
Still looking for 3 permits for July 7th or 8th to fulfill a family dream. Would be eternally grateful!
Thank you- wegeiger@yahoo.com
April 26, 2011 at 9:46 am |
Looking for four tickets for July 14th. While I do NOT have any tickets to trade I DO have these little green pieces of paper that everyone loves and would happily trade a few for each ticket…
Thank you,
Shane
hammerhunt@gmail.com
April 26, 2011 at 11:06 am |
I need 2 permits for Half Dome for ANY of the following dates – June 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 26. Please let me know and I will also reimburse you with the cost of the permits + any fees/shipping, etc! 🙂
My email address is torie.vanburen@gmail.com
Thanks!
April 26, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits perferably anytime in June to celebrate my 1 year aniversary of my bypass surgery. However, July will also work.
Please contact me at curtkarlin@yahoo.com to work out the details.
Thanks
Curt
April 26, 2011 at 3:03 pm |
You have a green light from the Doctor?? Congrats on your recovery.
April 26, 2011 at 1:52 pm |
I have one permit for 6/22 and I want to trade for a 7/11 permit.
Thanks
ozoinkzo@socal.rr.com
April 26, 2011 at 4:00 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 5 permits on May 4 or May 5.
contact kulhanm1@gmail.com
Thanks!
April 27, 2011 at 11:30 pm |
The cables won’t be up before the end of May and even that is more than a longshot due to current snow conditions in higher elevations.
April 26, 2011 at 5:51 pm |
I have been working hard to get fit for the hike. I don’t have any permit(s) to trade but am hoping someone has 2 extra permits for June 18. I would greatly appreciate it.
mcculleyd@sbcglobal.net
April 26, 2011 at 7:22 pm |
Hi,
I need 2 permits for any day till 30th July. Actually, I am leaving US in 1 st week of August for good. So, wanted to visit Half dome before that.
My email address is amitzanzane@gmail.com.
Thanks.
April 26, 2011 at 9:45 pm |
Need: 2-4 permits for JUNE, 4-5
I don’t have any permits to trade but would be extremely grateful if you could help me out! 🙂
Thank You!
inomura@gmail.com
April 27, 2011 at 7:15 pm |
I need 1 permit for Half Dome for ANY of the following dates – June 27 Monday, or June 28 Tuesday.
Please let me know and I will be so happy to reimburse you with the cost of the permit + any fees/shipping, etc!
lorikunkle@yahoo.com
April 27, 2011 at 7:46 pm |
Desperately seeking…3 permits for anytime June 6-9 (or any weekdays in June for that matter!) We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us out…my fiancee will make you cookies…
jlrosauer@yahoo.com
(916) 213-1286
April 28, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
I have four passes for July 21 and four for July 22. I need six passes total for only one of those days. Anyone have two available for either one of those days?
May 4, 2011 at 11:01 am |
If you happen to not use your July 22nd permits, I would really appreciate it if I would be able to acquire them.
Please let me know if you end up going up on July 21st and not using your July 22nd.
Thanks.
azaytsev89@gmail.com
April 28, 2011 at 8:41 pm |
I am looking for four (4) permits for September 3, 4, or 5.This would be the first for my daughters.
Thanks,
David
icnu@earthlink.net
April 28, 2011 at 9:59 pm |
Looking for 3 Half Dome Permits for Saturday July 23rd 2011. Please call me on 408 550 5126 or email nuance98@hotmail.com if you have three extra permits for Saturday July 23rd 2011. We have been training for the hike and have already have reservations at Curry Village for the night.
Thanks,
Amit Sahasrabudhe
April 29, 2011 at 11:28 am |
Seeking 3 Half Dome Permits for June 9th or June 10th. Please contact via email
bpbenefield@gmail.com
Thanks,
Brandon
April 29, 2011 at 7:29 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits on either June 30th or July 1st
We already have plane tickets and reservations, so any help we could get would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
My email: m_corwin9@yahoo.com
April 30, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
Sorry! The dates are June 30th or July 1st. We already have plane tickets and reservations, so any help we could get would be greatly appreciated!
April 30, 2011 at 7:56 am |
Hello, I am looking for 3 Half Dome permits for Tuesday, May 31st. Please contact me at thuyduong.truong@gmail.com.
I’m so excited for the hike!
May 1, 2011 at 6:15 am |
Hi,
Due to a change of plans, we are looking for 3 permits for Half Dome any day between June 14th to 17th.
We currently have passes for August 7, 19 and 30.
We are looking to trade. If you are interested, please email valfillies@aol.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:19 am |
To Valerie
Will you be re-releasing the permits that you do not need and reserved anyways to the recreation.gov website when no trade becomes available…or will you (like so many others) just forget that you even have them and let them become wasted?
May 1, 2011 at 9:51 am
To Breanne,
Thanks for your considerate comment. Any permit we won’t need, we will post them here to give to hikers luckier than we are. Already promised 3 ppl the date of August 30th if nothing becomes available! But thx though…
May 1, 2011 at 11:17 am |
Hi Valerie –
I don’t have anything to trade, but you like to buy the 8/19 permits from you!! If you don’t want a buy transaction, maybe you would consider giving them to me and I can give you something in return? Never hiked Half Dome but have family coming in and I’m locked into that weekend.
Thank you – Sheila
June 20, 2011 at 9:33 pm |
Valerie! Do you still have the August 19th permits? We’re desperately looking for 2 tickets for August 19th or August 20th… so disappointed we’ll be going all the way there and not hiking half dome! If you still have them and are not going to use I would SO appreciate if we could trade. My email thai.hensch@gmail.com
Thank you!!
July 9, 2011 at 10:56 am |
Hi Valerie! I’m looking for August 7th permits, but alas, I have none to trade with you. PLEASE let me know if they’re available, my group would be incredibly grateful! Thanks!
Best,
Tony Chontong
TheTruth87@Gmail.com
559-903-4806
May 1, 2011 at 6:16 am |
I have 4 permits for Monday August 29 but just found out my kid’s first day back at school is August 30th and I couldn’t get home in time! I’d love to go on Friday Aug 26 – Sunday August 28. Let me know if you can trade!! I would consider taking 2 or 3 permits as well.
vprubin@roadrunner.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:17 am |
i need 3-6 half dome permits for saturday aug 21. please help me out! i tried to get them at 7am today and they disappear before i can click thru. so frustrating. i have never been up to half dome and am trying to challenge myself physically to see what i can do now that i have lost 125 pounds! please hook me up!! thanks!! amy amykrazy8770@sbcglobal.net
May 1, 2011 at 6:20 am |
Does anyone want to trade half dome permits?
I have 2 for August 2nd 2011 and would like to trade the 2 for 2 permits in mid-June.
please feel free to contact me-Doug
dberryf1@yahoo.com
317-224-6641
May 1, 2011 at 6:20 am |
I have 4 permits for August 24th. I would like to trade them for Sunday the 14th if anyone has that date.
joel.andrews24A@gmail.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:21 am |
Ok so here it is my NEW approach… I need two permits for July 28. Vacation approved, cabin rented and the family couldnt be more excited.
I have just booked
8/1 8 permits
8/9 4 permits
8/11 4 permits
8/30 4 permits
I do not need or want all of these, all i need is two for 7/28. Ill trade all of them for two on 7/28!!!!!!!
May 1, 2011 at 6:23 am |
Ok so here it is my NEW approach… I need two permits for July 28. Vacation approved, cabin rented and the family couldnt be more excited.
I have just booked
8/1 8 permits
8/9 4 permits
8/11 4 permits
8/30 4 permits
I do not need or want all of these, all i need is two for 7/28. Ill trade all of them for two on 7/28!!!!!!!
mikeenriquez@sbcglobal.net
May 1, 2011 at 9:57 am |
Opted for the same approach than you. Good luck Michael.
May 3, 2011 at 7:49 am |
Thanks Mr Half Dome for this blog… I was able to get the permits I needed and was able to help out other familys from around the country.
May 3, 2011 at 7:56 am
Michael,
Thanks for the comment. I enjoy helping folks out. Did you order your Motivational I made it to the top TShirt?
http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
May 19, 2011 at 1:52 pm |
Do you still have three permits for August 9 or 11?
May 1, 2011 at 6:28 am |
Hello,
I’m looking for a permit to the half dome for either of these dates:
May 22
August 14
marco.lentulo@libero.it
Many thanks
Marco
May 1, 2011 at 6:30 am |
Hi Everyone,
I was able to snag 2 permits for August 18 but would love ANY Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, or Tues permit! If anyone has two they’d like to trade please let me know!
allielemon@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:33 am |
I am looking for a permit for Half Dome on Sunday, August 21st, 2011. Can anyone help me please?
mallycat4@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Mallory
May 1, 2011 at 6:33 am |
Have 4 permits for July 18th, and want to trade for 4 on August 5th. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
call Kim
kimberlygawel@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:36 am |
Hi there
I currently have four permits for Friday, August 19th. Looking to trade for 4 permits for Sunday, July 31st.
I will make the trip back to Yosemite or canceling my permit reservations if I am unable to make the trade (I won’t be reselling the permits because that is illegal).
Greatly appreciated to anyone willing to help me out, and good luck to all you half dome hikers! 🙂
Contact: eleesamail@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:37 am |
Hi All….Looking for 2 permits for July 29th (preferred) or July 28th. Have 2 permits for monday, august 8th and 4 permits for tuesday, august 30th to trade. thanks, Mark adventuremoto@msn.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:44 am |
BTW….i think this permit system is in need of some serious revision!!
May 1, 2011 at 9:59 am
Totally agree with you Mark!
May 1, 2011 at 6:44 am |
I have 1 permit for 4 for the 30th that I no longer need.
I am in need of a permit for August 20th and 21st; up to 11.
thank you,
joe.melville@medical-action.com
May 1, 2011 at 7:09 am |
11 permits?? Good luck Joe.
May 1, 2011 at 6:52 am |
Looking for two permits for Aug 14,2011. Please contact me. Thank you
irumble88@gmail.com
May 23, 2011 at 6:34 am |
Isaiah, are you still interested in the permits? I have 2 permits for Aug, 14th that I am not going to use. Let me know and I will transfer them to your name.
Neha
June 6, 2011 at 9:13 am
Hello Neha,
Did Isaiah ever claim the 2 permits for Aug. 14th? If not, I am interested in them.
Thanks!
Manny
write2m2@gmail.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:59 am |
NEED PERMIT FOR AUGUST 16
I guess 7:45 am was 40 minutes too late to get my pass!
I’m from Idaho and I’m hoping to climb the dome with friends from Washington after we drive down.
Please help me!
Chris Otto
208-596-8423
May 1, 2011 at 7:10 am |
Chris,
7:45???? Not good planning.
Rick
May 3, 2011 at 12:25 am
I guess not! I’m new at this, and learning “the ropes.” I’m left wondering, where did all the permits go? It boggled my mind that 12,000 people (theoretically) were waiting at their computers and phones to snag these permits within minutes of release.
I guess I just have two questions: How high should I get my hopes up for a second hand permit, and if I (we) don’t get to hike Half Dome but are still going to take the 4 day trip to Yosemite, where else should we go?
May 1, 2011 at 7:01 am |
Hello, 1-4 permits for august 14th. Was online @ 6:30am and even called and actually got a live person, but to no avail.
jahlemon@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 7:12 am |
The doors open at 7:00:00
And never call in…use the speed of light – the internet.
May 1, 2011 at 7:09 am |
We are looking for 4 to 8 day permits for Mon Aug 1, 2011. OR we could go Sun 7/31 or Tues 8/2. We have plane tickets and campground site booked but no permits. Thanks Chris 616-915-1264
May 1, 2011 at 7:21 am |
Hi – looking for 4 permits on Thursday, August 4. Would also be very happy if someone has permits for August 5, 6, or 7.
If you’re not using yours, would love to talk to you!
Call Keith (916-990-5548) or email bradykeith@yahoo.com.
May 1, 2011 at 7:24 am |
I am looking for just ONE more permit for Saturday May 28th. If anyone can help, please let me know…See you on Half Dome! Paula pa@kc.rr.com
May 1, 2011 at 7:36 am |
Help! I tried desperately to get 2 permits for 7 people to hike on 8/1. Our kids are headed to college and this looks like the first and last opportunity we will ever have to do this because of age. Thanks in advance for the any help…
troberts@norcalrefinishing.com
May 1, 2011 at 6:41 pm |
Tim,
What does age have to do with it?? Are you fit? Can you train? Are you over 90?? if not, you are fine. Send me a PM if you want my 2 cents. You’re not old until your dreams are replaced by regrets.
Rick
May 1, 2011 at 8:04 am |
Hi Everyone – I am looking for two permits anytime in August for my husband and I. Any help would be much appreciated! – rmlevitt@gmail.com
May 1, 2011 at 9:18 am |
Hi we are looking for two permits for any of the following dates Tuesday June 21 through Saturday., June 25.
Please contact me at heinrichkj@gmail.com if you have any that you are willing to part with. Thanks
May 1, 2011 at 9:53 am |
How do you trade permits once you’ve found someone to trade with?
May 1, 2011 at 6:39 pm |
Go back in my blog history – discussed at length….basically the person with the permits prints it out and mails it to you. If it is for 3 people, you copy it twice and give to each one…then ranger at SubDome will check against list….
May 3, 2011 at 7:33 am |
They email you the permit…you make copies for the other 1,2 or 3 per the # listed on the permit. Give to your friends. ONLY that number are allowed past the ranger who checks. Put in your name as Group Leader.
Caveat Emptor
May 1, 2011 at 10:16 am |
I am looking for 3 permits for Saturday August 6th. I was on this morning and clicked “find permits” 2 seconds after 7am but ended up getting “server timeout” message. Went back a couple of more times and finally got 3 permits on Wednesday August 10th. We might use these if we can get the time off from work. If not I’ll have these available at a later date. smcleod1106@gmail.com
May 1, 2011 at 10:29 am |
Hello folks,
Missed permit day, so looking for 1 permit for either 22nd,23rd or 24th August.
Cheers
floyd_domino@hotmail.co.uk
May 1, 2011 at 11:01 am |
I am in need of 7 permits for either Fri Aug 19th or Sat Aug 20th! We are celebrating my husbands birthday and as a surprise and my kids are coming back to Calif for that weekend. They sold out in 4 min today!! I will buy/collect one by one if needed!
Thank you – Sheila
Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net
May 1, 2011 at 12:10 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 permits anytime in mid/late September or early October – we are flexible. Please email AngelaMLowenstein@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Angela
May 1, 2011 at 12:22 pm |
Wanted: 2 permits for mid-June,
Can trade for 2 permits on August 2nd
dberryf1@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 12:35 pm |
Wanted: 2 half dome cable permits for any day mid-June
I can trade for 2 permits on August 2nd
feel free to contact me-Doug
317-224-6641
dberryf1@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 8 permits for Saturday, August 12th or Sunday August 13th.
Please let me know if you have them and contact me at richienguyen10@yahooo.com.
Thank you in advance!
May 1, 2011 at 3:28 pm |
Need 3 permits for Jul 11-14.
Have to offer: 6 for Aug 3, 3 for Aug 18.
As soon as I can trade for Jul 11-14, will repost here or cancel my permits.
Thanks. kevinpkoch@gmail.com
May 1, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
Thanks for posting this site. Because of it four different groups were able to get the tickets we needed (including a total of 6 for one Sat and 8 for another Sat). We were also able to find people to give an additional 20+ permits to. Thank you for hosting this. It really did make a difference for quite a few of us! LOL, now all I have to do is figure out where we are staying the weekend of July 16th, LOL. Thanks again.
May 1, 2011 at 5:20 pm |
Looking for 1 cables permit for August 25-28, 2011. Thx for your help.
Happy Trails…
Tajkeyes@optonline.net
May 1, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
Wanted: 2 Half Dome Permits for Memorial Day Wknd
I know it’s a total long-shot…but I’m looking for 2 permits for Half Dome for either Friday, May 27th or Saturday, May 28th.
Please email me if you have ’em! And thanks a million!
Contact: jillian_stewart@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 9:32 pm |
I’m looking for permits for July 11th. I have Aug. 12 (4), Aug. 17 (4) or Aug 25 (4) to trade. Will trade 4 for 2, but really need July 11th. Thanks…Don donteichner@yahoo.com
May 1, 2011 at 10:49 pm |
Family reunion campsites are reserved! But no luck getting Half Dome permits:(
We have family coming from as far as Oregon. Can anyone with Aug 1 permits for Half Dome? We need 8… but even 1 would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Keep hiking!
adkerch@gmail.com
May 1, 2011 at 11:01 pm |
Greetings!
I visited yosemite last year and was instantly possesed by the falls and the grandure of half dome. I have an unexpected opportunity to visit again so I bought plane tickets for my wife and myself. However it now appears that I need a permit!
If anyone has two permits for may 20 or may 21 please let me know it will be a shame to come all the way to california and not reach half dome!
My contact info is brensteele@hotmail.com and my cell is 250.864.0261.
Cheers.
May 3, 2011 at 7:34 am |
Bren,
The cables will NOT be up May 20, 21. Target is May 27 but heavy snow will probably slip that. Do another great hike!!
May 1, 2011 at 11:49 pm |
hi everybody,
i am from Italy and i am spending my vacation here in California.
I read a lot about the history of Yosemite but i didn’t know that a permit was
needed in order to to climb half-dome.. if anyone has left two permits to climb half-dome any day from 3 to 6 May Please contact me asap at
antonioprivitera@gmail.com
May 3, 2011 at 7:36 am |
The cables will not be up untill May 27 – at the earliest…do another great hike.
May 2, 2011 at 7:12 am |
Completely dropped the ball on ordering permits yesterday. REALLY need 2 for August 18, 19, or 20.
If you can help, please contact me at jeffbrig@yahoo.com
May 2, 2011 at 7:54 am |
Hi,
I’m looking for 4 permits for any day in the first two weekends of August(8/6,8/7,8/13,8/14). I have 4 permits for 8/4(thurs), 8/16(tues) and 8/31(wed) any of which I’m willing to trade.
Thanks
prahladk5@gmail.com
May 2, 2011 at 8:13 am |
I need 2 permits for Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
I’m going to have a very disappointed 12-year old if we can’t get there after a year of waiting, and traveling 2500 miles.
Thanks in advance.
jminie@yahoo.com
May 2, 2011 at 8:46 am |
Looking for up to 6 permits for July 22nd
If you have any, please get in touch with me. I would really appreciate it.
azaytsev89@gmail.com
May 2, 2011 at 9:08 am |
My son and I are looking for 2 permits to hike half dome on either June 6th or June 7th when we will be in Yosemite. It is a dream of ours to hike half dome and I will be happy to reimburse you for the cost.
Thank you,
Jack
jdratelle@yahoo.com
May 2, 2011 at 9:09 am |
I am still in need of 2 permits for June 13th or June 14th.
I have some permits for trade.
Please—-
Kathy
May 2, 2011 at 9:48 am |
Hello All,
I have reservations for the weekend of 08/06 and wasn’t able to get half dome permits. If anyone has any August 6th permits that they will not be using please let me know, it would surely make my year!
Krisi8883@gmail.com
Thanks, Krisi
Krisi8883@gmail.com
May 2, 2011 at 9:58 am |
Looking to buy a permit for august 21st for four people if possible. Please email me at justin_obrien9@yahoo.com
Thank you very much.
May 2, 2011 at 11:28 am |
Looking for 7 permits for Sunday, July 31st still.
If you have any that you will not be using for that day, please contact me. Thanks!
kymberly.vo@gmail.com
May 2, 2011 at 12:53 pm |
Looking for any combo of 2-4 permits for August 10, 11, 12 or 13.
Much appreciated!
negasonic1@yahoo.com
May 2, 2011 at 1:13 pm |
Does anyone have 2 permits for either late July or August? I’m a day late on the reservations and they are already completely sold out! Please contact me at Laurensmith650@yahoo.com . Thank you!
May 2, 2011 at 2:32 pm |
I have four (4) permits for Thursday, August 25. I am looking to trade them for four (4) permits for Tuesday, August 9.
Willing to do a three-way trade if it works for all parties.
acunningham@kilroyrealty.com
Thank you!
May 9, 2011 at 10:32 am |
Revising previous request,
HAVE: Four (4) permits for Thursday, August 25 and four (4) for Tuesday, August 9.
NEED: Eight (8) permits needed for any day in early August or four (4) more for Tuesday, August 9.
acunningham@kilroyrealty.com
Thank you again!
May 2, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
HAVE: Sunday, August 28th 4 permits
WANT: Any Saturday or Sunday in June
PREFER: June 4th or 5th
Willing to trade or purchase requested permits. Will not sell August permits. If I cannot get June permits I will use the August permits.
Contact me at (661) 821-1256 or bobbynhelly@yahoo.com
May 2, 2011 at 5:20 pm |
>>>
I am in need of 7 permits for either Fri Aug 19th or Sat Aug 20th! We are celebrating my husbands birthday and as a surprise, my kids are coming back to Calif for that weekend. They sold out in 4 min on Sun!
Thank you- Sheila, email Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net
May 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm |
I am looking for 4 or 5 permits for Thursday, August 25th, 26th or 27th. If anyone has any number of permits that will work of that day please send me an email and we can figure it out!
Thanks in advance!
bartol.michael33@gmail.com
May 2, 2011 at 6:14 pm |
Need 2 permits for August 10 have no permits but willing to pay or make donation to charity of your choice. Will take 1 permit and leave the wife behind if necessary. any help much appreciated. email radogate@aol.com with permits in subject line, thanks.
May 2, 2011 at 7:36 pm |
Any thoughts on the chances that the cables will be up by May 30?
I have two tickets and need two more so our entire family can hike Half Dome, if anyone has them to give. It would make our vacation.
If so email me at pfbuechler@aol.com.
May 2, 2011 at 7:49 pm |
160% snowpack ..so chances cables will be up by 5/30 is low…target is May 27…but last year snows kept crews from getting there ….cables went up June 12…you pay your money and you takes your chances.
May 2, 2011 at 7:53 pm |
Hi All….Looking for 2 permits for July 29th (preferred) or July 28th. Have 2 permits for monday, august 8th and 4 permits for tuesday, august 30th to trade. thanks, Mark adventuremoto@msn.com
May 2, 2011 at 9:20 pm |
Looking for two tickets for June 13th. (hannumsm@gmail.com) Went up on May 1st, my 50th birthday and only got up about 1/3 of the way there, because of trail closures. I knew cables were down but mistakingly assumed the rest of the trail would be open. Will be a great hike with or without the cables but sure would be nice to get all the way to the top.
Thanks
May 2, 2011 at 9:41 pm |
Looking for two person permit for September 7. I have a two person permit which I will trade dated August 16. (jimnan451@aol.com) We are also going to Yosemite on June 24. I will also trade the August 16 permit for June 24, but September 7 is much more preferred. Thanks to all, and happy hiking.
May 2, 2011 at 9:58 pm |
Looking for two permits for September 7. I have 2 permits dated August 16. I will trade them for September 7. (jimnan451@aol.com). Thanks to all.
May 3, 2011 at 4:22 am |
Hi, I’m looking for 2 permits for August 18 or August 19. I don’t have any to trade but will do whatever it takes to get them.
On a side note, this all seems a bit silly as people seem to be booking days they don’t need in order to trade, which is just compounding the problem. Yosemite need to sort this out!
Anyway, email me on ohbabyitsben@gmail.com if you have either of the above dates. You won’t regret it!
May 3, 2011 at 7:43 am |
Still hoping for some July 11th permits. I have permits for Aug. 12 (4), Aug. 17 (4), Aug. 24 (4) I’d gladly trade. Thanks… donteichner@yahoo.com
May 3, 2011 at 7:57 am |
I have 4 tickets for Monday, July 25th. Will trade for 3 or 4 tickets for Sat. Aug. 6. We had 4 computers going Sunday May 1st. at 7:00 and the tickets were gone within 3-4 minutes!
email me at bbelnaprdh@yahoo.com
May 14, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
Thanks Mr. Half Dome, because of your selfless service in this site I was able to make a trade with my tickets! Thank You for your passion in sharing halfdome with others.!
May 14, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Thanks for the kind comment….have fun!!
May 3, 2011 at 9:32 am |
Thanks Mr. Half Dome for all your hard work…
Wanted: 2 permits for mid-June through July.
I have two permits for August 2nd to trade…
Feel free to contact me-Doug
dberryf1@yahoo.com
317-224-6641
July 15, 2011 at 2:08 pm |
Are these still available?
May 3, 2011 at 9:33 am |
I have the following:
(4) Permits for Saturday, August 20
(6) Permits for Tuesday, August 23
Alas, I have a group of 8 that would all like to go on the same day. I’m willing to consider any exchange offer that gets me 8 permits on one of those two days. Preference is Saturday 8/20, but that’s probably a little less likely.
Thanks
hd@knownick.net
May 12, 2011 at 11:13 am |
Thanks for all the offers, I’ve completed my trade thanks to this site. Hope everyone else finds what they need.
May 3, 2011 at 10:04 am |
HELLO ALL!!! I return to this site once again to BEG and plead for a permit. 🙂 Last year I aquired one from the blog and had a fantastic trip.. Even had 5 seconds of fame when Mr. Half dome himself posted my picture in his blog. YAY!!!
I went late in the year last year and was determined to make it up early this year. I logged on and after my computer freezing on my first choice I managed to lock in my second choice of may 28th :(. Literally the next day the skiies opened up here in california and she supplied us with more snow then some knew what to do with. And I slowly saw my permit opportunity going to waste.
Anyways. Ive tried everyother time and had no luck…. I started to think maybe this just isnt my year.
So at one last ditch effort I turn back to the very blog that started my obsession with this hike. 😀
Ill take 1 or 2 permits for anyday! Literally!! Ill hike with a friend or make a new trail friend. I just need a golden ticket. THANKS!!!
luckyabbott@att.net
916-879-7066
May 3, 2011 at 10:13 am |
The best story so far…. someone ought to have an extra for you poor, poor homeless waif …keep checking.. and begging!! And it’s not an obsession – it’s a passion. At least that’s what I tell my shrink!!
May 3, 2011 at 11:23 am |
Thanks Mr Half Dome for this great site!!
I need 3 permits for June 15, 16 OR 17
I have the following for trade:
08/07 3 permits
08/19 3 permits
08/30 3 permits
I will trade all of them for 3 on any of my June dates !!!
Please email martinham42@gmail.com
Thanks
May 3, 2011 at 11:49 am |
I am looking for three Half Dome Permits for July 24 -31, 2011 or August 5-12, 2011. If anyone has any permits please email me at ckoo158@gmail.com.
Thanks,
May 3, 2011 at 4:46 pm |
Hi All!
I am needing 4 half dome permits for Friday, June 17th. I currently have 4 permits for Friday, June 24th and am willing to trade!
Thanks so much!
Email: jessicaharkrider@gmail.com
May 3, 2011 at 4:50 pm |
Has anyone got an e-mail from http://www.LastingAdventures.org after the posted a comment here? Mr. Half Dome, are you familiar with this “non-profit” company or can you shed some light on this? It appears that they grab a bunch of permits and offer guided day trips of Half Dome for $150!! Is this legal?? I’m sure that this is not what the Park Service had in mind when they began to regulate the cables…
Here’s a bit of the text from the message I received:
Lasting Adventures, Inc.
… guiding you on adventures that last a lifetime! Nonprofit Yosemite Guide: Most experience at the lowest prices guaranteed! We have Half Dome permits for 5/27, 5/30, 5/31, 6/2, 6/9, 6/13, 7/4, 8/1, 8/11, 8/12, 8/15, 8/20, 8/21, 8/22, 8/25, 8/26, 8/27, 8/29, and 8/30.
Having trouble finding permits to get to the top of Half Dome? We are Lasting Adventures, Inc. a non-profit guide service of over 15 years in Yosemite. We offer day trips and fully outfitted backpacking programs for well below 50% of the competition. Even better, anything we makes goes towards our youth scholarship fund. Check out our website for scheduled day hikes we guide (and have permits for) up Half Dome!
May 3, 2011 at 5:27 pm |
After a bit of searching on their website, I see that you, Mr. Half Dome, are a Featured Guest and support this non-profit. While I’m sure they offer a great service and support a good cause, it is still discouraging that an entity has the ability to obtain some (how many, maybe someone can tell me?) of the 300 permits available to the public per day and, therefore, are not available for the Average Joe.
I’m an open minded person, so please try and rationalize this for me…
May 3, 2011 at 7:22 pm
James,
Thanks for the note.
Yes, I know Lasting Adventures. Since you went to their website, you see that their are indeed a non-profit organization who has focused in the past on taking youth out into the back country. There are several guide services doing day hikes up Half Dome.
Lasting Adventures is a fully permitted guide service with 15 years of Yosemite experience. Some of the proceeds from their tours is funneled into a scholarship fund.
All the guide services are motivated to obtain permits. There is no special lane. I’d have to assume their Internet connection is quick as well as their typing. And a staff of permit seekers.
Many people focus on a single date and if that is gone they give up and think all permits are gone. Not true. A guide service can be more flexible on dates. I wanted permits for August and suffered the same issues we all did. But I kept at it and did not go for breakfast after 5 minutes. After 16 minutes dates started to become available. Apparently people did not complete the transaction within the 14 minute window. I got a few and left the PC at 7:45 satiated.
When possible I can accompany LA on guided hikes. Last Sept they took 6 mid-forties women up. All made it fine in 14 hours. They were first timers who appreciated the fact that a qualified guide led them. No worries as to directions, situations, wildlife, water, etc. I like to offer my perspective on history and geology.
There are many guide services and they offer competent services for those who desire it.
Rick
May 4, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Thanks for the follow up, Rick. Much appreciated!
Happy trails…
May 3, 2011 at 9:10 pm |
Hmmm.. the youth you say?….. I wonder what would happen if… say.. one desperate soul whos perfectly capable of hiking alone would fudge ones age… pay to much… and get “lost” ahead of the group only to enjoy a protien snack with everyone at the top….. ahh the options ;)..
Still in need of one or two permits for ANYDAY! Thanks everyone.
May 4, 2011 at 7:57 am |
I am in need of two Half Dome permits for any day of 6/27, 6/28, or 6/29. Really hoping someone out there has a couple they can’t use.
Thanks!
Chris
neujersey@gmail.com
May 4, 2011 at 8:09 am |
I have 4 tickets for Aug 16th and would like to swap for Aug 6th. Would be willing to swap any or all I have for the 6th.
martin.douglas@comcast.net
May 4, 2011 at 10:11 am |
Hi! I am looking for one Half Dome Permit for either July 6th or July 7th. Thanks!
Liz
lizklevy@gmail.com
May 4, 2011 at 1:33 pm |
Hi!
I am looking for:
2 Half Dome permits
July 11th or 12th
olsonmax1@gmail.com
May 4, 2011 at 2:45 pm |
I would like to find #2 permits for any date between AUG 21-27…I was crushed when I found out there are no permits left and angered by the thought of some jerk store scalper making money off of something he has no right to.
If you are able to help my vacation plans please contact me at ginab78@hotmail.com
July 24, 2011 at 6:04 am |
Hi Regina,
I need one for 22nd.
Please let me know if you find one extra and I will let you know if I find tow for you.
Ravi
7036273345
raviadd@yahoo.com
May 4, 2011 at 3:36 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for Aug 31st.
I have following permits to trade…
4 permits for Aug 22nd
4 permits for Aug 28th
4 permits for Aug 29th
sanjayapte@gmail.com
Thanks!
May 7, 2011 at 3:48 pm |
Hello Sanjay, I see that you have a fair share of permits in August…..I was wondering, if you aren’t going to make use of just 2 for August 22nd….I could help put them to good use. Of course, I’d reimburse you the cost. Thanks!!
July 24, 2011 at 6:16 am
Regina,
Were you able to get the two tickets for Aug22nd.
Please forward me any additional tickets you may fine.
Really appreciate it.
Thanks
Ravi Addepalli
#703 627 3345
raviadd@yahoo.com
May 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm |
I have 4 permits for Aug 29 and would love to trade for your 4 on Aug 28. Thanks!
vprubin@roadrunner.com
July 23, 2011 at 2:31 pm |
Hi Sanjay,
I need two permit for Aug 22nd.
can you please give me two.
Thanks raviadd@yahoo.com
Ravi
May 4, 2011 at 7:45 pm |
In need of 4-8 permits for August 1st!! We would be glad to have even one! Thanks!
thekreils@yahoo.com
May 4, 2011 at 8:22 pm |
Hello, I’m in need of 1-4 permits for August 1. We would like to join other friends on the hike.
jaypettibone@sbcglobal.net
May 5, 2011 at 8:16 am |
I need one pass for HalfDome, Friday, August 5. We are a group of 5, did not know the park limited us to 4 passes. We are a group of ladies in our mid 40’s and have really been training hard for this –
lola.tinney@yahoo.com
many thanks!
May 5, 2011 at 10:44 am |
I have no permits to trade but I really want to go on the hike to half dome. I would appreciate if anyone would help me out by giving me three permits would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at ckoo158@gmail.com. My dates are as follows July 1-7, July 24-31, or August 5-12.
Thanks
May 6, 2011 at 8:50 am |
I am hoping some good Samaritan has three half dome permits they do not need to use. I really want to go hiking at half dome. Please help me out I really appreciate it. My email address is ckoo158@gmail.com. Thanks for your help.
May 6, 2011 at 11:43 am
If anyone has any extra permits call me at (626) 203-5929
May 9, 2011 at 1:29 pm
I am willing to pay the $1.50 service fee per permit for the tickets if anyone has half dome permits they want to sell to me. It would be greatly appreciated.
May 5, 2011 at 11:56 am |
bigjoej956@msn.com
I am coming down from Seattle for my first vist to Yosemite and and would love to hike Half Dome but of course as soon as the permits were available they were snatched up.
If any one could help out with just one permit for one of those days I would owe you big time. Just think how great it would feel to help make some ones vacation great.
Thanks
Joe
206-372-6249
May 5, 2011 at 12:03 pm |
Me and a friend are travelling to Yosemite in June. We were suppose to go last year as part of a University module but unfortunatly or lecture was retiring that year and wasn’t able. So we have decided to travel out ourselves to see if the pictures really do match up to what we were shown in our lectures. We’re travelling all the way from Scotland on an organised tour of a few national parks. I’ve just realised that to climb half dome we’ll need a premit and I’m so disapointed that there isn’t any left.
So if anyone has two spare tickets for 28th June 2011 I would be most grateful my email is margaret.dunn@hotmail.co.uk. We’ll both be so disapointed to have travelled all the way from Scotland and not get a chance to climb!
Thanks in advance
May 5, 2011 at 12:07 pm |
We screwed up the permit process and got the wrong day!!!
NEED: 4 permits for August 12 or 13
Still have 8 permits for August 1st for trade.
FOR TRADE: 8 permits for August 1st
IF you don’t need all 8, I will give to people who need but that have nothing to trade.
Thanks!
Leon
leonwfun@yahoo.com
May 5, 2011 at 1:15 pm |
Hello-
My boyfriend and I are hiking the John Muir Trail, and wanted to hike to the top of Half Dome on our 1st or 2nd day. Problem is, the permits sold out in minutes on the first day!!! Does anyone have 2 permits for August 24th, or August 25th?
Thanks a million!
Rose
rosieclark4@gmail.com
May 5, 2011 at 1:27 pm |
Rosie,
Check with theWilderness Office. If you have a Wilderness Permit for the JMT and specify that you are doing the Half Dome trail, they have 100 for backpackers. The 300 daily permits are for regular “valley ” hikers.
May 17, 2011 at 7:15 pm |
You will not need the Half Dome permit; it is included in your backpacking permit. Just be sure you tell the wilderness permit office (when you pick up your backpacking permit) which day you plan to summit.
May 19, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Thank you both for the advice! I’m looking forward to my JMT and Half Dome adventure!
May 5, 2011 at 6:12 pm |
Hi,
I have 4 tickets to hike Half Dome on Thur. 8/11. Can anyone trade tickets with me for either Fri. 8/12 – Sun. 8/14? Would be happy to reimburse for any inconvienence. We can’t get up there (from So. Cal.) to do the hike on 8/11.
This is for my hubby’s 50th and wanted to surprise him.
julie.burgstahler@yahoo.com
Thanks Much!
Julie
May 5, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Julie,
An extremely strenuous hike should not be a surprise… Mr B needs to train and know what he’s in for..unless he just did Mt Ranier last week.
But good luck.
May 5, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
I have following permits for August 2011:
1. Four permits for Wed. August 3rd
2. Four permits for Tues. August 23rd
3. Two permits for Sunday August 7th
Looking to exchange ANY or ALL of these permits in lieu of three permits for Sat. July 23rd. Any kind soul willing to exchange? Please contact nuance98@hotmail.com or 408 550 5126
May 5, 2011 at 8:49 pm |
Looking for (4) four half dome permits for Aug 20. Will buy or trade. Was bummer to be online on May 1 but within seconds the passes were gone. I was really looking forward to surprising my wife as this is something she really wanted to do.
Thank you Stevess369@gmail.com
May 6, 2011 at 6:27 am |
Hello! Boyfriend and I are coming all the way from Washington DC.
We need 2 permits for July 3 or 4. Thanks!!
missy.emmons@gmail.com
May 6, 2011 at 10:26 am |
Hello, I’m looking for two permits for either May 23 or 24. Unfortunately I don’t have anything to trade as it is a last minute trip, but we’re coming from the East Coast so I don’t know when I’ll get there again. Please e-mail me at les_gone@yahoo.com if you have two permits to share with me. Thanks! Leslie
May 6, 2011 at 11:26 am |
I have found several posting on Craigslist selling the half dome for $50 to 60 dollars per permit. Is it okay for them to do that.
Thanks
May 6, 2011 at 2:37 pm |
of course not. It’s illegal.
If you have had any contact with them. Forward those chain of emails to Yosemite park rangers and they will deal with them.
May 6, 2011 at 2:46 pm |
I just had an email exchange with a scalper from craigslist.org who wants $60 a permit. Feel free to send David T. an email eslumber@gmail.com and let him know how you feel about the scalping of these permits. I made a low ball offer to see how low he would go, but he is “firm” on this price and wasn’t interested in trading – just making $58.50 per permit.
The little reading I did shows the park service can’t do much about this other then people like us standing up to the scalpers and not buying these black market permits.
So, I ask you to take a few minutes and send an email to eslumber@yahoo.com and let him know how frustrating it is.
May 6, 2011 at 6:13 pm
i just reported him, he has hit me up before too! yosemite/nps people who just emailed me back said they are aware of him (his name and email) and are taking care of it. also said they are figuring out ways to take care of scalping
May 6, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Who r u dialogging with at YNP??? Don;t mess with the Randazzo Clan!!
May 7, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Yes, his full name is David Tran and also uses the alias David Tanner.
He was selling July permits for $50 and now has raised the prices to $60. He also sells campsites for ridiculous profits.
I’ve had many email chains with him from various emails and all were sent to YNP rangers. They in turn have been forwarding it to law enforcement.
They are involving multiple jurisdictions in order to rid of this vile infestation.
June 17, 2011 at 6:55 pm
He’s still at it, and using this list to approach potential buyers. After posting here yesterday, I received an email today from eslumber@hotmail.com offering 4 passes for $240. If this was not disgusting enough, he has multiple dates available!!
June 17, 2011 at 7:08 pm
He has also emailed me, trying to sell 3 passes for $180! I told him I only needed 2, and he dropped his price to $100
May 6, 2011 at 5:22 pm |
Looking for 2-4 permits for June 25th. 3 days booked at upper pines, wasnt able to get permits. i do have 4 for in august if anyone wants to trade. but yeah, please contact me if you have June 25th! 🙂
solidarityrecordings@gmail.com
May 6, 2011 at 9:06 pm |
Help Help.
We are looking for 5 half dome permits anytime between August 28th through August 31st. I already reservations for me and my family in the valley August 27th through September 2nd. Sounds lame but I was planning on proposing to my girlfriend in front of our children. Thanks
edegn@anaheim.net
May 6, 2011 at 9:45 pm |
You can try for Sept permits on June 1 at 7 am.
May 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm |
I am looking for some permits for June 15 or 16
I have some permits for trade.
Please let me know if you are willing to trade at chouchnou_21@hotmail.com
Thx
May 7, 2011 at 1:45 pm |
Hi all! Desperately searching for 2 half dome permits for any of the following dates: May 21, May 22, June 10, June 11, June 18, or June 19th.
Please email if you have any extra permits or information.
Thank you so much!!
shannonmlenahan@gmail.com
May 7, 2011 at 8:39 pm |
Hello. I called recreation.gov today to change the group leader info on a permit I was going to trade, but customer service said they can’t change it without essentially canceling the permit first and then reserving it again. She said she couldn’t guarantee being able to reserve them after she cancelled them.
So I was wondering how people here are conducting their trades. Are you just leaving the existing info on there? Thanks for the help.
May 7, 2011 at 8:59 pm |
Do NOT cancel. The person who buys the permit has their name printed on the permit….if they are given to another, that person becomes the new Group leader. Just write your name in the box….dunno why that is there and the park has not explained. Rec.gov is usually out to lunch on the HD process.
May 7, 2011 at 8:55 pm |
I’m looking for 5-8 half dome permits for Aug 12th. Can anyone help?
christy@christysebastiani.com
May 7, 2011 at 9:19 pm |
Need: 2-4 permits for JUNE, 4th or 5th
I would be extremely grateful if you could help me out! 🙂 Will gladly reimburse the fee! Campsite has already been booked…
Thank You!
inomura@gmail.com
May 8, 2011 at 9:59 am |
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for 2 permits for any day between July 7th and July 16th.
Thank you,
jspuehler@cox.net
May 8, 2011 at 12:07 pm |
How do I unsubsribe so that I don’t get all the postings on this blog?
Thank you
May 8, 2011 at 4:29 pm |
Jay,
Just go to the WordPress blog and hit unsubscribe. But if you do, you will not get any of the blog postings sent to you. We’ll miss you and you may miss some important info.
May 8, 2011 at 1:58 pm |
Need two permits for any day during the last two weeks of June. Will reimburse the fee… Reply to brad.colwell@me.com
May 8, 2011 at 4:07 pm |
Need JUST ONE permit for Monday, May 30th. (Yes, Memorial Day). Would reimburse, make a donation to your preferred charity, etc. Please contact me at mary_bates8@yahoo.com.
Thanks!!
May 8, 2011 at 4:25 pm |
NEED 2 PERMITS FOR JUNE 22nd OR JUNE 23RD. Even though I signed on at the very first minute to the NPS’s website back on March 1st, I was somehow blocked out of getting the two permits I so desperately wanted to get for me and my son to fulfill this bucket list item.
I would like to ask anyone who might have two extra passes for one of these two days (we are flexible) to contact me at 614/570-9611 or tshedlock5715@wowway.com to discuss acquiring them. Thank you in advance to anyone who might be able to make this hiking dream come true.
Sincerely,
Tom Shedlock in Dublin, Ohio
May 8, 2011 at 6:58 pm |
Need four tickets for Monday June 6th. Boy Scout Troop trying to get more spots for boys. Please contact me at jubjub594@yahoo.com or (559)359-5320.
Thank you,
Nick Becker
May 8, 2011 at 8:34 pm |
I’m hoping to secure 2 permits for June 13,14,15 or 16th for my son and I. My sincere gratitude to anyone who might be able to help out. We’re coming all the way down from BC and hope to be able to experience the hike.
pwilcox@providencehealth.bc.ca
May 9, 2011 at 11:04 am |
Looking for 1 permit for July 14th if you have an extra. Please email me at lindagutz@sbcglobal.net.
Thank you!
May 9, 2011 at 11:52 am |
Looking for 4-6 permits for Friday Aug. 27th. Looking for a group to do the hike together, but I was only able to get a couple permits initially.
Thanks!
Randall
r_maxwell217@yahoo.com
May 9, 2011 at 12:55 pm |
Hello Hikers,
I am looking for 4 permits on one of the following days in July 26-28. My 10 year old daughter is excited about hiking Half Dome with me, my sister and her husband.
I will only be taking permits I can use and will not be selling them!
Thanks for help!
kkramer@socal.rr.com
May 9, 2011 at 1:05 pm |
I am looking for two permits for June 9th, 10th, or 11th for my 12-year-old son and myself. We have a campsite in Upper Pines, but I forgot about the Half Dome permit schedule. Any help would be appreciated!
eric.ross@stanfordalumni.org
May 9, 2011 at 1:45 pm |
Need: 2-4 permits for JUNE, 4th or 5th
I would be extremely grateful if you could help me out! Will gladly reimburse the fee! Campsite has already been booked…Coming all the way from New York City.
Thank You!
inomura@gmail.com
May 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm |
Need 1 ticket for Monday June 20th.
Would also be interested in Sunday June 19th or Tuesday June 21st as alternatives.
natimmerman@msn.com
Please! Thank you!
May 9, 2011 at 3:43 pm |
I’m trying to find 3-6 half dome permits for Aug 12th – I want to hike half dome for my 30th birthday. Can you help? Thank you
May 9, 2011 at 5:32 pm |
Hello everyone. I am looking for 2 permits for any day from June 19 – 21. Please contact at gkederis@gmail.com. Thanks!
May 9, 2011 at 5:50 pm |
Hello I am in desperate need of a few more half dome permits at least 4 more for June 2nd!
Me and friends have been doing the hike annually for a few years now and we are short permits since it was difficult to get them.
Any help I can get will be mum appreciated!!
May 9, 2011 at 6:59 pm |
Currently have 4 permits for Thursday, August 18th and 4 for Tuesday, August 30th [willing to trade all 8 for the request bellow]
I am in search for 5 permits (but will take 4) for any day between Thursday, August 25th to Saturday, August 27th.
Thanks!
bartol.michael33@gmail.com
May 17, 2011 at 8:40 pm |
Still have 4 permits for Thursday, August 18th and 4 for Tuesday, August 30th [willing to trade all 8 for the request bellow]
I am in search for 5 permits (but will take 4) for any day between Thursday, August 25th to Saturday, August 27th.
Please send an email if you have a trade. bartol.michael33@gmail.com
Thanks!
May 9, 2011 at 8:10 pm |
Need up to 6 permits for July 22nd
Would appreciate any
Thanks!
azaytsev89@gmail.com
May 10, 2011 at 9:28 am |
I need 4 permits for May 30. Please let me know if you have 4 available permits
yanman15@comcast.net
May 10, 2011 at 10:36 am |
Thanks for setting up the site!
I was up there 20 years ago – It’s now time to share the experience with my teenage boys.
I need 3 or 4 permits for 7/18 or 7/19 if anybody has them available!
chrismoe@comcast.net
Thanks, Chris
May 10, 2011 at 11:34 am |
Greetings folks. I am looking for two permits for half dome any day between the last two weeks of june and the first two weeks of July. Im trying to take my pops up there as a retirement celebration! Anyone looking to get rid of a permit lemme know. I dont really have any trade offers, but would be willing to take you out for coffee. My email is ctslemp@gmail.com or call me at 773-401-6817. THANKS.
May 10, 2011 at 12:57 pm |
I need 6 permits for SUNDAY, May 29th, 2011. Thank you. Please contact me at davidwisler@yahoo.com. THank you.
May 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm |
I am looking for 4-6 permits for June 27th (Monday) or the 28th(Tuesday). Wasn’t able to hike it during my trip last year at the beginning of June, becuase the cables weren’t up yet. Booked a later trip this year and couldn’t get a permit!! Thank you, Thank you in advance! Please email me at mnmcgoldrick@gmail.com
May 10, 2011 at 1:57 pm |
I have two permits for the halfdome cables for Wed Aug 10 that I will very likely not need. If anyone wants them for their own personal use, they can have them. The only catch is that I am not willing to give them up until Aug 2 or 3.
I have reservations for Aug 1 and Aug 2 and plane tickets for my son and I to fly out there and climb it on Aug 1. However, if something comes up, I would like to keep the Aug 10 reservations in case something goes wrong with our trip. That’s very unlikely. It is 95% likely that I would release the reservations to whomever on Aug 3.
May 10, 2011 at 3:08 pm |
hi Bill,
I am interested…we were looking to go August 24-27, but we will take what we can get to climb the dome!! Please keep me on your list when you know whether or not you are not going to need them!
juldevin@gmail.com mailto:juldevin@gmail.com
May 10, 2011 at 4:09 pm |
I want to see if you have extra tickets for August 10.
ckoo158@gmail.com
May 11, 2011 at 5:22 am |
I have a taker for my Aug 10 reservations. Good luck to all.
May 10, 2011 at 2:20 pm |
I am still looking for a couple permits for June 13th.
I have permits to trade.
Thanks
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
May 10, 2011 at 3:05 pm |
Hi—
I am looking for 2 permits for any day between August 24-27. We are planning on a trip that we will be there all day August 24, 25, 26, 27…so any of those days would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Hike on!
Julie
juldevin@gmail.com
May 10, 2011 at 7:06 pm |
I need a Yosemite Valley camping permit for July 26 and 27.
I would be happy to share a site with someone.
I have two Half Dome permits and need camping permits.
I would love it if you had an extra Little Yosemite Valley Permit for entry on July 26th.
I can be contacted at
David
4385956@gmail.com
805.438-5956
May 10, 2011 at 8:57 pm |
please contact me at cewoodruff@hotmail.com I am looking for four permits for AUG.10,11 or 12 thank-you
May 10, 2011 at 11:51 pm |
Hello all,
I know it might be a lost cause, but I figured I’d just throw it out there.. I need four permits for May 28, but anything I can get at this point would be really great. Thanks!
elguapo195@hotmail.com
May 11, 2011 at 12:45 am |
Hi,
I am still looking for a couple permits for June 15th or 16th.
I have permits to trade.
Thanks
Victoria
chouchnou_21@hotmail.com
May 11, 2011 at 4:23 am |
I need a permit for hiking Half Dome for Friday August 12th. Does anyone have one they do not need or plan on using??
scaloway@kraftfoods.com
May 11, 2011 at 4:45 am |
Hi all!
Looking for permits for sometime between July 12-19th. I need 3 or 4..4 preferably. PLEASE help!
We planned our trip around going to HD but then hit the whole permit road block 😦
Email me at Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
May 11, 2011 at 7:34 am |
I am looking for 2 half dome permits for either Monday June 21st or Tuesday June 22nd..
Conrus12@yahoo.com
Thanks
May 11, 2011 at 1:22 pm |
Hi All,
Looking for 2 permits for either Monday, July 25 or Tuesday, July 26.
Thanks!
Patricia
510-816-0915
trissa@gmail.com
May 11, 2011 at 2:27 pm |
Hello,
I have 4 tickets on Saturday, August 27th and 4 tickets on Sunday, August 28th.
We’re willing to swap for 4 on either day, so we can have all 8 of climb at the same time.
This is not for sale, trade only.
We just want to climb!! Thank you
Contact me: 213.537.4233 or hellobernice@gmail.com
Thank you
May 11, 2011 at 9:21 pm |
We are looking for 2 Half Dome permits for June 11th to celebrate hubby’s birthday. Contact me at 4matts@sbcglobal.net. Thanks!
May 12, 2011 at 7:15 am |
I am looking for 1 hike permit for any day in June. Please contact me if you are availing one
dhanasekharjp@gmail.com
May 12, 2011 at 7:36 am |
We’re looking for 2 permits to hike Half Dome on Friday June 10th. We have a group driving up for a buddy’s bachelor party and we ended up 2 short. Please email me at joe_bacich@hotmail.com if you have any extras (even just 1 extra permit). Thanks!
May 12, 2011 at 8:01 am |
Looking for a permit for Half Dome for June 10th, please contact me at pastel411@yahoo.com. Thanks.
May 12, 2011 at 8:34 am |
I am looking for permits for any of the following dates of Aug 15-18th. If anyone doesn’t need permits please let me know. I need four permits if possible. We have reservations and couldn’t get any permits. This would have been my first hike.
Contact me at dwietor@gmail.com Thanks you!!!
May 12, 2011 at 8:58 am |
Hi Im looking for permits to hike half dome on june 12 or 13 for 4 or more please contact me at dtrancrx@gmail.com..
Thanks.
May 12, 2011 at 9:01 am |
Im looking for permits for any day in the Aug 28-31 range (preferably the 29-31 but beggars cant be choosers!) . Ideally I’d like to procure 3 permits but 2 will do just fine.
Please contact me at:
nervous24@hotmail.com
414-807-0031
I also want to give a MASSIVE thanks to MrHalfDome for setting up this wonderful page! Thanks to you and all the wonderful people here my friends and I actually have a sliver of hope of making it on the day(s) we had planned on being in Yosemite. Cheers!
Best regards,
Matt
May 12, 2011 at 2:48 pm |
Thanks to you Matt for reading the blog….GOOD LUCK!
May 23, 2011 at 6:37 am |
Matt, I have 4 permits for Aug 28th that I am not going to use. Are you still looking for permits for this day?
Let me know and I can transfer them to your name.
Neha
May 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Neha – if Matt does not express interest in all 4, I am interested in one. Please let me know, and many thanks.
June 3, 2011 at 6:12 am
Neha, If you still have all or any of the permits for the 28th I would love to take them off your hands.
rhiangene@mac.com
June 29, 2011 at 10:26 am
Hi Neha,
Are your Half Dome permits available??
My 2 kids don’t start school until September 5th and we have campground booked in Yosemite for my family (4 of us) from 8/26 to 8/30. Let me know if we can work something out for parting with any permits you can spare. 4 Permits for Sunday, August 28th would be ideal for us! Please contact me at thooker@san.rr.com or 619-316-4398 if you still have permits available.
Sincerely – Todd Hooker
June 4, 2011 at 11:20 am |
Here’s my follow up. It’s a huge success for 2 different groups of anxious hikers.
I was lucky enough to get a set of 4 permits from a very generous person. While the aren’t for my ideal date, I can still make it work. Awesome. I also had promising news from the first person I emailed. They have permits for my ideal date but are holding out for now in hopes of a trade. If he is unsuccessful in trading them for his ideal date he has agreed to pass them on to me. In turn I have have made arrangements with another hiker in need of permits for the date I currently have. Even if the gentleman with my ideal date gets his trade, I can make a trade with the other party for the date ahead of mine. That works out for two of us no matter how you look it at.
This absolutely works, and quite well in my opinion. Perhaps I’m lucky, but hey, sometimes that what it takes. Luck.
Big cheers again for this. I truly cant thank you enough
Regards,
Matt
May 12, 2011 at 10:38 am |
Hello:
Looking for 2 to 4 permits on June 27, 28, or 29.
Thanks,
dennis
demcg@demcg.com
May 12, 2011 at 12:05 pm |
Hi,
A poor uninformed Englishman here! We have booked our first ever family trip to Yosemite and I didn’t know about the permit requirement for half dome.
Looking for 5 permits for any day between August 22nd and August 26th
Thanks,
Bernard
bernard@fromson.net
+44 7867511814
May 12, 2011 at 12:33 pm |
Hi,
I am in need of 2 or more permits of any date in June and July. (Except June 20 to June 24). I have following permits to trade.
2 permits of Aug 01
2 permits of Aug 03
2 permits of Aug 08
4 permits of Aug 22
2 permits of Aug 23
1 permits of Aug 25
4 permits of Aug 29
Again, these permits are for trade only and not for sale. As soon as I get 2+ permits for June & July, I have no use of remaining permits and will release them to the interested hikers.
Thanks,
Sanjay
May 12, 2011 at 12:59 pm |
I need 3 permits for August 8.
ckoo158@gmail.com
May 12, 2011 at 3:12 pm |
Could we please use the Mon 8/1 if you do not need them to trade?
Thank you! cmabie@charter.net
May 13, 2011 at 9:01 am |
Dear Sanjay.
I could really use 1 or 2 permits for Aug 1st or Aug 3rd.
Just wanted to give you a shout to see if you had any of them left. I don’t want to bore you with a long story, but my dad has just been diagnosed w/terminal cancer and the docs say they’re unsure of how much time he’s got left. Regardless, he’s still in great shape (for the most part) and I know he’ll be able to make the hike. He offered me this trip to Yosemite for a graduation present before he found out about his prognosis. We have 2 cable permits for Aug 2nd (our trip was scheduled around them) but I am afraid of the weather factor. As you probably know, if it rains or lightning is in the area, there are complications which I am hoping to avoid. I’m not sure how much time I’ve got left with my dad, and I would very much like to make this hike with him. Belive me, I’m not just selling this story to try and get a permit. I read your posting on Mr. HD’s site and thought that if you had a couple on the 1st pr 3rd, and I have a couple on the 2nd, it would double our chances to making it to the top. He told me that it’s been a life long goal of his to climb a mountain, and this might be our only chance. If you still have 2 (or 1) permits for Aug 1st-3rd, I would very much like to work something out with you. I’m sorry that I don’t have any permits for the days that you were looking for but, like I said, I only have 2 for Aug 2nd. I hope that you get the dates that you are looking for, and have a great time at Yosemite.
Let me know if anything works out for you, and I apologize for the long email (this is very important to me…)
Doug Berry
317-224-6641dberryf1@yahoo.com
May 19, 2011 at 2:10 pm |
greetings – i have nothing to trade, but would love love love to get permits for my teenage son and i august 23. (he is turning 16 and i am turning 50!)
thank you
jennifer
jen.c.johnston@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 9:47 pm |
I have 2 permits on saturday June 18th if you want to trade for the 2 permits on Aug 1st? Email me and let me know…
Rusty
conrus12@yahoo.com
June 27, 2011 at 11:08 am |
Sanjay,
I NEED 2 tickets for August 8th! Please, if you can give them to me I’d be very grateful! Thanks!
TheTruth87@Gmail.com
559-903-4806
Best,
Tony C.
June 29, 2011 at 7:13 pm |
Sanjay,
I need your two permits for August 8th. I have four permits i can trade for September 6th. Please email me so we can coordinate!!
Will
williamskeeters@yahoo.com
May 12, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
I have four permits for Saturday August 20th. Would like to trade them for four permits for Saturday July 23rd.
Please send an email to nuance98@hotmail.com or call my cell 408 550 5126 if you have four permits for July 23rd and willing to trade them.
Sincerely,
Amit Sahasrabudhe
June 20, 2011 at 10:30 pm |
Hi Amit! Unfortunately I don’t have permits on the day you’re looking for to trade, but in case you don’t need the August 20th permits to trade anymore I would really SO appreciate if I could use 2 of your permits!! Thanks for your consideration!
Thaiane
thai.hensch@gmail.com
June 21, 2011 at 1:50 pm |
I have 4 permits for August 21. If you end up not needing your permits for Sat Aug 20, I’d love to take two of them off your hands. If you also feel like swapping for Sunday, let me know.
Joel
bajapicante@gmail.com
July 9, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Hello was wondering if you still had permits for Aug 21? If so I would b very happy to take them off your hands. I have no permits to trade.
ginab78@hotmail.com
May 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm |
Charles-did you still have permits for 8/1 you are not using?
Thanks! cmabie@charter.net
May 12, 2011 at 4:34 pm |
Thanks for all the great info!
I’m looking for a permit for Friday, June 10. If anyone has one available please let me know at nickdeo@gmail.com! Thanks!
I appreciate your help and kindness in advance.
May 12, 2011 at 7:11 pm |
I am looking for as for any # of permits for Monday, Aug 29th.. would like to hike that day if possible 🙂
Thank you.
Win
uyen_b_tran@yahoo.com
May 12, 2011 at 10:57 pm |
I am looking for 3-4 permits for Sunday, June 5th. My email is nickbohacek@yahoo.com. I will gladly accept other dates in June or July, my friends and I have been talking about doing this for years! Thanks for any positive response.
May 13, 2011 at 6:46 am |
Request Half Dome permits 2 each early July
charlie@jifco.com
May 13, 2011 at 9:09 am |
Mr. HD visitors,
Just wanted to give a shout to see if any of you had any of the Aug 1st or 3rd permits left. I don’t want to bore you with a long story, but my dad has just been diagnosed w/terminal cancer and the docs say they’re unsure of how much time he’s got left. Regardless, he’s still in great shape (for the most part) and I know he’ll be able to make the hike. He offered me this trip to Yosemite for a graduation present before he found out about his prognosis. We have 2 cable permits for Aug 2nd (our trip was scheduled around them) but I am afraid of the weather factor. As you probably know, if it rains or lightning is in the area, there are complications which I am hoping to avoid. I’m not sure how much time I’ve got left with my dad, and I would very much like to make this hike with him. Belive me, I’m not just selling this story to try and get a permit. I read the postings on Mr. HD’s site and thought that if anyone had a couple on the 1st or 3rd, and I have a couple on the 2nd, it would double our chances to making it to the top. He told me that it’s been a life long goal of his to climb a mountain, and this might be our only chance. If you still have 2 permits for Aug 1st or 3rd, I would very much like to work something out with you. . I’m sorry that I don’t have any permits for sale/trade but, like I said, I only have 2 for Aug 2nd. I hope that everyone gets the dates that they are looking for, and have a great time at Yosemite.
Let me know if anything works out, and I apologize for the long email (this is very important to me…)
Doug Berry
317-224-6641
dberryf1@yahoo.com
May 13, 2011 at 9:24 am |
I have a campsite in Upper Pines for arrival 6/9 (Thursday), departure 6/13 (Monday) and 8 permits for Half Dome on 6/10 (Friday). I’m looking to trade weekends for a campsite anywhere in the valley and 4 Half Dome permits. I would need the campsite Thursday, 6/16, thru Sunday, 6/19.
I would need the Half Dome permits for either Friday or Saturday (6/17 or 6/18).
My contact info is:
Jeff Pennell
702-232-4674
jeff_pennell@hotmail.com
May 13, 2011 at 9:31 am |
This would be a 1st time hike, and I’d be happy to GIVE the other permits if we can’t do it on the 2nd. I’m a “green-collar” guy and I see no objection to releasing permits, unlike some of the local “not for profit” that I’m sure you’ve heard from-D
dberryf1@yahoo.com
317-224-6641
May 13, 2011 at 10:38 am |
I am looking for 4 permits during June 21-24. I will be in the park during those 4 days and would like to climb with my family. If anyone has permits for those dates, I would be happy.
jorourk1@utk.edu
Thanks
May 13, 2011 at 10:54 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 4 Half Dome permit sets on any available dates from July through August. Please email me if you can help! Thank you!
Stephtc87@gmail.com
May 13, 2011 at 11:18 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 4 permits for a day anytime between June 21 and 24. Hoping to climb Half Dome with my family.
jorourk1@utk.edu
Thanks
May 13, 2011 at 12:07 pm |
Hi,
I’ve got 9 permits in August (on 4, 19 and 23)
Would love to trade them for 3 permits on any of the following dates: June 15-16 or 17
Please contact chouchnou_21@hotmail.com or at 416 707 9877
May 13, 2011 at 1:53 pm |
Me and my father would like a permit to hike Half Dome any day from July 11th to July 15th. If you have 2 permits you are willing to give up on one of these dates please consider us. Thank you. – Kevin
AlpineKevin @ yahoo.com
May 13, 2011 at 2:30 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 1 permit for June 6th, 7th or 8th.
Sadly I have nothing to offer in return other than gratitude.
Many thanks
Joel
joelbusher@hotmail.com or j.busher@uel.ac.uk or sms +447919276962
May 13, 2011 at 2:40 pm |
Hello, all! I am looking for 1-4 of tickets for May 24th or 25th, even 26th wold work. I know it’s a long shot… not even sure if the cables will be up yet!
-Allison
allison.searcy.345@my.csun.edu
May 13, 2011 at 2:56 pm |
Thanks Mr. Half Dome for all that you are doing!!! It is a shame that scalpers have resorted to such lengths! Just wanted to be sure to thank you, especially all the great tips on hiking half dome!!
May 13, 2011 at 6:06 pm |
I’m looking for up to 6 permits for July 8, 9, 10, or 11. I have lots of permits (4+ for each date) available to trade: August 6, 7, 9, and 21. As soon as I figure out when my group is going, I’ll give the extra permits to others who need them. Thank you!
jmnsub@gmail.com
May 13, 2011 at 11:23 pm |
I would love to have your 4 tickets for Aug. 6th. I have 4 tickets to trade for July 25th. I am climbing halfdome this year b/c I just had my 50th bday. Some of my friends are not available to go on July 25th. Hopefully this will work out for both of us. #559-362-2837
May 24, 2011 at 8:29 am
Brenda,
Do you still have 2 permits for July 25th? I could sure use them.
Thanks.
Steve
slsw2001@yahoo.com
May 15, 2011 at 9:57 pm |
Sorry I do not have tickets to trade I wasnt that lucky.If you could keep me in mind for one of the set of four permits that you wouldnt need. I would like to take my two boys and a cousin thats comin from seattle thank- you so much for your time. Christine
cewoodruff@hotmail.com
May 19, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
Do you have three permits for August 6, 7, or 9 still available?
May 30, 2011 at 10:24 pm |
Jessica:
I have a need of 4 permits on the same day if you have any extras.
Thank you, Sky
Sfforestgump@aol.com
May 14, 2011 at 8:43 am |
We have three sets of Saturday permits to GIVE AWAY – July 2 / July 9 / July 23 (each set good for four people). We’re trying to spread awareness about a a couple trans-sierra treks to Whitney we are organizing. Become a fan and like the Facebook post at http://www.facebook.com/tsxchallenge for chance to win.
Thanks!
inspire@tsxchallenge.com
May 31, 2011 at 1:24 pm |
Reminder – We have three sets of Saturday permits to GIVE AWAY TONIGHT – July 2 / July 9 / July 23 (each set good for four people). We’re trying to spread awareness about a a couple trans-sierra treks to Whitney we are organizing. Become a fan and like the Facebook post at http://www.facebook.com/tsxchallenge for chance to win. Drawing will take place this evening.
Thanks!
May 14, 2011 at 8:51 pm |
Hi I am looking for 4 or 6 tickets for Saturday August 6. I have 8 tickets to trade for August 31. Here is my email monancy6@hotmail.com
May 15, 2011 at 8:12 am |
Anybody have 2 permits for half dome hike for any day between June 25-July 2. It’s my 9th anniversary trip. Never been, can’t wait.
mlzekic@hotmail.com
May 15, 2011 at 9:18 am |
I have 2 permits to give for Wednesday, June 15th. Email me at kathy_temby@att.net
May 16, 2011 at 11:41 am |
Kathy I sent you an email but I would LOVE to take these off your hands if you still have them!
May 16, 2011 at 11:41 am |
Kathy I sent you an email but I would LOVE to take these off your hands if you still have them!
clabucki@gmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 8:24 pm |
My permits are gone. Thanks for all of the responses. keep trying! carpe diem.
May 15, 2011 at 7:46 pm |
I need permits for Wednesday or Thursday, June 29 or 30. I could use 5 but will take whatever I can get. Please contact me if you have some available. Thank you very much.
Karen
951-378-1010
lewmonst(at)hotmail
May 15, 2011 at 8:17 pm |
Hi,
I am desperately looking for 2 half dome permits anytime in the first 2 weeks of June before moving to another part of the country. I would GREATLY appreciate anyone who has extra tickets. Thanks in advance!
Catherine
juvy1027@gmail.com
May 17, 2011 at 7:55 am |
I have two permits for Thursday, June 2nd.
bwitort@hotmail.com
May 17, 2011 at 11:00 am
Beverly,
So are you offering to give those away???
If so – ATTENTION SHOPPERS!!!!
May 15, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
Desperate for 2 permits on the any of the following days: June 25, June 26, or any Friday, Saturday or Sunday in July. My hubby and I are trying to reconcile and we feel a successful hike would help us bond and rekindle our marriage. We attempted in 2009 but failed. Hoping someone can help us out.
m.anne1982@gmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 5:12 am |
Would love 2 permits for July 20 or 21 so I can share Half Dome with my sister on her first trip to Yosemite. Thanks in advance, Grant
grant.kraus@mac.com
May 16, 2011 at 6:18 am |
My family of 4 is looking to climb Half Dome anytime between June 20 and 25. It has been a dream and goal of ours for years, and we already have the cabin and flights booked. We used to live in the area and our kids have been looking forward to doing the hikes for a long time. Did not know about the permit system until today 😦 Please contact kaypin@udel.edu. Thank you!
May 16, 2011 at 6:46 am |
Husband and I have always wanted to hike half dome. We finally made flight arrangements and hotel reservations and are now having trouble getting permits. We need 2 permits for June 18th, 19th or 20th if anyone has access
nrwestlake@me.com
May 16, 2011 at 7:58 am |
July 27th. I could really use 2 Half Dome permits for July 27th. Please let me know if you can help me out.
All the best,
David
4385956@gmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 8:34 am |
Hi All,
I am an avid hiker and would love to hike this trail. I am going to Yosemite July 26 and I am in need of anywhere from 2-5 permits to hike HalfDome. Please contact me if anyone has anything available for that day.
christian.galanti@Yahoo.com
Thanks in advance.
Christian Galanti
May 16, 2011 at 8:53 am |
Looking for two or three permits, oh surprise, like everyone else. If you have two or more permits available, between June 30th and July 4th, please contact me at a.krynicki@att.net.
thanks and happy trails,
Alex
May 16, 2011 at 10:07 am |
hi there,
I am looking for permits for Aug 12. yontran@gmail.com
Thank you
May 17, 2011 at 5:15 am |
or aug 13 thank you
May 17, 2011 at 6:44 am
Yon,
Resubmit your entire request…s no one is going to find your original post and add Aug 13….make it ez for readers to help you.
rick
May 16, 2011 at 11:10 am |
Looking for permits for July 18 or 19, 2011 (Mon or Tues). In 2009, I stayed with my son who got scared on the zig zags while the rest of the party went up. Now I need a permit and can’t get one…
Please help!
hotmail@peehs.com
May 16, 2011 at 11:23 am |
Thanks to this great blog and a kind fellow hiker, I was able to get one permit for July 19th. I’m still in need of 3 more! I would like permits for any days from July 12-19th. Preferably on the 19th since I already have one permit for that day but will take any available and will put any extras back into the system. Please let me know if you can help!
Thanks 🙂
May 16, 2011 at 11:41 am |
Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
I have 4 permits for Saturday, July 16 that I can pass along to someone who is willing to help me get two or three Wilderness Permits for July 22 and 23. We’re looking for the Glacier Point to Little Yosemite Valley trail permit (who isn’t?). I wasn’t smart enough to snag that when I got the half-dome permits.
Thanks!
Barrett
barrettsteele@hotmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 10:22 pm |
Barrett-
I am confused. If you have a wilderness permit for backpacking the Half Dome permit is included. You DO NOT need additional permits for Half Dome. It’s like your “grandfathered in” by having a wilderness permit. Additionally, if you are going to be in the park on both the 22 and 23 of July.. you can also get the first-come, first-served wilderness permits for any trails. In order to do that you wanna be first in line at 11am at the permit office that issues that permit the day before you plan to backpack. Some people get in line early in the am. You should have no problem if you do so also.
May 17, 2011 at 4:08 am
I’m considering using this approach. How early do people begin to line up? If I’m trying to get Happy Isles –> LYV walk-in wilderness permits, is 7am early enough? Does everyone in my party have to be present to get the wilderness permits, or could some of them go on a day hike while a couple of us get the permits? Thanks!
May 17, 2011 at 6:40 am
How bad do you want it? Ever try to buy Pink Floyd tickets???
One person will need to meet the Ranger at the Wilderness office….you will hear a short talk about the bears and he / she will ask about where you are going….If youare trying to scam to get HD access, you may be detected. They want the Wilderness Permits for people who want to go camping.
Rick
May 17, 2011 at 4:55 am
Hmm, I curious on this myself now. Are saying there a an X amount of permits available even for the Half Dome cables the day prior of the hike each day at the permit office assuming you get there early enough?
May 17, 2011 at 6:43 am
Yes…for all the possible trails that could include a HD hike, they have 100 available…..More than enuff….. again they are on the lookout for obvious hikers trying to scam just to get HD access.
Rick
May 17, 2011 at 7:34 am
Hi Scott,
Ah… there’s the rub.
I did NOT get wilderness permits. (I didn’t do my homework to understand the requirements.)
I DID get HD permits, but NOT wilderness permits. (I logged into the HD website right when it opened and got 4 permits for two different weekends.)
So, my problem is that I’m allowed to hike up the cables, but I dont’ have anyplace to camp (tent camping) because the campsites are full, and I can’t camp in Little Y Valley because I don’t have a Wilderness permit. 😦
Can anyone suggest how I and my buddies can camp in Yosemite from July 21-24 when we only have HD cable permits?
I DO plan on standing in line at the ranger station to get next-day wilderness permits, but what if that doesn’t work out? What can we do? We’ll get there mid-day on July 21 and won’t have any place to camp that night (unless you can tell me another possibility). On July 22, early in the morning, we’ll stand in line to get wilderness permits for July 23 — but we won’t have anyplace to camp (again) on July 22. On July 23, we’ll hike to HD, acend, decend, and then we could spend that night in Little Y Valley (since we have the wilderness permit). Then we’ll return home on July 24.
By that description, am I understanding the system correctly?
Can anyone help me find a campsite (or any other lodging) in Yosemite for the nights of July 21 and 22?
Like I said, I have 4 HD cable permits available to someone who can help me secure lodging for those nights. The permits that I can give to you are for the HD cables on July 16.
Thanks!
Barrett
May 17, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Wilderness Permits = Backpacking Permits. Not be be mistaken for Half Dome in a Day tickets. The wilderness permit offices only give out backpacking permits the day before the trip or day of if any remain. This is NOT for doing Half Dome in only a day.
June 12, 2011 at 10:56 pm
Barrett-
Do you still happen to have HD permits for July 16 or any range between 14th-20th? I am backtracking logs on this post in hopes of finding 2 permits. My friend and I are flying in from Boston and realized we need permit for HD. Noticed your post and thought maybe something fell through or you could be of help.
Thanks in advance.
Michelle
email is michelle.pizzillo@gmail.com
June 13, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Michelle,
You will be better off emailng directly to the people … don;t expect them to wade thru the blog.
Rick
May 16, 2011 at 12:25 pm |
Need: 3-4 permits for JUNE, 4th or 5th
I would be extremely grateful if you could help me out! Will gladly reimburse the fee! Campsite has already been booked…Coming from NewYork City
Thank You!
inomura@gmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 half dome tickets either on July 8 or July 10. And I will be able to trade one July 9 half dome ticket if needed.
Thanks
chandu_prabhoo@yahoo.com
-Chanda
May 16, 2011 at 2:46 pm |
Hello Hikers: I was lucky to get 4 permits for August 14, for my 4 adult children who are going to hike Half Dome, and I need one more for the Old Guy (me) to go up with them. If anyone has one permit for the 14th to spare I will be eternally grateful and remit the permit fee. Thanks. Lindsey Meador. My e-mail is meadcrump@tecinfo.com
May 16, 2011 at 4:43 pm |
Hi, I am looking for up to 7 half dome permits for my group for august 1-5. Please email me if you have extras. Thanks !
Andrew28@sbcglobal.net
May 16, 2011 at 6:06 pm |
Hello,
I am hoping to get two adult permits to hike Half Dome for sometime in early July, preferably the 5th, 6th or 7th. I would be forever grateful!
Thanks,
John
johndavidbuxton@gmail.com
May 16, 2011 at 11:18 pm |
The permits are for anyone regardless of age..no “adult” permits.
rick
May 16, 2011 at 6:31 pm |
Hi. I need 4-5 permits between June 14-16. My family is visiting me that week and it would be great if we could hike while they are here.
I have 12 tickets on the following days in case anyone wants to trade?
Aug 23 – (4) Permits
Aug 29 – (4) Permits
Aug 30 – (4) Permits
-Michael
richeydog1@yahoo.com
May 16, 2011 at 8:38 pm |
Hi everyone. I need one more permit for July 9th. If anyone has one extra, I would greatly appreciate it! My son’s friend has decided to travel to Yosemite with us and would also like to complete the hike.
My email is j-jsnow@swbell.net
May 16, 2011 at 9:04 pm |
I’m turning 30 on Aug 14th and I have a house in Yosemite Valley already booked for the weekend – I didn’t realize a permit was required to hike half dome so I’m now searching patiently for a few permits to hike half dome perferably on Friday Aug 12th but I’m willing to hike any day during that weekend. If you can help, I will be so thankful!
Thank you in advance,
Christy
May 16, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
Hello,
I have 5 Half Dome cable permits for July 10th. Look to ONLY trade for at least 3 permits for July 9th.
adeptjr@yahoo.com
Thanks
May 17, 2011 at 4:02 am |
Hi Jeffrey,
If you end up having any extra July 10 permits, I would really appreciate it if I could have them!!!
Thanks,
Jessica
May 17, 2011 at 6:48 am |
Hello everyone!
I’m flying in from Chicago next week…. and in the off chance that there are last minute cancellations… If you have 1 or 2 permits for HD for May 29, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email me at jamie.reyes@gmail.com
Unfortunately, I have nothing to trade. But I’d be happy to be your tour guide, if you’re ever in Chicago!!!!
Thanks Much.
Jamie
May 17, 2011 at 12:21 pm |
I think it’s pretty safe to say that the cables will not be up by May 29th. It’s snowing in Yosemite right now.
May 17, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Eric, you are so right! I just called and the ranger confirmed. 😦
Thanks for the tip!
Jamie
May 17, 2011 at 6:49 am |
I already have my campsite booked but no permits. I need either Aug 12 or 13. I will cover the fees. Thank you.
May 17, 2011 at 6:56 am |
Hi Im looking for permits to hike half dome on june 12 or 13 for 4 or more please help..contact me at dtrancrx@gmail.com..
Thanks.
May 17, 2011 at 7:02 am |
Hi All:
Anyone have permits for June 17? If so, happy to pay your
fee costs. Thanks much. I can be reached at
mpevecdc@earthlink.net
Marijan
May 17, 2011 at 7:28 am |
I need 2 permits for August 10 thru August 26. I would be most grateful if anybody could help us.
I will gladly reimburse any costs required.
I AM OPEN TO OTHER DAYS AS WELL…..I CAN BE FLEXIBLE
amzengineering@Gmail.com
May 17, 2011 at 8:12 am |
I am DESPERATELY seeking 2 half dome permits for June 13th. I have one for myself, but need 2 for my friends. We are staying at the Curry Village tents.
We have permits for July 4, 9, and 26 and June 16 to trade.
PLEASE help!!!
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
May 17, 2011 at 11:23 am |
If anyone has a permit for ANY WEEKDAY in late june, july or august i would love them. I would like a permit for all 4 people if possible. Willing to pay the fees. Thanks so much.
honolua949@aol.com
May 17, 2011 at 11:55 am |
I am still looking for Half Dome permits for either Aug 19th or Aug 20th. Please let me know if you have any available. I will gladly reimburse your costs. Thank you!
Sheila
Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net
May 17, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
I’m from Europe and I’ll visit Yosemite in June.I look for possible permit for one person for 12th or 13th JUNE . I’ll very grateful for permits or contact with any guide or agency having such permits.
ndrzej.przybylo@ab.pl
May 17, 2011 at 12:17 pm |
Hi,
Anyone have one or more permits for June 15 or 16?
If so, happy to pay your fee costs. Thanks.
I can be reached at
valfillies@aol.com
May 17, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
Hello,
I am looking for two (2) Half Dome permits on ANY of the following dates. If your group ends up coming up short, I would settle for one (not looking to be your hiking buddy, just the permit, ma’am/mister):
August 11-15
I have no Half Dome permits to trade. All I can offer is a charitable donation in your name, or my good will beam over the world wide web. Depending on where you life, I could buy you a beer/soda.
If my buddy flakes on me, I MIGHT have a Overnight Mt. Whitney permit for October 21st entry. I would know that by the time August rolls around.
Thank you for what ever anyone can do. Cheers
peterediamond@gmail.com
May 17, 2011 at 1:38 pm |
This is a good offer, folks.. Mt Whitney lottery slots are hard to get…a good follow-up hike to Half Dome.
Rick
June 1, 2011 at 6:30 am |
Would you take a September date or are you set on August? I picked up some tickets this morning for the wrong date (whoops…) and I would LOVE to hike Whitney. Let me know.
sandy.allison.rose@gmail.com
May 17, 2011 at 1:55 pm |
Hi All,
Still looking for two permits for either July 25 OR 26 (Monday or Tuesday).
Thanks!
Patricia – trissa@gmail.com
510-816-0915
May 17, 2011 at 2:36 pm |
Hi,
We are looking for permit for 4 people on the Tuesday 31st May2011.
Sorry we don’t have any to trade.
If you do have any available we will be grateful. Please contact me on snow.munki @ gmail.com
Many thanks
snow.munki@gmail.com
Will
May 17, 2011 at 8:46 pm |
Odds are that the cables will not be up by May 31….but keep checking. Plan on another hike.
May 17, 2011 at 3:57 pm |
We are from Florida and looking for Half Dome permits for August 23, 24, 25 or 26. We had already booked our trip and were unaware of any permits for this climb. As you know Florida is not really hike worthy and flatter then you can imagine. If anyone can help me please email me at – LMG8LCS@aol.com. Thanks
May 17, 2011 at 8:34 pm |
Linda,
I suggest you go up/down the fire escape of the tallest bldg in town until you are dead tired…then do it 10 more times.
Rick
May 17, 2011 at 5:06 pm |
Looking for permits for Sunday, July 31st.
If anyone has any that they will not use, please contact me at kymberly.vo@gmail.com.
Thanks!
May 17, 2011 at 8:44 pm |
As I monitor this list trying to get passes for the day I would like to go I see this request and this list of permits which represents a huge part of our problem. Folks can’t get the tickets for the day they want to go so they just gobble up all the tickets they can in hopes of finding a trade. The problem is then those tickets are not available to the rest of us as they are just trade bait. Something is very wrong with the current system. Why can’t they just put a name to each ticket at the time you buy them and that is it. Seems too simple to me. What am I missing here?
May 20, 2011 at 5:53 am |
I was thinking the deposit should be higher for unused tickets. There’s no risk of loss. We posted an ad on craigs list for permits and we had several scalpers contacting us trying to sell permits for $100 bucks a pop. People amaze me!
May 20, 2011 at 8:04 am
It’s been suggested to the park, but they do not want to price it out of reach of lower incomes.
Rick
June 1, 2011 at 7:03 am
Hi Rick, if my comment says “awaiting moderation” what does that mean? Thanks!
Katarina
June 1, 2011 at 7:56 am
I need to approve every post to the WordPress blog….to keep idiots off. It may take me some time to get on line. I live a Carpe Diem life and am pretty busy solving world problems.
May 17, 2011 at 9:32 pm |
2011 is the Year of No Fear for me: I have an intense fear of heights and I want to climb Half Dome as a personal goal, however….it seems impossible now with the permit situation. Please help me out by selling me (at cost plus homemade cookie incentives) your extra/unused permits?!? here are my preferred dates:
5/28-30 (will the cables even be up?)
6/18-20
9/2 – 5
Pretty Please?? thx! Roxy
rkkunz@gmail.com
May 18, 2011 at 10:47 am |
No … cables will not be up by then……read the blog for info..
Rick
May 17, 2011 at 11:38 pm |
I have 4 permits for each day of
8/1
8/2
8/4
and am looking to trade for
8/11
anyone?!?
mraleighc@comcast.net
May 18, 2011 at 2:40 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for May 30 to go with the two I already have, so our family of 4 can do Half Dome, if the cables get up.
I would be forever grateful if anyone has two they don’t need.
If so, email me at mountainbiker830@aol.com
May 19, 2011 at 12:30 am |
Cables won’t be up for Memorial Day weekend so please look for other hiking options.
May 19, 2011 at 2:50 am
Is there an official posting on the Yosemite website saying this? When I checked two days ago, I couldn’t find anything other than the standard line about hoping to have them up by May 27.
May 19, 2011 at 6:10 am
Yes, it is:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#CP_JUMP_124755
May 18, 2011 at 7:30 am |
I have two permits for Sunday, June 19 and would like to trade for two on any of the following dates: June 17 or 18.
Contact me at bealscg@aol.com
Scott
May 18, 2011 at 10:08 am |
I was wondering if you still have three half dome permits for August 11?
May 18, 2011 at 11:00 am |
I am looking for 4 permits for August 20th if you’d like to part with any of yours. Unfortunately I have none to trade.
eva.selig@gmail.com
May 18, 2011 at 12:00 pm |
I need two permits for July 8th 2011. If you have any available please let me know.
Thanks
oscarandlauren@gmail.com
May 18, 2011 at 2:45 pm |
I am in desperate search of 1-2 permits for Thursday, July 14 or Friday, July 15!
If anyone has permits available for either day, please write to me at audreycw@gmail.com.
Thank you!!
May 18, 2011 at 4:40 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for June 2nd.
Please help out!
Frenchi131@yahoo.com
May 18, 2011 at 5:21 pm |
Looking for a permit for Half Dome on August 17th. First and possibly only time to California as I live on the East Coast. Would love the possibility to climb.
Looking for 1 Half dome permit. Email f5pastorpatrick@yahoo.com or call 315-272-7110. Thanks.
May 18, 2011 at 5:59 pm |
I am a 1st timer going to Yosemite and unfortunately found out too late that people have to book half dome permits way in advance…I know this is a long shot but if anyone decides to give up their permits any day between May 27-29 2011 I’d love to take them! Only need 2…
bambilaxa@yahoo.com
May 18, 2011 at 7:51 pm |
I looks grim for the cables to be up by then…..think of another hike to do.
Rick
May 19, 2011 at 12:29 am |
It’s now confirmed that cables won’t be up for Memorial Day weekend so follow Rick’s suggestions and look for other options.
May 18, 2011 at 7:18 pm |
We will be in the area from 7/31 to 8/7. We need 2-3 tickets.
We are doing a cross country trip with the kids, seeing all the sites and many national parks, and it would be a shame to not be able to check this off our bucket lists.
Many, many thanks,
Aharon@grossmail.com
May 18, 2011 at 7:54 pm |
I am looking for half dome permits for any day between July 25 and July 30. I have reservations in the park already. I hiked half dome some time ago and have been telling my 13 year old son about it for years. Always with the goal of one day hiking it again, with him. My wife and other son would like to get there also, but if someone can part with at least 2 permits I would be grateful.
Contact me at sggab@aol.com
Thanks in advance
May 19, 2011 at 4:33 am |
Hello,
I’m travelling to California from UK in June with my husband – and we set aside a few days to visit to Yosemite (we’ve always wanted to go!) and really want to climb the half dome. I’m gutted i didn’t do enough research earlier to find out that permits were needed and now really disappointed not to be able to go.
If anyone has 2x permits for 6th or 7th June i would be eternally grateful. We are staying at curry village – please contact me rebecca@iw2d.com
May 19, 2011 at 8:48 am |
Hey, anyone out there with 1, 2, 3, or 4 extra permits for 6/15? Just in case they’re lingering in your hand, I would be happy to take them off your plate. We have a group of 25 and so far only 4 permits….please let me know, Julie Meyers, 1117meyers@gmail.com, 650-995-7294. Thank you.
May 19, 2011 at 8:50 am |
Please help! Family vacation is going sour. my boys are super disappointed about not getting any permits for half dome. i was closed out for the month of august. does anyone have 3 permits for Aug 11th or 12th? Please. Thanks, rob
miner_coal@yahoo.com
May 19, 2011 at 8:54 am |
please help my family vacation. i am looking for 3 permits for half dome on Aug 11th or 12th. please help, thanks, rob
miner_coal@yahoo.com
May 19, 2011 at 10:46 am |
I was looking for 2 permits for Tuesday August 16th. Tried to get myself but got locked out quickly at begining of the month.
Thank you.
You could reach me at : rudyvVal@yahoo.com
May 19, 2011 at 11:17 am |
Looking to purchase 2 permits for half dome – August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27. Would be SO grateful (birthday climb – me 50th; son 16th)
jen.c.johnston@gmail.com
May 19, 2011 at 12:30 pm |
Im looking for two permits between July14-17th
Let me know
Adam
adamwn2000@yahoo.com
May 19, 2011 at 1:14 pm |
Hi I am looking for a total of 20 permits for Tuesday, August 9th. This is for a Rotary Youth Exchange. We have 20 German exchange students coming over and every year we have hiked Half Dome with them. If anyone has permits we would greatly appreciate them! You can contact me at : Shannon Duckworth
E. Samuel Wheeler, CPA
(209) 536-1218
sduckworth@samwheelercpa.com
May 19, 2011 at 4:52 pm |
Hi there,
I have four tickets for June 10 but I need tickets for June 17 i,m looking to trade the four on June 10 for two on june 17 .
Thanks
griffiths_prt@yahoo.com
Frank
May 19, 2011 at 5:13 pm |
June 11th, 2011
I need ONE Half Dome Permit !!!
I was in search of 2 and i have aquired 1 so i still need 1
Thanks in Advance !!!
Randy 209-769-8107
May 19, 2011 at 5:27 pm |
Looking for 1-4 permits for June 25th. have 3 days booked in upper pines, just need some permits! I do have 2 permits for August 16th id trade
solidarityrecordings@gmail.com
619-392-7594
thanks
Randy
May 19, 2011 at 6:19 pm |
Hello,
I am looking for 4 Half Dome permits for any day (they need to be on the same day though), June 22nd-25th, preferrably Thursday the 23rd. We already ahve hotel reservation, just looking for permits. If you have any please email: Tiffany_Thiele@snceagles.sierranevada.edu or call (775)336-9194
Thanks,
Tiffany
May 19, 2011 at 7:10 pm |
I am looking for 1 ticket for June 1st. I would really love to go all the way to the top. I have never been before. Thank you so much.
Brandy
keylee95@yahoo.com
May 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm |
…see today’s blog….cables WILL NOT be up then.
Rick
May 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm |
I will be in Yosemite on 5/31-6/1 with a group of 6. If anyone has a half-dome permit I would love to buy it!
May 19, 2011 at 8:53 pm |
Mike – I don;t post any buy/sell offers…against NPS rules to sell the permits…it;s doesn’t matter…see today’s blog….cables WILL NOT be up then.
Rick
May 20, 2011 at 3:35 am |
I am looking for up to 4 half dome permits for August 10th or 11th.
Please email me if you can help. Thank you very much.
a_happyness@hotmail.com
May 20, 2011 at 4:09 am |
hi
looking for 3 permits for August 9th or 10th
mdjets@verizon.net
410 465-2209
May 20, 2011 at 5:28 am |
I have two permits June 22nd; however, I would really like to trade for two on June 26, June 27, June 28, June 29, or June 30. Any of those days as long as there are two permits. If I can’t trade, I’ll use them, but I would really prefer due to current road trip planning to trade for the next week instead.
Email me at LianaKolo@gmail.com if you want to trade for those days only.
May 20, 2011 at 5:54 am |
We have 3 permits for August 18, want to exchange for 3 permits for August 17th. Trying to get all hikers up on the same day.
Joel
joelmalm@yahoo.com
May 20, 2011 at 5:59 am |
I’m looking for 2 permits for Friday June 24th, 2011. You can reach me at cpowers7676@hotmail.com
I don’t have any permits to trade, but my friend is a great baker and I’m sure she would bake you some cookies! She was really looking forward to hiking the Half Dome.
Thanks!
Chris
May 20, 2011 at 6:12 am |
I have one permit for June 22 and would like to trade for July 14th. Please email me at lindagutz@sbcglobal.net.
Thank you
May 20, 2011 at 8:36 am |
Want permit for ANY DAY in September
Don’t have faith that I’ll get any using NPS reservation so I am posting here ahead of time. I just need two, let me know if you have any luck.
May 20, 2011 at 10:32 am |
Judith,
You’ve got to play the game like the rest of us..on June 1 get set BEFORE 7 am to buy.
Rick
May 27, 2011 at 9:01 am
Oh yes… of course, speed-dialing – I love this game!
May 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Dailing?????…DO NOT use the phone to get permits…you will be on hold and miss the boat. Use recreation.gov.
May 27, 2011 at 9:27 am |
… a new book titled, “NPS – How to Increase Your Chances on Reservations” could sell here.
May 20, 2011 at 10:15 am |
Looking for:
4 (more) Half Dome permits for Tuesday, August 9
or
8 Half Dome permits for any one day in early August.
Have to trade:
4 on Thursday, August 25
4 on Tuesday, August 9
Please contact Angelica at acunningham@kilroyrealty.com.
Thanks!
May 20, 2011 at 12:03 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 3 permits on any one of the Saturdays in July, ie: 7/2, or 7/9, or 7/16, or 7/23, or 7/30. It’s my first half dome hike, so I really, really hope some generous person here will offer. Let me know, thanks in advance.
Contact me at
davidhui@lakintire.com
310-941-9996
May 20, 2011 at 12:58 pm |
Looking for 2 HD permits for June 8th, 9th or 10th. Please contact vojinm@hotmail.com Thanks!
May 20, 2011 at 3:44 pm |
Searching for June 8 Wed 1, 2, or 3 permits, any will do thanks in advance!
Contact : carihays@hotmail.com
May 20, 2011 at 4:35 pm |
our family with be in yosemite the week of june 13th. somehow, we managed to miss the whole permit thing completely?! – the ONE BEST HIKE – HALF DOME book we bought and read was silent on this issue :). anyway, we are still hoping to find up to 6 permits for either june 15th or june 16th to help make our yosemite family vacation everything we have hoped! thanks.
May 20, 2011 at 7:36 pm |
Tom,
I wrote the book in May 2007…..NO permits needed until 2010. The 2nd edition will cover permits once the park decides on the final process. That will be in May. See the Half Dome Stewardship Plan
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkId=347&projectId=29443
The only way I can communicate with readers is this blog…..Welcome to the party…..keep reading…..
Rick
May 20, 2011 at 5:07 pm |
There are 2 permits available for July 1. on the recreation.gov page as of 7 pm mountain time.
May 20, 2011 at 7:32 pm |
Good work Kathy…Come on folks – keep vigilant!!
Rickster
May 20, 2011 at 6:18 pm |
Will be in Yosemite July 25 to July 31. I hiked half dome years ago, and now have a family. My 13 year old son and I are in training for the hike, just one thing, I am missing permits. I need 4 for my whole family, but would be thankfull for just 2. Can anyone help? My email: sggab@aol.com
Thanks,
Robert G
May 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm |
* LOOKING TO GET ONE PERMIT ANY DAY July 2011 *
– Please contact me via email jchurst@live.com
thanks folks!
May 20, 2011 at 8:40 pm |
Anyone have permits for halfdome June 17 18 or 19? Please contact me — vyshin@yahoo.com. Many thanks!!
May 20, 2011 at 10:47 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for july26, or July 27 or July 28. Any of these days will work.
Broth71@Verizon.net
May 20, 2011 at 11:29 pm |
Need 1 permit for July 8,9,10,11 or 12…….PLEEEZ! Already have trip planned to Yosemite, but no permit for Half Dome.
tarantulatim@hotmail.com
May 21, 2011 at 6:01 am |
Anyone have permits for June 17? I would be
happy to have them and pay the fees you
have already paid. Thanx so much.
Marijan
mpevecdc@earthlink.net
May 21, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Looking for 2 permits June 13th!
Providing the cables are up!
lawdwrk@yahoo.com
May 21, 2011 at 10:40 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 6 half dome permit tickets for July 25,26, 27, or 28. Does anyone have them? I really am looking forward to it. PLEASE let me know if ANYONE has them. Thank you!
christinedelfino887@hotmail.com
May 21, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
Hello,
I am looking for 2 day permits for June 25th. I thought that our permits were included with our reservations at Curry village. I would really appreciate anything you can do.
Thank you.
Please contact me at Reinarisa@sbcglobal.net
May 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm |
Hi all,
Promised my brother we’d go to half dome this summer and could NOT get a reservation. September is a little too late for us.
Help? I’m not picky and I’m very flexible!
In need of just TWO (2) Halfdome passes for June, July or August on a Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun or Mon.
I’d be stoked if you take hugs!
Not picky! I might be able to even work out coming up on a week day – I’d love you forever if you have ANYTHING!
Sandy
(714)785-2976
sandy.allison.rose@gmail.com
May 21, 2011 at 4:35 pm |
Hey,
Have you got 5 permits for either June 04 or June 05?
agentsmith.android@gmail.com
May 21, 2011 at 7:02 pm |
I am looking for 1 (one) ticket for June 22nd, 23rd, or 24th. I have wanted to do this hike my whole life and I finally got the money together to come out to California from Pennsylvania, only to realize that I can’t due to this permit. Please email me at andyvbright@gmail.com if you could help me out. I would appreciate it more than you’d know.
May 21, 2011 at 10:35 pm |
I have two permits for June 8th I am looking to trade for either later June or early July. Please contact me at infinilux@yahoo.com if you have anything available.
May 21, 2011 at 11:50 pm |
Hi
Looking for two half dome permits for 14th and or 15th of august this year. Happy to reimburse service fees of course
Thanks
Beth
Bethanwycherley@gmail.com
May 22, 2011 at 7:50 am |
I’m looking for permits for 4 to hike to Half Dome any day between 6/13 and 6/16/11. Contact me at katmask9@aol.com. Thanks!
May 22, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
My husband and I will be at Yosemite May 29-Jun 2. Needless to say, we don’t have half-dome tickets. Any ideas??
myng29@aol.com
May 22, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
I am looking for a single permit on June 22. Please email me at txjeffbrown@yahoo.com if you have an extra! Thanks!
May 22, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
I would like to get 3 permits for July 9th or 30th. Please let me know if any of these permits turn up i would be forever in you debt. You can reach me by my email blamen69@yahoo.com or call me at 760-613-1083. Thanks
-Zach
May 22, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for four permits for June 4th. If anyone has extra permits for this day, that would be a great help! Thank you! My email is adamscar8@gmail.com
May 22, 2011 at 2:08 pm |
Looking for 2 passes for Aug 18.
dmenon@gmail.com
May 22, 2011 at 4:21 pm |
Have reservations in Yosemite for July 25 through 31. Need 4 pemits for any day after the 25th, but would be thankful for just 2 permits. I made the hike years ago and now am in training to go with my 13 year old son. Please contact via email sggab@aol.com
Many thanks in advance,
Robert G
May 22, 2011 at 4:22 pm |
I am still in need of one or two permits for June 13th or 14th.
Please.
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
May 22, 2011 at 6:29 pm |
I am looking for two permits for June 1 or 2. Thanks!
May 22, 2011 at 8:47 pm |
Does anyone have any permits for the 7th, 8th or 9th of June? Im looking for 3, but will take any I can get. Email me at jdinardo20@gmail.com
Thanks,
Jordan
May 23, 2011 at 4:47 am |
Hi all! I am still looking for just one permit for Friday August 12th to hike Half Dome. We were fotunate to get 4 permiits for this day, but one person in our group is left out at this point. I would be eternally grateful to anyone who can help me out! I can be reached at scaloway@kraftfoods.com or (847)858-2661. Thanks so much!
May 23, 2011 at 6:16 am |
Still looking for any July 11th permits. I’ll gladly take July 9th or 10th as well. For trading I can offer Aug. 1 (8), Aug. 17 (4) or Aug. 24 (4). Thanks and you can contact me at donteichner@yahoo.com
May 23, 2011 at 6:45 am |
I am still looking for 4 permits July 26,27,28 or 29. I can reimb your fee. Thanks
May 23, 2011 at 11:30 am |
Hello!
Looking for 2-4 permits for any of the following dates: June 24, 25, or 26. Anyone have any??
Please contact me at: brittanymorgan1@gmail.com.
ps thank you Mr. Half Dome!
May 23, 2011 at 1:50 pm |
Hi All,
I hiked half-dome nearly 20 years ago and now that my son is old enough, I’d like to take him up this summer to experience the thrill. I’m gonna try the system on 6/1 for a September trip, but would much rather hike it in August. If anyone has 2 or more permits for August, I would happily and thankfully take them off of your hands. I can be reached at mikenix123@gmail.com
May 23, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
Anyone has a permit (or 3) for June 15 or 16th?
If so, please contact Victoria at chouchnou_21@hotmail.com
Thanks
May 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm |
This blog gives me hope that awareness to have better accountability with permits will be seen by decision makers. Thanks Mr.Half Dome for this site!
May 23, 2011 at 4:02 pm |
Hi!
I have 4 permits for August 15th, Monday. I would like to swap them with 4 permits for the previous day, August 14, if anyone has them.
Please write to me if anyones out there willing to give me permits for Aug 14th.
krujuta@gmail.com
Thanks a bunch!
May 23, 2011 at 4:18 pm |
My family is camping with another family in the valley and are looking for 8 Half Dome permits for EITHER Wed. June 29th or Thurs. June 30th. Please contact jeff_haakenson@yahoo.com if you have ANY available. Thanks!
May 23, 2011 at 4:36 pm |
I’m looking for 2-4 permits for June 23 or 24. Thanks!
Brian
soikatron2000@gmail.com.
May 23, 2011 at 8:07 pm |
Hello, I’m looking to trade up to 8 Aug 20th permits for another weekend. Anyone have weekend permits they would be willing to trade? Please email me if you have any available: yeelo.ng@gmail.com
Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 6:39 am |
I have 4 for Sep 1 and 4 for Sep 11. I was aiming to possibly trade for Sep 10, but I thought I’d shoot you an email since you’ve got a Saturday!
sandy.allison.rose@gmail.com
May 23, 2011 at 8:09 pm |
Hello! I am looking for 2 permits on July 26, 27, or 28. Does ANYONE have them? I would greatly appreciate ANY help. Thank you! Please email me if you have any permits. christinedelfino887@hotmail.com
May 23, 2011 at 8:32 pm |
I’m looking for 3 permits for July 9 or 10. I could use as many as 6, but even just one permit would be great! I have permits for July 25 and early-mid August available to trade, and I will gladly reimburse you the permit cost or make a charitable donation in your name.
Also, if anyone has an extra campsite reservation for any night(s) between Aug 7 and 11, I would REALLY appreciate it! Thank you!
jmnsub@gmail.com
May 23, 2011 at 9:00 pm |
My brother and myself would like to hike up “Half Dome”. If you have 2 permits available for 27th June I would appreciate if you would contact me. Thanks from two German guys!
mrhalfdome@schniegler.de
May 24, 2011 at 7:20 am |
Hi I’m looking for 4-6 Half dome permits any day from June 18- July 9.
wutab19@yahoo.com
May 24, 2011 at 10:11 am |
Hey Mr Halfdome thanks for changing my post. whats the best way to keep up with cancellations?
May 24, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Scan the blog daily. Do a SEARCH on your computer for the dates you want.
May 24, 2011 at 8:28 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for July 9th.
Can offer 2 permits for July 3rd as a trade (yes the long weekend).
naresh.bansal@gmail.com
Naresh
May 24, 2011 at 8:32 am |
If anyone has 2 extra permits for any days July 25 -29, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
Steve
slsw2001@yahoo.com
May 24, 2011 at 10:53 am |
Looking for permits for Sunday, July 31st.
Please contact me if you have any for that day you will not be using. Thanks!
Kymberly.vo@gmail.com
May 24, 2011 at 1:43 pm |
It will be my first time to Yosemite. I got the message about getting campsites booked early but didn’t realize I had to get a permit to climb half dome so far in advance. I am looking for two half dome permits for Monday, July 11 or Tuesday, July 12. Any help would be appreciated!
paulazamu@hotmail.com
May 24, 2011 at 2:20 pm |
Looking for up to seven permits for either Saturday June 25, 2011 or Monday June 27, 2011. Would be happy to reimburse permit costs. Family reunion in the park and could be last opportunity for Grandpa (so he says, lol). Appreciate your consideration.
Contact Chris @ 541-607-2894 or chris.bevans@hotmail.com
May 24, 2011 at 4:22 pm |
Hi I am hoping for 3 cable permits for any day in the months of July or August. We have a group of 3 that would like to finish the hike and no tickets 😦
If you have any feel free to email me at garetjax41@yahoo.com my name is Jeff. Of course willing to repay the cost of the tickets. Thanks in advance.
May 24, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
I am in need of permits for any day from July 26 to Aug1. I would be very grateful for 2 permits for my 13 year old son and I, but would love to have the opportunity to include my wife and other son (total of 4 permits). This is the 4th time I have posted and the only responses I have gotten have been offers to sell permits to me for 50 and 60 dollars apiece. Please help restore my faith in my fellow man. My email is sggab@aol.com
Thanks for your consideration
Robert G
May 24, 2011 at 10:06 pm |
Robert,
There’s no guarantees in requesting permits. My guess is as it gets closer to your dates, people’s plans will be firming up and might cancel.
Good luck.
May 24, 2011 at 8:09 pm |
Looking to find 2-4 half-dome permits for Wed. June 22, 2011….and hoping they come up with a better system for next year;-) thanks for creating blog! my email: travel4unotary@aol.com
May 24, 2011 at 8:27 pm |
July 30th
Hi fellow nature lovers,
I am looking to head out to half dome with a group of 7 friends on July 30th. None of us have ever gotten to experience of the mountain and it would really be a dream come true if anyone happened to have some permits they would be willing to transfer over to us for that day. I have never been to Yosemite, and I think climbing half dome would be extremely refreshing after being stuck in the city all the time. If you have any available, I would be eternally grateful. If not, we still plan to explore the area, so any recommendations for alternatives to the semi-sphere silo would be awesome.
ddriver76@gmail.com
Thanks so much
May 24, 2011 at 9:40 pm |
Hello All,
I am sorry to hear that the cables will not be up for anyone with a permit this holiday weekend. However, my wife and I are in CA from PA and are going to make hay while the sun shines and head to the park anyway. If anyone is changing their plans and has a camp permit we could use anytime this weekend we’d greatly appreciate it! Thank you!
markpbrill@gmail.com
May 25, 2011 at 8:17 am |
Hi fellow Half Dome enthusiasts,
I’m looking for up to five permits for Tuesday, June 28 or Wednesday, June 29. If you have any available, please email archmeredith@gmail.com. Lodge already booked. Fingers crossed on permits!
Thanks in advance,
Arch
May 25, 2011 at 8:37 am |
Hi I am looking for 2-4 cable permits for any day from July 1st thru Aug 15th. We have a group that would like to complete the hike for the first time. If you have any tickets my email is troopster123@yahoo.com and my name is Jake.
May 25, 2011 at 11:13 am |
Hi! I am looking for 4 tix for any days May 29th – May 31st. If not 4, 2 tix will work as well. Thanks!
ryan.l.estrada@gmail.com
May 25, 2011 at 12:54 pm |
If any heroic individual is dying to rid him- or herself of just one permit
for JUNE 19th or 20th, I would be forever grateful.
May 25, 2011 at 4:08 pm |
Hi, I am interested in 2 permits for anytime in June, My email is charlesjg@ymail.com
May 25, 2011 at 4:10 pm |
I have 4 Half Dome Permits for Sun, July 17, 2011, that I would like to trade for 4 Half Dome Permits for either June 26/July 24/July 31. Please let me know!
umihora@gmail.com
May 27, 2011 at 6:30 am |
If you can’t find anyone to trade your 17th permits and can’t use them, please let me know. All I have to trade is one for July 19th but I can reimburse you for the others. Thanks!!!
Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
May 25, 2011 at 4:14 pm |
HELLO!
Permits AVAILABLE for trade:
Aug 13 SAT (6)
Aug 20 SAT (4)
Aug 28 SUN (4)
Permits NEEDED:
Aug 13 (need 2 total but interested in any #)
Aug 20 (need 6 total but interested in any #)
Aug 28 (need 6 total but interested in any #)
Please contact me at: yummyramenbowl@gmail.com
Serious Inquiry Only Please
May 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
Suen,
Can you identify who you are why you need all these permits for 3 successive Saturdays?
This smells of a scalper – a statement like: Serious Inquiry Only Please
seems odd for someone asking for permits.
I’ll retain this post if you reply with a good explanation. Many readers are dying for just one permit and
you seem to have 14 locked up and looking for more.
Rick
May 25, 2011 at 5:36 pm
We’re looking to get a group of 10 to hike Half Dome–friends and siblings. We’re trying to get a total of 10 tickets on just of the listed dates. We ideally want to climb on Aug 13, but we are missing two tickets. Subsequently, the remainder of the tickets would be up for grabs for those who are interested.
Thanks for monitoring the site Rick!
May 25, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Seun, I am very interested if you end up with any left overs. I have a girl visiting and I want to do something special for her 🙂 (wutab19@yahoo.com or 559-790-4771)
May 27, 2011 at 9:14 am |
Seun, I hope that you will be generous enough to let others have any of your leftover permits. A lot of us will be taking the chance and just do the hike in hope that someone on the trail will offer their unused ones. Half Dome hike is not that difficult but it isn’t easy either. Somehow I doubt that all of your party will make it to the top – best of luck!!
May 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Actually, I did a blog about this back in March…page back to read. There is a process to follow for best results.
Also on my website I have tips…..see http://www.hikehalfdome.com/
July 15, 2011 at 9:43 am |
Suen,
If you end up having any permits leftover for Aug 13th I would love to have them (even just 1 or 2).
I’d be willing to share the campsite for a permit or two.
I’ve never climbed HD and I have a camping spot already for the Aug 13th weekend. I just conquered Mt Whitney and I’d love to get the opportunity for Half Dome.
Thanks,
Tom
brennan.thomas.j@gmail.com
May 25, 2011 at 4:53 pm |
I am looking for 2 tickets for a mid week day in July. The week of July 18th to the 22 is best.
llarson@larsonagency.net
LL
May 25, 2011 at 8:47 pm |
Anyone have extras between july 3-6?
Just need 1
Will pay service fee plus postage
ryantucker43@hotmail.com
May 26, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for June 4/5. Please contact me at xspecialteamx@yahoo.com It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks you!
May 26, 2011 at 8:43 am |
hi there
a friend and i are looking for 2 permits for either june 28th or 29th. we would REALLY appreciate it if you can help us out. thanks!!
please email me at melissapatricelli@gmail.com. thanks!!
May 26, 2011 at 10:02 am |
I am in need of 4 permits for any day this summer. If you are not going to use them please let me.
Thank you.
My email: Sfforestgump@aol.com
May 26, 2011 at 10:36 am |
I have 4 Half Dome Permits for Sun, July 17, 2011, that I would like to trade for 4 Half Dome Permits for either June 26/July 24/July 31. Please let me know!
May 26, 2011 at 10:50 am |
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone has 2 permits to hike half dome for August 9th. I have the campsite, but couldn’t get the permits! Thanks.
-Chris
Chris.reed528@gmail.com
May 26, 2011 at 3:26 pm |
Hello – I need 4 permits for half dome for any of the following dates: June 16, 17, 18 or 19 – we have everything else booked. We are coming from Chicago and planned this trip a year ago. I have been looking all over the web and just found this site today. Hopefully someone can come through for us.
Please contact me at clcoco214@gmail.com Thanks!
May 26, 2011 at 4:10 pm |
Interested in 1 or 2 permits for either June 6, 7, 8 or 9. And wondering if a permit/pass is needed to stay overnight at Little Yosemite Valley camp. Looking forward to seeing the view from Half Dome some day, hopefully soon!
ndykpetty@gmail.com
May 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm |
Interested in 1 or 2 permits for either June 6, 7, 8 or 9. And wondering if a permit/pass is needed to stay overnight at Little Yosemite Valley camp. Looking forward to seeing the view from Half Dome some day, hopefully soon!
Please contact me at cindykpetty@gmail.com
May 26, 2011 at 6:45 pm |
Yes… you need a wilderness permit….see the park website…..60% are reservable…and 40% first come….walk-up the day before.
May 26, 2011 at 4:53 pm |
Looking for 1 permit for July 8,9,10,11,12,13,14 or 15. One permit for any one of those days would be really appreciated.
arantulatim@hotmail.com
May 26, 2011 at 6:47 pm |
Hi, I am looking for 1-4 permits for july 24th, or 25th…. My e-mail is walker.frank@hotmail.com. Please let me know,
Thank You,
Walker
May 26, 2011 at 9:05 pm |
My son and 2 of his friends and I have HD permits for dayhiking on 8/9/2011. But we have no place to stay the night before. Of course by the time I secured those permits all campsites in the valley were taken. Does anyone have space for 4 of us for one night anywhere in the valley? We want to get on the trail by 5am so would be out of your way before you wake up! Thanks, Jim
tech1932@yahoo.com
May 26, 2011 at 9:47 pm |
Please anyone have permits for July 25, 26, 27, or 28! I am willing to pay for them! I am in desperate need for Half Dome Permits for myself and family :). Thank you for any help. Please contact me at (530) 409-7215 or email christinedelfino887@hotmail.com
May 27, 2011 at 5:05 am |
I’m looking for 1 permit for July 8th. Please let me know thanks.
email: littlethuyd@hotmail.com
May 27, 2011 at 5:08 am |
I’m looking for 1 permit for July 8th. Please let me know thanks.
email: littlethuyd@hotmail.com
May 27, 2011 at 8:23 am |
I am looking for 1 (one) Half dome permit for Monday June 20, 2011.
Please contact me at: taylorc194@sbcglobal.net
Thanks
Christopher
May 27, 2011 at 10:24 am |
Looking for 2 permits for August 1st. Have 4 permits for August 22nd to give up.
Gusatkins@aol.com
May 27, 2011 at 6:13 pm |
Hi. I need a Half Dome permit for Wednesday Aug 10 (1st choice) or Tuesday Aug 9. It will be for a party of 4. Please email me @ dt08412a@yahoo.com with the details if you have such. Thanks and best wishes.
May 27, 2011 at 6:27 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 3 (or 2) permits for August 5th.
Please send an email to blackberripie@gmail.com
Thanks!
May 27, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
Still looking for 2 permits for any day July 26 to Aug 1. My email sggab@aol.com
Thank you,
Robert G
May 28, 2011 at 12:30 am |
Hey I’m looking for half dome permits from July 25, 26, 27, or 28!
Please email me at tommy_noonan31@hotmail.com
-Tommy
May 28, 2011 at 12:36 am |
Mr. Half Dome,
Do you recommend checking the recreation.gov site for my wanted dates on a daily basis in case of cancelations? What other sort of action should be taken to find these permits? It seems a lot of the posts are being removed from craigslist. Are their any other known sites where people are posting their permits for trade/sale?
Thanks!
May 28, 2011 at 12:48 pm |
Absolutely….PEOPLE DO CANCEL. SO IT DEPENDS HOW BAD YOU WANT TO GO…CHECK EVERY HOUR. If they pop up you may miss….it’s a long shot…but a shot. They won’t save them for you.
May 28, 2011 at 1:16 pm |
Tommy,
Yes, check hourly if you really want to get the few permits that will be cancelled.
The park prohibits the selling of permits, so I don;t put buy/sell offers on the blog. I edited yours.
The park is shutting down Ebay and Craig’s List offers. This is the only place I know of the exchange or ask for permits.
May 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm |
I would love only one Half Dome cable permit for any weekday (Monday thru Friday) after July 15. Please email to slsw2001@yahoo.com and include your quickest contact information. I check emails frequently. I will gladly reimburse your costs for the permit and postage if mailed to me. Be well.
May 28, 2011 at 6:48 pm |
I have 8 for Saturday June 18, and need to switch for Sunday June 19
Please let me know if this will work for anyone.
steven.sloan7@gmail.com
Thanks!
May 28, 2011 at 8:02 pm |
Looking for two permits for any day between July 2nd -10th for half dome. Too bad my friend who climbed it years ago, didn’t know about the new permit system! (or forgot to tell us) I don’t have anything to trade unfortunately. Gladly pay the usual fees.
email merlinbraun@gmail.com if you can help! We’re from Canada eh!
May 28, 2011 at 8:25 pm |
I need five permits for August 16, or 17, or 18
ptolok@gmail.com
May 29, 2011 at 11:54 am |
I have permits for:
Entry Date: Mon June 06 2011
Group Size: 4 (Individuals 4)
I want to trade for August 16, or 17, or 18,
email—ptolok@gmail.com—
May 28, 2011 at 9:24 pm |
My son and 2 of his friends and I have HD permits for dayhiking on 8/9/2011. But we have no place to stay the night before (8/8). Of course by the time I secured those permits all campsites in the valley were taken. Does anyone have space for 4 of us for one night anywhere in the valley? We want to get on the trail by 5am so would be out of your way before you wake up! Thanks, Jim
tech1932@yahoo.com
May 29, 2011 at 7:42 am |
Hi I looking for 4 passes any Saturday or sunday between June and the end of August. I don’t care when I just really really want to go.
Emailkedric@gmail.com
thanks, Kedric
May 29, 2011 at 8:31 am |
Hi
Looking to trade 4 permits for August 24th for 3 permits on August 9th or 10th
please contact me at mdjets@verizon.net
May 29, 2011 at 11:36 am |
I’m taking my fiance out west for the first time and we’ve always dreamed of hiking Half Dome.
We’ll be in the park from June 16th to the 20th. We only need 1 permit, but 2 would be great, too!
If you have an extra permit please email me at heather.trick05@gmail.com. Thank you!
May 29, 2011 at 11:56 am |
I have 4 permits for Mon June 06 2011
I want to trade for August 16, or 17, or 18,
email ptolok@gmail.com
May 29, 2011 at 12:27 pm |
I can see why you want to trade…permit are most likely NOT going to be up June 6…but go for it!
Rick
May 29, 2011 at 12:14 pm |
Hi – I desperately need permits (up to five) for Tuesday, June 28 or Wednesday, June 29. If you have ANY available, please email archmeredith@gmail.com. Happy to reimburse any expense. Lodge already booked. 🙂
Thanks
May 29, 2011 at 9:18 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for Half Dome on any of these dates: July 18 or 19 or 20th. We would be eternally grateful if anyone out there can pass along extra or unused permits. Thank you!!
My email is pelenwu@yahoo.com
May 29, 2011 at 9:27 pm |
I’m looking for half dome hiking permits for the dates between July 7-13 for 6 people. Any help is appreciated. My email is jeremy.jmb@me.com I am going up with family and want to do it all.
jeremy.jmb@me.com
May 29, 2011 at 9:27 pm |
Looking for permit for dates between july 7-13 for 6 hikers for half dome .
jeremy.jmb@me.com.
May 29, 2011 at 10:05 pm |
looking for 2 permits for any day between 6/30 and 7/3. I will be more than happy to reimburse costs. I’ve been wanting to do this hike with my boyfriend for years now but he is a green beret and we found out only a week ago that he’ll have those days (and only those days in God knows how long) to come back to California, so it would be an understatement to say that I would greatly appreciate any leads you may have!
Please email at: yummieli1yp0p@yahoo.com
May 30, 2011 at 8:38 am |
I am looking for 1 permit for any day between Sunday, June 26, and Wednesday, June 29, inclusive. Please email me at jeremy4000@gmail.com. Will happily reimburse expenses.
May 30, 2011 at 9:15 am |
What Wally World is Closed!! I feel like Clark Griswald beacuse my son, daughter in law, 2 nephews and myself are traveling 2500 miles to stay in Yosemite and hike half dome on now we find out about the permit fiasco! All travel arrangment have been made months ago and now we have to try and find permits to hike on August 17, 18 or 19th. I would like to have 5 together but would take any number for anyone of those days. Please help out the Griswald”s!!
May 30, 2011 at 9:44 am |
It is getting closer to my arrival date of June 12 and I am still looking
for 1-2 more permits for the 13. I have other dates available that I will return to the system after that date. If anyone can help, please.
Kathy
kbpeck@comcast.net
May 31, 2011 at 6:49 am |
Hi Kathy,
If you have permits on June 15-16, and won’t use them, would you mind thinking of me?
Thanks, Victoria
May 30, 2011 at 10:35 am |
NC to CA this summer. Looking for 1 or more Half Dome permits for any day of July 16-23. Contact me at heync18@gmail.com if you can help me out. Thanks, Chris
May 30, 2011 at 12:15 pm |
Hi,
I’m looking for 2 permits for anytime around July 4th weekend (one day between July 1st-5th).
Much appreciated,
Josh
dowdyjoshua@gmail.com
May 30, 2011 at 12:51 pm |
Need 4 or more HD passes for either June 30 or July 1.
roncarlo58@gmail.com
May 30, 2011 at 1:07 pm |
Hey, I’m looking for some Half Dome permits for June 18. If anybody has a cancellation or doesn’t want theirs please contact me at Wutab19@yahoo.com or 559-790-4771
May 30, 2011 at 1:58 pm |
I’m looking for 1 permit for July 28, 29 or 30. Please email me at 4Everest@bellsouth.net. Thanks.
May 30, 2011 at 8:13 pm |
I know this is last minute, but I am looking for 2 half dome permits for this Wednesday June 1st. Please help, I’m in all the way from New York and didn’t realize we needed a permit.
How do they go about checking the permits anyways?
May 31, 2011 at 8:20 am |
A ranger is at sub dome.
May 30, 2011 at 9:36 pm |
Would anyone have any permits available for any weekend in August? I would much appreciate it! My email is bharath1028@gmail.com. Thanks!
May 30, 2011 at 11:01 pm |
I’m hoping to find four permits for Sunday 8/14. If not four, would really take anything. It seems like even the secondary market for permits has dried up. Just scoured craigslist and didn’t see anything available.
Please contact me at bbensch@gmail.com. Thanks.
May 31, 2011 at 5:16 am |
Hi,
I’m looking for one permit for July 30th. Thanks!
Mitch
May 31, 2011 at 6:25 am |
Hello,
I am looking for two tickets for half dome any time between August 6-9. If anyone has unwanted tickets, please contact me at cllriley@gmail.com.
Cheers,
Clare
May 31, 2011 at 8:10 am |
Looking for as many as 5 permits for either June 14 or 15. Will take as many as you can provide up to 5. We’re already locked in to visit and didnt find out about the permits until it was too late. Thanks!
May 31, 2011 at 8:15 am |
My family and I will be in Yosemite Monday June 12 – Friday June 17 and are very interested in obtaining Half Dome permits. Are there any out there? E-mail: brown.thomasj@gmail.com
Thanks
TJ
May 31, 2011 at 8:31 am |
I’m hoping for 6 permits… if that possible
May 31, 2011 at 8:25 am |
In search of 2 permits for July 16th. First vacation to West Coast with my girlfriend. Will fully reimburse. Contact me at poweral12@earthlink.net if you can help us out.
Sincerely,
Alan
May 31, 2011 at 10:27 am |
Hi all,
I have 4 passes for Sun, July 17, to trade for 4 passes for another weekend date. Please post a reply if you have 4 weekend passes to trade. Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 8:21 am |
Contact information?
June 1, 2011 at 8:23 am
megumihora@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 9:05 am
I would be forever greatful for your July passes…all I have to trade is September 20th, 15th, and 22nd.
I’ll do whatever you want for those July passes though….clean your garage, take your grandmother to the doctor, even scoop the dog poop from the back yard! haha 😉 I just need 4 in July 🙂
June 1, 2011 at 8:23 am |
I have a few September passes: sandy.allison.rose@gmail.com
May 31, 2011 at 10:56 am |
Please o please. Looking for 2 passes. Any day between Monday July 25- Friday July 29th. My girlfriend and I will trade high-fives, hugs, or cook you a meal if you’re in the park on those dates.
Please contact me at: mason.yost@gmail.com or call 321.302.9333
many thanks.
May 31, 2011 at 3:34 pm |
If anyone has tickets for June 7th or 8th 2011 that they can not use that would be great. I would need 4 and my contact is ssvasquez2@gmail.com. Thanks so much!!!!
May 31, 2011 at 3:45 pm |
Hello, we are looking for half dome permits for July 8th. If you have any available, please e-mail me! Thank you. Tony
acbarr@comcast.net
May 31, 2011 at 4:19 pm |
Looking for up to 3 permits for August 15th, 2011. The rest of our group has them, but we missed out. Please let me know if anyone has permits available for that day.
stefpman@comcast.net
May 31, 2011 at 4:58 pm |
I have 8 permits for August 1st.
Trying to trade these for permits on any Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday on or before August 15th.
contact info: luxewiz@gmail.com
May 31, 2011 at 5:12 pm |
I am in need of 1 permit for Friday August 12th and can trade up to 4 permits for Monday August 15th. If interested in a trade contact me at scaloway@kraftfoods.com
May 31, 2011 at 5:13 pm |
hello i was looking for 2 permits for the 6th,7th or 8th of july.
i thank so much if any one can help me out.
albarran58215@gmail.com or 408-840-1093
May 31, 2011 at 5:15 pm |
If anyone out there has 1-2 permits for July 13, 14, or 15, please please please – I will extremely grateful for them!
Thanks! Audrey
audreycw@gmail.com
May 31, 2011 at 5:15 pm |
If anyone out there has 1-2 permits for July 13, 14, or 15, please please please – I will be extremely grateful for them!
Thanks! Audrey
audreycw@gmail.com
May 31, 2011 at 5:22 pm |
Hi-
I am traveling with a group of friends from Georgia and Tennessee to Yosemite the week of June 20. If anyone has 4 Half Dome permits available for 6/21, 6/22 or 6/23, please let me know. I appreciate your help! You can reach me at: suclairec@hotmail.com or ccrownover@brennanandwasden.com
Thanks so much- Claire 🙂
May 31, 2011 at 5:52 pm |
Hi I need 5 permits for any day from June 11-18. E-mail is svm5@duke.edu Thank you and happy hiking
May 31, 2011 at 6:02 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for August 27. I already booked my campsite, but did not get permits. Does the backpacking permit really allow you on the cables? Email me: richj55@gmail.com
May 31, 2011 at 8:55 pm |
Really. If you specify to the Wilderness Office that you will be doing Half Dome from one of the accessible trails, they will give you a permit for HD. Really.
June 1, 2011 at 7:18 am
Thanks. Which of the accessible trails is closest to half dome?
June 1, 2011 at 7:55 am
Take the John Muir trail out of Happy Isles. then to the Half Dome trail..follow the crowd.
Sounds like you need my book on the hike…
Rick
Rick Deutsch (“Mr. Half Dome”)
Speaker, Adventurer, Author
“One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
http://www.HikeHalfDome.com – Hiking
http://www.MrHalfDome.com – Speaking
http://www.MrHalfDome.wordpress.com – Daily Blog
. . . . getting you to the top of YOUR mountain.
May 31, 2011 at 8:01 pm |
Hi. We are two people from Norway looking for two permits for Monday the 13th of June. If anyone could help us with that, that would be great! Email or call 6194086549. Thanks
s071676@stud.nhh.no
May 31, 2011 at 9:07 pm |
I am planning to hike Half Dome with my friend on Sunday July 3rd but we don’t have a campsite to stay. I have two (2) more permits for Sunday July 3rd and am looking to trade, or more likely share, a campsite for the holiday weekend. We are looking to stay from July 2nd and leaving July 4th. Hope someone can help us out! Please email me at finding.porpoise@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Irene
June 1, 2011 at 12:06 am |
hi everyone! i’m need 4 permits for june 20 2011. please, if anyone has any available it would be greatly appreciated. i will pay for the service fee. thanks johnny.
i can be reached at jvan143@gmail.com mailto:jvan143@gmail.com or 415-624-7621
June 1, 2011 at 12:30 am |
taking my two younger sisters on a girls trip to yosemite before i move away, under the impression we were hiking half dome…if anyone has permits during the days of june 14/15/16 i am looking for 3 please. please contact me if someone has permits on these days that they will not be using. thank you for your time and consideration
brittabaynes@gmail.com or 7605253400
June 1, 2011 at 5:01 am |
Have 3 permits on August 19. Would like to trade them for 3 permits on June 15 or 16. Please contact chouchnou_21@hotmail.com
Thanks and good luck for the hike !
June 1, 2011 at 5:46 am |
I’m looking for 5 permits for June 24th or 25th, if you’re going to cancel, please contact me. Thanks
fuwei.su@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 6:07 am |
Despite being on recreation.gov at 7am PST on the dot, couldn’t get Sept permits! Please let me know if you have 3 spare permits for Sept 3, 4 or 5. I’d like to take my 2 sons up for their first ascent :). marco_crolla@yahoo.com
June 1, 2011 at 6:11 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 wilderness permits to stay at Little Yosemite Valley campground on Saturday, September 3rd. We want to do Half Dome on the 4th and stay the night before. I tried to get them this morning when the September day-passes went on sale, but they were gone in 10 seconds! We’re getting married in Yosemite next summer, and we really want to have dome Half Dome by then! So if you see or know of anything available, please let me know! Thank you so much!
megkee@sbcglobal.net
June 2, 2011 at 12:35 am |
If you were looking for Wilderness Permits on recreation.gov at 7am this am, then you were in the wrong place. Wilderness Permits are for backpacking and staying overnight in the wilderness and are issued by the Wilderness permit stations. Half Dome Day Use permits are seperate and those are what are available online at 7am on the 1st of the month like this am.
June 2, 2011 at 5:25 am
Go to the Yosemite NPS website and read how to get Wilderness Permits. If you get one and specify that you are doing the HD trail from one of the logical access trails, you will get a permit to go up HD. 100 per day are available.
Good luck.
June 6, 2011 at 6:24 pm |
Thank you for the responses. Yes, I was on the website at 7am trying to get the day pass for Half Dome for September 4th, but since we were not able to get those, we are wanting to get a Wilderness Permit to camp and then climb the next day instead. I’ve been watching the full trailhead reports, and so far every day in September is taken.
June 1, 2011 at 6:32 am |
Hi! I have a group (half coming in from southern california, the other from the north) and I am looking for 11 hiking permits for half dome on (or around) September 7th. If anybody knows someone selling ANY permits, please let me know and contact me asap! knguyen247@gmail.com / kgn001@ucsd.edu
thank you so much!
June 1, 2011 at 6:38 am |
Hi:
Looking for 5 permits to celebrate a 50th birthday on top of half dome for 9/9, 9/10 or 9/11. Quite frankly, we could probably swing any Friday-Monday in September if permits were available. ayu@speakeasy.org is the email.
Thanks
June 1, 2011 at 8:14 am |
50?? Big deal… you make it sound like you have a foot in the grave. Keep hiking.
rick ( way older than you)
June 8, 2011 at 9:00 am
I’ll keep hiking…but I’d like to do it with my family and with three pre-teen and teen daughters, hiking with the old folks may soon not be on their agenda. (And when the hiking bug bites them again in their 20’s, I don’t know if my knees will hold out coming down the step switchbacks.
Thanks for hosting this site. It’s very helpful and I hope it will yield some permits.
June 1, 2011 at 6:40 am |
TRADE WANTED!
I have tickets for September, but I will be back in school by then. Would like to trade for earlier date.
Looking for:
Any date in July or first week of August. Need 4 permits on same day.
Have to trade:
Sept 3rd (4)
Sept 6th (4)
Sept 8th (4)
Once I have traded for an earlier date, I will give away my extra permits.
Thank you, Sky
Sfforestgump@aol.com
June 1, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Just sent you an email 🙂
June 1, 2011 at 6:42 am |
Hello All
I am looking for 2 Half Dome permits for 9/10/11 or 9/24/11. We already have a great campsite for those weekends, but were unable to score permits even though I attempted to do so at exactly 7:00 am. We would be EXTREMELY grateful.
Please contact me at skoblicki@gmail.com if you are able to help. Thank you!
June 1, 2011 at 6:46 am |
I am looking for 4 tickets for Sept 16, Sept 17, Sept 18, or Sept 19. If you have any, please contact me at kevinxlu@yahoo.com. Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 6:51 am |
Does anyone know the procedure for giving your permits to another person? Do you have to change the name (and how?), or can the recipient just show the rangers a permit with someone else’s name and be allowed to pass?
June 1, 2011 at 8:02 am |
I’ve told thepark that there is no written process for giving permtis…..they will let me know the OFFICIAL method. here’s mine…..
make a copy …write your name and say..”.Permit for XXXX given to XXXXX on June XXX for a HD hike on XXXXX.” Sign it and mil to them….get their contact info in case they are scalpers and just copy it….. then mail it to them. They make the correct XXX copies for thier party. They write their name in the box that sez GROUP LEADER.
June 1, 2011 at 9:01 am
Where will this be posted? I’m planning to trade tickets and want to make sure that I do it correctly so that neither of our plans get messed up!
June 1, 2011 at 9:38 am
HUH? Your request is posted on my blog…here….
Rick Mr HD
June 1, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Sorry! I meant to ask if the park gave you an estimate on when they would get back to you with the official method.
I think we may just go ahead and use your method of transferring tickets though. 🙂
June 1, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Nope…they have bigger fish to fry…. remember, they are “government” just use my .29 cent method…
June 3, 2011 at 8:41 am
Mr. Half Dome
Thank you for the tip (ref. post on 5/20) I got online and successfully reserved a couple of pair of permits on the morning of June 1st. I nearly lost my chance when I tried to be picky about the date, luckily I got back in a were able to make my reservations. By the time I was done with the process of inputting my payment information, all permits for the whole month was reserved. CRAZY! Do you think so too?
Anyway, you can delete my (posts) request for permits as I will no longer need it! Have a nice day!
June 3, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Judith,
Crazy?? Wasn’t the whol e process fun for you? Kinda like waiting to open your Christmas presents? Anticipation and excitement. Do it all again July 1 for October permits. :>)
June 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm |
Mr Half Dome –
Your copy then mail trade method sounds good. Or in person if the 2 parties live close. I wondered, is there also a way to complete a trade online by sending permits to someone via the recgov website?
Again, thank you for this Blog!
– Sheila
June 1, 2011 at 3:21 pm
No – you have to contact rec.gov on the phone and cancel.
Check this doublespeak on their website….
•Changes to On-Line Reservations can only be made at our Contact Center via 877.444.6777.
•Cancellations can be made On-Line or via our Contact Center.
June 1, 2011 at 6:53 am |
Hi all,
Back again. I need 4+ tickets for Saturday, September 10.
I have to trade:
4 Tickets for Sunday September 11
4 Tickets for Thursday September 1
Sandy
June 1, 2011 at 8:43 am |
Were you the one with the July permits? If so I’d be forever greatful if you’d trade with me 😉
June 1, 2011 at 9:02 am
Sorry, I just have the ones I listed here. 9/1 and 9/11.
June 2, 2011 at 2:52 pm |
Saundra I don’t have any permits at all but would there be a way that I could get the 4 for 9/11.
I’m at andc.fresh@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 4:23 pm |
Saundra if by chance you do not get an exchange for your permits I’d love to be the lucky one for the Sept 11 ones 🙂
June 1, 2011 at 6:58 am |
Hi,
I was online at 7am this morning to get permits, but all the weekends in September were unavailable within 2 minutes!!!
If anyone has tickets anytime in July or August, OR a weekend in September, that would be great!
Send me an email: michaelabaer@sbcglobal.net
June 1, 2011 at 10:32 am |
I ended up watching the site all morning, and I was lucky enough to be able to get 4 permits for Sunday, September 25th! If anyone has any extra permits that they will not be using on that date, SEPT. 25th, please contact me by email: michaelabaer@sbcglobal.net
THANKS!
June 1, 2011 at 7:03 am |
Hi, I need (up to 4) permits for Sept 4. Email me at audreytji@hotmail.com. Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 7:03 am |
Still looking for 2 tickets for Saturday July 16th, Wednesday July 19 would also work. Cant quite fathom traveling across the country and not being able to hike the most notable trail. Thanks in advance for anyone willing to sell/trade as me and my girlfriend would be exstatic. Offering trade for 2 Friday September 30th permits.
Please contact me at poweral12@earthlink.net if you are able to help us out.
Many Thanks,
Alan
June 1, 2011 at 7:03 am |
I have permits for 2 people on September 18 and permits for 2 on September 20. I am anxious to trade either date or both for September 7. Please contact me at jimnan451@aol.com Thank you.
June 1, 2011 at 7:05 am |
Hi –
I was able to get 4 permits for Sept 6. Unfortunately, that date does not work out so great with others in the party. It would be awesome if I could swap for 4 permits on Sept 1 or any day that week (August 29-31).
Thanks!
Chris – starshptroopr@yahoo.com
June 1, 2011 at 7:08 am |
I have 2 permits for Sunday June 5th and 4 for Saturday September 3rd. I would love to trade for 1-6 permits between June 14th and 17th. Please advise!
brown.thomasj@gmail.com mailto:brown.thomasj@gmail.com
-TJ
June 1, 2011 at 7:08 am |
I have 2 permits on September 18 and 2 permits on September 20. I will trade either date or both for 2 permits on September 7. jimnan451@aol.com Happy trails
June 1, 2011 at 7:22 am |
Looking for 4 permits for September 3. I tried to get them this morning with no luck. The website kept crashing. Email me: richj55@gmail.com.
June 1, 2011 at 7:23 am |
I need two permits for hiking Half Dome on September 17th, 2011.
mattpiven@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 7:23 am |
I have September 2nd & 23rd permits that I’m willing to trade for any date between June 18 & early July (wutab19@yahoo.com)
June 1, 2011 at 7:26 am |
Hello, my name is Chris and I’m from the UK.
I am looking for 2 permits for Friday 9th September so my girlfriend and I can climb the half dome.
We’ve been training for nearly 8 months so far to get in shape so were really disappointed when we were unbal to get the permits we needed on the website today.
My phone number is +44 7540 622 599 or +44 1202 682514 and my e mail address is cmj_28@hotmail.com.
This was to be the pinnacle of our 2 week vacation so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks!
Chris J
June 3, 2011 at 5:11 am |
Just wanted to post a reply to say that we have very kindly been sent the permits we needed for the 9th September by Christy from Florida, thanks so much for your help!
Also big thanks again to Mr Half dome for setting this page up to enable people to get the permits they need with the help of each other.
June 1, 2011 at 7:38 am |
Flying from Florida, Looking for half dome climbing permit for 2 in August Any of these days: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28. Would be much appreciated as we don’t get out to the west coast often. I can be reached at jb0c1m@gmail.com. Thank You.
June 1, 2011 at 7:40 am |
I’m looking for two permits for September 26th. I have two permits for September 28th to trade with.
Thanks!
Meliza
meliza369@yahoo.com
June 1, 2011 at 7:45 am |
I need 4 half dome permits for Friday Sept 16, Sat Sept 17 or Sunday Sept 18. Please call or email me at katebudd@gmail.com or 619-985-4869. Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 7:50 am |
I am looking for hiking permits for September, 2011. If you have some available, please contact me at johnquinones@hotmail.com. Put Half Dome Permits in the subject line so I can recognise the response. Thank you for your time. -John
June 1, 2011 at 8:00 am |
HAVE: 4 permits for Thursday, September 8
WANT: 4+ permits for Tuesday, June 28 OR Wednesday, June 29
Please email archmeredith@gmail.com. Thanks
June 1, 2011 at 8:06 am |
Hi fellow half-dome hopefuls. I have 2 permits for July 4 and I’m looking to trade them for 2 permits for any one of the single days below:
July 25th (Mon)
July 26th (Tues)
July 27th (Wed)
July 28th (Thurs)
July 29th (Fri)
Please contact me if you’re able to trade for any of those dates.
Many thanks,
Mason
cell: 321.302. 9333
email: mason.yost@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 8:12 am |
Hi Everyone,
I was lucky enough to get 3 permits for June 19th from a nice lady on this blog (thanks Merry!), and then even luckier to stumble on 5 for another day. I have given away two of the three, but I have one left for June 19th. If you want it, post here and let me know enough to know that you are not going to just sell it!
Thanks!
Natalie
June 1, 2011 at 11:35 am |
Hi Natalie,
I just posted a request below (awaiting moderation) for June 22-June 30 for my two teens and husband. I don’t mind staying below w our toddler…I just really want my teens to see HD! If you get lucky with any more passes, please think of us, thanks! Linda
June 8, 2011 at 4:07 am |
I would love to take your extra tickets off of your plate for June 19th. Me and a close friend are looking to do this together as a dream of ours. It would be super amazing to secure 1 or 2 permits. It would be extremely appreciated.
Thank you!
Please email me at krondox@gmail.com.
June 1, 2011 at 8:13 am |
I have many September permits to trade! I bought and printed them this morning. I AM ONLY INTERESTED IN TRADING FOR 8/19 AND 8/20. I will give or trade any of my EXTRA Sept permits only AFTER I have the Aug ones I need in my hands. I have a family reunion/birthday weekend planned from a year in advance and desperately need 8 permits for Aug 19th and Aug 20th. If you have these Aug permits, email me at Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net Thank you!
June 1, 2011 at 8:23 am |
Hello Sheila,
I hope you have luck in finding trades for the dates you want. If you do have any permits left over after you have the ones you need, I am looking for 2 permits for Friday Septmber 9th.
Would really appreciate it if you’d consider us
Best of luck
Chris J
cmj_28@hotmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 1:35 pm |
Sheila,
My new wife and I are trying to hike Half Dome for our honeymoon weekend (Sept 3rd or 4th). They sold out very fast today. If you have any left over, please contact me at scu2go@aol.com
Thank you,
James
June 1, 2011 at 10:29 pm |
Hey Sheila,
Do you have September 10?
I’m looking to trade for 4+ Saturday, September 10 tickets (or any number of tickets on that date) if you’ve got them.
I don’t have what you’re looking for, but I’ll at least offer. Here is what I have:
4 tickets for September 1.
4 tickets for September 11.
If you end up getting what you need and happen to have some tickets for September 10, I would love to take them off your hands (and can reimburse the permit fee). Also, in the off chance you find someone who wants to trade their August 19/20 tickets for September 1 or 11, we could make a three way trade!
Sandy
June 2, 2011 at 5:29 am
I suggest your email her directly …. your comment will get lost and she may not see it.
June 1, 2011 at 8:21 am |
Hi,
I’m a graduate student at Berkeley with some friends visiting from Trinidad and we just booked a trip to Yosemite, but couldn’t get enough permits for half dome :(. If you’d be willing to transfer it, please let me know!
We’re looking for permits Sunday Sep 4 (potentially Saturday Sep 3). Please contact me at josephjaywilliams AT gmail.com, or 510 501 7884.
Thanks a lot!
joseph
June 1, 2011 at 8:25 am |
Well…again, I must say this is a horrible messed up process. People scrambling for permits on dates they won’t use in hopes of trading for something when they had planned to go?? Chaos. Irregardless, I see no other option. I have permits for September 20th and September 15th for trade, one permit each day. I will hold these in hopes of a possible trade until the end of the month and then I will relinquish them to whoever needs them. THE DATES I NEED: July 12-19th…4 permits for any of those dates.
Again I will say it loudly, this process sucks!!
epitomeofred@hotmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Welcome to the jungle. Don’t shout it here… the man what runs the place is
Don_Neubacher@nps.gov
Don Neubacher, Superintendent
Yosemite National Park
Attn: Half Dome Trail Permits
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
June 1, 2011 at 8:35 am
…aannnnddd….email SENT!
June 1, 2011 at 8:40 am |
I feel ya, but what can we do, might as well mail the guys at the top… (looking to to trade sept. passes for june or early july)
June 2, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Wuta if you still have sept permit available after your hike, I’m looking for sept 11 or 12th. Please let me know if you have any left. thank you so much soniagarcia98@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 7:19 pm
no prob.
June 3, 2011 at 9:21 am
Thank you! 🙂
June 1, 2011 at 8:31 am |
It’s a cruel irony that someone trying to have a wilderness experience has to first negotiate the perils of a technological traffic jam. I was on the NPS site promptly at 7am and repeatedly selected any open dates and every time was shut down by high site traffic.
I am looking for one (or two) permits for pretty much any day in September. pelicanflyt@verizon.net
June 1, 2011 at 8:35 am |
I have 8 permits for Sept 12, 1 for Sept 9, 1 for Sept 20.
Would like to trade for 8 or more permits on any Fri, Sat, or Sun. email is deprivedmuse@yahoo.com
June 1, 2011 at 10:22 am |
You wouldn’t happen to want to trade one for the 22nd for one for the 20th would ya? I have one for September 22nd.
June 1, 2011 at 8:35 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for Sept 9th (preferable) or Sept 10th. Please send me an email at SGAGNON50@GMAIL.COM. They all sold out in about 5 minutes, When I went to book the ones I had reserved, it said there was an error and would not let me continue. Any help would be great!
June 1, 2011 at 8:48 am |
I am looking for a minimum of 4 and hopefully 6 permits for September 16th or September 17th. It is my husband’s big birthday and this is how we are all dying to spend it. We already have lodging in the park and we already have our flights from New York. Please take pity on a woman who was parked at her computer at opening time at 7pt today and still didn’t get them.
lbfriedman322@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 8:58 am |
Everybody should email the main man at nps.gov, I just did and you never know what may happen if enough of us voice our concerns and opinions. Mr. Half Dome if you could post his contact info on my post please…
( I’m still seeking permits for anytime between June 18 and early July, if anybody is willing to trade for September permits or has extras let me know wutab19@yahoo.com, I have girl visiting who I’m trying to take to some of the top California sights this summer and my buddy is getting married and a few of my newly wed friends and I want to go up really bad and I think it would be a special trip for us all :))
June 1, 2011 at 9:05 am |
Hi,
Looking for ONE or two (desired) tickets for any weekday between Sept. 14 to Oct. 19. Preferably mid-week, but at this point I’ll take anything!!
Please contact me at: frankp80@hotmail.com or call 510.604.8023
And please put “Half Dome Permits” in Subject line so I can I.D. it quickly. You will be reimbursed!!
Thanks so much! Frank
June 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm |
I think October tickets go on sale July 1 so you still have an opportunity to get them through the site. If you’re looking for a weekday I’m sure you’ll be able to get it (just go on before 7am). There were a bunch of weekdays left for a good 5 minutes after the weekends got snapped up today.
June 1, 2011 at 9:15 am |
I’m looking for two half dome permits for September 12th. Please contact deboflo@yahoo.com.
June 1, 2011 at 9:21 am |
Hi,
I would like 2 Half Dome permits for 9/17!
Please email me at dulcem.alvarez@gmail.com
Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 9:39 am |
I’m looking for a permit for August or September, any Friday – Sunday. Ideally, for 2 or more people. Please call or email me if you have any available!
Thanks in advance,
Allison
allison.glaceau@yahoo.com
415-545-8312
June 1, 2011 at 9:42 am |
I really need a Half Dome permit for Monday, September 5th. Does anyone have one that they’d like to cancel and can give to me? Happy to pay the $1.50 fee.
you can reach me at jkaszton@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 9:54 am |
I am looking for 10 permits on the last weekend of September. I have a party that has been dying to go, but we have had no luck. So that’s the 23rd, 24th. or 25th. I’ll even risk it take any 10 permits for the following weekend.
Im not only willing to pay the fee, but I will throw in my immortal soul. 🙂 It’s my 45th birthday and I would like to do the climb with friends.
June 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm |
10??? Wow that’s optimistic…..but good luck.
Rick
June 2, 2011 at 12:56 am |
Ken-
We are a non-profit guide service and we have over 10 spots available on both Friday the 23rd and friday the 30th. Check us out at http://www.LastingAdventures.org. Thanks!
June 2, 2011 at 5:23 am
Lasting Adventures is a good alternative if you really – have to – must get up Half Dome in 2011.
Rick
June 1, 2011 at 9:55 am |
if anyone has 1-2-4 extra permits for aug or sept i would love to have them. Im leaving the state and have always wanted to go. this dang permit system makes me sad
mboth23@hotmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 10:08 am |
I am seeking two permits for the September 3rd, 4th or 5th. Please email me at scu2go@aol.com
June 1, 2011 at 10:18 am |
Hi guys,
My partner and I are coming over from the U.K. in September and are looking to get 2x permits for Friday 9th September. We have only stumbled across this blog today after being unsuccessful on the Recreation website, and unfortunately have no permits to swap.
We have been training for months in hope to get Half Dome permits and if someone has permits for this date you would make our year!
Please email me on kayleigh.mould@googlemail.com or call on +447727451267
Thankyou!
Kayleigh
June 1, 2011 at 10:25 am |
How do you unsubscribe to this? I get a ton of emails that I really don’t need. Probably should have seen that coming. I guess hindsight is 20/20.
June 1, 2011 at 3:28 pm |
Same way you subscribed…Go the WordPress page and hit UNSUBSCRIBE.
June 1, 2011 at 11:04 am |
I still need permits for Aug 19th and/or Aug 20th – does anyone have any for trade? I booked flights & cabin a year ago for a family Aug weekend birthday/reunion and went online 7am May 1st to get hd permits but came up w/zero. None of us have hiked HD but we are all training! So, I went online today for Sept permits in hopes to trade for the Aug permits I need – got lucky and bought a bunch. Not a great permit system but the only one I could come up with. Begging anyone w/Aug 19 or 20 permits who wants Sept permits to contact me. I can even give you 2 permits for every 1 that I get!! Have been stressed for the past 30 days.
Thank you – Sheila my email is Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net
A huge thank you to Rick for setting up this blog. The permit buying system does not make sense, but your blog hopefully helps us sort it out.
June 1, 2011 at 11:40 am |
I have 4 permits for Sept 21st and 2 permits for Sept 20th that I’d like to trade for 4 permits during July 12-19th.
Please let me know what ya got!
If you need permits for these days but have nothing to trade, please leave a comment below and I will follow up with you at the end of the month if I haven’t found anyone to trade with me and let you have the permits.
Thanks!
Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 2:52 am |
Lori
I am looking for 4 permits on Sept 21st, but I am sorry that I have nothing to trade. If you can’t trade them, then I’d appreciate them
Taking my brother and 2 other family members on the hike for their first time. Will be my 4th
Kind regards, Iggy
iggyssmith@gmail.com
June 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm |
Hi Lori,
I am terribly sorry that I have no permits to trade, but would greatly appreciate your 2 permits for Sept 20th if you don’t find a useful trade for them. It will be my husband’s and my 1st trek up Half Dome… a wonderful way to celebrate our 22nd anniversary. Thank you for your kind offer. Hopefully, you will find your trade, but if not, please contact me: Debbie at jncohen@sbcglobal.net I will certainly reimburse you for the permit fee.
Best wishes,
Debbie
June 1, 2011 at 11:54 am |
Hi,
I am looking for September 23 permits, I wanted to climb on my birthday since I have camping reservations then but could only get September 29 (4). If anyone is willing to trade let me know if not I guess we will just make two trips. emlessing@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 12:13 pm |
Hi all,
I’m looking for 2 permits in the month of September. email: darkfulgor@yahoo.com
Thank you Rick for this site, and I really enjoyed your book.
June 1, 2011 at 3:26 pm |
You’re welcome…did you order your I made it to the top TShirt??…see my website STORE.
Rick
June 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm |
Still Need 2 permits for this Sunday, June 5th. Just received 2 permits via this blog! (thanks Thomas) Chance of thunder storms.
Please let me know if you have any unused permits! Happy to reimburse any fees.
inomura@gmail.com
-Ian
June 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm |
Cables will NOT be up by June 5. Keep chekcing for the NPS announcement.
June 1, 2011 at 12:19 pm |
I am looking for 4 passes for September 16,17, or 18
858-449-4421
June 1, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
Hi fellow hikers,
I’m looking for 3 permits for 8/29. If anyone is planning to cancel, please email me! nam.anywhere(at)gmail.com. Replace the at with the @ symbol.
I’m more than happy to reimburse your reservation fee, and as someone else suggested, make a donation to the charity of your choice. Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 12:42 pm |
I have 4 permits for Aug. 24th that I won’t be able to go. I would like to trade for days in July. Please send me an email (kchen@mgeeng.com) if you are interested. Thanks.
June 1, 2011 at 12:47 pm |
I am looking for a permit for 2 people for Monday, September 12th. My friend Lee and I would like to attempt Half Dome this year for her 50th birthday! Please contact me at lynnmarchionno@yahoo.com or call me at 818/441-1690. PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! THANK YOU RICK!
June 1, 2011 at 12:50 pm |
I am looking for a permit for 2 people for Monday, September 12th. My friend Lynn and I would like to attempt Half Dome this year for my 50th birthday! Please contact me at lmherschler@yahoo.com or call me at 310/394-8877. PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! THANK YOU RICK!
June 1, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
Hi all, I am looking to TRADE for permits (as many as I can get on one weekend day) for Saturday, Sept 17 (or any weekend as of now for that matter).
In exchange, I have two permits for Friday, Sept 16 and eight permits for Friday, Sept 30. Please let me know what dates you have and how many tickets you have available. Please contact me at: dolce183@gmail.com and put HALF-DOME PERMITS in the subject line. Thanks!
June 1, 2011 at 1:11 pm |
Need 4 or more “Cables on Half Dome” permits for either June 30 (Thu) or July 1 (Fri).
Have TO TRADE:
4 HD permits on Sept 1 (Thu)
5 HD permits on Sept 2 (Fri)
3 HD permits on Sept 3 (Sat)
NB: Currently, sites are available at the Pines campgrounds around these dates.
roncarlo58@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 1:52 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for Sept. 17th. Can anyone help?
kalaniswims@aol.com
June 1, 2011 at 1:54 pm |
Simply. I need 2 permits for any day starting July 25 to Aug 1. I do not have any to trade. Would be glad to pay whatever it cost you. I hiked Half Dome years ago (pre children) and for years have told my son that one day we would hike it together. He is now 13. I live in the east and have reservations in the park for the above time period. Can anyone help? My email: sggab@aol.com (I know the email is as old as I am) Thanks!
Robert G
June 1, 2011 at 3:32 pm |
I’m looking for a permit for September 12th for 2 people. I need to celebrate my friend’s 50th b-day! PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! thank you! lynnmarchionno@yahoo.com
June 1, 2011 at 3:43 pm |
Looking for 2 Half dome permits on any friday, saturday or sundays in September, 2011. Very upset after failing to manage any for last three months. Thanks and appreciated!
faisaal@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 6:08 pm |
Hello, I have 4 permits for Thursday September 15th that I would like to trade for 3 (or 4) permits on August 13th or 14th preferably or 15th.
I also have a friend who has 3 permits for monday September 5 and is looking to trade those for permits on August 13th or 14th preferably or 15th.
Please Email me at bonilla.joel@gmail.com I check this email addy daily
June 2, 2011 at 10:30 am |
EDIT TO PREVIOUS POST:
I need permits for AUGUST 15TH or 16TH Preferably OR 17TH, not the 13th 14th or 15th. The same for my friend.
Please Email me at bonilla.joel@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 6:14 pm |
I’m hoping to find someone whose needs to postpone a July trip to Aug or Sept.
I am looking for 3 permits for Jul 11, 12, 13 or 14.
I can offer 6 for Aug 6, 6 for Sept 5, or 4 for Sept 9.
I will trade, or repost whatever I don’t need after getting a July date.
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 5:46 pm |
Hi everyone,
I just want to thank Kevin publicly for helping my wife and I by trading us permits for the date we needed in August! We didn’t even have the date he needed, but he still made a trade with us to help us out.
If you believe in Karma, and happen to have spare permits on any of the days he needs, please consider passing them to Kevin.
Thanks to Mr. Half Dome as well for setting up this trading blog! We’re very excited and looking forward to our trip!
June 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for a campsite or a campsite to share from July 1 to July 3 (checking in 7/1 and checking out 7/3) so that I can climb Half Dome on July 2 (7/2). Preferably on the valley floor (Lower Pines / North Pines / Upper Pines). Only need room for 2 people on the campsite, maybe a little room in the food locker to make sure our car doesn’t get ravaged by a bear, and room to park a compact car would be nice. We won’t be there most of the time–mostly just need a place to sleep.
In exchange, you get our extra Half Dome permits for 7/2. Thanks for looking and please contact at hd.permit.headache@gmail.com =)
June 1, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
hi! I am looking for any number of tickets for monday, sept 12th. in exchange, i have:
-4 tickets for sept 27th, tues
-4 tickets for sep 20th, tues
-1 ticket for sep 9th, fri
tammy.s.hwang@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 9:27 pm |
Hi Tammy,
I’m sorry to report I do not have any permits to exchange but would love to take 2 permits for Sept 20th off your hands. :o) If you get the days you are requesting and have Sept 20th available to give I would be happy to reimburse any cost you have. Thank you and Happy Hiking. My email address is lklim@gci.net.
June 1, 2011 at 8:12 pm |
I know it a stretc, but we need 6 tx for Half Dome next Sat/Sun, June 11/12.
We do not have other dates to exchange but do have a remodeled studio flat/guest apartment in San Francisco Hayes Valley that we can exchange this weekend for. I know it is out of the box – but a special weekend awaits someone with a handfull of tickets. Any suggestions?
118athol@gmail.com
June 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm |
Hi ,
I need tickets for a group on Sept. 17th. We have tickets to trade on Sept 14th (8 ea.) 18th (4 ea.) 21st (4 ea.) . Please contact me at rkdm3to1@jps.net Cell 916-212-1204. Thanks, Ken
June 7, 2011 at 9:19 pm |
Hi Ken, I’m sorry to report I don’t have any permits to trade but am hoping you get the permits for Sept 17th and have 2 permits for Sept 21st to give away. My dates are limited to the 20th & 21st which is when we have reservations. My email address is lklim@gci.net. wishing you good luck and happy hiking!
June 1, 2011 at 10:22 pm |
HEY! I’m looking for 2 tickets between August 15 and 20th. Let me know if you hear of anything. Thanks!
kschlotm@calpoly.edu
June 1, 2011 at 10:37 pm |
My friend and I are planning a moonlight climb from the valley floor — ascending at night, descending at dawn. It’s still just a dayhike, but it spans two dates on the calendar. I managed to secure a permit, but now I’m unsure if the permit should be for the night or the next morning.
Any thoughts?
June 2, 2011 at 5:27 am |
The permit must be for the date you go up Sub Dome and the cables. The hike is very hard and confusing at night. The moon only illuminates the upper canyon walls. Headlamps needed. And plan on getting pretty cold at 2 am on. Not advised for first timers.
Rick
June 1, 2011 at 11:35 pm |
If anyone has any permits to spare for August 29th, I would really appreciate them. I have no permits to trade, just would hoping someone is generous to share any spare permits they have.
Thank you
Win
uyen_b_tran@yahoo.com
June 2, 2011 at 12:25 am |
I need 2-4 half dome permits for September 17th. If you have extra permits please e-mail me at bekah160@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance. If you can help you are a life saver 🙂
-Rebekah
June 2, 2011 at 2:26 am |
I’m from the UK and will be travelling round california in september and missed out on permits for yesterday – gutted. If anyone has 3 (or any!) permits for any day between 16 and 19 September we’d be so grateful. My email is caroline_handley@hotmail.com. Happy to pay postage so you aren’t out of pocket.
Fingers crossed
June 2, 2011 at 2:41 am |
I’m looking for 4 permits for 21st September 2011, and very happy to reimburse anyone for their booking fee.
I am travelling from the UK, on 10th September, getting to Yosemite on 19th September.
If anyone has over subscribed, I’d be grateful to hear from you.
Please email me at iggyssmith@gmail.com
Many thanks, Iggy
June 2, 2011 at 4:13 am |
There are 4 for june 9th and 2 for june 13th on rec.gov available as of 6:15 am mountain time. today is thursday, june 2nd.
June 2, 2011 at 4:54 am |
I am seeking two permits for September 1st, 2011. Please let me know if you have them to spare, or know they have become available. I’d appreciate it very much. Thanks in advance. Joe
mjmavcsf@aol.com
June 2, 2011 at 7:00 am |
Hi – I’m in need of (2) passes on any 1 day between Sept 4th and Sept 8th 2011. They went on sale yesterday and I wasn’t able to grab two. Thank you for any assistance….!
Diablo12@gmail.com
Kevin
June 2, 2011 at 8:24 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 permits for any day in September. If could get 2 permits for September it would make my b-day that much more awesome. Trouble_kitty81@yahoo.com
June 2, 2011 at 8:34 am |
Looking for 5 permits for half dome in mid September. Any idea how I can get these? I had plans and permits during Memorial Day Weekend but as you probably know, cables were delayed this year due to the heavy snowpack. Thanks for the help!!
June 2, 2011 at 8:35 am |
Post your request on this blog like others have.
Rick
June 2, 2011 at 9:04 am |
If anyone has 2 or 3 Half Dome permits available for anytime in July would you please contact me at inbox716@gmail.com. Thank you, Alli
June 2, 2011 at 9:36 am |
Hey,
I’m looking for half dome tickets for July 29th. I’ve got the following to trade;
July 5th – 4 Tickets
July 13th – 3
July 19th – 1
July 20th – 3
July 21st – 2
July 24th – 2
July 30th – 2
I’d love to swap one for one, as I’m trying to get a large group of friends together for that day.
June 2, 2011 at 1:51 pm |
Hey, I’d love to have your July 13th tickets. I have several in September that I can trade you and you can use for trade again. please let me know I really need them as my trip is the 11-20th!! 🙂 Thanks!
Please email me at epitomeofred@hotmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 1:59 pm
My september permits are as follows: September 21st (4 permits), September 20th (3 permits). PLEASEEEE let me know if we can do a trade 🙂 Thanks
epitomeofred@hotmail.com
June 22, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Hi Lori…
Would you trade 4 on Sept. 18 for your 4 on Sept. 21?
Thanks
July 1, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Hello Tom….
I have 2 permits for Sept. 12 that I can trade for Sept. 18.
Interested?
Tom
yosemitetom@ymail.com
June 2, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
Tristan! I am super interested in your July 13 permits! I don’t have any to trade–I’ve just got my heart set on doing the ascent that specific week, butlots of folks are holding piles of permits they don’t intend to use! Help a girl out? Please please? I’ll bake you a pie??
Thanks! Audrey
audreycw@gmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 2:18 pm |
Hi Tristan,
Are your July 20th permits still available? I don’t have any permits to trade, unfortunately, but would be extremely grateful if you could pass along any extra or unused permits for 7/20. Thank you!
Pelen
pelenwu@yahoo.com
June 4, 2011 at 5:24 pm |
Tristan,
Would you be willing to trade your July 30 permits for 4 Aug 25 permits? My plans changed and I need at least 2 July 30 (or 31) permits. Let me know if we can make something work.
June 4, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Steve –
I currently have 4 permits for Thursday, August 18th and 4 for Tuesday, August 30th – willing to trade all 8 for your Aug 25th permits – to give you more to trade towards your July 30th date.
June 4, 2011 at 6:08 pm |
Tristan —
I can trade you Aug 6 for July 13. That will get you much closer to your goal.
Please email me at kevinpkoch@gmail.com.
Thanks.
Kevin
June 6, 2011 at 8:57 am |
Tristan,
I am super interested in your July 5th permits! Unfortunatly I don’t have any to trade but I would be willing to help you find other for the day you would like.
Also sol dkike July 5th to July 8th. Even just 1 would be great.
Please email me at
lilsurferchick123@gmail.com mailto:lilsurferchick123@gmail.com
June 6, 2011 at 7:44 pm |
Hi Tristan,
I am traveling from Minnesota and desperately looking for one permit for July 20th or 21st. Would be glad to trade or use unused permit. Can you contact me at staven.bruce@gmail.com – thanks!
June 6, 2011 at 8:11 pm |
Hey Tristan,
Just wanted to see if you still have your July 24th permits? I have two on aug 11 and two on aug 28….would be willing to trade with you for any or all of those…please let me know if you still have July 24th!
Thanks,
Allie
allielemon@yahoo.com
June 8, 2011 at 5:57 am |
Tristan,
I have 3 permits for Aug 3rd. Interested in your July 21 permit. Will trade or be happy to reimburse you for the 21st permit. jcwoody1@comcast.net
July 9, 2011 at 6:46 am |
i have 4 for the 29th that i will trade for your 24th
batmogg4x4@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 10:54 am |
Need 4 half dome permits for any of the following days: Jun 28, Jun 30, Jul 1, or Jul 2. Preferred date is Jun 30.
Really want to do this hike! Your help is greatly appreciated.
doug.voss@att.net
June 2, 2011 at 11:04 am |
I am looking for 2 Half Dome permits on July 6, 2011
XhaksawX@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 2:55 pm |
I am looking for 2-4 permits for any Friday early July. July 1, July 8 or July 15 are all great. My email address is: amit.ramraz@gmail.com
Thanks!
Amit
June 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm |
I desperately need 6 permits for any day between September 9th and September 12th. I wish I had some to trade but I don’t.
Please help me out
andc.fresh@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 3:35 pm |
Hello to all! Not sure if I’m asking too far in advance but I’m looking for 6 permits to half dome for September 12. If anyone does have any that will not be used I would greatly, GREATLY appreciate if you would contact me at soniagarcia98@gmail.com. Those things were gone by 7:45am yesterday 😦
sweetdays98.yelp.com
http://www.twitter.com/sweetdays98
June 2, 2011 at 4:03 pm |
Looking for a permit for June 6 or June 13 or June 20. Please let me know!
(Monday’s)
Catsiverts@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 4:04 pm |
Hi im looking for permits for june 12th or 13th i need 6 but will take any available, not even sure if its gonna be open by then , but we are planning to camp there anyways, i will reimburse the fees to you. Please email me at dtrancrx@gmail.com if you guys have any or know of any one that has them
Thanks.
June 2, 2011 at 4:05 pm |
Seeking 2-4 permits for July 13, July 14, or July 15! I’ve got my heart set on doing this full moon ascent – has anybody got permits for this day they don’t intend to use? Please let me use them! There’s a pie in it fer ya!
Audrey
audreycw@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 4:30 pm |
Looking for cable permit for the 13th or the 20th or the 27th of June. 1 needed.
Please contact me.
Catsiverts@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 4:44 pm |
Hello, I am looking for 2 permits for Saturday August 13, 2011. My sister and a few other people already have their permits and are going to climb Half Dome on August 13th. I would love to go on this adventure with her and her group of 4. If anyone has permits that they are willing to part with, I would REALLY appreciate it. Please e-mail me at mperezjr81@gmail.com
June 2, 2011 at 4:57 pm |
looking for 2-4 permits for half dome for Sept 15. Have lodging need permits, thanks.
us4knucks@yahoo.com
June 2, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
I am looking for permits for monday, Aug 29th. I have nothing to trade, just hoping someone has extra unuse permits.
Thank you.
Uyen_b_tran@yahoo.com
June 2, 2011 at 7:24 pm |
Looking for a cable permit for August 8, 9 or 10, 2011.
Please contact me at stighe@cox.net
-Steve
June 2, 2011 at 9:40 pm |
I have two permits for Sept 6 and for Sept 7.
Would like to trade them for two permits for any of the following dates: June 30, July 1, July 2, or July 3.
If i dont end up trading them and decide not to do the climb in Sept, I will both sets of permits back after the 4th of July weekend.
If you have June 30-July3 permits, please email me: yummieli1yp0p@yahoo.com
Thanks!
June 2, 2011 at 11:15 pm |
I am looking for 2 Half Dome cable permits for Monday June 27. If anyone has any they won’t be using, please contact me at http://www.goldsln@aol.com. I will be eternally grateful.
goldsln@aol.com
June 3, 2011 at 1:21 pm |
ETERNALLY? Wow, you really want to go!
Rick
June 3, 2011 at 4:17 am |
Hi
Looking to trade 4 permits for Aug 24th for 3 on August 8th ,9th or 10th
410 465 2209 or medjets@verizon.net
June 3, 2011 at 5:32 am |
Looking to trade permits for 1 permit on August 17th. Available are 2 permits for Sept. 3 and 2 permits for Sept. 21. Thanks. Email me at f5pastorpatrick@yahoo.com .
June 3, 2011 at 5:34 am |
Hi, I need permits for September 10 or 11th.
I have permits for 8 ppl on Friday, Sept 2nd and Sept 18th to trade.
My email is: wearegiants1@gmail.com
Thanks.
June 3, 2011 at 6:20 am |
I am looking for 4 permits for July 5. 805-796-7653 or CAdivr@gmail.com
Thanks!
June 3, 2011 at 7:01 am |
Hello fellow hikers. I’m looking for 4 permits for any one of the 3 days that I’ll be in the park. July 17th, 18th, or 19th. We are going to hike all the way to the cables either way, but would love to be able to reach the summit.
Sorry that I don’t have any permits to trade. If you have permits that you won’t be using, please let me know.
jeff.thomas@kyfb.com
Thanks,
Jeff
June 5, 2011 at 1:10 pm |
Jeff,
You can only get to the sub dome, not all the way to the cables w/o a permit.
June 3, 2011 at 9:20 am |
Still looking for any July 11th permits, but could also make July 9th or 10th work. To trade I have Aug 1 (8), Aug 17 (4) & Aug. 24th (4). Please only contact me regarding the July permits as I already have a long list of those interested in the August permits. Thanks, donteichner@yahoo.com
June 3, 2011 at 9:50 am |
I’m looking for 2-4 permits for Friday, September 23. Please email me at: andyedlee@yahoo.com. Thanks!
June 3, 2011 at 9:53 am |
I’ve heard that the scalpers have been using software programs (robots) to scoop up the permits faster than real users. Has anyone suggested to the park service to use a captcha verification system to hamper those automated tools?
June 3, 2011 at 1:15 pm |
Andy,
I;ve talked to the park.They have researched the data from recreation.gov and find NO evidence of automated programs. Just too many people and billions of electrons hitting at 7:00:00. I will suggest CAPCHA…but we only have 1 more month to go and generally October can get really cold and wet, so demand will be lower. Maybe.
June 3, 2011 at 10:29 am |
Hi!
I’m looking for 2 permits for any day after July 21st! If you can help me out, please contact me at elisabethsalisbury.a@gmail.com.
Thank you!! 🙂
June 3, 2011 at 10:40 am |
Need 6+ permits for half dome any weekends or Monday of July or August.
Steve@kingscanyontech.com
Thank you,
Steve
June 3, 2011 at 10:59 am |
Traveling from Houston, but do not have permits. Looking for 2 permits for any day between September 12 and September 16. You can reach me at gdclem@att.net. Appreciate the consideration. Glen
June 3, 2011 at 2:55 pm |
HI I am looking for two permits for sep 13 or 14.
My email is chels2386@gmail.com
Please if you have them let me know!!!!!
June 3, 2011 at 3:21 pm |
I now have four permits for Tuesday, June 28th, but our family group includes five… So I need just one more permit! Can anybody help? If so, please email archmeredith@gmail.com. Thanks!
June 3, 2011 at 6:49 pm |
I’m hoping to take my son up to the top of half dome and just found out about the ticket process. If anyone has two they are going to use either June 20, 21 or 22nd please email me at glenandmo@comcast.net Thanks!!
June 3, 2011 at 7:09 pm |
Hi,
My girlfriend and I will be going to Yosemite Sept 25 – Sept 29.
I have 6 Wilderness Permits for Happy Isles — Little Yosemite Valley good for entry date 9/26 exit 9/28 to trade.
davidbutler1@gmail.com
Thank you and happy hiking!
David
June 3, 2011 at 8:51 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits to half dome… any day August / September… would prefer weekend.. please help a fellow hiker
ricastillo85@gmail.com
June 3, 2011 at 9:22 pm |
We would love to have 2+ permits to climb Half Dome on any date from September 6th to September 28th this year. We’d greatly appreciate your kindness if you have permits to offer. Please contact Debbie at jncohen@sbcglobal.net THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
June 3, 2011 at 10:20 pm |
I’m looking for two half dome permits for June or july on any day. If you have some please let me know. Thanks!
shawnrroman@gmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 7:04 am |
I would like 2 permits for 6/14 or 6/15 half dome. Please email me at thirstyme@gmail.com. Thanks.
June 4, 2011 at 7:12 am |
Anyone have July 30, 31 or AUg 1 permits willing to trade for Aug 25 permits (4). I have 4 Aug 25, only need 3 for Ju30-Au1. Let me know @ sschrag1@yahoo.com.
Also, a bit of advice for those that have the time, if you start from Tuolumne Meadows and do a 2 or 3 day hike toward the valley (I believe it’s a 28 mile hike), you can climb HD without a HD permit (as long as you have the backcountry permit, which are easier to get).
June 4, 2011 at 9:08 am |
True but you must specify that you plan to do the HD hike. It’s not automatic that if you have a Wilderness permit that you get a free ride up the cables. Discuss with your ranger when yo pick up your permit.
Also Tioga Rd toTuolomne may not open until July.
June 4, 2011 at 7:54 am |
I have 2 HD permits for Sept. 5th. I am looking to trade for any date between July 25th through August 13th. Please contact rke2066@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks!
June 4, 2011 at 8:26 am |
I am looking for 2 half dome permits for September 7-8-9-10 or 11. We have a campsite reserved but could not get permits 😦
Please Help!
Thanks 🙂
Myriam
Contact: skidoune_@hotmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 9:34 am |
Hi again, i expand my dates from sept. 7th to 16th !!!
A desperated soul 😉
Contact: skidoune_@hotmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 11:30 am |
Hello,
I’m looking for 2 half dome permits for any day in mid June to end of July. Please let me know if you are looking to get rid of some for that day. It would be our first time and we were really bummed out that it is close to impossible to find permits. Thanks everyone!
shawnrroman@gmail.com or 209-406-6680
June 4, 2011 at 12:25 pm |
I have friends coming from wales and I need 3 Half Dome Permits for Tuesday September 20, 2011. Can anyone help? I thought it would still be open today and it is not.Trish Brown 925-577-3978
June 4, 2011 at 1:36 pm |
Looking for 8 permits for Fri Aug 19th.
If anyone has Aug 19th permits to trade of give, please email Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net . My reunion/birthday weekend is being crashed by more family members. I have a bunch of Sept permits to trade but will only trade for Aug 19th at this time. I will however post all my extra Sept permits once my Aug weekend permits are received.
Thank you – Sheila
June 4, 2011 at 2:32 pm |
Hello,
Does anyone have 1 or 2 permits for either June 12 or June 13? If so, please contact me at laurenwazontek@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
Lauren
June 4, 2011 at 2:56 pm |
Change in plans due to unavailable accommodations. Trade 5 Half Dome permits
for Aug 3rd for spot/spots on July 21,22 or 23rd.
jcwoody1@comcast.net
June 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm |
I am looking for 1 half dome permit for any time in july or early august. Please email me at cameron_r_blair@yahoo.com
June 4, 2011 at 4:02 pm |
Change in plans! Looking to Trade: Have 5 half Dome permits for Aug 3rd. Looking for spot/spots for July 21,22 or 23rd. jcwoody1@comcast.net
June 4, 2011 at 4:44 pm |
We are looking to stay a night and get a wilderness permit for late July. How do the wilderness permits work? Can you stay a night somewhere else and hike half dome with a wilderness permit? Or, do you need a half dome permit AND a wilderness permit. Also, does it matter where you are staying with your wilderness permit? Thank you for any help :).
June 4, 2011 at 8:56 pm |
Christine,
We hashed this about several times….page back …basically go to the NPS website and look up Wilderness Permits for the process. If you are staying on a trail with access to Half dome you can request HD permits from the Ranger at the Wilderness office. That Wilderness permit will allow you to go up HD.
June 4, 2011 at 6:29 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for one day inbetween August 14-19, 2011. Any information or permits would be greatly appreciated. Reach me at andylackner2007@yahoo.com
June 4, 2011 at 6:57 pm |
Still looking for 3 HD permits for any day June 22-July1st. Traveling w my family from Indiana. I’ll stay at the base with our one year old, but hoping to send up the teens w dad. I went to the top years ago, and I really want them to see it. If we are unable to do that hike, does anyone have suggestions as to another one that might be nearly as awesome? Thanks, Linda at ivydeo@yahoo.com
Please email me directly if possible, as it is hard to keep up on all the comments!
June 4, 2011 at 7:38 pm |
http://www.yosemitehikes.com/yosemite-valley/half-dome/alternatives.htm
-Steve
June 4, 2011 at 7:56 pm |
Sorry, did not read direction properly, need 4 half dome permits for my family, wife + two teenagers, coming in from Houston, good gift for my daughter as she has made national for HOSA, Please contact me at shri_srikanth@hotmail.com. Thanks in advance, Shri
June 4, 2011 at 8:32 pm |
Hi, i’m looking for 4 or 5 permits for any day during the last two weeks of september.
mjwise2001@hotmail.com
June 4, 2011 at 8:54 pm |
Do you still need a permit if the cables are not up? Anyone know if a ranger is still stationed at the base of quarter dome. Just wondering. Going this week
June 5, 2011 at 7:43 am |
No. No Ranger until cables go up. But an undertaker will be there to measure you if you decide to go up the cables that are laying down.
Rick
June 5, 2011 at 5:03 am |
greetings!
we are still hoping/praying for 4-6 permits during our time at the park – from here, any day 14 thru 17 june would work for us. please contact tom at browncow55@att.net if you can help!
thanks,
tom
June 5, 2011 at 5:19 am |
Tristan —
I’m not sure if replies to your post are emailed, since they don’t appear to be moderated. If I’m wrong, please pardon the repetition.
For your July 13 permits, I can trade you for Aug 6, Sept 3, and 5 and 9. This would give you four more dates to offer people. Plus, it is 6 for Aug 6. You could trade half of those and have yourself 5 more dates.
If you post to the blog again, please don’t forget your email address!
Thanks.
Kevin Koch
Email me at kevinpkoch@gmail.com
June 5, 2011 at 7:42 am |
Kevin,
Yes, I moderate all the posts and keep out rants, buy, sell comments. But I do not link people up. You are wise to email them directly. This idea has turned into a monster and I am flooded with comments. Still peole still don;t put their contact info andexpect “givers” to wade thru 100’s of posts. Sigh
Rick
June 5, 2011 at 6:50 am |
Hello,
I have 4 permits for 21 August 2011 that I would like to trade for 4 permits for the 17 September…or possibly the 18th.
thanks.
katherine
recherche@gmail.com
June 5, 2011 at 7:37 am |
Hi,
Looking (desperatly!!) for 2 tickets for any dates between sept. 6th-14th and sept 17th-18th. I don’t have any ticket to trade but would be willing to help you find your date. I also could try to get some october ticket for you if this is what you need.
LOOKING FOR: sept. 6th-14th and sept 17th-18th
TRADING: help…and ticket fees of course!
Thanks!
e-mail me: isa_houde@hotmail.com
June 5, 2011 at 7:44 am |
Need Little Yosemite Valley permits (3) Saturday June 18th-19th.
campchristie@cableone.net
June 5, 2011 at 7:46 am |
This ain;t the place. We do HD pemit exchanges at this building…..Get in line at the Wilderness Office the day before. 40% are first come.
Rick
June 5, 2011 at 9:05 am |
I have two permits for Aug 11 and two permits for Aug 28…would like two permits for any Sat or Sun in July or early Aug. Please contact me at allielemon@yahoo.com
Thanks!!
June 5, 2011 at 10:02 am |
Hey ya’ll!
Still lookin for any number of permits for July 12-19th. I have 4 for September 21st and 2 for September 19,th and 20th for trade.
I also have September 15th available that someone can have even if they don’t have anything to trade. It’s just one permit, slim chance I’ll be able to trade it for what I need. Email me at epitomeofred@hotmail.com if you can help me out or want the September 15th permit.
Thanks!
June 7, 2011 at 9:08 pm |
Hi Lori,
Unfortunately I do not have any permits for trade but am looking for 2 permits for September 21st or 20th. Wishing you luck on the July permits and please email me if you are wiling to give up the others. I will reimburse your cost. Thank you. Happy Hiking!!
lklim@gci.net
June 5, 2011 at 11:08 am |
My wife and I are looking to hike half dome Sept 3rd or 4th. We were unable to obtain the permit with the online system. We already have our airfare and hotel accomodations and are desparate to get two permits. If anyone has extras that they can spare, please contact me.
Thank you,
James Valfre
scu2go@aol.com
June 5, 2011 at 4:07 pm |
I’m looking for four permits for any date between 6/18 and 6/22. I’ve got camping reservations for my dad, brother, and sister for those dates, but I’ve been unable to secure permits to hike Half Dome. I’d be extremely grateful for any permits that anyone could spare. Please contact me at 323-929-9005 or tryenc@gmail.com.
Thanks very much for your consideration!
-Chris
June 5, 2011 at 4:25 pm |
I’m looking for anytime in mid to late July
I’m gonna take the plunge!
email me at eching219@gmail.com
June 5, 2011 at 6:44 pm |
Decided on a last minute to Cali from Canada and are curious to see if a half-dome hike is in the itinerary. Looking for some half-dome permits for this Friday, June 10th.
Anyone with a couple to part with please fire me an email dyck_jon@hotmail.com
June 5, 2011 at 8:12 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for July 24,25,26, or 27.
BanitaB@pacbell.net
Thank you!
June 5, 2011 at 9:12 pm |
Hi guys,
I am looking for a permit on July,16. I got a campsite permit but I could not get dome permit:( so sad:(
airsibel@gmail.com
June 15, 2011 at 5:53 pm |
Hey Sibel!
If you have a wilderness permit, you HAVE a Dome permit “built in”:
“Note: Backpackers with an appropriate wilderness permit can receive a Half Dome permit when they pick up their wilderness permit with no additional reservation required.”
This is the page where I got this from:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm
I am happy for you! 🙂
June 6, 2011 at 4:46 am |
Hi – looking for permits on any day from June 20-22.
Please help if you can!
Tony
anthonycyee@hotmail.com
June 6, 2011 at 7:07 am |
Looking for 2 -4 permits Half Dome June 20-25. Had them for June 6. Ha Ha not a chance to get up there.:)
email me at kittygray58@gmail.com
June 6, 2011 at 7:51 am |
looking for (4) permits for Aug 11, 12, 13 or 14
email me at cmbell50@yahoo.com
June 6, 2011 at 9:07 am |
Shot in the dark ~ Looking for 2 Half Dome cable permits for Thursday, June 30 or Friday, July 1, 2011. E-Mail address: dhookano@aol.com. Thx.
June 13, 2011 at 2:45 pm |
I have (2) permits for Half Dome on September 12, and (2) for September 21. I need (4) on Sunday September 18.
Anybody interested???
Thanks!
Tom
951.491.5116
yosemitetom@ymail.com
June 6, 2011 at 11:57 am |
June 11th or 12th – 3 permits.
need a LYV June 11th Wilderness permit
If you can’t use yours, let me know!
Can you help? Thanks!
Rock
(leach1@llnl.gov)
June 6, 2011 at 12:06 pm |
If you get a LYV Wilderness permit, you can tell the Wilderness Office that you are going to do half dome and you dont; need a separate HD permit.
June 6, 2011 at 1:02 pm |
Have: 4 permits for Friday, June 24
Want: 2-4 permits any Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday from July 16 through September
Have extra camping reservations: (1) 6/26-6/27 1 night in Wawona; and (2) 6/27-6/29 2 nights in Upper Pines for trade for later dates as well.
E-mail me if interested! jess90404@yahoo.com
Thanks 🙂
June 6, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
Hi ,
I am looking for a permit for June 16th or 17th. Please contact me if you have any permits for Half Dome on those days. petelaurie3@cox.net
Thanks.
June 6, 2011 at 1:20 pm |
I need one permit for Tuesday, June 28. Anybody got an extra? Happy to reimburse any expense. Please email archmeredith@gmail.com. Thanks
June 6, 2011 at 3:47 pm |
Hi guys,
I planned to propose on Thursday, June 23 “on top of the world” — Half Dome.
Everything was scheduled and worked out: I took 2 days off from work and so did my girlfriend.
Imagine my surprise when I found out that permit is required 7 days a week now… If I knew, I could have watched for it and booked it ASAP, but I didn’t know 😦
I can’t reschedule anything, since on June 27 I am leaving the country for a month to meet my girlfriend’s parents.
I need 4 permits for Thursday, June 23: for myself, my girlfriend, AND my father and sister (as witnesses).
2 permits would work too (I am sure my father and sister would not be upset if I go without them).
vlad_kalish@sbcglobal.net mailto:vlad_kalish@sbcglobal.net
PLEASE HELP!!!!
I am desperate!
June 6, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
Vlad,
That’s the best story so far. good luck .. if true :>)
But why do you need 2 for witnesses??? That’s for the actual wedding. They better be in shape or they will never get up.
June 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm
This is a true story and everyone, who has a permit and will hike on that day is welcome to witness!
As for my sister and my dad, they just wanted to be there for me and also not to give away the reason why we are hiking to Half Dome. My dad and sister initiated the whole idea (after I asked them) so that it won’t come from me and so my gf won’t suspect anything.
Also,
this is already my plan “B”, since before I wanted to propose 62 feet underwater @ Point Lobos, Monterey, CA (my girlfriend and I are both scuba divers). And one of my friends initiated this event, but due to water temperature of 47 F and the fact that my girlfriend does not have a dry suit, hates cold water and due to recent fatal accidents involving divers (and my time limit: can’t wait until it gets warmer because of my trip to Ukraine) my original plan fell through.
June 6, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Vlad,
I;m just funning with you. Pt Lobos is a warm 52 degrees and you don;t need a drysuit. You can rent a nice wetsuit locally.
Good luck
June 6, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Yeah, it is pretty warm now:
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/data_menu.shtml?bdate=20110531&edate=20110606&metinterval=&unit=1&shift=g&stn=9413450+Monterey%2C+CA&type=Meteorological+Observations&format=View+Plot
But it was pretty cold when all the accidents happened. And my 100 lbs girlfriend gets very cold even @ 52 F (she even got cold in Maui last spring).
June 6, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Any suggestions for a good place to propose in Yosemite other than Half Done (for plan “C”) ?
June 6, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Most will still be covered in snow and not accessible. Go to the top of Yosemite Falls…6-7 hrs RT….stand next to where the water shoots out…a railing…yeoweee
June 6, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Thanks.
Also, my dad suggested Sentinel Dome, but it not straining enough to exhaust my gf to a point that she’ll agree to anything 🙂
June 6, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Plus there may still be snow on Sentinel Dome….Y Falls is a workout and a sure thing for you.
June 6, 2011 at 4:36 pm |
HELP! We are coming from NJ July 18-July 22 and cannot get passes for half dome. We are looking for 4 passes any of the dates above.
gjraff4@msn.com
June 6, 2011 at 4:45 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for August 9th or 10th , have 4 permits for Aug 24th to trade 410 465-2209
June 6, 2011 at 5:06 pm |
Please!!! Anyone have half dome permits for Aug 17, 18 or 19?? need 5 total, but would take even 1 if available! Please email me at jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com or cell at 315-796-1316 (john ) I don’t want to travel 2500 to climb everything but the cables!!
June 6, 2011 at 5:33 pm |
I am seeking 2 permits for July 2 , July 3 , or July 4 . Please email at MattAlvers@hotmail.com !! Thank you
June 6, 2011 at 5:51 pm |
I have 1 permit for june 18th to trade for 1 or 2 permits any date between sept 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14, 17or 18th.
isa_houde@hotmail.com
Thank you!
June 6, 2011 at 6:46 pm |
I now have 2 permits for june 18th.
June 6, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Isabelle,
Are just proud to have the permits or are you offering them??
Rick
June 6, 2011 at 7:10 pm
I’m offering them to trade of course.
June 6, 2011 at 6:33 pm |
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!!! I’m desperate to find 2 permits for my son and I for June 13 through June 17. Any day is fine. Thanks so much.
Joe
JoeSherer@gmail.com
June 6, 2011 at 6:36 pm |
You will be lucky if the cables are up then.
June 6, 2011 at 6:58 pm
I know. I just spoke with a ranger in the park who said they got more snow last night. Aaargh. My ex-wife ships him off to camp for the entire summer, so these are the only days possible. Maybe next year.
June 6, 2011 at 7:02 pm
On behalf of all of us AARRGGHH
June 6, 2011 at 6:37 pm |
I have 2 extra HD permits for August 24th and am looking for Wilderness passes August 19-22…
chris.ewrin@gmail.com
June 6, 2011 at 6:56 pm |
We are spending June 17-19 in Yosemite for my birthday but are were unable to get dome permits. If there are 4 tickets for any of those days, I would be elated! Contact me at tiffiniblake@gmail.com to make my birthday wish come true 🙂 Thanks!
June 6, 2011 at 7:46 pm |
Is there any update on when the cables are expected to go up? We have permits for June 18 and are beginning to wonder whether the top will be open.
June 6, 2011 at 7:55 pm |
Nope…only official word is they will not be put up this week. A cold front is moving out…so maybe this will thaw out. When I know, I’ll post it… keep reading the blog.
June 14, 2011 at 11:16 am |
Would you like to trade for later permits? I have 2 for June 22nd, but we will be back in Florida on that date. Email me at heather.trick05@gmail.com if you’re interested. Thank you!
June 6, 2011 at 7:58 pm |
This was a crazy permit ride, but I think I have my Aug weekend covered now. 36 days of the blog and ready to say goodbye! A HUGE THANK YOU to Rick (Mr Half Dome) for this blog and giving us an avenue to deal with the permit processing problem.
I have Sept permits that I do not need for trading anymore so if you NEED them (really want to hike but didn’t get thru online to buy) then email me. I will not respond to blog posts. I am selling these for face value, $1.50 each. Permits available:
24 for Tues 9/13, 6 pages of 4 permits each
12 for Mon 9/19, 3 pages of 4 permits each
4 for Mon 9/26, 1 page
1 for Tues 9/27, 1 single permit
Thank you, Sheila
email Langonfamily@sbcglobal.net
June 6, 2011 at 8:08 pm |
JUMP ON THIS FOLKS!!!!!!
BLESS YOU SHEILA – YOU ARE MAKING A LOT OF DOMERS HAPPY.
The $1.50 is a service charge, so you are not “selling” them. OK to recoup that.
Email her directly – NOT on the blog.
My work is done here..I must be on my way!!
June 6, 2011 at 8:33 pm |
Wow, this went fast!! What I have left as of 9:30pm tonight is:
8 for Tues 9/13
4 for Mon 9/26
1 for Tues 9/27
– Sheila
June 6, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Hi sheila,
i have camping sites for 9-11- to the 14th and i was wondering if i can have those 9/23 tickets
June 6, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Hi sheila,
i have camping sites for 9-11- to the 14th and i was wondering if i can have those 9/13 tickets
June 7, 2011 at 5:38 am
Danny, email me directly w/your contact info if you still want the 9/13 permits.
All my Sept permits are gone.
Thank you to those who traded w/me for my dates. I was happy to give the extras up to those who need them.
This crazy permit system needs revamping!!
June 9, 2011 at 12:49 pm |
do you have any left for sept 13th? just wanted to make sure…
mamoran@csupomona.edu
June 6, 2011 at 8:31 pm |
I have 6 permits for 26 September and would like to trade all 6 for 2 permits for 25 September. We weren’t able to get enough for our group on the day we wanted. dpace86@yahoo.com (210) 632-0648
June 7, 2011 at 4:34 am |
Hi hikers,
I’m looking to trade 4 permits for July 19 for 1 permit for July 17. I would appreciate it!
sandra.j.wilson@vanderbilt.edu
June 7, 2011 at 5:08 am |
I have 4 permits for Wednesday, August 24, 2011 that I won’t be able to use. I can’t trade with the days that I want. So I’m going to give up these permits. Anyone who wants to have them please send me an email. I do ask $6 for the cost of the permits pay via Paypal. Thank you.
kchen@mgeeng.com
June 7, 2011 at 5:18 am |
I am still in need of 1-6 permits for any date between June 14th – June 17th. I am aware that the cables may not be up, but I would like the comfort of having permits, just in case. Please e-mail me at brown.thomasj@gmail.com I don’t have anything to trade, as I passed on the permits I had to people who needed them. I will reimburse.
Thanks,
Thomas
June 7, 2011 at 7:31 am |
Just picked up 4 permits for June 16th on recreation.gov! just need 2 more for the 16th, any out there??
brown.thomasj@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 7:28 am |
I managed to get a permit for 2 people but now I only need the permit for one person. I’d be happy to give away the other half of the permit BUT I’m concerned if I give someone i don’t know a copy of the permit, they could photocopy it and go up with someone else. If they beat me to the top then the ranger wouldn’t let me through when I got there…
Hope that makes sense, any suggestions?
June 7, 2011 at 3:49 pm |
Ali,
If you are concerned you can turn it back into recreation.gov and have no issue… or make a copy …write your name and say..”.Permit for XXXX given to XXXXX on June XXX for a HD hike on XXXXX.” Sign it and mil to them….get their contact info in case they are scalpers and just copy it….. then mail it to them. They make the correct XXX copies for their party. They write their name in the box that sez GROUP LEADER.
June 7, 2011 at 8:33 am |
Hi Folks,
Anyone have one (1) HD permit for either, Sept. 27, 28 OR 29th? I’ll gladly reimburse.
Thanks! Frank frankp80@hotmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 11:21 am |
I am looking for 2 Half Dome permits for August 13, or 14. Any help would be much appreciated. matt.j.tapia@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 11:41 am |
Looking for 4 tickets for HD on July 2, 2011… I WILL take care of you nicely… = )
June 7, 2011 at 3:45 pm |
MIke,
I hope you are talking about a massage or such. Selling permits is prohibited.
Rick
June 7, 2011 at 9:20 pm |
Will you make us [warning, vegans & vegetarians don’t look] hamburgers with bacon?
Hi Mike, my friend and I are actually looking for a campsite to stay at, checking in 7/1 and checking out 7/3, so that we can climb Half Dome on 7/2. Preferably in the Valley. Some room in the food locker and and a parking space would be much appreciated as well.
If you have a campsite and would be willing to share space, in exchange we would offer our extra Half Dome permits for 7/2. Please contact me/us at hd.permit.headache@gmail.com
June 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm |
I am looking for 2 passes for July 6th or 7th. We have 4 passes to give for September 6th. Anyone willing to swap? Please contact me at kdanielson@ymail.com
June 7, 2011 at 1:29 pm |
Looking for 2 permits on Tuesday August 16th.
Thank you very much.
rudyvval@yahoo.com
June 7, 2011 at 4:11 pm |
Looking for four permits on Monday, June 20th or Tuesday, June 21st for my family. Sorry, but I have nothing to trade nor a good story to tell. I am just bummed that they decided to restrict hikers to such a great destination especially on a week day.
You can contact me @ irundaily@aol.com
Thanks!
June 7, 2011 at 4:33 pm |
Supply and demand…too many people on earth!!
June 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits anytime from July 5th to July 9th. Unfortunatly I don’t have any to trade but I would be willing to reimburse the service fee.
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
June 7, 2011 at 5:50 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits from July 5th to July 7th. Even just 1 would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunatly i dont have any to trade but I would be willing to reimburse the service fee.
Contact me at lilsurferchick123@gmail.com
Thanks in advance,
Lisa
June 7, 2011 at 6:19 pm |
Looking for a 3 half dome permit on September 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th. Please email me at daner99@gmail.com if you can help!
June 7, 2011 at 6:40 pm |
We’re looking for two Half Dome hiking permits for Tuesday, June 21st for our son’s 18th birthday present. Please let us know if you have them available. Willing to pay your costs for them. ianfishon66@yahoo.com
June 7, 2011 at 9:00 pm |
Hello Fellow Half Dome Lovers!! I am trying to stay positive about this whole permit debacle and hope someone can help. I am looking for 2 permits for September 20th or 21st. I already have a campsite, airline tickets, car and just need the permits to make our trip complete. Will reimburse your cost and would be happy to send you a tasty treat from Alaska. Thank you
lklim@gci.net
June 7, 2011 at 10:14 pm |
I have 2 permits on saturday June 18th, looking to trade for 2 permits on any of the dates, or if I could just get 2 permits on any one of these dates…
July 1
July 5
July 29
July 30
Thanks if anyone could help
Rusty
conrus12@yahoo.com
June 17, 2011 at 3:10 pm |
I have transferred my permit on the 18th for the 22nd. I found out that the 22nd is the first day for the cables to be put up. I can’t use my 2 permits on the 22nd, so would be willing to trade for:
July 29
July 30
Be the first ones up half dome for 2011….
Thanks
Rusty
conrus12@yahoo.com
June 7, 2011 at 11:08 pm |
Hey guys,
Looking for 5 permits for June 11th. Thanks so much!
dynamix@gmail.com
June 8, 2011 at 7:57 am |
Cables will not be up by then.
June 8, 2011 at 2:04 am |
Hello,
I’m in need of 2 permits for July 7 or July 8 2011.
Please contact me at
monica.meng.li@gmail.com
Thanks.
June 8, 2011 at 4:23 am |
Hi
Looking for 4 permits on August 9th or 10th , I would give up 4 permits for Aug 24th ,1 for Sept 8th and 2 for Sept 5th .
mdjets@verizon.net or 410 465-2209
June 8, 2011 at 4:46 am |
Looking for 3 Half Dome permits jor July 7th or 8th.If anyone can help would be great. Thanks ofdt1c@aol.com
June 8, 2011 at 8:03 am |
Hi my name is Cori, from honolulu, Hawaii, got everything planned for my long-awaited hike up half-dome,..but sadly didn’t know those permits sell out like hotcakes, so am REALLY hoping to find a couple permits for my friends and i for Wednesday August 10, 2011…you can contact me at sunburnt8902@gmail.com…much aloha!
June 8, 2011 at 8:14 am |
I hope you are hiking up Diamondhead 10 times a day for training!!!
Rick
June 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm |
hey…question: one permit is good for 4 people, right? thats what the saleslady said when i called to buy permits…but seems like people think it’s 1 permit per person.
June 8, 2011 at 8:11 am |
I need 5 tickets for July 17 or 18. We were very disappointed to find out they were sold out:( Any help would be appreciated:)
annabananah95@gmail.com
June 8, 2011 at 8:18 am |
I’m looking for 1-2 tickets for June 19th. Please email me at krondox@gmail.com if you can help out. 🙂
Thank you!
June 8, 2011 at 8:58 am |
Hello,
I have a permit for Sunday June 12th. I do not want to take a chance that the cables will not be up by then. I am looking to trade for one permit on either
July 15th, July 16th, or July 17th. If anyone wants to trade or has an extra permit for any of those days in July please contact me at:
hudosha@cshs.org or (818) 259-3482
Thank you for helping me check one off my bucket list.
Alan
June 8, 2011 at 9:14 am |
Some good news everyone. Yosemite Park is cracking down on scalpers. Let’s all have faith in the system! I’m sure they will come up with something to stop permit scalping. Way to go!
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18230240?nclick_check=1
Gayathri
gncsu@yahoo.com
June 8, 2011 at 4:05 pm |
Good news, but how will this help us get tickets? Very sad. It seems these people should have to forfeit their permits or they should become invalid.
June 8, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Agree…kinda changing the rules mid-game. So you can;t even get CAMPING permits for your invalid Uncle Festus. This des not affect Half Dome permits…for now…but the bug may spread.
June 8, 2011 at 10:38 am |
Hi Folks,
Looking for 2 cable permits for August 8, 9 or 10. We already have campsites for the week and would love to top off the trip with the full HD trek. Unfortunately, I don’t have any permits to trade with but I’m more than willing to reimburse you for your expenses.
Thanks all & happy hiking!
Please contact me at stighe@cox.net
-Steve
June 8, 2011 at 11:04 am |
Hi! I am looking to get 1 or preferably 2 permits for June 19th.
Your help is greatly appreciated! Please email me at krondox@gmail.com.
Thank you
June 8, 2011 at 12:45 pm |
Flying in from Georgia with family. One is a young man who is leaving after this trip for Navy Seal Training. He really wanted to do this climb. I wanted to surprise him. I tried but missed the permits for July 27,28, or 29th. I really would like three, for all the guys, but two would be great!! Anyone willing to share – I’d greatly appreciate it. Be glad to pay for shipping since I understand that you cant sell the permits. thegoddards@hotmail.com
June 8, 2011 at 1:46 pm |
Hello everyone,
I am looking ford 2 permits for June 21st. Traveling from Utah and would love to do the Dome. Thanks a bunch.
email me at langfordro@ldschurch.org or miriam.langford@gmail.com
June 8, 2011 at 3:03 pm |
Hello! I was really hoping to be able to hike half dome sometime next week, but there are no permits available. Would anyone happen to have any that they don’t need?
Brisby612@aol.com
Thank you!
June 8, 2011 at 4:36 pm |
Been spending the last week trying to get permits for August and have been reading many of the posts here.
Gotta give a huge THANK YOU to Rick for the service he is providing all those folks attempting to do this awesome hike! I have some idea how much time and dedication it takes to moderate this thing so again….Thanks Rick!
I’ll take up you’re suggestion to write the superintendent about a saner way to parcel out these permits. Let’s hope the NPS can make some wiser choices than some of our other gov’mnt representatives 🙂
As a side note, me and two of my brothers are all meeting in Florida early July to go and see the last shuttle launch on the 8’th. The process (lottery and scalping) for those tickets to see the launch from the grounds of the Space Center are just as crazy.
God Bless America, eh?
June 8, 2011 at 5:17 pm |
Welcome to 7 Billion on earth and 350 million in America. Get in line and get used to it! Sigh. Where are the good old days?
June 8, 2011 at 7:09 pm |
Any word on what day the cables will go up?
June 8, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
Meghan,
Here’s the 4-1-1. The trail crews work Mon-Thurs only. It takes a full day to erect the pipes and boards. There is still a ton of snow on Sub Dome. They sent guys up to check it out yesterday and mgmt is reviewing their findings. Since they had snow recently, it’s grim for the cables to be up this weekend. Remember 200% snowpack … it will be hitting the 70;s up there this weekend, so there is chance of a giant melt – and flood!! They will not open it up until they are sure it is safe. And when the rock is wet it is like 10W40 motor oil.
As I find out I will be Johnny on the spot and blast it out on the blog and my website. For now…patience and think of another great hike to do if you can’t get up. You can try on July 1 for October permits. Less daylight and colder, but it will be open until about Oct 10. Unless we get an early snow.
Rick
June 8, 2011 at 8:20 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for June 29 or 30.
Pv74@msn.com
June 8, 2011 at 8:38 pm |
Hi! I’m looking for a wilderness permit for two, for June 18 from the Happy Isles Trailhead. I have two cable permits good for June 19 that I’m willing to trade for the wilderness permits. you can contact me at skybella@gmail.com. Thanks!-Nicole
June 8, 2011 at 11:11 pm |
HI Im looking for one permit for the 15 of september. If someone has an idea of how can I get one I would really thank you! you can contact me in mercemd@hotmail.com
June 9, 2011 at 5:54 am |
I am looking for 4 permits for either Wednesday June 15 or Thursday June 16…just secured hotel and want to celebrate our 30th anniversary on the top! If you can help make a dream come true, I will be eternally grateful!
meschade@verizon.net
June 9, 2011 at 8:36 am |
Dear Rick,
I read this morning on the Yosemite web-page, that new reservation policies are being implemented as of now. Regarding reservations and permits for the park. I then spoke to Recreation.Gov’s call center to confirm and they have the new policy in place. At least it’s a start to somehow hit the schemers and scamers where it hurts the most. I am still searching Half Dome permits for date range of July25-28th, I know I could get a permit for that date on Craigslist and pay $250 dollars. Well, at least there is an effort by the NPS to make a change. If enough people start screaming, maybe we can be heard. Thank you for your efforts. Oh yeah…. I still need permits!!!!………
tnoonan@pacbell.net mailto:tnoonan@pacbell.net
Sincerely,
Ginnie
June 9, 2011 at 9:29 am |
Ginnie,
This applies to CAMPING permits not Half Dome permits…so for now – no change.
rick
June 9, 2011 at 10:19 am |
Sorry, I should have emphasized that it pertained to CAMPING and not PERMTS. Althought, Recreation.Gov spoke of a change in the future for permits, and the possibility of no longer selling them on-line, and selling them the old fashioned way (in the park).
If anyone would like to trade 4-6 Half Dome permits for any day from July 25-28th…. FOR… 2 campsites at beautiful Wrights Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada Desolation Wilderness .. July 20-22….. Finding reservations for sites at Wrights Lake is another next to impossible feat, but willing to trade. Contact me at: tnoonan@pacbell.net
June 9, 2011 at 10:38 am
The NPS has no money to manage an old fashioned system. 60,000 possible HD hikers….They currently pay rec.gov…a private company…$1.50 per on-line permit…. ..they have NO budget for the HD cables permit system and are doing it with existing monies. HD pemits are an interim solution for 2010 and 2011 – emergency edict from Superintendent. Final process to be announced Nov.
See http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkId=347&projectId=29443
June 9, 2011 at 11:34 am
True! Hopefully a decent system will be inplemented. One that can benifit us all, keep the numbers up the Dome low, and those bloody scalpers unemployed. Have a good day!
June 9, 2011 at 10:41 am |
Hi, I am looking for 4-10 permits for July 23rd or 30th
( I know you can only get 4 at a time – but if more than one person is willing to give, I will take it).
Please let me know if you have any. I can be reached at riaj@sfsu.edu
riaj@sfsu.edu
Thank you
June 9, 2011 at 11:34 am |
Still need 4 or more “Cables on Half Dome” permits for either June 30 (Thu) or July 1 (Fri).
Have TO TRADE:
4 HD permits on Sept 1 (Thu)
5 HD permits on Sept 2 (Fri)
3 HD permits on Sept 3 (Sat)
NB: Currently, sites are available at the Pines campgrounds on these Sept dates.
roncarlo58@gmail.com
June 9, 2011 at 11:38 am |
Looking for 1 (one) Half Dome permit for either a) [preference]Monday, September 19, 2011, or b) Sunday, September 18, 2011.
Please contact: tomas.dolezal@eds.com
Thank You!
Tomas
June 9, 2011 at 12:35 pm |
hi! looking for 1 or 2 permits for early september! if you have any please email me at mamoran@csupomona.edu 😀 THANKS!
June 9, 2011 at 1:52 pm |
Hello. I’m looking for 2 permits for any day June 20-24. First time visiting from Wisconsin and would love the opportunity to hike up half dome. My e-mail is merckx51@hotmail.com Thanks! -Jason
June 9, 2011 at 7:15 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for Friday June 17th.
laurasherm@sbcglobal.net
June 9, 2011 at 8:10 pm |
A roll of the dice if the cables will be up then.
June 9, 2011 at 7:52 pm |
Hi!
I am looking for permits for any date in August. We are planning a trip to celebrate our anniversary, however weren’t able to get tickets. Please contact me at LindseyaJohanson@gmail.com if you have any extra tickets.
Thank you!!!
June 9, 2011 at 8:18 pm |
Hi, does anyone have 2 permits for mid June? ANY day! Thank you 🙂
melinafab@gmail.com
June 9, 2011 at 9:30 pm |
Need 4 permits for half dome on july 23 please let me know if anyone can help Thanks
SLOBoarding22@aol.com
June 9, 2011 at 10:06 pm |
Does anyone have two permits for either June 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, or 18th (next Monday-Saturday)? I am up here already and did not realize the permits were in such high demand and would still love to hike Half Dome!
Thank you,
Katie
kblawie@gmail.com
June 10, 2011 at 9:18 am |
Cables will not be up before the 17th. I’d plan on another hike and wake up surprised if they are up. If you are in the park, check with the Wilderness office, Sports Store or Mountain Store. Log on to rec.gov to check for cancellations.
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June 10, 2011 at 1:40 am |
Hi guys
am coming from London – totally shocked about the permit system :0( – i’m so sorry I have nothing to trade but a smile – am looking for 1 permit on any day from Tues Tues 28th June to Fri July 1st pretty please with a cherry on top can you help…
caheginbotham@hotmail.com
thank you
June 10, 2011 at 9:14 am |
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June 10, 2011 at 4:21 am |
Hi guys. My fiance and I are travelling from Canary Islands (Spain) to California in a few weeks. Among other things we would like to Hike Half Dome but I can see there are no permits left on their website. Its quite sad because we are crossing half of the world to suddenly find out all the permits are gone. So, I am looking for 2 permits for July 5th. If anyone has 2 extra permits for July 5th, please get in touch with me. Many many thanks.
Email: danilooriggi@hotmail.com
Phone: +34636659225
June 10, 2011 at 5:44 am |
Hello, I need 2 permits for Wednesday, June 15th or Thursday, June 16 for Half -Dome. Please call or text 612-760-1191 or email lkotten@comcast.net. We will be staying near yosemite valley.
Thanks!
Lisa O.
June 10, 2011 at 9:10 am |
Fa-getta-bout-dit. Cables will NOT be up before June 17. hike to Glacier Pt instead.
June 10, 2011 at 7:51 am |
Hello,
I have planned foolishly planned a trip to Yosemite with out researching the permit situation until now. I will be in the park July 29 – Aug 5. I need Half Dome Permits on either August 5 or July 30. I would rather do the hike on August 5.
Also, I read that i can get wildernss permits the day before my hike, but i am a bit confused about this. Do I need multiple permits for a multi-day hike? Yellowstone regulates the campsites on given days. Does Yosemite just regulate the trailheads on starting days? Does anyone have any wilderness permits availible?
Please Email me at rgomez1896@gmail.com. Thanks!
June 10, 2011 at 9:03 am |
Robert,
You need to go read the park’s site about Wilderness permits. 60% are reservabel 40% walk up the day before. If you get an approved wildnerness permit that includes theHalf dome trail, you can go up Half Dome. Your wilderness permit covers you for all the days you specify. If there is room on the trail, your wilderness permit will be approved. Yes, there is a limit to the number of backpackers on any given trail.
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Rick
June 10, 2011 at 9:13 am |
My tale of woe: 15 years ago, my soon-to-be wife and I took a road trip across the country with the final destination to be Yosemite to hike Half Dome. I fell into a job along the way and we never made it. We finally decided to make the trip this year for our 15-year anny. Of course I didn’t realize the whole permit situation until after the trip was booked and the permits long gone.
My request: 2 permits from a generous soul between Sept 17-20. Thanks.
sorek4@comcast.net
June 10, 2011 at 9:31 am |
Need to trade. I have 4 permits for August 24th. I need permits for any one day between July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21, or July 22. Please contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Thank You.
June 10, 2011 at 10:18 am |
Hello all!
Just like everyone else, I am in desperate need of tickets!!
I need 3 for July 11th,
Please let me know if you have any available!!
Thank you!
FrancescaReo@creighton.edu
June 10, 2011 at 10:58 am |
I would like to get some permits for mid to late July 2011 I will need 3-6 of them. Please let me know if anyone has them and when. I am trying to get a trip with some friends.
nickfaught@gmail.com
June 10, 2011 at 12:11 pm |
Looking for 2-4 tickets for one day September 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, or 25
b_emmons@hotmail.com
June 10, 2011 at 1:58 pm |
Hey guys,
I need a Half Dome Permit for August 5 or July 30. Please let me know if you have any available! Thanks in advance!
Email: Rgomez1896@gmail.com
June 10, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
SEPTEMBER 18th PERMIT REQUEST
Warm greetings. I am searching for two to four permits for the hike to Half Dome on Sunday, September 18th of this year.
We tried to register on June1st at 7 AM Pacific time, but our fingers, computers, and Internet connections were not fast enough to achieve this elusive goal.
This trip has been a long-term dream for our small group of travelers.
If anyone has permits that may be available, we would be VERY GRATEFUL for the opportunity to transfer these treasured passes for our use.
Thank you for your consideration,
Jeff
415-694-2526
jeffrey.davis@yahoo.com
June 10, 2011 at 8:01 pm |
Hello! I am looking for ONE permit for either the 24, 25 or 26 of june. Just divorced and need my hiking dose to pump up my spirits!
fmerodio@hotmail.com
June 10, 2011 at 9:08 pm |
Looking for permits for September 9 or any days around then. I have some Labor Day Sept 4 permits and a couple other weekends available. Let me know. LastingAdventure@aol.com
June 11, 2011 at 10:44 am |
Scott,
Saw your post. Know your probably looking to trade for desired date. I don’t have any to trade, but if you can’t use 9/4 permits we’d be grateful.
We’re looking for 2-4 permits for either Sept 3, 4, 5, 6. If successful, this will be our family’s first accent.
dmcook@flash.net
Good luck.
-Dennis
June 11, 2011 at 7:07 am |
Ouch!!! Need 3 permits for June 28th, can anyone help me?
skip.mcguire@gmail.com
June 11, 2011 at 7:46 am |
Me and my family will be traveling to California fir the first time. When we found out about climbing half dome via the cables, the permits were long gone. If anyone has permits for July 25, 2011 we would be thrilled if we could get some. We need 5 but would be willing to take however many we could get.
nicholas.p.freelen@ttu.edu
Thanks
June 11, 2011 at 9:25 am |
I am looking for 2 half dome permits for Monday or Tuesday July 18th or 19th. Had no idea I needed a pass bummer!!!!!! Please help, wanted to do this during my family vacation.
contact me at hammer192@gmail.com
Thanks you!
-Ryan
June 11, 2011 at 10:47 am |
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for 2-4 permits for either July 13 or 14th. I’m flying in from Ohio and really hoping to make half dome part of the trip. zackgreene@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance.
June 11, 2011 at 11:52 am |
I have 6 tickets for 26 September. Looking to trade those for 2 tickets on 25 September.
dpace86@yahoo.com
June 11, 2011 at 12:03 pm |
I am looking for two permits for either Tuesday August 16 or Wednesday August 17. Please feel free to contact me at awernic@gmail.com
June 11, 2011 at 1:36 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits 8/22 or 8/23…
melstiles1@gmail.com
June 11, 2011 at 2:46 pm |
I would really appreciate 4 cable permits for Wednesday, June 15th. Please call me at 551-427-6782 if you have any extras! Thanks, Jeff
June 11, 2011 at 3:37 pm |
Hi everyone- thanks a bunch to MrHalfDome for taking the enormous amount of time it takes to do this! We have 4 spots for Thursday June 23 that we would like to trade for something in September. Email us at jenniferdyoung@verizon.net. Thanks!
June 11, 2011 at 5:18 pm |
Jennifer,
It;s my pleasure to help people with their Half Dome passion. Continue to read the blog for tips and insights. And download the new app…it;s free and is loaed iwth fun stuff. http://www.everytrail.com/guide/half-dome-hike
June 11, 2011 at 7:02 pm |
I have 4 permits for June 19th and realized I need June 18th instead, anyone willing to trade or have 4 tickets for June 18th? I would love to hear from you! It’ll make my birthday trip a success. Thanks 🙂
tiffiniblake@gmail.com
June 13, 2011 at 5:09 am |
I have nothing to trade you for these for tickets, but if there is any other way I can reimburse you – just name it.
Please call me at 440-570-6348 or email me at krondox@gmail.com.
Thank you,
kat
June 12, 2011 at 4:40 am |
— REQUEST for 2 SEPTEMBER 25th or 26th PERMITS —
Servus folks,
We are looking for 2 permits for September 25th or 26th. It would be so great to hear from anyone. We have tried anything possible (with the entire family helping) on 1st June, 7 am, but somehow the wires from Cologne, Germany, to Yosemite seemed be to long.
This trip would mean a lot for my gf and me. We would be so happy to get this opportunity.
Thanks a lot and all the best,
Sebastian
77seb@web.de
June 12, 2011 at 7:08 am |
Need to trade. I have 4 permits for August 24th. I need 1 or more permits for any one day July 16, July 17, July18, July 19, July 20, July 21, or July 22. Please contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Thank You, Chris
June 12, 2011 at 8:47 am |
I am looking for 4 permits for Half Dome cables for July 13…. any help appreciated. email
abuw11@yahoo.com
Thank u
June 12, 2011 at 10:35 am |
Hi ! I missed the boat on getting permits since I didn’t know that permits were needed during the week. : ( After reading this blog, I’m realizing that all permits were snatched up very quicky anyway. WOW ! I really hope some scheister isn’t selling them. ANYHOO: Looking for two permits for late August — the 23rd or 24th. I can be contacted at rsjslmd@aol.com
THANKS!
June 12, 2011 at 11:54 am |
Hey, I am looking for 2 permits anytime between June 25-June 30. It is my boyfriends first time in the park and was really hoping to climb the big rock. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help us create this beautiful memory. Thank you
boss_corey@hotmail.com
June 12, 2011 at 1:49 pm |
Hi. Looking for halfdome permit for 6/21, 6/22 or 6/23 for 2
Please contact my 12year-old is hoping I find a permit
Mark
Cell : 714-323-7768
Drmreed@footpain.org
June 12, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
I am looking for permits for July 10-13 or July 25-27. Please contact me at pjabbasi@gmail.com.
Thank You.
Pat
June 12, 2011 at 4:51 pm |
Looking for permits for Sunday, July 31st. Will take any available.
Please contact me at kymberly.vo@gmail.com
June 12, 2011 at 5:33 pm |
Hello, I’m looking for 2 permits pretty much anytime in July or September…
Thanks in advance,
-Peri
pkurshan@gmail.com
June 12, 2011 at 5:43 pm |
does anyone know how late into october the halfdome trail is open/good?
June 12, 2011 at 9:22 pm |
The cables come down the Monday after Columbus Day… It can be cold and drizzly in Oct. Sunset is about 5:15 pm…short daylight.
June 12, 2011 at 6:03 pm |
Hi,
My friend and I are coming from the east coast between July 15-17 and we are looking to find permits to hike Half Dome. If anyone has a permit they are not using, could you kindly share/pass it on? We will cover the expense you paid. Please contact at michelle.pizzillo@gmail.com.
Thanks so much!
Michelle
June 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Please remove me from this list so I no longer receive email messages. We called off our trip to Yosemite in June. Thank you!
June 12, 2011 at 9:20 pm |
Ian,
YOU have to unsubscribe on the WordPress page. Check back for updates when you can.
rick
June 14, 2011 at 10:17 am
Please advise as to how to unsubscribe. Can you provide a link to the page? I’m not finding it and my inbox is overflowing with email from this site.
(By the way, I specifically did NOT check the boxes at the bottom of this page because I didn’t want to receive this huge volume of email messages. I appreciate the service you offer here but something isn’t working properly. Thank you.)
June 14, 2011 at 10:26 am
Ian,
I cannot unsubscribe you…you need to go to your WordPress account and hit unsubscribe. Since YOU subscribed, only you can unsubscribe.
Try that. Yes??
Rick
June 14, 2011 at 10:58 am
I’d be happy to do that, except you are not providing me with instructions. I never subscribed, I simply posted a comment to this page. Please provide INSTRUCTIONS. Thank you.
June 14, 2011 at 3:55 pm
If you never subscribed ,then you should not be getting all the comments…Only subscribers get everythng….otherwise you have to overtly go to this WP link.Love to help you but we are on differentt pages. I;m not WordPress.
June 14, 2011 at 10:28 am |
Ian, at the bottom of every email you get about the HD
blog is the unsubscribe link, just click it the next time you get an email!
June 14, 2011 at 11:01 am
Thank you, Sheila. That was easy. I hope it worked! 🙂
June 12, 2011 at 8:37 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits anytime from July 5th through the 8th. I don’t have any to trade unfortunatly but I am willing to pay back the service fee and help you find permits for the day you are looking for. Contact me at lilsurferchick123@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!
Lisa
June 12, 2011 at 8:43 pm |
I’m looking for 4 permits for July 8, July 9, July 10, or July 11. I’ll gladly reimburse you, and I can give you a (non-monetary) gift as well. Thank you in advance! 🙂
jmnsub@gmail.com
June 12, 2011 at 9:42 pm |
Hello all-
I have no passes to trade, as I purchased for May 28, and was not able to summit due to steps/cables not being in place for the season. We did have a great hike through the snow all the way to where the cables should have been! I am looking for permits for any day Friday-Monday during June/July. Wife and I are looking forward to celebrating our anniversary on top of the Dome, instead of just looking at the bottom of it! Thank you in advance…
mikers51@hotmail.com
June 12, 2011 at 9:56 pm |
I have 4 permits for July 2. I am willing to exchange 2 permits for an overnight stay at your campsite. I will not need space for a tent because I will be sleeping in my vanagon camper.
Please contact me at danddja@yahoo.com
June 12, 2011 at 10:05 pm |
I am taking my sons on their first Half Dome hike and am without permits. I would love to speak to anyone who has 1-6 permits for either June 27 or 28 that will not be using them. Thank you. plushieboy@msn.com
June 12, 2011 at 11:17 pm |
Fellas,
I have 4 permits for Sep 27, and I’d like to trade them for any Sep 11 or 12 permits.
Thanks!
Rahi
marmaghya@gmail.com
June 13, 2011 at 4:54 am |
Hello,
My dad and I are flying from miami,fl for a week stay in the park. It has been a long-time goal of ours to hike up Half-Dome. I have just graduated college and taken a job and he is in his mid 50s so I fear this is a fading opportunity. We were hoping to hike it either jul 30, jul 31, or aug 5. Please email rgomez1896@gmail.com if you can help us achieve this goal.
On a side note, I would like to voice my displeasure with this permit system/idea. This is the equivalent of having to get a permit to see Old Faithful go off in Yellowstone. The system is clearly not working. People are getting tickets with the sole purpose of trading them, and that is not right. I graduated from the University of Florida, and the way they handle football bowl tickets is much better. These tickets should NOT be transferable and should cost about $50, they would be picked up the day before your hike or resold if unclaimed. It’s the only way it would work.
June 13, 2011 at 1:12 pm |
Robert,
Whilel we enjoy reading your postion, it does more good to tell the park. Yosemite is faced with a suppy and demand problem. $50 would prohibit lesser income citizens form enjoying their park. The head man is:
Don_Neubacher@nps.gov
Don Neubacher, Superintendent
Yosemite National Park
Attn: Half Dome Trail Permits
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
June 13, 2011 at 7:30 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Aug 3rd, 4th, or 5th…
Have 4 to trade on Aug 1st.
Please feel free to contact me,
Doug
317-224-6641
dberryf1@yahoo.com
deberry@umail.iu.edu
June 13, 2011 at 8:06 am |
I have (2) permits for Half Dome on September 12, and (2) for September 21. I need (4) on Sunday September 18.
Anybody interested???
yosemitetom@ymail.com
Thanks!
June 13, 2011 at 2:29 pm |
Hi Tom,
I’m sorry to respond without a trade but I’m still looking for 2 permits for September 21st. I have the campsite already – just one of the unlucky ones that waited at 7am but couldn’t get a permit for that day. If you are blessed with the tickets you are looking for and no longer need the ones for the 21st – I would be ever so happy to reimburse you for them. Thanks you and crossing my fingers we both get our permits!!!! Please email me at lklim@gci.net. Thanks
June 13, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Hello,
I am needing a trade. If that does not happen I will give you the 2 permits. I fully intend to honor this website and would not ask for anything in return. I will keep you posted. Good luck.
Tom
June 13, 2011 at 9:09 am |
Hi all,
Looking to trade my 4 permits for Saturday, July 2nd for 4 permits for any Saturday in August. Trade inquiries only please.
janestherlee@gmail.com
June 13, 2011 at 10:10 am |
Hi Folks,
Long story short, I broke my ankle while indoor rock climbing in April and I have 4 permits for Saturday, July 9th.
Would anyone be willing to trade me for either August or September? I would be forever grateful because hiking half dome has been on my mind for a long time, and sadly will have to miss my chance due to my injury 😦
email me at srutig@berkeley.edu or comment right below. Thanks!
June 21, 2011 at 11:12 am |
You’re a rock jock, just go up the Regular Northwest Face. No permit needed for cable descent.
June 13, 2011 at 10:34 am |
Hi.
Me and my boyfriend are camping in Yellowstone from 08/25 through 08/27 and would love to climb up the half dome on Friday 08/26. Does anybody have 2 permits? THis is the only time we will ever be in Yellowstone since we’re from Europe and it would be great to have the chance climbing up. This would be awesome!!!!
Thank you so much.
Susanne
June 13, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
Susaane,
Big problem here…. Half Dome is at the OTHER “Y” park – Yosemite…NOT Yellowstone.They are about a 3 day drive apart…..
June 13, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
Looking for 4 permits anytime in july or august i will be satisfied with 2
thank you!!!
jnps88@ymail.com
June 13, 2011 at 1:16 pm |
Hi there,
We’re looking for 3 permits for any day July 5th through July 10th.
I have none to trade unfortunately, but would reimburse and offer a very warm thank you. We’re in Curry Village celebrating my father-in-laws 80th birthday celebration and my husband, his brother, and I are dying to hike HD as a family.
Thank you!
Sam
samantha_test@yahoo.com
June 13, 2011 at 1:18 pm |
Good luck…but take Dad along!!
Rick
June 13, 2011 at 1:40 pm |
Hello, My family has planned a memorial half dome hike for my father Hans Bartosek, who passed away this January. My father hiked Half Dome 17 times in his life and before he passed we committed to him that we would hike it this summer in his honor. We have family flying in from out of state and we already have our lodging reservations. As everyone else has experienced, when I called to get the trail passes in April they were gone. The date we are hiking is July 21, there are 7 in our group. My understanding from Tom at NPS is that up to 4 people can hike on one pass, so if that is correct I am looking for 2 permits. If we need one per person I am looking for 7. My contact informaion is Lisl_lala@yahoo.com and any assistance would be much appreciated.
– Lisl Caro
June 13, 2011 at 3:11 pm |
Who is “Tom at NPS”??? Bogus info. Every person who goes up sub dome and Half dome must have a permit on their person….
You may have misunderstood. When you go to recreation.gov to get a permit, you can get up to 4 per try.
June 13, 2011 at 2:04 pm |
hi, I´m looking for 2 permits for 22th of august. If anybody has available permits please email me at saioa1980@yahoo.es
Best regards and thank very much
June 13, 2011 at 2:05 pm |
hi everyone again,
i wanted to reach out to this group to clarify as well as post potential dates i am hoping to get permits for.
first things first, looking for 2 permit any day between july 15 and 20.
next- we are camping, but do not have any permits or reservations. i see on recreation.gov there are sites you can show up to without reservations, i would assume just getting there early in the morning?
next, HD permits are included with wilderness camping permits? is this another thing that you need to get to early? if so, where do you go? what time is ideal? this is an option as we will have all our hiking gear with us and be able to get a stab at HD as well.
thank you again everyone for your comments, help, and understanding!
as a reminder we will reimburse you for the cost of the permit. let us know if there is anything we could help you out with – rides, gifts, etc.
i can be reached at michelle.pizzillo@gmail.com.
thanks!
michelle
June 13, 2011 at 3:09 pm |
Michelle,
Page back on my blogs…I;ve addressed all this. Backcounty WILDERNESS PERMITS ARE 60% reservable and 40% the day before..NOT CAMPING.
If you get a wilderness permit that includes a trail near Half Dome, and tellthe ranger you intend to do HD, you will get a permit to go up for your everyone in your party.
June 13, 2011 at 2:45 pm |
Mr Half Dome,
I need to post taht the 4 permits I had for July 4th have been given away. Thank you.
June 13, 2011 at 4:04 pm |
I am desperately looking for two Half-Dome permits for Saturday June 18th or Sunday June 19th. Are there any available?
Thanks–please contact:
kellan.mcnulty@gmail.com
Thank you so much, anyone that has two would be a lifesaver.
Kellan
June 13, 2011 at 5:56 pm |
Good luck on the cables being up June 18. Sigh.
June 13, 2011 at 4:09 pm |
I need permits for Sept. 18 or Sept. 7.
I have (2) on Sept. 7
(2) on Sept. 12
and (2) on Sept. 21
Does this trade work for anyone?
Thanks!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
June 15, 2011 at 10:51 pm |
Hi Tom,
My friend has permits for Sep 18 and would love to trade them with Sep 12 permits. Is your email account on ‘gmail’ or it truly is ‘ymail’? I’ll ask him to contact you on the above mentioned email address tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Rahi
June 13, 2011 at 4:41 pm |
Greetings!
I’ve been searching for a June 19th permit for weeks before stumbling onto this site. I’m doubtful the cables will be open but I plan on hiking to the cable base regardless. If your plans have changed due to the weather or you simply have an extra permit, I will make good use of it! Please let me know if you can help out. Feel free to email me at jairon+needs+your+help@gmail.com
I’ll check my mailbox and the site frequently.
Thanks!
Jairon
June 13, 2011 at 5:55 pm |
Be careful. Don;t be the leading story on the evening news!!
Rick
June 13, 2011 at 6:46 pm
I should add that I will only be going up if the weather permits and they open it to the public. I realize this is unlikely, but I would like to have a permit ready on the off chance it opens.
Thanks,
Jairon
June 13, 2011 at 4:59 pm |
Hello!
I am looking for two permits for Friday, July 15th. If anyone has these available, please email me at jason@jasonmossmusic.com. Thank you!
June 13, 2011 at 6:21 pm |
Hey I’m really in need of some permits for either July 14th. Even 1 would be awesome, please help. zackgreene@hotmail.com. thank you in advance.
June 13, 2011 at 6:34 pm |
Hello,
I need 4 permits for any of these dates: August 4th, 5th, 7th or 8th. It would make 3 high school graduates and their teacher very happy!! They are flying in from South Carolina.
Thank you!
Tina
tboalt@bellsouth.net
June 13, 2011 at 7:38 pm |
Hi,
I have 4 permits for September 9 and I was looking to trade for 4 permits anytime from Sept. 11- 17th. If you have any available. Let me know at scott.smolski@gmail.com.
June 13, 2011 at 7:55 pm |
Hi,
My hubby and I are planning our first time camping trip to Yosemite and need 2 permits for the Half Dome ropes anytime during July 12-14, 2011! We didn’t realize that permits were necessary until just now. If you have any permits during this time please contact me: trangn918@gmail.com. Thanks!
June 13, 2011 at 9:17 pm |
Oh OH…Do you know what you are in for?? They are NOT ropes…steel cables. Suggest you get my book – “One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
June 13, 2011 at 8:38 pm |
Hello, I’m looking for 2 permits on July 2nd. We have a group of 6 and just 4 passes. jaisen@jmathai.com – thanks in advance.
June 13, 2011 at 10:01 pm |
Good evening-
I have 3 permits for July 25th. I am needing to trade them for only 2 permits for any weekend prior to that date. Please let me know if you have something via email. Thank you and happy hiking to all!
downshyft@hotmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 3:02 am |
Hello All,
My girlfriend and I are traveling up the Pacific NW starting in SF and thought we would detour slightly to visit Yosemite. I plan to propose to her on this trip and thought what better place than atop half dome as she always adored this picture of me at the summit (before we were together) and she has never seen it. It would mean a lot if anyone had 2 permits for June 24th they would be willing to sell. I do not have anything to trade, sorry.
jd.kieleszewski@gmail.com
Thanks Josh
June 14, 2011 at 7:26 am |
I need permits for Sept. 18 or Sept. 7.
I have (2) on Sept. 20
(2) on Sept. 12
and (2) on Sept. 21
Does this trade work for anyone?
Thanks!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
June 14, 2011 at 7:57 am |
I have…
4 permits for July 8th
1 permit for July 19th
Michael
June 14, 2011 at 7:58 am |
Michael Says:
June 14, 2011 at 7:57 am | Reply
I have…
4 permits for July 8th
1 permit for July 19th
Michael
michaelpromo@hotmail.com
July 4, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
Hi Michael,
Do you still have the 1 permit for July 19th. That’s all I need. Thanks. cs_sell@sbcglobal.net
June 14, 2011 at 9:04 am |
What’s the proper procedure for transferring / trading permit I paid $6 for 4 permits from someone else but they’re still in his name. He said it doesn’t matter. He also said the ranger will have a list of names of people who bought permits. As long as you know the name / possess the permit, you can contiue the hike. Is this correct?
June 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm |
Read the June 8 Blog
How to give away Half Dome permits
The person is correct.
June 14, 2011 at 9:12 am |
Hello, I’m looking for 2 permits for dates between June 21st-June 25th
My email is Davglewis@gmail.com
Thanks!
June 14, 2011 at 10:03 am |
I am in search for 4 half dome permits for any day. Thank you very much.
Adam
amacleod81@gmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
How about January 15th? Cables won’t be up and it might be a little cold…..you said ANY day!!
June 14, 2011 at 10:10 am |
I need two permits for June 27th if any one has them available. We were able to get 3 but we are a group of 5. Any help is appreciated.
tessaszy@gmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 10:18 am |
Hey,
Im looking for 2 permits for either August 31st or September 1st if anyone has any they cant use. Flying over from Ireland and would love to be able to make it to the top of half dome.
Thanks,
lindadoyle83@gmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 10:41 am |
Hi, First time half domer and am looking for anywhere between 1 – 6 permits for Saturday, September 3. I may have 2 Sunday, September 4 permits open up for trade. Please let me know, drscali@gmail.com. Dan.
June 14, 2011 at 10:55 am |
I have 2 permits for June 22 that I’d like to trade for June 17 – 20. Thank you!
email heather.trick05@gmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 11:28 am |
Hello, Brian Schoenborn brianyucca@aol.com
My family is looking for (6) half dome permits for any day 7/17/11- 7/23/11. Family is now big enough to climb it and growing fast. Won’t have too many more chances.
June 14, 2011 at 2:09 pm |
Hello Everyone,
My husband and I are driving across the country this summer, with our final destination being half dome. We really hope to make it to the top so if anyone has 2 permits for July 5th, 6th or 7th, they would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks!
Please Contact me: Summerbreeze433@gmail.com
Thanks Again, Michelle
June 14, 2011 at 4:12 pm |
I feel like Clark Griswald and Wally World is closed!!We are traveling across the country to spend 5 days in Yosemite and need 5 permits to hike Half dome on Aug 17,18 or 19th. Please help to keep Rusty & Audery from spending time with their uncle Eddy and email me at jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com . All kidding aside, help us if you can, Thanks. John V
reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com
June 14, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Looking for 4 Permits for Aug 12, 13 or 14th. Family going to Yosemite from Boston for a first trip..Would appreciate your help. I know that money can’t be exchanged but we promise to exchange something good 😉
dfradkin@genesisa.com
June 14, 2011 at 6:10 pm |
Desperately seeking 1 permit for July 11, 12, or 13 for sister visiting from New Zealand. Email margaret.skaggs@gmail.com or 530-913-4098.
June 14, 2011 at 6:37 pm |
Hey,
I’m looking for 3 or 4 permits for Tuesday June 21st, Wednesday the 22nd, or Thursday the 23rd. Any help would be awesome!
e_johnstone4@hotmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 7:28 pm |
Hi, I need two permits for July 1st, 2011. Please email seanzhangny@yahoo.com
please. i booked the airline and hotel for this trail and just realized that you actually need a permit.
hope I will get one…thank you so much.
June 14, 2011 at 7:34 pm |
Hi,
Does anybody have 2 permits for any one of these days, 8/31, 9/1, and 9/2?
my wife and i would love to get to the top of the dome, coming from seattle.
please let me know if any available.
thanks!!!
benchstone@yahoo.com
June 14, 2011 at 9:38 pm |
Hello!
I am looking for 2 or 3 passes for July 6th through July 8th. My cousins and I have been going to Yosemite for years and and now finally old enough to climb Half Dome. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Lisa
valdezlisa72@gmail.com
June 14, 2011 at 10:31 pm |
Hello Half Dome Hikers……
I need permits for Sept. 18 or Sept. 7.
I have (2) on Sept. 20
(2) on Sept. 12
and (2) on Sept. 21
Does this trade work for anyone?
Thanks!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
June 15, 2011 at 10:24 am |
Hi Tom,
I’m sorry to report I do not have any permits for trade but am hoping that if you get the dates you are looking for and have Sept 21st permits (2) available that I could reimburse you for your costs of them. We have our campsite, airfare, car etc just weren’t lucky enough to get the permit we needed. Thank you and happy hiking!! You can contact me at lklim@gci.net. Linda
June 15, 2011 at 12:07 am |
Hey hikers! If anyone has multiple permits for June 22nd or 23rd, or any time in late June please let me know, I’d love to finally get a chance to hike Half Dome before I start work in July. Thanks!
ellioteliash@berkeley.edu
June 15, 2011 at 11:38 am |
Hi y’all –
I am posting in the hope of securing 2 permits for Friday September 23rd. Any help would be massively appreciated. Contact info is matthewmcmahon@gmail.com.
Thank you!
//Matt
June 15, 2011 at 12:26 pm |
Looking for two permits for August 19th, 20th, or 21st. I haven’t been to Yosemite in 25 years and had no idea permits were required! Help! Really want to hike half dome again! I’ll trade for a great gift from the Pacific Northwest!
wcrist2@comcast.net
June 15, 2011 at 12:45 pm |
Hey guys,
I’m looking for a minimum of 2 permits, 3 if possible, for any day June 28 through 30. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much!
e_johnstone4@hotmail.com
June 15, 2011 at 1:13 pm |
Hello all,
I am looking for two permits for any day in September. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide.
Best, Rich rpaice@gmail.com
June 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm |
Looking for 2 wilderness permits for July 7th, 2011 (and July 8th, if possible).. We already have permits to climb the cables on July 8th, but could not get the permit to stay at Litttle Yosemite Valley.
Thank you!
Andre Teixeira
(skyandre@gmail.com)
June 15, 2011 at 4:55 pm |
I believe Half Dome permits come with the wilderness permits to stay in Little Yosemite Valley but I could be wrong. If this is true and you do manage to get the Valley permits would you mind sparing you Half Dome permits with me? My cousin and I were hoping to climb this year and we already have reservations to stay in Curry Village. If not I hope you get your permits and have a wonderful stay.
Lisa Valdez
valdezlisa72@gmail.com
June 15, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Dear Lisa,
Unforttunately Half Dome permits do not come with wilderness permits, but I just found out that wilderness permits allow permit holders to climb the cables.
My wife and I will be using the passes, even if we just have to go for the day. She has been dreaming about doing this for close to 2 years now – we just didn’t do things right… Next time we will get the wilderness permits instead.
June 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Did you check with Michael (above)? His post says he has 4 passes for July 8th. I imagine he is willing to let them go (otherwise, why post, right?).
Good luck!
June 16, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Here is a “back-door” to Little Yosemite Valley and Half Dome if you are trying to secure Wilderness Permits: Most people don’t use the Glacier Point to Illilouette (Creek) or Mono Meadows to Illilouette trailhead; so this trailhead may be available. The catch is you have to stay the first night along Illilouete Creek. But then after that it is an easy 5 miles or so to Little Yosemite Valley where you can spend the rest of your nights/days and also do Half Dome with this Wilderness Permit. -Scott
June 15, 2011 at 4:51 pm |
I tried to make the summit last year but, found out that I was too much of flatland Florida fatboy – I had to stop too frequently to catch my breath and ran out of daylight. My friend and his son were successful.
Was hoping to try again in a couple of years, but am returning to California to officiate the July 9 wedding of the daughter of the same high school friend (were were best man in each other’s weddings), so being back in CA and 50 pounds lighter for my own daughter’s wedding in January, I feel like I’m better prepared for the ascent. Any permits between the July 12 – 19th would be greatly appreciated. I really need two permits so my friend can join me again. Please let me know if you have any permits available. Thanks so much. Roy
roylowejr@aol.com
June 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm |
Hi, I need just one permit to half dome for either 10th or 11th of July. I already have lodging and I really really wanna do it.
Thanks
Matias
tmatias@hotmail.com
June 15, 2011 at 6:02 pm |
I’m looking for up to 3 Half Dome permits for July 9th, 10th or 11th. If you have any, please contact me. Thanks
nickpatane@gmail.com
June 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm |
I need permits for September 18.
If anyone can help please I have some other permits to hike or campground reservations to trade.
Thanks!
Tom
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
June 15, 2011 at 9:30 pm |
Hi, a group of us from AZ are going to half dome to celebrate a “bucket list” item for a couple friends that are turing 40 on the trip. We have permits for the 21st 😦 If anybody isn’t going on the 22nd please let me know. We have a group of 6 but any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! My email is cgfirefighter@yahoo.com
June 15, 2011 at 9:57 pm |
late notice, but I have a campsite in yosemiti (wawona) june 18 – 23 and wanted to to the half-dome hike and was hoping someone might be able to help out with some permits. I am looking for anywhere from 1-6 permits. please contact me at my emial address provided:
taylour.lauri@gmail.com
PS – any day within that date range will work
June 16, 2011 at 4:09 am |
I have a permit for June 19th and would trade them for June 24th. Email me at krondox@gmail.com if you want to trade. Thank you! -k@
June 16, 2011 at 4:20 am |
I have a permit for June 30th that I would be willing to trade for a permit for June 24th. Email me at krondox@gmail.com if you want to trade.
Thank you.
June 16, 2011 at 4:26 am |
Hey all…I’m looking for 1-2 permits for July 19th. I have 2 permits already (scrounged up thanks to this gem of a blog!! Thanks Rick!!) and need one or two more for the other two in our group. OR if someone has permits for July 12-18th and needs to trade for the 19th let me know. We’re leaving on the 20th and the 19th is stretching it for us (but beggers cant be choosers!) but we’ll make it happen if we have to!!!
Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
June 16, 2011 at 7:46 pm |
You’re welcome! Consider getting a Half /dome TShirt off my webiste!! :>)
http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
June 16, 2011 at 4:42 am |
Hello
My daughter and I had permits for June 18. No cables. Does anyone have two extra permits for a satuday in September? Other dates?
Skuney@youngwooldridge.com
Thanks
Scott
June 16, 2011 at 5:57 am |
NC to CA. Need to trade my 4 permits for August 24, for 1 or more permits for any day July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21, July 22, or July 23. Thank you for your consideration. I can be reached at heync18@gmail.com
Chris
June 16, 2011 at 6:02 am |
I don’t know why my email didn’t show up. It is:
heync18@gmail.com
June 16, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Becaue you didn’ type it on the post… it does NOT show…that;s why I ask you to put the contact on the comment. I will put it on your main post.
Rick
June 16, 2011 at 7:13 am |
Does anyone have extra permits for July 26???
beachgirl2233@aim.com
June 16, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Seems like a long shot but I am looking for tickets anytime between June 17th and June 26th (excluding the 19th) I need 2-3. Shoot me an email at mikepace77@gmail.com
Thanks!!!
June 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm |
Cables up pm of June 22.
June 16, 2011 at 10:24 am |
I have 4 permits to hike half dome on Friday, June 24th. Willing to trade for 4 permits for any weekend in late July or August or the 17,18 or 19th of august. Please email me at jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com
June 16, 2011 at 11:19 am |
It is an undeniable longshot, but:
In the 15 years since I last climbed Half Dome, I have had the goal to climb it again on my 30th birthday. Couldn’t reserve a permit in March. I am turning 30 on the day that they are installing the cables this year. Wednesday, June 22nd.
Seems like fate, so I thought I’d ask: Anyone have 2 permits?
I can promise you $3 and a bounty of good stories, puppet shows and/or a dramatic re-enactment of my first trip to the top, which includes a bonus deleted scene featuring my brother suffering from altitude sickness on the sub-dome and my father freezing up on the cables for 20 minutes half-way up. {Don’t worry, it was long before the trail was heavily impacted and no one had to maneuver around him}. Its kind of like that reality Everest show on the discovery channel, except with less oxygen tanks and sub-zero snow-suits. Maybe more crying though.
Thanks all, even if you don’t have a permit
tent
tentdesigns@gmail.com
June 16, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
Good story…you deserve permits for this creativity.
Rick
June 21, 2011 at 8:54 am |
Hi TENT,
I have 2 cable permits for June 22 that I can give you, but I read the website and the cables aren’t even up until the afternoon of June 22, and that’s not even guaranteed, I guess. Also, I purchased four at once, and I have offered two to someone else on this blog, so I’m not sure how that works (mrhalfdome, do you know?)… Anyway, e-mail me if you’re still interested!
principessa108@hotmail.com
Leah M
June 21, 2011 at 8:45 pm
A moot point at his late time. But you simply mail them a copy and they make a copy for their 2 people. I posted the procedure a few blogs back.
June 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm |
Hello guys!
I’m looking for 5 or 6 permits for July 26th or July 27th or July 28th.
Any help would be awesome!
hbcho1226@gmail.com
June 16, 2011 at 1:37 pm |
I am interested in 4 permits for any weekday in July or August. Please email me at jgchiltons@gmail.com – Thank you!
June 16, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for Mid August. Please contact me at siverson19@gmail.com
June 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm |
I need 4 permits for half dome on September 16th or 17th. We already have everything else booked and like so many others, weren’t able to get the ones we needed. Thank you if you are able to help us be able to see this.
lisablakeis@yahoo.com
Lisa
June 16, 2011 at 2:44 pm |
Is anyone heading to Yosemite this weekend and staying Sunday night June 19th? I have reservations for two tent cabins at Curry Village (2 beds in each) for Sunday night that I won’t be using so am offering them at a discount. I was scheduled to hike Half Dome but of course the cables aren’t up yet so had to change my plans!
Email me at mgilmer11@gmail.com
I am putting a Half Dome trip together for July. I now have enough permits (thanks to your site Mr. HalfDome!) for July 9th and have 4 extra permits for July 10th I won’t be using. Email me if you want them.
June 16, 2011 at 7:41 pm |
Hey, go to the park anyway!!! Too late to cancel your tent Cabin. Do another hike as training.
Rick
June 16, 2011 at 3:18 pm |
Trying to take two college bound boys up half dome anytime July 27th through August 1st. Need four permits. We are in Portland and didn’t know the “system” and are now WAY too late. Even if you don’t have the permits, if you have any advice for us on how to get them, we REALLY want to make this happen. We would take wilderness Permits too (they come with Half Dome permits, right?), we want to camp, just don’t know where, based upon no permits!! Thank you so much for any help!! email at wcrist2@comcast.net
June 16, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
Hello! I am looking for 2 permits for any day between July 6th and July 8th. My family is heading up and my cousin and I were hoping to climb this year. Any help would be great! Please help as this has been a dream since childhood for both of us.
Lisa
valdezlisa72@gmail.com
June 16, 2011 at 4:12 pm |
If you still have two tickets for June 19 then I would like to get it.
Phone: (408) 431-6307
I would really appriciate.
June 16, 2011 at 5:54 pm |
Hello! We are interested in getting 4 Half Dome permits in July. Weekdays are preferable, but we’ll figure out how to make just about anything work for any day in July.
ironlibrarian@yahoo.com
(Just got back from YNP today. The waterfalls are outrageous. Watched sunset and moonrise from Glacier Point last night. Can’t wait to get back!)
June 16, 2011 at 7:58 pm |
looking to trade four permits on 9/9 for 9/11.
email wearegiants1@gmail.com
thanks.
June 16, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
looking to trade four permits on 9/9 for 9/11.
email rdmike23@yahoo.com
thanks.
June 17, 2011 at 7:47 am |
I’m looking for two permits for July 21 or 22 or 23. Thanks for any help 🙂
dalivingston@sstcomputing.com
June 17, 2011 at 9:08 am |
Cool Blog, thank you.
I am looking for 2 permits for September 3rd.
Please contact me at ryanmjames@yahoo.com.
-Ryan
June 17, 2011 at 9:30 am |
Great Site!!
We have our Half Dome permits but only have one night, one person for camping June 30 in Little Yosemite Valley. Does anyone have a wilderness permit for that night and what would you like to trade it for?
Also, does anyone know how enforcement is handled. What happens if two of us camp that night with only one person on the permit? Fines? Expulsion? Is it worth trying.
Thanks.
daveungar@att.net
June 17, 2011 at 5:27 pm |
A person without a wilderness permit is persona non grata…and the rangers DO ask to see permits. “Pack up and Git out.” Waterboarding at the least. don;t do it.
June 19, 2011 at 10:54 am
Thank you – I appreciate your advice. Looks like it will be a day hike. Since the logistics of getting up Half Dome are getting difficult, have you ever considered expanding the blog to handle accommodations, wilderness permits, and cable permits? Or is it just too much?
Thanks again
June 19, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Dave,
I;m delegating that to you. Just get a FREE wordpress blog and go for it. I’m Mr Half Dome – not Mr Yosemite!
Rick
June 17, 2011 at 10:08 am |
I need 2 HD permits any day of June, July, or August. We are desperate! thanks 🙂
email me: nhichu@sbcglobal.net
June 17, 2011 at 11:43 am |
Still looking to trade permits, I have 4 for hiking half dome on June 24th and want 4 for any weekend in late July or August, or Aug 17,18,or 19th. Please email me at jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com John
June 17, 2011 at 12:07 pm |
I would like to trade 3 permits on Thursday, September 8 for 3 permits on Wednesday, September 7. We are trying to go as one group if anyone has flexibility or similar needs. Thank you very much!
my email address is txjeffbrown@yahoo.com
June 17, 2011 at 12:35 pm |
This one might be a long shot…I have 4 permits for Saturday, June 25, 2011, which I would like to trade for 4 permits on Saturday, August 27, 2011.
buenovi@hotmail.com
June 17, 2011 at 1:39 pm |
Have (3) three permits to day hike Half Dome on June 27, 2011. Cables are scheduled to be put in place 6/22/2011 according to NPS website info. Would like to TRADE for (3) three or more Half Dome day hike permits in July or September 2011. Contact me at jedihiker@gmail.com
June 17, 2011 at 2:27 pm |
I am looking for permits for june 25th or 26th
psgracing08@yahoo.com
June 17, 2011 at 3:43 pm |
Hello,
I was offered 3 Half Dome permits for June 22 (this Wednesday). The only thing is, the Yosemite website says that the cables are being put UP on the 22nd, and that they will be available for use by late afternoon.
Can anyone tell me if this is a good idea to get these permits? Or is there a chance I won’t even be able to get to the top?
Also, does anyone know how safe/reliable it is to use permits that were originally purchased by someone else? Does it work?
June 17, 2011 at 5:24 pm |
Caveat emptor.
Only you can judge the integrity of the person who gave them to you. You can easily get to the base of the cabes and wait until the GO signal is issued. How good of shape are you in? Should take you no later than 5 hours to get to Sub Dome. You will have usable daylight until about 8:30 Carry a good flashlight.
June 17, 2011 at 9:08 pm |
Who offered them to you? I got an email asking if I wanted to buy 3 permits on the 22nd for $180. I thought it was illegal to sell them?
June 17, 2011 at 9:27 pm
It’s against Federal law to sell the permits…of course it;s illegal to rob banks, but people still do.
June 18, 2011 at 11:56 am
I just got the same offer. I won’t post their email address, but the email address makes it 100% obvious that all they do is scalp tickets for Yosemite. It’s a damn shame people like this are out there potentially ruining the plans I had for a summer road trip. I went ahead and contacted the NPS with the info the scalper sent me. Maybe they can forward it to the FBI or someone to put a stop to this.
June 20, 2011 at 8:56 am
I had the same issue. If you forward the emails to YOSE_Web_Manager@nps.gov they will address the scalping issue.
June 20, 2011 at 9:24 pm
I also got that email, and told the person that I am reporting him….
He/she goes by camping expert and his email address is eslumber@hotmail.com
June 17, 2011 at 5:08 pm |
Hi all,
I am looking for 2 permits on Sun July 3. I realize this is a popular day, but would really appreciate it!
adamwang at gmail dot com
June 17, 2011 at 6:51 pm |
I have 4 permits for Monday July 4th, and I am looking to exchange these for 4 permits on Saturday July 2rd or Sunday July 3rd.
rajpatelusf@yahoo.com
June 23, 2011 at 8:29 am |
I ALSO have 4 permits for July 4th and would trade for either July 2nd or 3rd 🙂
please email me at deporter619@yahoo.com thanks!!
June 17, 2011 at 8:48 pm |
I’m looking for 1 pass sometime in mid August. I saw a video about Half Dome,and said, “I HAVE TO DO THAT!” I’m sick of this flat land of Florida. I’m looking at driving over to CA, and experiencing some nature. As a kid, I always loved climbing to the top of things, like trees, houses, etc. I started planning, my trip, and I learned about these permits. If anyone can help me, that would be awesome! Best contact is email: kevinpauletti@gmail.com
June 17, 2011 at 10:17 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits on Friday, June 24. I have 4 permits for June 21 but the cables will not be up. 2 friends have to leave before the 24th so I am looking for a permit for me and my son. I hope someone can help me. Babsusc@aol.com 714 588-2116
Babs
June 18, 2011 at 7:27 am |
Looking to trade for permits on September 18th and or 24/25/26.
I have 2 permits June 27th, four permits July 9th and August 3rd.
Email: jedihiker1@gmail.com
June 18, 2011 at 7:30 am |
Hello,
Hoping someone has 6 permits for July 1 or 2. Unfortunately, I have no permits to trade. If so, please email me: elysesmum@sbcglobal.net
June 18, 2011 at 10:00 am |
I’m looking for 2 or 4 half dome permits for July 3rd 2011. We already have lodging but were not able to get permits.
Please contact me at gruntenstein@gmail.com
Thanks in advance,
Hans.
June 18, 2011 at 10:12 am |
My wife and I are heading up the trail to Half Dome next Friday, June 24 without permits. We will go as far as we can. If anyone has two permits for June 24 please contact me at jimnan451@aol.com We have permits on Sept. 18 and Sept. 20 to trade. Thanks
June 18, 2011 at 2:54 pm |
If you don’t get the day you want, I would be thrilled to have your Sept. 18 tickets. I can trade (or perhaps a 3 way trade) 2 tickets for Sept. 12 or Sept. 21.
Thanks a bunch for any consideration that you would give me should you not be able to trade for your chosen date.
Thank you again!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
Tom
June 18, 2011 at 11:09 am |
We’re 3 brothers and one dad wishing to cross-off hiking yosemite’s half dome off our bucket list. The oldest brother recently returned from the middle-east after a 2-year deployment. If anyone out there has 4 permits, it would mean a lot to us if you’d send ’em our way. My email is: beaujmiller@gmail.com
Date: June 26th-28th
Thanks!
June 18, 2011 at 12:40 pm |
I am looking for tickets (1-4) for HD cables on any day in July….i do’t have any to trade….please email at abuw11@yahoo.com
June 18, 2011 at 1:22 pm |
Hi fellow Domers,
Our 12-year-old son is going to the top of HD next Saturday (June 25). We have a permit for him, but would like for as many in our group as possible to be there on top with him. We could use 1-4 more permits. Happy hiking!
Email reply to: trevoroo@att.net
All the best!
June 18, 2011 at 1:37 pm |
Planning on staying outside the park the first week of Aug. Have permits for Aug 2nd, does anyone know what time we should arrive at the Happy Isles parking lot/trail head to start the hike? Can you drive in at any time? I would like to start no later than 5:30 am, but I’m worried about parking and park entrance accessability.
June 18, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
You can drive in anytime. I always like to hit Happy Isles at 5:00AM, to be one of the first up the cables. If you are in pretty good shape it should take you about 4 hours to get all the way up.
Have fun!
June 18, 2011 at 4:47 pm |
Another option that I’ve done is to leave from Glacier Pt at midnight. You’ll be up the cables in time to see the sunrise! (or leave a little later from Happy Isles).
June 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm |
3 friends celebrating a 60th birthday are looking for half dome permits for either September 13th or September 14th…
contact cori…760 519-2089
June 18, 2011 at 8:15 pm |
Hi Everyone,
Desperately looking for 2 or 3 permits for any day August 27-30th. Thanks for any help. My fiance’s brother is visiting and I would really love for the two of them to be able to make this hike happen.
Please email suetycheng@gmail.com
June 18, 2011 at 8:42 pm |
I am looking for 1 permit for June 23rd. Need it so my daughter can bring a friend. Please contact me asap if you have an extra. We’re heading up Tues June 21 so need to know by Monday if we can take one more kid along.
Lekaplan18@gmail.com
Lori kaplan
June 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm |
Hi Lori, I’m trolling for half dome permits. You’ve inspired me. Good luck and be safe. Take lots of pics. Mat VO
Matvo@yahoo.com
June 18, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
Hello all. I am looking for (1) permit to hike half dome in July 5th, 6th, or 7th.
ritzcarwash@earthlink.net
Thank you,
Walter
June 19, 2011 at 7:00 am |
Happy Father’s Day to me!!!
Only if I can get 2 permits to Half Dome on September 18.
I have permits for Sept. 12, and Sept. 21, for trade. Pahhhhhhhlease! Can anyone make my day besides my beautiful wife
?
🙂
Cheers!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.4116
Tom
June 19, 2011 at 9:58 am |
Hello,
I have 5 Half Dome cable permits for July 10th. Looking to ONLY trade for at least 3 permits for July 9th. Please do not email me to ask for me if I am selling the permits, I AM NOT. If I do not have any luck at finding the 3 permits needed for July 9th, I will release 2 permits for July 10th. I will post again close to the date see if anyone needs 2 permits. Thank you.
adeptjr@yahoo.com
June 19, 2011 at 8:34 pm |
Jeff,
Thanks for not selling them. Good man.
Rick
June 19, 2011 at 10:52 am |
I am looking for 2 HD permits on one of these days: August 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19. I am really hoping to do this hike with my dad. I have been dreaming of it since my first time in the park when I was nine years old. Now 11 years later, we are making the trip from Kentucky and hoping to get to hike to the top. Thank you so much. Please contact me at shelbycoons@gmail.com
June 19, 2011 at 11:54 am |
Hi–looking for two half dome permits for Sunday August 7th. Thanks very much in advance for any help!
asamalis@yahoo.com
June 19, 2011 at 3:01 pm |
I am a 20-year-old University of Texas student who was shot with a .270 as a child, and because of that, I receive settlement money in which I’ve invested much of it in my obsession with the outdoors. It has always been my dream to complete this hike, and after over two months of extreme training (which I was honestly doing just because), I’ve decided the moment I get out of my current summer course at the end of June, I want to attain my goal of traveling to California and complete this hike. Through this injury, and other major ones I have sustained, I know what it is to feel weak. Now that I am strong, I want to do this to prove to myself that nothing can stop me—not even bullets, cars (forty miles an hour head-on, compound lower-leg fracture), etc. I am looking for a single permit for any day in the month of July. It does not matter which day; I will find a way to make it work. This means a lot to me and, as I see it now, will be my completion into manhood on this solo adventure westward. Please help me.
Call me- (713)-628-8012
Email me- jonathanmdavis@mail.utexas.edu
Facebook me for all I care! Name= Jonathan Davis, network= University of Texas ’13.
Once again, I need a permit for any day in July. Thank you very much.
June 19, 2011 at 4:47 pm |
I have 2 permits for July 10th and 3 for July 17th. Looking to trade for Sept 3rd or 4th.
snowboarder4_15@hotmail.com
June 19, 2011 at 6:02 pm |
NC to CA. Need to trade my 4 permits for August 24th for one or more permits any day of July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21, or July 22. Please contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Thank you in advance.
June 19, 2011 at 6:35 pm |
Thanks to John in New York for trading permits. This blog really works from time to time and I’m grateful to Rick for hosting it. My wife and I will give it a go on June 24. Gulp. I’m still interested in trading in September. I would like two permits for Sept. 7. In exchange I have 2 permits for Sept. 20. Again, thanks to John and Mr. Half Dome.
June 19, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
JIm,
I’m happy to help others reach their goal….Half Dome is worth the hassle. Altho it’s getting overwhelming – I moderate all the posts and do not allow buy/sell or rants. Hey – consider getting your Half Dome shirts from my website….I can’t ship until the 27th, so perfect timing. I’m on a Harley trip now.
See http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
Rick aka Mr Half Dome
June 19, 2011 at 7:47 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for a weekend in July.
Bridgettecarlisle@yahoo.com
I’m ready to do this!!!
Thanks for setting this blog up. Awesome.
June 19, 2011 at 8:36 pm |
Thanks for the comment….good luck!
Rick
June 19, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
Need 4 permits for July 23 contact me e mail or call 805 748 6300
SLOBoarding22@aol.com
June 20, 2011 at 7:47 pm |
Did you get the permits?
June 20, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Tom and Zach,
Do you have any permits for July23rd, Tom?
If Zach already found permits, could you transfer to me if possible? I was looking for 24th, but 23rd works just fine too!
Of course if Zach does not have permits, it is all his!!
I just saw Tom’s comment came in and thought I would drop a comment-. Thank you, guys!
My email address primrose_pelangi@yahoo.com.
June 19, 2011 at 10:44 pm |
I am looking for 7/24 permits, 2 or 3 would be great!
I did my part of getting up early to reserve permits, but my permits were for June 18th…. Yosemite decided that the cable won’t be up until 22nd…..
They did not even send me the printed permits…
I am aiming for 7/24 because it is our first wedding anniversary! Apparently, I have no permits to offer even though I took my effort…. My friend has 2 tickets for 7/15 to give away if that works for you.
If you could help us, please e-mail me, primrose_pelangi@yahoo.com.
Thank you very much!!
June 20, 2011 at 6:23 am |
Nahoko,
Good job…but the park will never send you permits…you have to print them out from the recreation.gov site.
June 20, 2011 at 7:53 am
Hello!!
Oh! Thank you for letting me know! I know that there were printed permits from Yosemite (my friend had them and they were pretty cool looking!) last year for weekend permits, so I thought we were getting ones for this year too….
It is good to know!! Thank you!
June 19, 2011 at 11:05 pm |
Looking for 2-4 permits for anytime in the last half of July or all of August. Trying to make the climb for my 50th.
jonshindo@yahoo.com
June 20, 2011 at 5:18 am |
Hi! My fiance and I are doing a CA National Parks Road Trip and would love to hike Half Dome while in Yosemite. If anyone has 2 permits for July 13, 14, 15, or 16th please let me know! Thanks!
jessicalabbott24@gmail.com
June 20, 2011 at 5:49 am |
Still in search for 5 permits (but will take 4) for any day between Thursday, August 25th to Saturday, August 27th.
I have 4 permits for Thursday, August 18th and 4 for Tuesday, August 30th [willing to trade all 8 for the request]
Please send an email if you have a trade to bartol.michael33@gmail.com
Thanks!
June 20, 2011 at 6:09 am |
Anyone have 2 permits between July 1st and August 30th that they are not going to use? If so, my contact info is lorna.stoddard@gmail.com. Thanks!
June 20, 2011 at 7:36 am |
Please….need 3 permits for half dome for July 16th 2011…..my brother is just of VA mental hospital with severe combat PTSD and hiking half dome would do wonders for him…please please….if you have passes please email me at Edwardsa@bv.com or call me at 757-589-8649….i will pay you much more that the $1.50 each via paypal etc….please.
June 20, 2011 at 8:14 am |
Looking for TWO permits for AUGUST 19 OR 20… Contact info thai.hensch@gmail.com
Thank you so much!!!
June 20, 2011 at 8:29 am |
My daughter and I are coming from Toronto, Canada and would like to find two (2) half-dome permits for either July 27 or July 28. Hope someone can help us. Thanks, Malcolm
malcolm.mackay@ttc.ca
June 20, 2011 at 8:59 am |
I am looking for 5 permits anytime between now and July 1, or 5 or 6 permits for anytime between July 19th and August 10th. Please contact me via email if you can help: dculin@berkeley.edu
June 20, 2011 at 9:08 am |
My daughter and I are coming from Toronto, Canada and would like to find two (2) half-dome permits for either July 27 or July 28. Hope someone can help us. Thanks, Malcolm
416-999-4267
malcolm.mackay@ttc.ca
June 20, 2011 at 9:41 am |
So Mr HalfDome, when people cancel their permits on the recreation.gov website, does it update the availability on the website? I mean, if someone cancel it, and I’m there checking at the time, would I be able to book it then? Is it worth to keep trying on the website?? We’re so disappointed we haven’t got our August 19th – 20th permits and I just can’t give up yet! 🙂
June 20, 2011 at 10:28 pm |
Yes, yes and yes. They are put back into the pool. Guess it depends how bad you want to go. No guarantees, but its a way to try.
June 20, 2011 at 11:00 am |
Looking for half dome tickets for July 26.
lesmit@gmail.com
June 20, 2011 at 11:03 am |
I have one permit for July 29th. I will not need it if I am successful on the 6th of July. Any takers?
us662001@yahoo.com
June 20, 2011 at 11:25 am |
Hi- I have 4 permits for June 23 that I can not use. If anyone would like them, e-mail and I can send them tonight.. If you have something you don’t need for September, I will gladly take it, but these are yours for the taking anyway. Thanks!
jenniferdyoung@verizon.net
June 20, 2011 at 12:17 pm |
Hello everyone,
Hoping to find a single ticket for the week of August 1-5. Last chance to hike it before I move back east. Thank you bunches!
kmsinclair@ucdavis.edu
June 20, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
I am looking for anyone who has extra permits or permits tjere not using for this upcoming Sun June 26. We would love tpo get 3 of them but 2 could get us by just fine. Please call me at 209-430-1916. Thanks
qterra@msn.com
June 20, 2011 at 1:21 pm |
June 24 – need 3 permits. Thanks!
rcs73@hotmail.com
June 20, 2011 at 2:48 pm |
Looking for a permit on July 1st for myself and my father.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Brent
larsonmfg@gmail.com
June 20, 2011 at 4:24 pm |
Hi guys
Please Someone help me find 2 permits for Saturday June 25 2011.
Please contact me at elenakuzn@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Elena
June 20, 2011 at 6:44 pm |
I have three permits available for Wednesday August 10th I won’t be able to use.
smcleod1106@gmail.com
June 25, 2011 at 2:50 pm |
These permits are no longer available. thanks
June 20, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
Hi,
I’m looking for 4 permits for JULY 3.
I am also looking for 4 permits for any time in LATE JULY or EARLY AUGUST.
If you can help me, email me at gr.grossbier@yahoo.com. Thank you.
June 20, 2011 at 6:57 pm |
I’m looking for two half dome permits for either Saturday, June 25, Sunday, June 26, or Monday, June 27. Please let me know if you have any leads.
Thanks,
Becca
rennardr@gmail.com
June 20, 2011 at 6:59 pm |
Hello All!
I am in need of Permits for July 23rd or July 30th! If anyone has them please e-mail or call me.
Zoomryder@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Mike
Mikedeng81@gmail.com
562-760-7676
June 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Hi, my name is Sam. I hiked half dome when I was a child and remember it with a intense sense of nostalgia. I’ve always thought whenever I had met a Mrs. Sam I love to bring her… I’ve been married 3 years now and never really got to show her one of the most iconic spots of my home state. Recently fate has smiled upon our marriage and granted us simultaneous vacations… unfortunately life didn’t give two months notice and I had no idea about these permits… I want to take advantage of our short unscheduled time off but no permits are available any time in the near future. If you have 4 unused permits (my wife, our two best friends and I) for any time this coming weekend (june 18th or 19th 2011) or soon after please give me a call if possible. Thank you! 🙂
-Sam (805-6376624)
June 20, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
I need 2 permits for Sunday June 26th. Let me know if anyone has a couple to spare.
Matvo@yahoo.com
June 21, 2011 at 12:58 am |
I am looking for 3 to 4 tickets on August 26th 27th or 28th.
Please email me at chicolocal@hotmail.com
Thanks!
– James
June 21, 2011 at 7:40 am |
I have eight permits that I will not be using for Saturday, June 25. I am also in need of four permits for either Saturday, July 9 / August 6 / August 27 / or September 10. Any takers/givers can e-mail me at:
buenovi@hotmail.com
June 21, 2011 at 7:45 am |
I am looking for two Half Dome permits between the dates of July 1 and July 5. I have nothing to trade, but will galdly reimburse the fees. Contact me at dienzpatricia@msn.com. I will check everyday!
June 21, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Hi,
If anyone has 2 permits for tomorrow (June 22) and does not plan on using them, we would really appreciate it… We have permits for today but unfortunately the cables don’t go up until tomorrow.
mechpirates@hotmail.com
Thanks!
June 21, 2011 at 9:06 am |
Hi Everyone – I’m looking for 2 permits for any one of the following dates July 27, 28, 29 or 30th. I can be reached at germbie510@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Erma
June 21, 2011 at 11:06 am |
Hi, I have a July 30th permit to GIVE AWAY – (good for four people). We’re trying to spread awareness about a a couple trans-sierra treks to Whitney we are organizing this summer. Become a fan and like the Facebook post at http://www.facebook.com/tsxchallenge for chance to win.
Thanks!
June 21, 2011 at 11:12 am |
Good afternoon! My friend and I have been given a hall pass from our wives to hike in Yosemite. We are looking for 2 half dome cable passes for July 23 or 24th, 2011. please contact me at jerry@seasidefinancial.com if you have passes you are not going to use. Thank you. Jerry
June 21, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
Hey everyone, I am looking for two permits (or 1) for August 21, 2011. My friend and I really want go to on this hike and already have a campsite reserved. Thanks!
Joel Garcia
bajapicante@gmail.com
June 21, 2011 at 1:45 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for Monday Aug 8th Thank you.
rmenkey@yahoo.com 714.872.0918
June 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm |
Need Half Dome permit for Monday, July 11. 4 hikers. Please email me edokology@yahoo.com or call (949)4562623.
Thank you!
June 21, 2011 at 2:28 pm |
Hi all,
I have 4 cable permits for June 22. I offered them to two people (2 each), but if I don’t hear back from them by 7:00 evening (Pacific time) today, they’re open to whomever wants them. I hear the cables aren’t even up until the afternoon of the 22nd, so I’m not sure how helpful these are, but anyway, if you are interested, shoot me an e-mail and I’ll put you on backup behind the two people I offered them to (and let you know as soon as I know).
principessa108@hotmail.com
Good climbing to all of you!
Leah
June 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm |
I have(2) permits available for September 19. If interested drop me a note at LMG8LCS@aol.com
Thanks, Linda
June 21, 2011 at 3:47 pm |
Hi!
I’m trying to get a permit for half dome for July 1st, and I would be enormously grateful if anyone has an extra! I just need one, please let me know if you can help me out! My email is tfurniss@uw.edu.
Cheers!
June 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm |
Hi!
I’m looking for 2 permits on September 13th or September 14th.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please email me at bretonpl@hotmail.com
Thanks!
PL
June 21, 2011 at 5:14 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits for August 17th or 18th. Honeymoon trip to Yosemite planned and would LOVE to climb Half Dome. I had no idea that permits were required now. If you could help me out, I would be very grateful.
pamspeirs@gmail.com
June 21, 2011 at 5:42 pm |
Would love to get permits for July 10th, Sunday, 2011. If any one has 4 please contact me at philipliou@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!
June 21, 2011 at 5:42 pm |
I am looking for HD passes for July 20th or 21st. There are 7 people in my group and we are going to be in Yosemite the 19-22. It would be great to get all 7 passes on the same day but we are willing to break up the group and hike on different days. You can reach me at Lisl_lala@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Lisl
June 21, 2011 at 5:50 pm |
Thanks Rick for taking the time to do this. Great idea!!
I am turning 50 years old this coming Monday, June 27th, ugh! and would love to fulfill a dream of climbing Half Dome to commemorate this “I can’t believe I am 50” , in denial birthday wish. Please contact me at laurastallone@gmail.com if anyone has two tickets available. I would be forever grateful! Laura
June 21, 2011 at 5:58 pm |
Hello everyone,
I’m requesting 2 half dome permits for days in either July or August. Thanks so much in advance.
My email is: noah.lee@inbox.com
June 21, 2011 at 6:22 pm |
We are hiking Half Dome on July 24…well, right now only four of the five of us are. If anyone has one available permit for July 24 and are willing to part with it, I would happily reimburse the permit fee if desired. Would love to get all five of us up to the top. Much appreciation!
Email: radecke4@aol.com or phone (510)523-9425.
June 21, 2011 at 7:48 pm |
Hi, I am looking for 2 permits for Saturday, July 2nd please. Thank you. Dan
Bmwdkp@yahoo.com
June 22, 2011 at 6:57 am |
Need 7-8 permits for any day of the week from Aug 15-19, 2011
pvloans@gmail.com
Thanks!!!
June 22, 2011 at 8:52 am |
I have two permits for Wednesday, June 29th and need to trade for two permits on Monday, June 27th. Please contact me if you can help!
bgtoresdahl @ gmail.com
June 22, 2011 at 11:42 am |
Hi there,
I’m looking for 2 permits for July 25th or 26th.
My email address: marco.thomann@gmx.de
Thanks guys,
Marco
June 22, 2011 at 11:45 am |
Hi. Searching for 2 tickets for Monday, June 27th my 50th birthday! Yikes
laurastallone@gmail.com
June 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm |
My friend and I are heading to Yosemite Wed July 6 and Thursday July 7th. We would like to take Mist Trail to Nevada Falls, spend the night camping at Little Yosemite Valley campground, and hike half dome on the 7th. I would like to reserve wilderness permit there are none available. The one way is to get them the day of the visit and only as first come first serve. Does anyone have info or tips to help us?
pkgallego@yahoo.com
June 22, 2011 at 9:03 pm |
Get in line VERY VERY early if you really want snag a Wildernness Permit.
Rick
June 23, 2011 at 7:24 am
Rick: How early is “VERY VERY early”? Is 6am early enough? Are there rules against spending the night standing in line since we’re not technically “camping”?
Pam: My friends and I are planning to do the same thing just a couple days after you, so I’ve been doing some research. There are 12 first-come, first-served wilderness permits for Happy Isles to LYV every day (this is what you want). There are 4 for Glacier Pt to LYV. If you’re standing in line, you can ask the people ahead of you how many permits they’re getting so you don’t end up waiting in line until 11am just to find out the person in front of you got permits for a group of 12 people. Good luck!
Source for permit quotas: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/trailheads.htm
July 11, 2011 at 9:32 am
Hi Everyone,
My friend and I actually got wilderness passes the day we arrived (Wed 7/6) and at around 12noon. There are a number of additional wilderness permits that are available IF you are willing to backpack into Little Yosemite Village, which is about 6 mile hike uphill. If they don’t have camping available at LYV ask if you can camp out in the wilderness and they might be able to get you a wilderness pass and HD pass. Having a plan B is also a good idea but dont give up on doing HD. If you are willing to rough it and stay over night there are plenty of wilderness passes available for backpackers that are willing to rough it. Another good piece of advice is that rangers don’t get to HD checkpoint until around 8:00am. There are plenty of people that will hike HD to watch the sunrise and will have unchecked permits. Three different groups of people offered their permits to us, so don’t be afraid to be nice and ask if anyone has a spare HD permit. People are surprisingly nice and helpful along the hike. Especially to backpackers!
June 23, 2011 at 8:55 am |
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for the tip. I also saw the same info last night and I’m really hoping we can get there early enough to get the wilderness passes. We will be attempting to climb HD on Thursday so technically we will not need the wilderness pass for halfdome until the next day. We will need it though to spend the night at LYV, on our first day. My friend and I will be commuting from Sac and the earliest we can make it is probably 9:00pm. I’m hoping since its during the week that we can make it work.
June 22, 2011 at 2:02 pm |
Looking for one more HD permit for Monday August the 15th, trying to get our group of 5 up. Will be overnighting in Yosemite night of the 14th if you have a last min cancellation. Thanks, Dave.
daveb767@gmail 760 402-9932
June 22, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
Hello, looking for 2 half dome permits for either JULY 9 or JULY 10 to celebrate my two year wedding anniversary. Thanks!
Email me at:
zusmanas@gmail.com
June 22, 2011 at 3:06 pm |
need 2 permits for july 22. have 5 permits for Aug 3. will trade or cancel.
jcwoody1@comcast.net
June 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm |
Would you not just give the permits to someone here if you cannot trade. I am not interested in those days, but I bet someone else would be.
What would JC do?
🙂
June 22, 2011 at 4:21 pm |
Hello again….
I am trying desperately to aquire any permits (even one) for September 18. I have (2) on Sept. 12 and (2) on Sept. 21 to trade.
I will pay the $1.50 service fee for this permit.
Thank you for consideration of my request……..
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
June 22, 2011 at 7:20 pm |
Tom??
What kind of car do you own 🙂
June 22, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Ferrari Testorosa….yeah right..
Want it?
🙂
June 23, 2011 at 11:49 am |
Tom, I would love to trade if I had ANY permits. However, if you find you are unable to use / trade the September 21st permits, please contact me at chap186ssi@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
June 24, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Keep checking with me Ryan…..if I cannot trade them I will give them to you……be easier through my email to reach me on my email tho.
yosemitetom@ymail.com
June 22, 2011 at 4:24 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for permits for July 2-3. If you have 2-4 permits and can’t use them, please send them my way.
Please email me at ducmcse@yahoo.com
June 22, 2011 at 6:42 pm |
I need (only!) one permit for next Tuesday, June 28. Anybody got an extra? Happy to cover any expense. Please email archmeredith@gmail.com. Thanks
June 22, 2011 at 8:19 pm |
4 friends visiting for first time the USA are willing to do the Half Dome. Please, if someone has for available permits, just let me know. It would be very much appreciated.
dalopezperez@gmail.com
David
June 22, 2011 at 9:43 pm |
4 permits available for TOMORROW available RIGHT NOW on the recreation.gov website if anyone wants it!
June 22, 2011 at 10:23 pm |
Is anyone looking to get rid of a permit for Half Dome for any of the summer months? 4 people if possible… 2 if that’s all you have
email me at alejandro23padilla@yahoo.com
June 23, 2011 at 12:21 am |
Looking for one half dome permit for Monday June 27th. Please help.
Thank you,
Dustin
Dustinreitzfeld@yahoo.com
June 23, 2011 at 5:14 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 2 Half Dome permits for Aug 27. Please email me at GarvinJP@aol.com. My son leaves for college the following weekend, and this is our last hurrah together. We already have our Curry Village reservation and are almost all set…
June 23, 2011 at 6:27 am |
I turn 50 this Monday and really want to climb half dome with my husband.
Is there any chance anyone has 2 tickets to fulfill my bday wish. Thanks
laurastallone@gmail.com
June 23, 2011 at 6:28 am |
I turn 50 this Monday June 27th and really want to climb half dome with my husband.
Is there any chance anyone has 2 tickets to fulfill my bday wish. Thanks
laurastallone@gmail.com
June 23, 2011 at 6:57 am |
Looking for two permits between August 11-16. First time to Yosemite and noticed this is also the first year of requiring permits :-(.
Second, is it possible to get one of the 1st come-1st serve permits the day before?
robert.vice+mrhalfdome.wordpress.com@gmail.com
June 23, 2011 at 9:45 pm |
Rob,
We needed permits last year – on weekends.
You have to have a permit to go up. There are NO first come hiking permits… ONLY wilderness permits. If you are camping in the wilderness and plan to hike a trail that includes HD you can request a HD permit from the Wilderness Office.
July 1, 2011 at 6:54 am
Thanks, I should have stated the Wilderness Permits. Are those possible the day before… I suppose I could just stand in line and say I’m starting that day?
Also, just secured two permits:
PERMIT TYPE: Day Use Permit
ENTRANCE: (Yosemite)-Half Dome Cables
ENTRY DATE: 10 Oct 2011
GROUP SIZE: 2
This is my first trip to Yosemite, heading out from Boston, MA between August 11-16. Please let me know if you have passes to swap.
Thanks, this forum is great.
August 10, 2011 at 2:04 pm |
Thanks Mr. HalfDome for this blog. I received two permits from Ken, a fellow Mass connected through this forum for August 14.
Now to arrange for transportation from SFO starting the evening of Aug 11….Hint hint, if anyone is traveling there on the 11th in the evening or even the 12th in the morning, two hikers are looking to share the costs of gas.
Give us a ring +1 (508) 499-9244
August 10, 2011 at 3:02 pm
You’re welcome, Rob,
Sounds like a low budget trip….rent a car….way more flexibility to see the sights enroute. Youhave my book? I tell neat stuff to see…Go via Hwy 120…Cricket, Knight’s Landing, Chinese Camp, Moccasin Fish Hatchery….and stop at the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland – oldest bar in CA! Enjoy the best state in the union!
Rick
August 24, 2011 at 3:27 am
Secured Wilderness Permits on the 12th at 11am for the Glacier Point-Illouette, wound up hiking the Muir trail and camping at the Buena Vista Trailhead.
Next day was over to Little Yosemite Valley and up half dome. Following day, up Clouds Rest and our last day hiking to Bunnet Cascades and camping in the Backpackers Campground in the valley after.
Great trip and gave away the permits I recieved from Ken at the HD Trailhead from LYV to a couple.
I still have two permits for October 10 if anyone wants them contact me.
robert (dot) vice (at) gmail (dot) com
June 23, 2011 at 8:10 am |
Hi I’m looking for 2-4 permits to half dome on July 2nd or July 3rd. This will be my first time hiking it, and I’ve been looking forward to it all year. I just didn’t realize you needed a permit. We already have our campsite, just need the permits.
Please contact me at vnguyen122@yahoo.com at you’re earliest convenience.
Thank you!
June 23, 2011 at 9:05 am |
Hey guys,
Was planning to drive out and hike Half Dome on a weekend, but just found out a permit is needed! I have no permits to trade, but if anyone is looking to get rid of 1 or 3 permits for any time between Jul 11 and 24, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
hernandez681@gmail.com
Ryan
June 23, 2011 at 9:47 am |
Hi,
I am still looking July 24th Half Dome permits.
I am fine with July 23rd also!! If you have any extra permit that you would not be able to use…. Please please let me know!
primrose_pelangi@yahoo.com
Thank you very much for reading!!
And MrHalfDome, you are a great help for all of us! Thank you very much!
June 23, 2011 at 10:08 am |
Hello,
Thanks to a nice person from this blog I now have 4 permits to hike half dome tomorrow 6/24. I only need 2 so the other 2 are up for grabs. Although not necessary to get the permits it would nice if we could pitch a tent at your site if you are camping in Yosemite. Thanks.
Jd.kieleszewski@gmail.com
June 23, 2011 at 10:17 am |
A friend of mine is going to be cancelling his permits for this Saturday and Sunday. 4 for each day. He’s going to do it in the next few minutes so if you need them and happen to be reading the blog. Good luck.
June 23, 2011 at 10:46 am |
Hi Andy. Any way you can put me in touch with your friend or am I too late….
just got back in and got your nice “heads up” would love the permits for Sunday….thanks, laura
laurastallone@gmail.com
June 23, 2011 at 11:29 am |
I am in desperate need, as everyone else seems to be, of 1 permit for June 27th. Please email me if you can help.
Thank you,
Dustin
Dustinreitzfeld@yahoo.com
June 23, 2011 at 11:44 am |
Hey, guys. I’m trying to track down two permits anytime in the last two weeks of September, 2011. If you have any you are willing to part with, please contact me at chap186ssi@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
June 23, 2011 at 12:46 pm |
Hi!!!
I am one desperate college student would really love a permit for any one of the fallowing dates, June 28th – June 30th. If you have an extra ticket, please contact me at 916-501-6160 or email me at lizzlemon1@hotmail.com. Thank You, thank you, thank you!!!
June 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm |
Hi! I’m looking for one more permit for September 6th, 2011. I can be reached at akwettermark@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Anna
June 23, 2011 at 4:42 pm |
I have a tradition to hike Half Dome with each of my sonswhen they turn 12. Very disappointed that I couldn’t get permits from .gov site. Please help…. Looking for 2 permits for 8/6, 8/7, 8/13, 8/14, 8/20 or 8/21. You can reach me at Hank.j.holland@gmail.com or 415-407-1142. Thanks
June 23, 2011 at 7:38 pm |
Hello,
My son leaves for college in Sept and we booked a Curry Village reservation for Aug 26-28. Now, if only we can get permits to hike Half Dome as our last big adventure together – I am so thrilled he wants to go with his mom still, but this permit thing is ruining everything. Please let me know if you have 2 permits you are willing to give up to us. Unfortunately I have nothing to trade. You can contact me at garvinjp@aol.com
June 23, 2011 at 8:24 pm |
Hi, I am looking for either 2 or 4 Half Dome permits. I can go anytime after August 20, weekday or weekend. (in fact I’d prefer a weekday to avoid the crowds). I can also go in September. This will be my first time and i’d like to take my wife and daughters with me but I’ll take any number of tickets. Thanks.
jedimastermb@comcast.net
June 23, 2011 at 8:33 pm |
I’m Christine – I’m trying to hike Half Dome on July 5th or 6th, and didn’t realize about the permits =/ I’m looking for ideally 4, but at minimum 2 permits for either of those week days. You can email me at cewschmidt@gmail.com – thanks for any help / guidance you can give a Yosemite-novice!
June 23, 2011 at 9:28 pm |
Christine,
help / guidance—
I wrote the book on hiking Half Dome…. see my website and get it thru Amazon or at REI or at the park….
“One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
Also see my website – focused on HD — HikeHalfDome.com
Rick
June 23, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Thanks Rick!! Really appreciate it =)
June 23, 2011 at 9:49 pm |
A friend of mine ‘obtained’ half dome cable permits from a less than reputable source. I am nervous about using them – what if they are fake?
Can anyone tell me what are the permits supposed to look like? If I could get an independent source to describe them to me that would give me peace of mind. (I already told him off for doing this in the first place…)
Do the 2011 ones look like the 2010 one on MrHalfDome’s blog?
Thanks and sorry…
June 24, 2011 at 7:32 am |
Gloria,
Caveat Emptor.
No – in 2010 they sent us REAL tickets.
In 2012, you print out a paper. I will send you an image to your email address. I am on Harley trip back from Yellowstone now.
Rick
June 26, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Received – Thanks Rick! Looks legit
-Gloria
June 23, 2011 at 10:08 pm |
JC Haydon
251media@gmail.com
8315886210
Four passes on Saturday June 25
Or Sunday June 26
June 23, 2011 at 10:12 pm |
Our plans have changed and I have 3 permits for Thursday Sept. 29th that I’d like to trade for 2 permits on any of the following dates. Aug 12,13 or 14 or Sept. 11,12 or 13. Thanks
rockandmarcy@aol.com
June 23, 2011 at 10:43 pm |
Need any permits I can get for this Saturday June 25th. If anyone has any unused permits please may I have them please? 🙂
(will reimburse of course 🙂
-Sam
(626) 227-5242
June 24, 2011 at 2:19 am |
Hey so thanks to a Kind soul I have received permits for Mon July 25. However the girl I am taking would have to get work off and then go back the next day after the hike, which I believe would be too exhausting. If anybody would be willing to trade Saturday July 23 permits for my Monday July 25 permits, I would be really grateful.
-This blog works, in the famous words of Journey…Don’t stop believing!
wutab19@yahoo.com
June 24, 2011 at 3:50 am |
I am looking for 2 Half Dome Permits for any dates between Sept. 5th thru Sept. 9th. Please email me at tonya6@mac.com
Thank you! Tonya
June 24, 2011 at 7:01 am |
Anybody have two extra permits for Monday, June 27th?? Please please it is my 50th bday. Even Sunday June 26th would be fine…..
It would make my day! thx laurastallone@gmail.com
June 24, 2011 at 8:26 am |
I am looking for 4 permits anywhere from mid to late september. All on the same day please. Novachiro2@sbcglobal.net
June 24, 2011 at 9:10 am |
Looking for a Half Dome permit for July 2 or 3 for group of 2. Contact tms.14@hotmail.com
Thanks!!
June 24, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Have two half dome permits for Wednesday, September 21 that I would like to trade for any Saturday or Sunday in September. Email at f5pastorpatrick@yahoo.com. Thanks.
June 24, 2011 at 9:28 am |
I’m looking for 2 permits for any day between September 6 and September 14. Is there any kind-hearted soul out there who has permits they can’t use to help a dad and his college-bound daughter enjoy some quality time? Please email me at mhacker19@yahoo.com. Sorry, I don’t have any permits to trade, but I’ll share whatever good karma I’ve got. Thanks!
June 24, 2011 at 10:07 am |
Looking for 2 Pirmit For any day july 8-14
If you have any let me know
Sterling@ionwebstudios.com
June 24, 2011 at 10:32 am |
I am in need of 2 permits to hike half dome for July 8th!! Please if anyone has any permits they are not using please email me!!!
jhcullison@verizon.net
June 24, 2011 at 10:51 am |
Hello Adventure Seekers!
I just moved to the bay area from San Luis Obispo for a summer internship. I work in Femont and miss the outdoors that I’m used to growing up in the central coast. I have devised an amazing Yosemite weekend camping trip for my girlfriend’s birthday and the only thing I’m missing are those bloody Half Dome Permits! Ideally these tickets would be for a weekend in mid July, but I’d be happy with any Saturday or Sunday starting now through September! Please feel free to email or call anytime if you have and are willing to get ride of your permits. I’d trade, barter, dance and definitely repay the service fee. Thanks!!!
Kyle Morton
kmorton@calpoly.edu
805.909.7511
June 24, 2011 at 11:05 am |
Still looking for August 21! I just need two permits so if you have any please let me know. -Joel
bajapicante@gmail.com
June 24, 2011 at 11:12 am |
Just was able to check messages e mailed Tom as I still need four permits for July 23 Thanks
SLOBoarding22@aol.com
June 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm |
I am traveling from Montana and looking for two (2) half dome permits: Sept. 12-15, any day. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!
sauswalkwhim@yahoo.com
June 24, 2011 at 12:37 pm |
Hi Everyone – Still looking for 2 permits on any of the following dates: July 27, 28, 29, or 30th. Please contact me at germbie510@gmail.com if you happen to have a couple of extras that you are not using. My boyfriend and I would be extremely grateful.
Thanks,
Erma
June 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Long shot but had to try – looking for 7 permits for tomorrow, Sat. June 25th.
I’m at jelombar@gmail.com
Thanks!
June 24, 2011 at 1:10 pm |
Have 4 permits for Monday, June 27. Plans changed and I could not cancel them at Recreation.gov because I had printed them. Contact me at poundcake3@yahoo.com if you can use them.
Dave B
June 24, 2011 at 5:16 pm |
Hi Dave. Please contact me as soon as you can and thanks for going this route. I sent you an email with my contact information.
It is my big bday on Monday. I am so grateful to you for offering up your permits. Thanks, Laura
laurastallone@gmail.com
June 24, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
Hi Domers: Wondering if anyone has permits 1 or 2 for
July 16, July 17 or July 18. Happy to re-imburse your
costs for permit (s). Thanx. Marijan
mpevecdc@earthlink.net
June 24, 2011 at 5:41 pm |
Yahoo!!
I want to thank Rick for this awesome blog and the service he is providing to all us folks wanting to climb Half Dome. Two to three weeks and hundreds!! of emails later I finally snagged 3 permits that fall smack in the middle of our reservations in lower pines!
THANKS RICK!!
Thanks also to Scott M. for putting them up here… a good man!
-Steve Tighe
June 24, 2011 at 6:31 pm |
Steve,
Glad you snagged permits. I’m happy to help out, but this is getting to be a load. Hey – consider getting your Half Dome shirts from my website….See http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
June 24, 2011 at 6:01 pm |
Can anyone offer ONE (1) permit for Monday, July 11?
thanks,
julia
shapeless@zoho.com
June 24, 2011 at 7:06 pm |
I am in need of permits for Sept. 17th. I have permits to trade on Sept. 13th (8 ea.) Sept. 14th (8 ea.) Sept. 18th (4 ea.) Sept. 21st (4 ea.) If you have the 17th of Sept. I would be willing to give you the permits. I would be willing to go all in for 4 permits. ken
Cell # 916-212-1204 email rkdm3to1@jps.net
June 29, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
Hi Ken,
I’m sorry to report I do not have any permits to trade but am crossing my fingers that someone has 2 permits for Sept 21st that they will not be using. We have our reservations, trip planned etc etc just unlucky on June 1st when the Sept permits came out. I would be happy to reimburse you for the Sept 21st permits and send you a little thank you from Alaska. I can be reached at lklim@gci.net. Thanks and wishing you the best of luck on your search for Sept 17th. Linda
June 24, 2011 at 7:13 pm |
Still looking for 3 permits for Jul 11-14.
Offering to TRADE any or all of:
4 Jul 4
6 Aug 3
4 Sept 3
6 Sept 5
2 Sept 9
Not offering to give away anything until I have my desired permits. Once I have them, I will gladly give away the rest.
Thanks!
Kevin Koch
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
June 24, 2011 at 8:03 pm |
I need 4 tickets for either July 2nd, or 3rd. My son is leaving for the Navy on July 5th and always wanted to do this as a family. I want to do this as a going away present. mreidweb@gmail.com
Thanks!!!!
June 24, 2011 at 8:07 pm |
looking for 1 permit any day after 7/26/11. Celebrating my 60th by taking on half dome!
Thanks.
contact at: l_mcglynn@yahoo.com
June 24, 2011 at 9:51 pm |
Hi – My wife and I are still looking for 2 permits for June 27th. We have a couple for June 29th that we could trade. If we are able to find the permits without needing to trade, those would be available to anyone who needs them. Thanks, Brett (bgtoresdahl @ gmail.com)
June 25, 2011 at 5:49 am |
NC to CA. Need to trade 4 permits for August 24, for 1 or more permits any one day of July 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. Please help me out. I driving 2000+ miles to hike Yosemeite. Even one permit would be greatly appreciated.
Clarification to above post: I have the August 24 permits, I want to trade for the July permits that I need.
Contact me at
heync18@gmail.com
Chirs
June 25, 2011 at 6:05 am |
I have the following dates to trade half dome hiking permits,
3 for July 10th
2 for July 13th
2 for Sept. 18th
I need up to 5 permits for August 17,18 or 19th. Traveling across counrty to hike , please help us out.
Thanks, john, please reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com
June 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm |
Hello John,
Should you not be able to trade your permits on September 18, and get “stuck” with them would you kindly consider giving them up to me?
Thanks for your consideration.
Tom
yosemitetom@ymail.com
June 25, 2011 at 9:28 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Half Dome on Monday, July 18th. My son & I did it last year together & want to do it again this summer , but just found out we need permits – even during the week. We would so appreciate it & are willing to cover the costs.
bpkallerud@gmail.com
June 25, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
Hi, l
I’m looking for 1 permit for June 27 or 28. If anyone will be in Yosemite with an extra permit, please email: mattleck@gmail.com.
Thanks
June 25, 2011 at 12:24 pm |
Need July 5th Half Dome permits for 3. Please!
Jim – CAdivr@gmail.com 805-796-7653
June 25, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
Hey guys,
Looking for a permit June 28th – this coming Tuesday. There was confusion and i thought my friend told me she had 3 to give me but turns out it was only two.. my brother flies in from Australia tomorrow and I’d love for him to do it too.
Let me know ASAP if anyone has a spare Tuesday June 28th permit!!
Thanks
June 25, 2011 at 3:14 pm |
I am looking for 1 pass on Friday July 1st so I can take my son too.
My daughter and I have passes.
hilaryhuffman6@hotmail.com
June 25, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
Hi hikers,
I’m looking for 2 permits for a day between August 5 and August 10. Can anyone help? I can be contacted at iandmcfadden@gmail.com
June 25, 2011 at 4:59 pm |
I am looking for 2 to 4 permits for July 6th. jcjarman@cox.net
Thanks,
John
June 25, 2011 at 6:48 pm |
If anyone is interested, there are 2 permits for Tues,. June 28 on recreation.gov right now…..
June 25, 2011 at 7:02 pm |
Hey, just wanted to share my half dome experience. I hiked it yesterday (Friday, 6-24-11) without a permit. Actually along the way I asked people if they had any extra permits and I did get one from someone but I didn’t need it. I started around 7am and arrived at the cables at 11am -I was moving pretty fast. There were only about 5 people using the cables at that time and there was no ranger asking for permits. When I descended around noon, (around 20 people on the cables at this point) there was a ranger asking for permits. My guess is that if you get there fairly early (especially on a weekday) you will beat the ranger. Also, don’t be afraid to ask other hikers if they are carrying extra permits -some are and they are planning to hand the extras in to the ranger. So, there is a chance the ranger might have a few extras -again get there early (you need to beat the heat anyway!!!) This is probably a lot easier to do without a permit if you’re hiking by yourself or with just one other person. I gave the unused permit I received to another hiker ascending. Good luck!!!
June 25, 2011 at 8:39 pm |
Mercedes,
Greet report. FYI – the Ranger can ask to see your permit on the way back down.
Rick
June 25, 2011 at 8:36 pm |
i have 2 permits for June 28. would like to trade them for permits for July 13 if possible. please email me at abuw11@yahoo.com. thanx
June 25, 2011 at 9:35 pm |
Hi Half Dome hikers! I’m looking for one permit for July 24th. I would love to take a picture of the entire family on top. We are one permit short.
Thanks! radecke4@aol.com
Bob
June 26, 2011 at 6:24 am |
Hello Half Dome Hikers……..
I need permits for Sunday, September 18. I have 2 permits for September 21, AND campground reservations to trade.
yosemitetom@ymail.com
Thanks!
June 26, 2011 at 7:18 am |
Shot in the dark here. Half dome July 9 (two-three permits needed). ericalborg@gmail.com
…fingers (and toes) crossed…
June 26, 2011 at 11:27 am |
Does anyone have two permits for August 19,20,21,or 22nd? Please email at wcrist2@comcast.net if you can help. Thank you!
June 26, 2011 at 12:51 pm |
Question from a newbie:
Does 1 Half Dome permit work for 4 people, or is it 1 permit per person?
June 26, 2011 at 1:07 pm |
You can request up to 4 people on one permit, so it is specific to each permit.
June 26, 2011 at 1:30 pm |
Each person must have a permti on them. You can get up to 4 permits at a time from recreation.gov. You will physically print out 1 piece of paper with the word 4 on it…make 3 more copies and give one to each in your party.
Mr Half Dome
June 26, 2011 at 1:18 pm |
I have a last minute request for two permits for Monday June 27th or Tuesday June 28th.
I have a friend out from Australia and we did not realize until today that a permit is required.
Please contact me at 443-413-1284.
Thank you !!
Laura
🙂
June 26, 2011 at 1:51 pm |
Mr. Half Dome: Do you recommend bicycle type fingerless gloves or full finger nitrile gloves for the cables ? Thanks. Lindsey Meador
June 26, 2011 at 3:38 pm |
Mechanics gloves are my favorite, I would not use gloves without fingers.
June 26, 2011 at 7:52 pm |
Hi Lindsey,
I wear my bike gloves for the bulk fo the hike to keep from getting blisters from my hiking poles – you DO use poles, right??? When I get to the cables I switch to Nitrile coated full finger gloves. Atlas brand at Ace hardware for $6.49. Probably at Home Depot or other Hardware stores…they have mesh back (cool) and grip the cables perfectly. VERY lightweight.
Rick
June 26, 2011 at 3:49 pm |
Looking for 2-5 Half Dome permits for July 1st or 2nd…
kendana1@comcast.net
June 26, 2011 at 8:51 pm |
Looking for 1 Half Dome permit for July 28, 29, or 30th. We’re coming from Minnesota and this would be a dream come true for my husband. Thanks so much!
skmaanderson@msn.com
June 26, 2011 at 10:24 pm |
Looking for 2 Half Dome Permits for Monday 7/11/11.
Please contact me at a.mcdonald002@gmail.com
Thank you,
Ashley
June 27, 2011 at 6:35 am |
Trekker’s:
A large group of us will be in Housekeeping Camp the week of 7/3. Some wanna-be hikers have backed out of our HD trek, so I’ve got up to 6 permits for 7/7. This can go down & or even up if others change their minds. Not looking for a trade of any sort, just trying to get these into the hands of the willing and able.
George
ghrjr@hotmail.com
Rick,
How is the legitimacy of permits monitored? For example – I relinquish 2 permits, each with it’s print out that says “4.” How does the Ranger know there are still 2 legit tickets out there? Just want to avoid any scenario in which my group is denied access when I’m the original purchaser w/legit permits. Make sense?
Thx.
June 27, 2011 at 8:04 am |
George,
It;s all caveat emptor on both sides. The permit is marked as “4”. Then make another copy for the other person….might as well make 4 total..Everyone carries their own permit copy. When the first 4 on that permit number arrive at the Ranger, he lets them pass. So if a jerk gets your permit makred “4” then makes 3 more copies, and they beat you to the Ranger, they go – and anyone after with that permti number who passes is thought to have bogus permtis and is not allowed. So either you trust the person, get their Driver License and mark on the copy you give them “Given to Joe Blow to allow 2 people – I, Max Headroom, will retaiin the remaining 2 slots” or such. Pretty funky. Last year we got real tickets in the mail. This year is’s very easy to conterfeit a print out. Oh well.
The ultimate safe way is to just call recreation.gov and cancel 2 of the 4. They will be recycled onto the website.
Your call.
June 27, 2011 at 6:54 am |
Hi,
I didn’t get time off work approved so, I have 3 permits available on August 30. If you are interested, please email chouchnou_21@hotmail.com
June 27, 2011 at 10:51 am |
Hi, I’m looking for 4 permits for August 8th, 2011. PLEASE contact me if you have tickets available. I’ll give you the money for the permit fees right away w/ no hassle. Thank you very much!!
TheTruth87@Gmail.com
559-903-4806
June 27, 2011 at 11:10 am |
I am looking for 3 or 4 (one person optional if I can’t get 4 person permit) half dome permits for any day from 31 July to 7th August and then from 13th August to 21st August. Please email at junkpeti@yahoo.com
June 27, 2011 at 11:17 am |
Hi,
I am still looking July 24th Half Dome permits.
I am fine with July 23rd also!! If you have any extra permit that you would not be able to use…. Please please let me know! It is our first wedding anniversary and you will be our hero if you could share some permits-. 🙂
primrose_pelangi@yahoo.com
Thank you very much for reading!!
June 27, 2011 at 11:41 am |
Looking to get two permits for July 11 or 12th. Desperate as I am traveling from New Orleans and have no other days.
djshea2@mac.com
June 27, 2011 at 11:57 am |
Looking to do half dome wed june 29 need permit. Didnt know about new weekday permit rule.
timmos1@aol.com
June 27, 2011 at 12:23 pm |
Praying for a MIRACLE!!!! 2 Tickets for July 3 or 4. email tms.14@hotmail.com
Thanks! 🙂
June 27, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
What is up with this “non-profit” group emailing for possible tickets at $150…..scalpers?
June 27, 2011 at 4:27 pm |
Tricia,
Lasting Adventures is a permtted guide company that is offering GUIDED hikes up Half Dome. Their fee is way less than other guide services. They are not scalping but many people prefer the security of a guided hike. Permits to go up HD are included.
Rick
June 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm |
hey, My fiance and I are looking for a permit for any day this summer, from june 27 until the middle of august. Please e-mail me if anyone has any available. (meulemanspaul@gmail.com)
Thanks, Paul.
June 27, 2011 at 2:10 pm |
Looking for permits for half dome for ANY weekend between now and September. I would really like to take my girlfriend on this hike as our goodbye before she leaves for Europe for 6 months’. Feel free to call at 805.909.7511 or email kmorton211@gmail.com anytime! Thanks
Kyle Morton
June 27, 2011 at 2:36 pm |
Does anybody have 3 permits for July 2? You can get back to me at darshanbheda@gmail.com
Thanks!!
June 27, 2011 at 3:30 pm |
I am looking for 2 permites on Aug 19 or Aug 20. Kindly let me know if you have them. My email id is guhans@gmail.com.
June 27, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
Hi,
I need 10 to 14 permits for august 30 or 31. I’d like them to be on the same day. The nice thing about it is that I have 20 permits for sept 1. If you have a large group but need a couple more permits i’m willing to give you more permits for your permits.
Thanks Young
You can contact me at ichytuna@sbcglobal.net
June 27, 2011 at 4:02 pm |
Oh just to let you guys know i just cancelled campsite reservations to lower pine 20 min ago.
my lose your gain… hope somebody from here snags them.
June 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Looking for two permits for either July 12th or 13th. Thank you to anyone that can help.
Justin (jmaffia@sbcglobal.net)
June 27, 2011 at 7:14 pm |
4 of us will be flying in from Canada and would like to hike on August 29. I see a few with extra permits on that date to trade. As we don’t have any to trade, I would like to work with you to find what days you want so that we might be able to use your extra tickets on the 29th. Let me know what you need. Matthewjordan[at]wthome.ca
June 27, 2011 at 7:20 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for august 26th or 27th (preferably the 27th). My daughter and I wanted to take a trip together, would love a chance to hike Half Dome. Love spending time with my daughter but due to our jobs it difficult.
davidson.j1@comcast.net
June 27, 2011 at 7:22 pm |
I was able to get a ticket for the 4th of July (thanks Gayathri!), and now all I need is ONE more!!!! (or my husband and I will have to fight for it!!) I really appreciate everyone on this site, it is fabulous!
June 27, 2011 at 7:25 pm |
Anyone with a campsite over the weekend of the 4th and had a change of plans please email me tms.14@hotmail.com
Thank you!
June 27, 2011 at 7:27 pm |
I need 2 permits for august 26th or 27th( preferably august 27th)My daughter and I wanted to do something together since we both have the weekend of(which is rare). if anyone has permits my number is (510)541-7111
June 27, 2011 at 8:43 pm |
My fiancée and I are looking for two tickets for half dome on July 23rd. Any help appreciated. Please email me at derbydog@cox.net. Tony
June 27, 2011 at 8:44 pm |
HELLO!
Does anyone have two (2) spare/unused permits for this upcoming weekend? Sunday July 3rd is preferred, but Friday July 1st or Saturday July 2nd would also be great. Thanks! brandoncboylan@gmail.com
June 27, 2011 at 9:14 pm |
im lookin for 4 permits for sept 5th! willing to pay your $1.50 permit fee asap! 707 980 3860
June 27, 2011 at 9:47 pm |
Looking for 2 Half Dome Permits for Sunday 7/17/11
We are driving from Texas to make this hike.
Please contact me at christi.rogers@tx.rr.com
Thank you,
Christi
June 27, 2011 at 9:48 pm |
Hello fellow HD lovers/admirers,
I am desperate, absolutely desperate for 5 half dome permits for JULY 30th or 31. This is the onbly opportunity I’ll get to do this hike. If anyone has any information, please please please email me at xotherleex@gmail.com or call at (909) 257-8397. I would owe you big time! my friends and I have NEVER experienced this hike before. Please help, I will be very grateful.
xotherleex@GMAIL.COM
June 28, 2011 at 6:25 am |
My fiancee and I are looking for two permits for July 23. Any help appreciated. Tony
derbydog@cox.net
June 28, 2011 at 7:03 am |
Looking for 8 permits for September 10th or 11th. I have 8 permits for September 3rd to trade. Tburdick@marquetteassociates.com
June 28, 2011 at 7:11 am |
I need 3 Half Dome permit for July 3 or 4. Even wilderness permit will do
ravi.g9@gmail.com
Thanks
June 28, 2011 at 8:18 am |
Get in line at tthe Wilderness office the day before to try for a walk up wilderness permit.
June 28, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Good Morning Mr. Half Dome,
Have you had any feedback on how early one must get in line for the wilderness permits? Is the small station in the corner of the apple orchard/curry village parking lot the best spot to get in line?
Thanks for putting this site together!!!!!
Tom
June 28, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Tom,
Depends on how bad you want to go. I;ve heard of 11 am the day before at the Wilderness Office next to the Ansel Adam Gallery in the main valley Center. Give them a call for the latest updates. Permits for Little Yosemite Valley are VERY hard to get. If you read the blog, Scott posted a note saying that the trails off Glacier Point are easier.
I do this for the love of Half Dome.
Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store. http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
Rick
June 28, 2011 at 2:35 pm
No, a better spot is near Bridalveil Fall.Then you can be assured no one will be in front of you. Get your body to the Wilderness Office next to the Ansel Adams Gallery in the main valley.
June 28, 2011 at 7:17 pm
I called permit issuing station to check number of permits available on first come first served and its 40%, which is only 12 permits
June 28, 2011 at 7:15 am |
I am looking for 2 permits on August 8 or 9. I don’t have permits to trade, but I just found out I will be in the area with my 9 year old son who wants to climb Half Dome for his birthday. It would make him very happy if somebody has any extra permits available.
Please contact me at
dpolidori@yahoo.com
June 28, 2011 at 9:16 am |
Hi we are hiking half dome on. July 3rd and are competing with the crowds. We need two more tickets for that day. Unfortunately we don’t have any permits to switch with… Please cancel your permits if you are not using them. That would be greatly appreciated. If you have any permits for that day you can reach me at dechun@gmail.com. Thanks a bunch and good luck finding those permits.
June 28, 2011 at 10:08 am |
I am looking for 2 or 3 permits for July 23rd. If you have any extras, please email me. Thank you very much fellow hikers. Jerry@Seasidefinancial.com
June 28, 2011 at 10:17 am |
Hi friends,
My wife and I are looking for 2 half dome passes for July 3rd to climb with our friends, who were luckier than us. Don’t have any passes to trade, but perhaps a couple nice bottles of cabernet sauvignon could make it worth your while.
Probably too old to make the climb, but we’re not getting any younger!
Thank you!
Ian
save.neptune@gmail.com
June 28, 2011 at 12:47 pm |
Ian,
What are you 96 years old??? Come on. You;re not OLD until your dreams are replaced by regrets. Just do it! Good luck getting a permit.
Rick
June 28, 2011 at 10:36 am |
Looking for 2 tickets ANY DATE (but ideally a weekend) before September 1st. Just moved from the Central Coast and have to take advantage of Yosemite. I really would love to hike half dome for my girlfriends birthday. Call or email anytime! 805.909.7511 kmorton@calpoly.edu
June 28, 2011 at 11:32 am |
I Need 5 Permitsss!!!! HELLLP! Not a big fan on the crowds and how now we need a permit. The date is the 20th of July. Please let me know!!!
E.witzig@yahoo.com
June 28, 2011 at 11:48 am |
Hey all, still looking for permits for July 12-19th. I need at least 3 if a kind soul has any!! I have some in September available for trade. (they’ve been claimed by other folks on here if I can’t make a trade so yes they’re going to good homes.) please help a girl out! 🙂
Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
June 28, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
Good Afternoon Half Dome Hikers….
I need permits for September 12 or September 18. I am hopeful to be hiking with my daughter before she heads off to college. I am praying that someone has a couple of permits that they can send my way.
Obviously, I would be willing to pay for any mailings or permit fees. My fingers, eyes, and toes are crossed in the hopes I can use someone’s permits that they cannot use.
THANK YOU!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
Tom
June 28, 2011 at 3:07 pm |
Hello fellow hikers!
I know that I make this request on a rather short notice, but I was hoping that a kind person out there would be able to spare one or two permits for July 1st or 2nd for my father and I. He set up this trip for us without realising that we had to have permits in order to hike up Half Dome. We are not going to return to Yosemite again, so it would really mean a lot if someone could spare a permit or two for these dates.
Please e-mail me @ dannyaz952@yahoo.com
Thank you!
-Danny
June 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm |
Just a testomony of how SCREWED up this permit fiasco is,
I have 2 permits that will not be used for tomorrow (6/29), so I went on line to cancel them so someone else could use them. I could not cancel them! I called the 1-877-444-6777 number and she could not cancel them! She transfered me to someone else in customer non-service and she could not cancel them!! So I could fax them or text a picture of them to someone if they want. Printing them will be your issue, or you could try and bring them up on you smart phone and let the ranger scan the bar code from your phone. reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com
June 28, 2011 at 7:14 pm |
This has been a fear of mine since the inception of this mess. It is not worth most people’s time to cancel to save the $6.00. They should do something like Mt. Whitney, pick up your permit the day before or forfeit them…
June 29, 2011 at 7:14 am
The other issue is that if you cancel you actually don’t save the $6.00 since there are no refunds. So there is less incentive to do the right thing and cancel so someone else can use your permits rather than eat them and save the time and hassle with their customer service
June 29, 2011 at 8:31 am
Tom & others:
The best way to communicate your frustration to let the park management aware. Venting here is cathardic, but if you can write Yosemite it might have more effect to improve the process.
Don_Neubacher@nps.gov
Don Neubacher, Superintendent
Yosemite National Park
Attn: Half Dome Trail Permits
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
June 29, 2011 at 8:27 am |
Thanks Johnny.
I will fwd this info to the park staff that interfaces with recreation.gov. I;ve been told that once a permit has been printed it cannot be cancelled. Hmmmmm Odd.
June 29, 2011 at 9:28 am
Hello Mr. Half Dome,
I have sent my conerns to the Park Superintendent and I encourage others to do the same.
Thank you again for your efforts in keeping this site up and running!!! I have not received any permits yets, but I shall remain optomistic!
Tom
June 29, 2011 at 11:46 am
Tom,
I;ll blog on this topic tonight. I got a long answer back and will summarize things.
Rick
June 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm |
I am looking for 2 half dome permits for July 7. My email is jonathan_eisenzopf@hotmail.com
June 28, 2011 at 4:16 pm |
I’m still looking for 3 permits for July 11, 12, 13 or 14.
If you have those, you can have all of
4 x Jul 4
4 x Jul 9
3 x Aug 3 [another 3 may be about to be traded]
6 x Sept 5
2 x Sept 9
in exchange, to increase your trading possibilities.
Or if you need one of the dates I have and have more than one date to trade in return, so I can increase my trading possibilities, let’s talk.
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
June 28, 2011 at 7:15 pm |
Hi i am looking for a permit for sept 16 or 17 either 1 or up to 4 will do please contact me at 562 413-5813 or at Cristian.Alvarez00@gmail.com so we can work something out
thank you
June 28, 2011 at 8:29 pm |
Hi – my husband and I are looking for two Half Dome permits for September 16, 17 or 18, 2011 (any of those days would be fine). We would be more than happy to reimburse you for any applicable shipping and permit fees. Please let us know if you can help us out! My e-mail address is: gcmori555@gmail.com
Thanks!
Grace
June 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 HD permits for July 16. We got the campsite but were not able to get the HD permits. Please contact me at plawlor@gmail.com if you can help.
Thanks!
Pat
June 28, 2011 at 9:55 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for any day. I’ll make it work. No sob story, just a guy who made it to the cables before chickened out, and needs to slay this dragon.
I’ll take 2 if that is all someone can spare. I have three friends that are up to the task, but beggars can’t be choosers.
Thanks,
ruben.villalobos@gmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 7:34 am |
Hello everyone! I have 4 half dome permits for September 6th that I would like to trade for 2 permits for August 8th. Shoot me an email if you can make this happen! Let’s make this blog work for us!! williamskeeters@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 8:20 am |
FREE!!!!!!!! to anyone who wants them….I just purchased a permit for 2 for June 30th….I wanted to get them to offer to anyone on this site who needed them. Hopefully, A Good Deed Does Not Go Unnoticed!!!!!!! I am still searching for permits for July25-28th. Happy trails to you!!! You can contact me at tomandginnie@gmail.com and I can fax the permit. Happy trails to you!!!!!
June 29, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
Just faxed free permits to one happy camper. Hoping it will send good karma my way!!!! Because I am in need 4 permits any day from July 25th-28. Would be very thankful.
June 29, 2011 at 8:37 am |
Permits for 2 people needed anytime between 15th July and 28th July. I tried to climb the half dome when I was 16 but a lightning storm prevented me from reaching the top, I vowed to come back from my home in the UK and complete the job before I turned 30. I’m now travelling for my 30th Birthday and jsut found out I need a permit now, so if anyone can help me with 2 permits for climbing halfdome I would really appreciate it! – Andy (andystats@hotmail.com)
June 29, 2011 at 8:41 am |
PLEASE!!! I need 2 Half Dome permits for august 27th. I don’t have any to trade, but if anybody isnt going to use theirs PLEASE contact me at 510-541-7111. It would greatly appreciated.
Fingers crossed!!
Wendy 🙂
June 29, 2011 at 8:45 am |
I’m still looking for two permits for July 8th (originally posted in May) and it’s getting down to the wire. If anyone can help me out I’d be very grateful.
Thanks
oscarandlauren@gmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 9:38 am |
looking for 4 permits for Sunday, July 31st.
contact me kymberly.vo@gmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 10:55 am |
My 2 kids don’t start school until September 5th and we have campground booked in Yosemite for my family (4 of us) from 8/26 to 8/30. 4 Permits for Saturday, August 27th, Sunday, August 28th or Monday, August 29th would be ideal for us! Please contact me at thooker@san.rr.com or 619-316-4398.
Sincerely – Todd Hooker
June 29, 2011 at 11:00 am |
i am looking for 3 permits for Aug 29th please.
uyen
uyen_b_tran@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 11:20 am |
Looking for 2-4 permits, preferably on a weekend, anytime during mid July through August and into the first part of September. No permits to trade but I WILL be able to work something out. I have Half Dome on my New Years Resolution list for 2011 and need to get it knocked out. Thanks, Justin. saluki72@hotmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 11:27 am |
Hi,
I’m looking for permits for Sunday, August 7th. I don’t have any to trade. There are about 7/8 of us going, but we’re willing to take any for that day. Thank you and I hope to hear good news soon. ^_^
Bests,
Becky
bthipavo@gmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 12:17 pm |
You sound like a pleasant young lady. I hope somebody helps you and your group out.
June 29, 2011 at 11:31 am |
Hello Everyone,
My husband and I are driving across the country this summer, with our final destination being half dome. We really hope to make it to the top so if anyone has 2 permits for July 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th they would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks!
Please Contact me: Summerbreeze433@gmail.com
Thanks Again, Michelle
June 29, 2011 at 1:25 pm |
LF 4 permits for hiking, 7/15 or 7/16.
jawhite04+nospam@gmail.com
Happy hunting to all, thanks, and good luck!
June 29, 2011 at 1:38 pm |
Looking for 2 permits any day before September.
Kyle Morton
kmorton211@gmail.com
805.909.7511
June 29, 2011 at 2:29 pm |
Hi, I am looking for one permit for 16 july, so if you got a pack of 4 and only need three it would realy help us out. we have a group of 5 but were only able to get 4. the fifth guy is military and would really like to do the hike before he gets moved out of california this year.
Thanks
ben_richy_01@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 3:34 pm |
Good Afternoon Half Dome Hikers….
I need permits for September 12 or September 18. I am hopeful to be hiking with my daughter before she heads off to college. I am praying that someone has a couple of permits that they can send my way.
Obviously, I would be willing to pay for any mailings or permit fees. My fingers, eyes, and toes are crossed in the hopes I can use someone’s permits that they cannot use.
THANK YOU!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.491.5116
Tom
June 29, 2011 at 4:26 pm |
In need of 2-4 permits for July 30, 31 or Aug 1st still please. I have Aug 25 permits (4) to trade.
Thanks
sschrag1@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 5:09 pm |
Hello,
I currently possess 3 Half Dome permits for Monday September 5, and am hoping to trade for 3 Half Dome passes for Tuesday August 16th (or August 15th or August 17th) .
In addition, a friend of mine has 4 permits for Thursday September 15th that would like to trade 3 or 4 permits for Tuesday August 16th (or August 15th or August 17th)
We have been planning this trip for years now, and although we obtained a campsite, we were unable to acquire passes for the date we had our hearts set on (and it looks like we may not be able to make it on either of the September dates).
Please email me at chrisal2000@gmail.com if you would like to trade permits (or if interested in our September passes – as we may not be able to use these) .
Thank you very much,
Christian
June 29, 2011 at 5:24 pm |
Thanks for your help. We need 2 permits to climb Half-Dome on any of the following dates : July 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8th.
When we booked our trip from Cleveland,our main target was to climb Half-Dome. We later found out that they set up this daily pass system,which of course we were way to late to get. We are in our early 60’s, and able to do this hike now. I don’t know if we will years from now. Sorry for the rambling on. If you could help us out we would be forever grateful. My name is John Stillman, and my e-mail address is jrs44126@yahoo.com. My 2 cell phone #’s are 440-227-2651 and 440-227-6476
Thank You
June 29, 2011 at 5:51 pm |
I am looking for 2-4 permits from july 24-26, we are taking a family vacation and had no idea we needed a permit to hike to the top of half dome. Coming from Durham NC (first trip to California)
brenteischen@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 6:57 pm |
Hello, I am looking for 2 pemits either on Aug 27/28/29. You can contact me at vpujary@gmail.com.
Thanks
Vishal
June 29, 2011 at 7:08 pm |
I know it is late… i am looking for a permit for july 2nd.
sendtohen@hotmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 7:21 pm |
Greetings All:
Need two permits for July 14 and 15.
My son and I want to hike in and spend one night.
My contact info is zkoolman@yahoo.com.
Thank you !!
June 29, 2011 at 10:01 pm |
You’ll need a Wilderness Permit to camp out in the Wilderness. See the park website. If you get a permit to do so, you can get a HD permit then.
June 29, 2011 at 7:25 pm |
Hello – Looking for 2 permits for this Sat., July 2nd please
Thank you – Dan
bmwdkp@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 7:36 pm |
I have one permit for July 4th and need one more. If anyone has 2 permits on the 3rd and needs one for the 4th I could trade you that. We are just looking for 2 permits on the same day July 3 or 4. I appreciate your consideration~
Happy Trails,
Tricia
tms.14@hotmail.com
June 29, 2011 at 9:19 pm |
I am looking for one permit to hike Half Dome on Saturday, July 16th. Please contact me. meierjl@aol.com
June 30, 2011 at 12:46 pm |
There is one for the 16th right now on recreation.gov. Better hurry!
July 3, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Missed it!! 😦 need it for my son. Hope another comes up!
June 29, 2011 at 9:46 pm |
I am looking for 3-5 tickets for September 9-11.
Thank you for your help,
Adriane
adriatic16@yahoo.com
June 29, 2011 at 10:08 pm |
Hi, We need two Half Dome hiking permits in August! We will be there August 2nd – 6th. Can anyone help us out! My daughter and husband have been planning this trip for a couple of years now. They were planning on going this year but all the permits were grabbed up quickly! Thanks so much in advance!
cheriegate@mac.com
June 29, 2011 at 10:16 pm |
Looking for 4 permits on July 30. Have 4 permits on both July 17 and 22 to trade. Contact summitbaggers@gmail.com.
June 29, 2011 at 11:09 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits forJuly 2 or 3.
rodney.nesbit@level3.com
June 30, 2011 at 4:31 am |
I have a permit for one person for July 4 to give away.
I’m still looking for one permit for July 13 or three for July 11, 12 or 14.
If you have any of those, you can have any or all of
3 x Aug 3
6 x Sept 5
2 x Sept 9
in exchange, to increase your trading possibilities.
Or if you need one of the dates I have and have more than one date to trade in return, so I can increase my trading possibilities, let’s talk.
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 5:58 am |
If the one permit for July 4 is still available, I would be very very grateful. Will be flying to San Francisco on Saturday.
Thank you very much,
and hope you will be successful with your trading,
Joerg
zimmermann.j@gmx.net, j.zimmerma@web.de
June 30, 2011 at 4:49 am |
Hi Everyone – I am looking for 2 half dome hiking permits any day from July 27, 28, or 29th. In exchange I have two extra reservations in housekeeping with a check in date of July 26th and check out date of July 30th. Please let me know if anyone is interested in trading. You can reach me at germbie510@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Erma
June 30, 2011 at 8:21 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 permits for either July 29 or July 30. If anyone has 2 permits, please please let me know. I can be reached at vdicamillo@gmail.com.
Thanks!!!
June 30, 2011 at 9:27 am |
Looking to trade 2 permits that I have for July 9th (7/9/2011) for 2 same day permits for any weekend BEFORE the start of September. Thanks!
kmorton211@gmail.com
805.909.7511
July 1, 2011 at 8:32 am |
I am looking for 2 for July 9th but can only offer 2 for October 9. Let me know if you’re interested. Email townsend_cindy@hotmail.com.
July 1, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
No, sorry October is too late. But if you could find someone who has any weekend before September who instead wanted October, then a three way switch could easily be done. ANYONE?
June 30, 2011 at 9:35 am |
Is there any similar option or blog for Mt. Whitney permits.
Thanks
June 30, 2011 at 2:23 pm |
Dunno. I;m just a nice guy doing this for fans of Half Dome. Google it.
Rick – MrHalfDome
July 8, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Are permits needed for Mt. Whitney?
June 30, 2011 at 9:43 am |
Please help!! We are looking for 2-3 permits for August 8,9,10,12 or 13. For my daughter’s 15th Birthday. Thank you.
pjbalson@balsoncapital.com
June 30, 2011 at 9:44 am |
Hi, looking for 2 permits anytime between July 14-18. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Also, if we were going to wait in line for the day of passes where do we go to find them?
i can be reached at michelle.pizzillo@gmail.com or 631 525-6985
June 30, 2011 at 2:21 pm |
There is no such line for Half Dome permtis…no walk-up process. Only for Wilderness backpacking permits.
Rick
June 30, 2011 at 2:47 pm |
Has anyone been successful in getting wilderness backpacking permits that are first come first serve. Still hoping to do it next week Wed July 6 and Thu July 7th.
Thanks!
June 30, 2011 at 6:17 pm
It happens every day since 40% are held for walk up. But get in line early. How early? How bad do you want to go? Did you get Pink Floyd tickets? Same same.
July 1, 2011 at 6:26 am
I would gladly trade Pink Floyd tickets for a Half Dome permit.
June 30, 2011 at 10:32 am |
I am still looking for 4 permits for Aug 23-25. Was going to trade some July permits for the Aug ones I needed but the deal fell apart.
Thank you in advance!
Ken
kkramer@socal.rr.com
June 30, 2011 at 11:05 am |
I’m looking for 4 half dome permits anywhere between july 17-19\
emailearly@gmail.com
June 30, 2011 at 11:45 am |
Hello,
I was unaware that permits were being enforced during the week. I need 4 permits for July 18 or 19. I was unable to hike it last year, so would be forever grateful.
Thanks,
Michelle Fernandez
michellerenee1387@gmail.com
June 30, 2011 at 11:45 am |
Looking for 4 permits for July 4. Father/Daughter and Father/Son.
(Father/Son are first timers).
richedelman@yahoo.com
July 6, 2011 at 7:36 am |
Update: July 6. Headed up to the summit July 4 with no passes. At the top of Nevada Fall, met four people coming down who didn’t use their passes (they were on and off the top before the permit checking began). They kindly gave us their passes and we made it to the top. Thank you!
Two side notes
1) Another couple was there at the top of Nevada Fall, also a blog reader, and had their permits courtesy of a kind reader,
2) Saw Mr Half Dome coming down on the top, just as we got up.
Small world, even in the Wilderness. Half Dome was awesome, and the cables were empty. Huge mosquitoes everywhere.
July 6, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Yes, Rich – it was heaven. A very nice Wilderness Experience. Even though I overslept by an hour! Boooo.
June 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm |
Hi Im looking for around 8 permits for sat july 2nd if someone has some pls let me knowmy email is sogol82@hotmail.com thanks
June 30, 2011 at 12:16 pm |
Hello All:
Posted earlier, but wasn’t clear.
Need two (2) Half Dome Permits for either July 16 or July 17.
May the Gods especially bless anyone that can come to my rescue !!
L.
June 30, 2011 at 1:02 pm |
I have four permits for August 24th. I want to trade for 1 or more permits for July 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22. I already have several people requesting the August permits, so don’t get your hopes up, unless you have permits to trade. Thanks in advance. Contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Chris
June 30, 2011 at 1:24 pm |
Hello happy hikers:
I had tickets for June 26 that i gave away to someone to use…..i am hoping a kind person will give me tickets for July 13th. please contact me at626 392 4911 abuw11@yahoo.com. Thank you
June 30, 2011 at 1:28 pm |
Looking for 4 half dome day hike permit for any date from July 2nd to July 7th. Boudsadyx@gmail.com. I’d like to experience half dome with my friends before my deployment.
June 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
I have two permits for Saturday, July 16th. I am looking to trade them for 2-4 permits sometime between August 15-19.
Thanks,
shelbycoons@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 6:13 am |
I also have 4 permits for Saturday, Oct 1st to trade and 2 permits for Thursday, Oct 6th. You could have all those permits if I could just find mine!
Still looking for 2-4 between August 15-19.
shelbycoons@gmail.com
-Shelby
June 30, 2011 at 2:05 pm |
Hey guys,
If anyone is looking to get rid of 1 or 3 permits for any time between Jul 11 and 24, I would really appreciate it. Thanks
hernandez681@gmail.com
Ryan
June 30, 2011 at 3:28 pm |
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone would be able to swap/trade any permits for the 14th or 15th of September Ideally for 2 people.
Please contact me on louise.hibbert@yahoo.co.uk
I would be really grateful!
Louise
June 30, 2011 at 6:39 pm |
Looking for a single ticket for the half dome trail aug 10 thru 14 thanks any day
heresyourgod@hotmail.com
June 30, 2011 at 7:23 pm |
I am still looking for permits for August 27th. if anyone is not going to be using, their permits, you can call me anytime at 510-245-7811
PLEEEEEEASE!
June 30, 2011 at 11:10 pm |
Hey guys…sorry for the late notice but I have (1) permit left for Friday (July 1st). First person to call me gets it. My number is 559-960-5517. I tried to cancel it many times, but it wouldn’t let me. Permit will be emailed. This is your chance at a free pass, easy as that. Good luck. And if you call and I don’t answer, text me. My apologies if I don’t text or call back. It will likely mean the passes have already been taken……
FYI you can call or text at any time! I want to make sure this permit doesn’t do to waste! devochic@hotmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 1:06 am |
Hi
Looking for a single permit for Half Dome. Didnt realise I’d need one until it was too late! Coming from the UK so maybe wont get chance again.
Dates required are either 18th or 19th of September. Please help!
Cheers
llion_p@yahoo.com
July 1, 2011 at 5:09 am |
I have 5 permits (4 and 1) for July 10th that I will not be using. My group ended up giving into the scalpers. We paid for half of the group of 8 for July 9th. I am not trying to sell the 5 permits I have, but anything would help so that we can recover our cost. Also, as stated in previous postings, some people been asking around when they are at the park if anyone has an extra permit, this is a good thing also. One person in my group for the 9th will not know if he can make it or not until the witching hour, so I plan on giving one permit away at the park to someone who is looking for an extra permit.
adeptjr@yahoo.com
July 1, 2011 at 8:36 am |
I am looking for 2 for July 9th and am willing to pay to help you recover your cost. Please let me know if you end up with 2 extras at townsend_cindy@hotmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 5:51 am |
Hey Everyone I’m in desparate need of 2 permits for Thurs. July 14th. I don’t have anything to trade but appreciate any help. God Bless.
zackgreene@hotmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 6:15 am |
Good Morning Half Dome Enthusiasts……
Today is July 1st and the madness for the October permit scramble was over in 3 minutes. I was able to get (4) permits for Saturday, October 1, and (4) for Sunday, October 2. I am interested in trading for September 12, or September 18.
yosemitetom@ymail.com mailto:yosemitetom@ymail.com or 951.595.0219
I have been reduced to this form of barter to try and get the permits for the days I need.
Thank you again Mr. Half Dome.
July 11, 2011 at 11:54 am |
Hello,
I have nothing with which to barter but I do need one permit for Oct 2nd if you are unable to find a suitable swap.
spronold@yahoo.com
July 1, 2011 at 6:18 am |
I’m looking for passes for Sept. 16th or 17th.. I have oct 5 & 9th to trade. please contact me at eadamiec@hotmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 6:20 am |
I have permit for Tuesday Oct 4th. Looking for permit for Sat Oct 1st or Sun Oct 2nd.
eilsheehan@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 6:29 am |
I would love 4 permits for October 1st, or October 8th.
I went online to recreation.gov this morning at 7am sharp and the permits were gone within ONE minute!
My cel phone # is 408-497-2572. Email is iamjenwilliams@gmail.com
Name is Jennifer W. I live in San Jose, CA
July 1, 2011 at 7:30 am |
I’m looking for permits for October 1st. We have a group that wants to go and only two people got permits. I would be interested in any available permits.
Contact me at tomcatwilder@yahoo.com
July 1, 2011 at 7:34 am |
Looking for permits for half dome on September 18 or 19th, 2011 for 1 or 2 people. personal email is ktye@sbcglobal.net. Thank you!
July 1, 2011 at 7:47 am |
Good morning!
I’m looking for 2 or 4 permits for the weekend of October 7th to the 9th.
I don’t have any permits to trade since the craziness that was this morning left me without ANY permits.
Please contact me by e-mail: lboronda@gmail.com or my cell phone: (831)682-1154.
July 1, 2011 at 7:52 am |
Hi, I’m looking for permits for Sunday, October 9th, 2011. I have a couple other permits in October to trade if anyone is interested.
fuzhed@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 8:00 am |
Good Morning!
I’m looking for 2 or 4 permits for the weekend of October 7th to the 9th.
With the craziness that was this morning I couldn’t get ANY permits.. so I don’t have any to trade with.
My contact information is through my e-mail: lboronda@gmail.com and my cell phone: (831)682-1154.
Please let me know if you either have tickets you want to give away or if you see availability.
Thanks!!
July 1, 2011 at 8:51 am |
I’m looking for at least 4 permits for Sept. 9th-12th. Any one of those days would be perfect. Unfortunately I have none for trade. I got burned on June 1st trying to get some. Please help me out if you have any.
Thanks
andc.fresh@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 9:13 am |
I’m looking for 2 passes for any day between Oct 7 – 9. Everything sold out in 10 minutes this morning. Honeymoon is already booked, so our dates aren’t flexible
thanks for looking….
Phil.Weckesser [at] gmail [dot] com
July 1, 2011 at 9:25 am |
Hello Half Dome Enthusiasts!
I am looking for ONE (1) permit in the August 5-8 date range. Oh please oh please oh please!
Contact Gerry at:
sjsu1982@hotmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 11:00 am |
Hello,
I need one permit for Sunday, October 2nd. I have none to trade.
spronold@yahoo.com
July 1, 2011 at 11:39 am |
another plea for 3 permits for July 5th! Thanks – Jim CAdivr@gmail.com 805-796-7653
July 1, 2011 at 12:03 pm |
We’re a group of 9 travelling from VA beach. Only one of us got the permit for Oct 1st. We have 4 permits for Oct 4th and 4 permits for Oct 5th. Anyone interested in trading 8 oct 1 st permits (one individual or more) to permits we have. (4- oct 4th and 4 – oct 5th)..pl contact me at ashaps.262@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
Looking for 2 permitts August 27 or 28th
m.macri@att.net
July 1, 2011 at 12:55 pm |
I have a Half Dome permit for four for Tuesday, July 19 that is yours for the asking. Shoot me an email and I will forward the permit to you.
edwuelfing@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for September 24th, 2011. If anyone has any number of those 1-4 we would greatly appreciate it. We weren’t able to get enough permits for our entire group. Please contact me at kirst128@yahoo.com Thank you.
July 1, 2011 at 1:53 pm |
I am still looking for permits for July 6th. Thanks in advance. jcjarman@cox.net
John
July 1, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
I am still looking for permits for July 6th. Thanks in advance.
You can contact me at jcjarman@cox.net.
John
July 1, 2011 at 1:58 pm |
we are two people from israel looking for permits in october, anytime from october 5th – october 12th. if you have two you aren’t in need of, please contact me. thanks!
israelpics@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 2:56 pm |
Hey guys,
I have 2 permits for Saturday July 9th. I want to trade for any other weekend before September. Let me know!
Kyle
kmorton211@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 3:18 pm |
I am looking for a single pass – mid-week – in late September or October.
Does anyone else think the permit process is a joke?
Thanks,
Dan
d a n l aw 1 @msn.com (without the spaces, of course)
July 1, 2011 at 3:24 pm |
HI, I’M LOOKING FOR PASSES FOR AUGUST 2nd OR FOR FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST.PLEASE CONTACT at POPI_LIFE@YAHOO.COM
July 1, 2011 at 6:39 pm |
Hi everyone,
I have 4 permits for Oct 4th and will trade for 2 permits for Aug 27th. If anybody would like to trade, you can call me at 510-541-7111.
Thanks
Wendy
July 1, 2011 at 6:42 pm |
Looking for two tickets anytime from July 17th through August 22nd. Me and my girlfriend are trying to make it an annual tradition, and this would be the first year we didn’t make it. Please help!!!
jdwissner@mail.fresnostate.edu
July 1, 2011 at 8:20 pm |
Looking for two tickets anytime from July 17th through August 22nd. Me and my girlfriend are trying to make it an annual tradition, and this would be the first year we didn’t make it. Please help!!!
jdwissner@mail.fresnostate.edu
July 1, 2011 at 8:33 pm |
Hello everyone. I need 2 or 4 permits for any day from July 14 to 17. Please email me at chastaink@wwcs.k12.in.us.
Thanks.
July 1, 2011 at 8:34 pm |
I’m looking for four half dome permits on July 19th. Please contact me if you can help scbryd@gmail.com
July 1, 2011 at 11:15 pm |
Hi everyone,
I am looking for 5 permits for the month of October. I couldnt get a single permit this morning when the reservation opened up at 7am. If anyone has extra permits any day in October 2011, please email me at amberschuang@gmail.com Thanks!
July 2, 2011 at 6:57 am |
I’m looking to trade 4 tickets that I have on Tuesday October 4th with anyone who has 4 tickets on any Saturday or Sunday for the rest of the year.
Thanks,
Kate
katelynmedina@hotmail.com
July 2, 2011 at 7:10 am |
Looking for 4 permits for early to mid August preferably. Any time in August would be ok too. Preferably weekday.
contact me @ robin.chung2288@yahoo.com
July 2, 2011 at 7:52 am |
I have four permits for August 24th. I want to trade for 1 or more permits for July 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22. I already have several people requesting the August permits, so don’t get your hopes up, unless you have permits to trade. Thanks in advance. Contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Chris
July 2, 2011 at 11:03 am |
Hello, I am looking for 2 passes for September 22 or 23rd…or September 25 or 26th. Please contact me at rbn11@verizon.net Thanks
July 2, 2011 at 2:24 pm |
Hello Half Domers!!
I have not had the pleasure of hiking Half Dome and was unaware of needing a permit. I need 3 permits for Tuesday July 19th PLEASE. You would make me the happiest man!
Sincerely, Matthew P.
matheuphasos@gmail.com
July 2, 2011 at 3:39 pm |
I need 3 half dome permits for july 9th!!!!
You can contact me at chris.monterrosa@gmail.com
thank you!
July 2, 2011 at 4:08 pm |
A huge thank you to mrhalfdome for organizing this site.
I am looking for 1 (one) HD permit for Tuesday,
July 12.
Good luck to everyone, and be safe!
eric.lefever@gmail.com
July 2, 2011 at 7:14 pm |
You’re welcome. Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store. http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
July 2, 2011 at 6:12 pm |
Hello,
I am looking to buy two Half Dome permits for Monday October 10th. Please contact me at diane(dot)walter(at)sri(dot)com.
Thanks,
Diane
July 2, 2011 at 6:44 pm |
Looking for 4 half dome hiking permits for October 1 2011. 310-365-9717
Beachcitysunshine@gmail.com
July 2, 2011 at 7:26 pm |
I’m looking for 1 permit for any date in the following range:
any day in october
any day in september
any day august 12-20
just one day in that range, any one. thanks! Samuel, sjmkahn@gmail.com
July 2, 2011 at 7:33 pm |
I have 4 permits for Sept 6th. I need to trade for 2 permits on Aug 8th (or maybe 7th or 9th).
williamskeeters@yahoo.com
July 2, 2011 at 8:32 pm |
Still desperately hoping for three July 5th permits! Jim CAdivr@gmail.com
July 2, 2011 at 8:51 pm |
Hi! looking to get 2 permits for August 16th! If anyone could help it would be a dream come true! Thanks so much!
Ryan ryantorchio@yahoo.com
July 2, 2011 at 9:43 pm |
Hi Campers!
I’d be over the moon if anyone has a couple of permits for either the 15th or 16th of July.
I’m visiting from the UK and it’s killing me that I might miss out on this amazing experience.
Please get in touch – mooatr@gmail.com
Thanks Mr Half Dome, I hope everyone gets the permits they need!
July 3, 2011 at 12:22 am |
SHORT NOTICE! I have 4 passes for Half Dome for this Wed, July 6th… want to trade for passes later in the summer, any date. Please contact me at addyhb@hotmail.com to work something out!
Addison
July 3, 2011 at 3:50 am |
The intentions of this site are good however I feel it is doing the exact opposite. You have even more people buying tickets they don’t need or even wanted to “trade” for dates they want. For example,”looking for ticket on this date and have 5 days available. Or I gave someone my day so please pick me first (good karma my a@@s). They need drop the ticket crap a just do it first come first serve. At least this way there is a chance the max # could do the hike. How many people are scarfing up a big group of tickets.
July 3, 2011 at 7:49 am |
Brent,
People do what people do to get what they need/want. I do not allow buy/sell offers. Voice your ideas to the park on now to better distribute permits. It;s agiant hairball for them….with no extra budget to manage this. A lot of permts are showing up on rec.gov. and at the park.
Rick
July 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Talking about karma!!! On the 29th of June I purchased a (2 person) permit for the 30th….Offered it for free on this blog. Someone contacted me and they got a chance to climb HD on the 30th for the first time. I don’t know if it was shear coincidence, the luck of the Irish or the good karma I was hoping for. But posted on Craig’s List that same evening I was able to get a (4 person) permit for the date I needed. I did pay the $6.00 processing fee. I recieved the permits in the mail yesterday, verifyed the permit # with recreation.gov. So there you go!!!! Karma!! Got me! Ironic thing is that I have searched high and low for permits like everyone else. I am like a dog with a bone, never giving up. The permits are for a family that has never been to Yosemite or climbed HD. Yosemite is a place near and dear to my heart and to be able to share it with others is the best feeling. I am not Mother Teresa, I am just paying it forward. Everyone knows this system stinks, it is what it is. The buzz is out there. A new and hopefully better system will be in place for next year. Then maybe we don’t have to bitch, moan and complain to this poor mountain man.
July 3, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Yeah!!! Faith paid off.
Rick
July 3, 2011 at 4:04 am |
hey everybody!
looking for two (2) half dome permits for august 25th ( 8 – 25 – 11 )
if available pls contact me: tonyklein.us(at)gmail(dot)com and we ll clear the details.
thank you so much!
July 3, 2011 at 6:27 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 3 Half Dome permits (on same day please) for any days: SEPT 18 SUN, SEPT 19 MON or SEPT 20 TUES
I have two dear long time hiker friends coming all the way from Germany for this trip.
Sorry, I do not have any permits to trade.
Please email me at yorkebusiness@aol.com or call 859 250 1878 if you can help us out.
Many, many thanks if you can help us, also thanks to Mr. Half Dome
Yorke
July 3, 2011 at 6:27 am |
HI, I am looking for one half dome permit between july 14-jury 16
let me know if you can help. runutsyamamoto@yahoo.com
July 3, 2011 at 7:33 am |
Good Morning Half Dome Enthusiasts,
I am trying to secure 2 permits for September 12, or September 18. I have 2 on September 21 to trade. Thanks for your consideration!!
Tom
951.595.0219
yosemitetom@ymail.com
July 3, 2011 at 8:13 am |
Hi! looking to get 2 permits for August 16th! If anyone could help it would be a dream come true! Thanks so much!
Ryan
July 3, 2011 at 8:14 am |
Hey friends! still trying for 2 permits for August 16th! If anyone could help it would be amazing! Thanks so much!
Ryan ryantorchio@yahoo.com
July 3, 2011 at 8:39 am |
I need 4 half dome permits between now and end of Aug badly. Could anyone help???
lei.lee.zou@gmail.com
July 3, 2011 at 11:20 am |
Need 6 permits for July 22nd, but will take as many as you can provide.
I would really appreciate any help!
azaytsev89@gmail.com
July 3, 2011 at 12:44 pm |
I need one permit for either August 5 or 6. I’m sorry I have no permits to trade!
sjsu1982@hotmail.com
July 3, 2011 at 1:20 pm |
looking for passes for 3 people.
anytime between august 4 to 8th.
highly appreciate it . please contact popi_life@yahoo.com
July 3, 2011 at 1:28 pm |
I would really appreciate anyone who can help with 2-4 permits for any of the dates between August 8-12. I’m sorry that I don’t have any to trade, because they went so fast on the sales online. I can be reached at buchs6@yahoo.com or 949-395-0274.
Thanks,
Mike
July 3, 2011 at 2:06 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for July 9th or 10th. I am a lowly college student and my dad is coming for a visit. I’d love to be able to show him half dome!! Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
contact at: alex.boehrer@gmail.com
July 3, 2011 at 5:29 pm |
I need 2 permits for Tuesday July 19. Thanks for any help you can give.
roylowejr@aol.com
July 3, 2011 at 5:38 pm |
Missed it!! 😦 Still need a permit for July 16th for my son. Hope one becomes available!
meierjl@aol.com
July 3, 2011 at 6:10 pm |
I need 2 permits for July 12th, 13th or 14th for my so and I. I promised him we would go this year but didn’t get passes. Thanks so much.
leferrick@gmail.com
July 3, 2011 at 9:34 pm |
Have: 4 tickets on October 4th
NEED: 4 Tickest any Day before August 22
July 6, 2011 at 12:10 pm |
KATE- Are you looking for a trade only? I don’t have any tickets but would like your Oct 4th tix from you.(or two of them) You can contact me at riverchick42@msn.com. Thank you!!
July 4, 2011 at 3:06 am |
want to trade 3 passes to hike half dome for july 10th for 2 to 4 passes for Aug. 17,18 or 19th. But would consider any offer of trade. please reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com thanks, John
July 4, 2011 at 6:37 am |
Hi! I know this is completely last minute, but I just got the day off work tomorrow, and I want to do half dome with my fiance!! I had no idea about this new permit thing! Does anyone have 2 tickets for tomorrow July 5th? Long shot I know…Thanks!
July 4, 2011 at 6:40 am |
Greetings all:
REALLY want two permits for either July 16 or 17.
Do not have any other tickets to trade. Am in a deal making mood, however, as this is for my son and I and we really want this !!
Contact me @ zkoolman@yahoo.com.
Thanks !!
July 4, 2011 at 7:02 am |
Dear Addison,
I just read your post saying that you are trying to trade your 4 half dome tickets. I’d be very interested in 2 of them but unfortunately cannot offer you any other tickets 😦 but totally happy to negotiate the terms 🙂
My husband and I are currently in San Fran and heading up to Yosemite today – please call or email me if you are interested – my cell is 201 406 3452.
Regards,
Renate – renate.aguilera@siemens.com
July 4, 2011 at 7:12 am |
Last minute try…I am looking for 2 half dome tickets for either 7/5, 7/6 – unforunately I don’t have tickets to trade please call or email me 201 406 3452
July 4, 2011 at 9:37 am |
We are looking for any number of permits for halfdome hike on July 21. We would appreciate any that you can offer! Thanks so much.
Tanya Petry
July 4, 2011 at 11:05 am |
Hi all I have two passes for July 5th or 6th and two passes for July 24th. I’m looking to trade either of these pairings for basically the range of July 17th to August 7th, excepting July 23 and 24. I’m sorry but this is TRADE ONLY. I already have someone to give the extra passes to if the trade doesn’t work. Good luck to everyone and I hope to hear from someone soon :-).
contact at mahmood2013@lawnet.ucla.edu
July 4, 2011 at 11:14 am |
Looking for 2 tickets for either August 30 or 31, 2011. Our hotel has already been booked! Please contact me, I’ve been training for this hike and slightly depressed that there are permits that I wasn’t made aware of when I booked my hotel.
August 28, 2011 at 10:01 am |
Katrina, did you find any permits?
July 4, 2011 at 12:39 pm |
I am looking for 6 permits for Monday, July 18th. You can email me if anyone can help. Thanks, Jerry… Kagele@gmail.com
July 4, 2011 at 1:39 pm |
Hello to all fellow Hikers, Our group of 5 needs one ( 1 ) more permit for Tuesday July 26. It is crazy how fast these sold out the first day they became available. This is for my 50th Bday celebration and I sure would appreciate any kind gestures from anyone who has or knows someone who has one ( 1 ) available.
thank you
Dave
dwaves@hotmail.com
July 4, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
Hi
I’m hoping to acquire 3 or more permits to hike Half Dome.
Hopefully I can get permits for August 27th, August 28th, September 3rd, or September 4th.
Thank you for the help, contact: gr.grossbier@yahoo.com
July 4, 2011 at 3:37 pm |
Looking for two permits for August 12 for myself and son
503 820 1625
reimer5@comcast.net
July 4, 2011 at 5:09 pm |
so this is very short notice but i have two permits for tomorrow, july 5th but i NEED to trade for later this month. any day but july 24. let me know as soon as possible because obviously time is running out.
July 4, 2011 at 5:14 pm |
I am looking for two half dome tickets for the weekend of July 9th. Please contact me at mark.eastham@gmail.com
July 4, 2011 at 6:46 pm |
Hi my name is Susan and i am looking for four permits for August 1st. My email is sce@medilaw.com Thank you!
July 4, 2011 at 8:07 pm |
Hello. I am in need of two tickets anytime from August 1 through August 10. Teggers@sbabcpa.com Thank you.
July 4, 2011 at 9:02 pm |
I’m looking for 5 permits for August 8, 2011 Would appreciate any attempts to fulfill this request. Thank you. KtWhit21@aol.com
July 4, 2011 at 10:13 pm |
Need 3 permits frist 2 weeks of August any day.
Contact
rstamps@charter.net
July 4, 2011 at 11:14 pm |
I am looking for one permit for any time between July 6 & July 15.
Thanks!
tcbtla@yahoo.com
July 5, 2011 at 12:33 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 1 or 2 tickets for Saturday July 30th. Please email me at stroshoo@gmail.com, Ashwin
July 5, 2011 at 7:06 am |
Looking for 2 permits on August 19th or 20th. Contact me at shastascape@gmail.com
Thanks
July 5, 2011 at 7:16 am |
Badly need the Half Dome permit for July 9,10 or July 16,17 weekend or any other date before July 20th.
Please call me at 858 705 2980 or email me at farazfaheem@hotmail.com if u want to trade in your permit.
July 5, 2011 at 7:47 am |
I am looking for 2 passes anytime July 20th-25th. Please contact me at amy.freistroffer@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
July 5, 2011 at 7:52 am |
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for Thursday, August 11th. I have guests visiting from Norway, and would like to show them the best hike in America. Any help would be appreciated. mainwaring@stanford.edu
July 5, 2011 at 7:54 am |
Hello,
I’m looking for 2 Half Dome passes, Any day Between July 21 and 25th. Please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
July 5, 2011 at 7:56 am |
Hi. Please help us get 7 permits for our family on either July 27 or July 28. We are coming from Germany and would love to do the hike with our family in CA, but we had no idea about acquiring permits for the Half Dome cables.
Thank you so much!
Maryam msamii@web.de
July 5, 2011 at 8:49 am |
Good Morning Half Dome Enthusiasts,
Happy July 5th! I am trying to secure 2 permits for September 12, or September 18. I have 2 on September 21 to trade. Pah….lease! Thanks for your consideration!!
Tom
951.595.0219
yosemitetom@ymail.com
July 5, 2011 at 9:08 am |
Good Morning Half Dome Enthusiasts,
Happy July 5th! I am trying to secure 2 permits for September 12, 17, or September 18. I have 2 on September 21 to trade. I can toss in a campsite with my permits on the 21st. Pah….lease help! Thanks for your consideration!!
Tom
951.595.0219
yosemitetom@ymail.com
July 5, 2011 at 9:20 am |
Searching, dreaming, hoping of a hike up Half Dome …
Fingers and toes crossed …
SEPTEMBER 18th permits needed for group of passionate hikers. FOUR permits are ideal. One, Two, or Three permits are wonderful as well.
If you have permits that may not be used on this day, please contact me.
With gratitude,
Jeff
Phone 415-567-9707
EMail jeffrey.davis@yahoo.com
July 5, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Do you have a delay in your plans?
I’m still looking for one permit for July 13 or three for July 11, 12 or 14.
If you have any of those, you can have any or all of
3 x Aug 3
6 x Sept 5
2 x Sept 9
in exchange, to increase your trading possibilities.
These will be given away after my return if I am unable to trade them for a July date.
I’m still waiting for my July 9 permits in trade, to give to those who asked for them.
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
July 5, 2011 at 10:35 am |
I still need 4 permits for July 23 have a party of 12 and were only able to get 8 permits all permits were sold out by 7:04 and we used two computers. System not working if anyone can help please e mail me or call 805-748-6300. Thanks
July 5, 2011 at 10:41 am |
i am looking for two permits for August 1st, if anyone has. I would be mighty appreciative! Thanks, David
glenstol@yahoo.com
July 5, 2011 at 11:03 am |
I am looking for 2 permits any dates between Aug. 8 – Aug. 12. This is my first time doing Half Dome, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
-Sally
sally.schoenvogel@gmail.com
July 5, 2011 at 12:49 pm |
Hi all! I’m looking for two passes for August 1st. We’re travelling over from Ireland for a once off trip to Yosemite and Grand Canyon, and didn’t manage to get anything on the day they were released! I’ve just found this site and hope someone can help us out. My contact is fionarmoore@gmail.com Really hoping someone can help us out with passes for 8/1!!
July 5, 2011 at 12:51 pm |
hi,
I’m looking for permits for July 12, Need four but any you can spare would be great. My contact is ai_3333333@yahoo.com
thanks,
AI
July 5, 2011 at 12:52 pm |
I HAVE 2 permits for 6 September
I NEED 2 permits for 7 or 8 September
If you are able to trade or have permits to give away, please e-mail me.
Thanks!
cherrykirsch@yahoo.co.uk
July 5, 2011 at 1:53 pm |
My wife and I are hoping to go up the cables any day in July. If you have a change in your plans, we would be very grateful for the opportunity to use your permits (2 people).
Thank you very, very much for your consideration.
Shawn
Shawn@ShawnAnderson.com
310-402-4826
July 5, 2011 at 1:54 pm |
I am trying desperately to get tivkets for any weekend in August or September. Please let me know and contact me at camillevanpatten@yahoo.com if any permits should become available.
Thank you!
July 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm |
I have two permits for Thursday, Sept. 22nd. I don’t need to trade them for another date and I don’t need a $3 reimbursement. If you want them, just tell me where to email them. I’m at nick.eversole@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Nick
July 5, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Hi Nick,
I just emailed you. I’m crossing my fingers, toes, and eyes that I’m the first one to email you today. Thank you so much for giving up your permits. I hope you are able to go at another date. Thanks, Linda
July 5, 2011 at 3:14 pm |
I have a permit for party of 4 on July 13. Need 1 more or 3 more on July 13; does anyone have any availble on July13?
tbgreen@micron.com
July 5, 2011 at 3:15 pm |
Hi,
I’m in desperate need of 2-4 half dome permits for any time between August 8-13. Please help- we’re coming from Seattle!
Thanks,
Liz
espatter@u.washington.edu
July 5, 2011 at 4:19 pm |
Looking for Sept. 17th or 18th tickets. I have to trade 8 ea. for 9/13, 9/14, 4 ea. for 9/21, 10/1 & 10/2. Would like nothing more than to come up with a couple of more tickets and cut the rest of these loose and make some people happy. (contact me at 916-212-1204 or rkdm3to1@jps.net — Ken
July 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm |
Three friends and I are travelling all the way from Sydney, Australia to see Yosemite. We’re desperate to get permits (four in total but we’ll be happy with singles and try our luck on the day), for any day between the 3rd and the 9th of August, 2011. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
quan_tom_9@hotmail.com
July 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm |
Looking for permit for 4 (two dads and their daughters!), we can hike any day the week of July 18th. Please reply to public1z1@neff.org, my name is Sam.
July 5, 2011 at 6:13 pm |
Work has disrupted my plans for this weekend. Since I was the driver and now cannot go, I have 6 permits available for this Saturday, July 9th. Totally bummed, but don’t want the permits to go to waste. Please email me if interested.
mrtrax11@gmail.com
July 5, 2011 at 7:41 pm |
I have 4 permits for october 4th and would like to trade for 2 permits for august 27th. you can contact me at 510-541-7111
Please! 🙂
July 5, 2011 at 8:06 pm |
Need 2 permits for July 18 or July 19 or July 25 or July 26. Thanks markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 5, 2011 at 9:19 pm |
I need two permits for the half dome hike for July 21 thru the 24 any day between those dates. Let me know at cfries17@gmail.com
July 5, 2011 at 10:44 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits for July 9th. Thanks!
Please contact me at aurafanciers@gmail.com
July 6, 2011 at 6:57 am |
I need 2 permits for July 14. If you can help me out, please contact me at tmedearis80501@yahoo.com
July 6, 2011 at 7:45 am |
Looking for 1 permit for July 19th. Thanks! cs_sell@sbcglobal.net
July 6, 2011 at 7:47 am |
Hi there fellow half-dome lovers,
My friend and I are looking for 2 passes for either July 25 or July 26th.
We don’t have passes to trade, but are happy to relish you with oodles of love, hugs, high-fives, cooking services, or of course, cash.
Really hope to hear from you!
Lauren
203 482 3515, lauren.rose.gilchrist@gmail.com
July 6, 2011 at 7:52 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for anytime between July 20th through July 25th. It would be greatly appreciated if you could help us out! Please contact Amy at amy.freistroffer@gmail.com. Thank you in advance!!
July 6, 2011 at 8:25 am |
I need minimum 2 and maximum of 4 half-done permits for 10-1-11. I got my cabin a year ago but didn’t get the permits in that 23 minutes. My number is 310-365-9717
July 6, 2011 at 8:50 am |
Please no bidding wars…just re-coupe your costs and be done with it!
July 6, 2011 at 8:31 pm |
Consistent with NPS policy against selling permits, I do not post buy/sell offers. I removed EJ’s post.
July 6, 2011 at 9:08 am |
Hi. Please help us get 7 permits for our family on either July 27 or July 28. We are coming from Germany and would love to do the hike with our family in CA, but we had no idea about acquiring permits for the Half Dome cables.
Thank you so much! msamii@web.de
Maryam
July 6, 2011 at 9:32 am |
Looking for any number of passes for this weekend July 8, 9, or 10. Trying to put together a last minute bachelor party! please contact me at musser3@hotmail.com. Thanks!
July 6, 2011 at 10:09 am |
Have 2 permits for Monday July 11th if anyone needs permits and has a good reason 🙂
-Brent
July 7, 2011 at 2:26 pm |
hi Brent,
do you still have the permits for July 11. I’m looking for either 7/11 or 7/12 and these would work out.
ai_3333333@yahoo.com
regards,
Donald
July 7, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Donald,
I suggest you write Brent directly – that’s why I ask folks to put their contact info.
Rick
July 6, 2011 at 11:59 am |
Have permits for Monday, August 1st. (8/1) Looking to trade for 4 permits for Sunday, July 31st. (7/31)
Contact me at kymberly.vo@gmail.com
July 6, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
Have two permits for Saturday, July 30th. Looking to trade for July 27th, 28th or 29th. You can email me at tevans510@gmail.com.
Thanks
July 28, 2011 at 6:28 am |
Is your offer still valid?
I do have passes for July 29th and would like to trade for July 30th. skumar246@yahoo.com phone 949-231-0715
July 6, 2011 at 12:53 pm |
I am looking for 3 permits for either 8/23 or 8/24. Please contact me at fritz339@cox.net
Donna
July 6, 2011 at 12:57 pm |
Hi…looking for 4 permits either Oct 5th or 6th. Sorry, I don’t have any to trade.
zeny2222@gmail.com
Thanks!
July 6, 2011 at 12:58 pm |
8 nurses from the central coast looking for tickets for Oct. 3rd. Got online at 0700 but no luck. We tried to go up two years ago in early June but cables were down because of snow. Hiked to base of rock but couldn’t go up. Any number would be apprectiated. Contact us at Dashorst@sbcglobal.net
July 6, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
I’m looking for permits for July 16th. Any help is appreciated. I am just learning of the 2011 policy, but am anxious to get back up there:)
You can email to preddick@handmark.com.
July 6, 2011 at 1:27 pm |
Hello,
My family and I are planning a trip the end of the month but need 4 permits for August 1st!! If any of you have permits and won’t be using them please contact me @ nolookpas32@hotmail.com or call me at 619-618-8024.
Thank you,
Rigo Contreras
July 6, 2011 at 1:46 pm |
Does anybody know if all wilderness permits have a Half Dome permit built-in? We have wildrness permits for Glacier point head. Will these work for Half Dome as well? Thanks!
July 6, 2011 at 8:08 pm |
No,they do not. You need tor request one when you pick up your Wilderness permit for a trail that logically could include half dome.
They will give you a “ticket’ looking permit.
July 6, 2011 at 2:01 pm |
I was offered a last minute Yosemite trip and would like to finally be able to hike Half Dome. It’s kind of a crazy request but I need a permit for July 16th, thank you much. Henley.L@hotmail.com
July 6, 2011 at 2:32 pm |
have 3 extra for July 8 looking for 1 for July 9. perhaps we can swap? emiail kp special at hot mail dotcom. thanks
July 6, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Hi everyone! I am looking for two halfdome permits any time in August, preferably in the beginning of the month… If anyone can help me out please email me at algal13@msn.com… Thanks 🙂
July 6, 2011 at 5:42 pm |
I have these permits to give away:
2 x July 13.
3 x Aug 3.
2 x Sept 5.
4 x Sept 5.
kevinpkoch@gmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 12:25 am |
Hi Kevin,
I’m interested in 2 of your permits for Sep 3 or 5.
Thanks,
HelcioBlum@yahoo.com.br
July 7, 2011 at 8:26 am |
Kevin,
Hello I just sent you an email about Aug.3 hopefully there still available.
Thanks,
Rigo Contreras
July 7, 2011 at 9:13 am |
Would love to get your two for july13. Im driving there right now!
Give me a e-mail sterling@ionwebstudios.com
Thanks
July 7, 2011 at 1:25 pm |
Hey, from one Kevin to another, let me know if you still have a permit for Sept 5th available. Thanks. notchnotch2000@yahoo.com
July 13, 2011 at 7:49 pm |
Kevin, I am still looking for 2 permits on the 5th. Do you still have any to gift away? Thanks
James
scu2go@aol.com
July 6, 2011 at 5:45 pm |
Just looked on recreation.gov. 2 permits available for Wednesday 22-July. I am looking for 2 any day from 26 to 31 July. Coming from North Carolina. Thanks.
Robert G.
sggab@aol.com
July 6, 2011 at 7:21 pm |
Looking for passes on Aug 29, Aug 30, or Sep1. Any help appreciated. Contact me at benbryan11@gmail.com
July 6, 2011 at 7:48 pm |
I have two permits for July 20 Wed, would trade them for one permit for Monday July 25. Please contact at markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 6, 2011 at 8:39 pm |
Can anyone tell me how thick the cables are on Half Dome ?
i also posted this request on the 4th.
Hello to all fellow Hikers, Our group of 5 needs one ( 1 ) more permit for Tuesday July 26. It is crazy how fast these sold out the first day they became available. This is for my 50th Bday celebration and I sure would appreciate any kind gestures from anyone who has or knows someone who has one ( 1 ) available.
thank you
dwaves@hotmail.com
Dave
July 6, 2011 at 8:51 pm |
I would rate them as1 1/2 ( one and one half) inch steel braided cables. Smooth with surprisingly few barbs, except near some of the anchor points and also in the pull-through areas of the pole cap connections. They are not attached but slide through the tops of the poles. It can easily pinch a thumb pad or finger, so be watchful. The cables are sound .
July 7, 2011 at 9:13 am |
3/8 inch but it doesn;t matter. They are indeed smooth – no burrs. But can get warm or cold if it’s such outside. Wear Atlas Nitrile dipped gloves…$4.69 at ACE hardware. Also they conduct electricity..stay away if any indication of lightning.
Dave, you gotta put your contactt info your posts if you expect people to find you..Maybe that;s why you haven;t heard!! I did it this time for you.
Rick
July 7, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Can anyone tell me how thick the cables are on Half Dome ?
i also posted this request on the 4th.
Hello to all fellow Hikers, Our group of 5 needs one ( 1 ) more permit for Tuesday July 26. It is crazy how fast these sold out the first day they became available. This is for my 50th Bday celebration and I sure would appreciate any kind gestures from anyone who has or knows someone who has one ( 1 ) available.
thank you
Dave
thnxs Mrhalfdome.
so 3/8″ sounds good.
A few have concerns about slippage, so we were thinking of sum clips to attach to the cable, i know you will need to move them over each pole, so using sum climbing type D clips and the other attached to ourselves.
dave
dwaves@hotmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Don;t do it Dave,
VERY dangerous to use homemade straps. You will slide 10 feet before they take hold, smash your head on the rock and snap your back when the strap grabs and garrote your stomach. It willbe VERY slow going…use a real mt harness and a via ferrata. If you don’t know what that is – then you don;t know how to use it….BAAAD idea…But you can do what you want.
use good gloves, good boots, hydrate and upper body strength and get here early.
And have fun.
July 7, 2011 at 8:58 am |
Hello,
I have two July 17th Half Dome Permits to trade. I’m looking for 2 permits July 21-24, any day.
You can contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Brandon
July 7, 2011 at 9:30 am |
Have 2 permits for July 9th, ready to give them away.
My son broke his ankle and hence shattered his dream of doing HD for his 13th. Better luck next year.
Ping me @ mthamilton5@gmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 10:19 am |
Trade
Looking for 4 permits for October 3.
Will trade 2 permits I have on Oct 8 for 4 permits for October 3. These are weekend permits – so I’m looking for straight trade, no $ fee difference exchange, no crying, etc. Thanks!
email: jtadkins11@gmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 11:51 am |
Looking for permits for any weekend in the coming 2-3 months
Any help appreciated.
Contact me at samir.eddine@gmail.com
Thanks!
July 7, 2011 at 12:31 pm |
I’m looking for 4 permits for July 30th. Thanks!
ravi.g9@gmail.com
Ravi
July 7, 2011 at 12:48 pm |
Have two permits for July 20 or two permits July 17. Will trade the one pair or the other for one July 25 permit. Thanks. Email: Markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 12:57 pm |
Can someone tell me how to successfully transfer cable permit to someone else so there is no problem for other person on the way up? Thanks!
July 7, 2011 at 1:15 pm |
Alex,
Page back on the blog..we hashed this out. See June 29 and others.
Rick
July 7, 2011 at 2:30 pm |
I am looking for two or three permits for the 26th or 27th July. I am coming all the way from Scotland to visit Yosemite – so hoping for some luck. Contact me at danny@mcgee.org.uk.
Thanks for your time.
Danny McGee
July 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
Hi! im looking for 2 permits for Half-Dome anyday from the July 22nd to July 29th so if anyone has 2 permits to give out it would be much appreciated, thaank you. you can emal me at bobbo16@live.com
July 7, 2011 at 3:30 pm |
Looking for 4-8 tickets on a Saturday any date. I figure I don’t have much of a shot for Saturday but its worth a try! I took my two brothers and my friends up to Eagle Peak and they loved it! Was hoping to do half dome next. My email address: Zrgtwin@sbcglobal.net
July 7, 2011 at 3:35 pm |
My friends and I have 3 permits for September 5 (Sept 5, 09/05, 09-05) as well as 4 permits for September 15 (Sept 15, 09/15, 09-15).
We are looking to trade any or all of our passes for 3 passes on August 15 (Aug 15, 08/15, 08-15), August 16 (Aug 16, 08/16, 08-16), OR August 17 (Aug 17, 08/17, 08-17).
Thank you!
– Patrick
prvisperas@gmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 3:52 pm |
Looking for 1 permit September 10, 2011 to hike half dome with old roommate and friends. They already have their tickets so hoping to hike along!!!!!
Please reply if available craigwellman@msn.com
Much appreciated.
July 7, 2011 at 4:08 pm |
I have 2 permits for July 17th that I would like to trade for 2 permits for July 25th. Please contact me at amy.freistroffer@gmail.com. Thank you!
July 7, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
Really looking for two permits for any time 9th to the 14th I’m in yosemite right now so any help would be awesome, been trying to find them for the last two months. If you only have one that would work to…
Thanks
Sterling
Sterling@ionwebstudios.com
July 7, 2011 at 8:02 pm |
Searching for 2 half dome permits for either July 11th or July 12th. It’s my birthday on the 11th and I have a tradition of scaling the cables every year on that day. Thank you for your help, Ashley
a.mcdonald002@gmail.com
July 7, 2011 at 8:31 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for September 16, which appears to be a popular day out there. If you have any passes available please contact me at j_ghoulson@hotmail.com
Thank you.
-Jacob
July 7, 2011 at 9:28 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for Sat. Aug. 27th. Have many dates to trade including Labor Day weekend and others. Email Scott at LastingAdventure@aol.com
July 7, 2011 at 11:23 pm |
You may be “non for profit’ and MrHalfDome clearly has no problem with you posting, but in my opinion it seems a little messed up for your company to be yanking up all the passes and then selling your services. What do you do with unused permits? There are plenty of people out here in the world, like me, who don’t need your services, and feel a little ripped off that as of right now, I won’t be able to make a trip to Yosemite and climb Half Dome this fall because the likes on your “non for profit” group, as well as scalpers.
July 8, 2011 at 5:11 am
They are more expensive than scalpers. haha.
July 8, 2011 at 9:51 am
Kevin and James-
I appreciate your perspective and feel for the situation we are all in. The non-profit that I do run has been guiding Half Dome for 15 years at and around the same cost. This new permit system has also been a drain on us. Additionally, we have many clients requesting our services that we are unable to help.
Although our price is high compared to the price of the permit, we do offer the lowest price of all guide services. Additionally we throw in a souvenir t-shirt and book. All profits we make from our guided day hikes (including Half Dome) and guided backpack trips for the general public goes towards scholarships for less fortunate youth on our summer backpacking program. This has always and remains to be the case even during this new permit process.
As a guide service we are not given any special priority to get permits. Like the “average-Joe” I just stayed online and crossed my fingers to get permits. I did not even have anyone helping me to get permits. Some months we got lucky and some months we did not. As far as what we do with un-used permits; well we either give them away online and the blog before the date or on the trail the day of.
Like I said, I can appreciate your frustration, yet I am not about to change what we have done for 15-years. We will continue to guide Half Dome as long as there is the supply and demand. Yes many people prefer to do Half Dome on their own. But we must also remember that Yosemite has almost 4 million visitors a year with a large majority of these people coming from afar or for a “first-time”. These people do look for guided tours and that is where guide services provide their services. All guide services are approved by the park and are operating on Special Use Permits.
I do not believe it is the intentions of any guide service to “rip-off” anyone. Instead we are just offering a service to those who want it within the rules and constraints that are put on us through our Special Use Permits and also through the Half Dome permit process. Regardless; if there is a specific date you might be looking for; let me know. Some people from this blog have emailed me and I keep a list to just simply give-away permits we will not be using.
-Scott
July 8, 2011 at 10:23 am
Well Scott, I appreciate your response. Sorry if I came off a bit angry, I’m just frustrated at this whole permit ordeal. I’m dreaming of a trip somewhere in the period from mid August to about Sept 10th, but without a permit, I’m not booking flights, hotels, etc. Unless I find a permit soon, airfare will be to high, and it won’t happen.
July 8, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Kevin-
Feel free to email me at LastingAdventure@aol.com as I may be able to help you out. -Scott
July 7, 2011 at 9:33 pm |
Checking back in to see if someone might be able to help still have 4 permits for Thursday, August 18th and 4 for Tuesday, August 30th [willing to trade all 8 for the request bellow]
I am in search for 5 permits (but will take 4) for any day between Thursday, August 25th to Saturday, August 27th.
Please send an email if you have a trade. bartol.michael33@gmail.com
Thanks!
July 7, 2011 at 10:20 pm |
Dear friends,
I also was approached today by this so-called reserve yosemite, supposedly in SF it mentioned some bogus paypal account at camping broker@hotmail.com!! First off a broker would not have a hotmail email address!!! AVOID IT! Thanks mr halfdome for posting, these people need to get a life lesson….Jail!! I do hope the NPS develops a better system for these permits. I’m still in search of 3 permits any day of AUG.1,2,or 3 will be willing to trade for 3 permits on OCT.9 can be reached at nolookpas32@hotmail.com or 619-618-8024
Take care,
Rigo
July 8, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
They emailed me too. Dirtbags. Thanks to Rick for the headsup, a quick delete and poof! They were gone 🙂
July 7, 2011 at 10:40 pm |
Hello everybody, I am looking for 2 permits any day between June 12-17. My sister really has her heart set on it and I feel like an idiot that I didn’t know about permits. Please contact me at rwk8@nau.edu if you have extras. Thanks a bunch!
July 7, 2011 at 11:11 pm |
I am looking for 2 passes for sept. 1st or second. please contact me at Brycer@richmondhoffmayer.com
Thanks
July 7, 2011 at 11:35 pm |
I have tickets for Sept. 13th, 14th, 21st, Oct.1st & 2nd, to trade for permits on Sept. 17th. If you are interested email or call Ken, rkdm3to1@jps.net cell 916-212-1204
July 11, 2011 at 11:59 am |
I’m interested in October 2nd.
spronold@yahoo.com
July 8, 2011 at 7:35 am |
Hi! Two available permits for July 17 or two for July 20 to trade for just one permit for July 25. Have trip planned with son for July 25, only available time off and have one permit, so need to find one more! Thanks.
Email: Markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 8, 2011 at 8:00 am |
I have two July 17th Half Dome Permits to trade for two permits for July 21-24, any day.
Please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Brandon
July 8, 2011 at 8:03 am |
Looking for permits for SEPTEMBER 18. Any number of permits will be great.
THANK YOU
rstrizak@bhusd.org
July 8, 2011 at 8:21 am |
Good news, I have two permits available for use TOMORROW Saturday July 9th! I don’t want to trade for I’ll be going with the wilderness pass. Tell me your story so I feel good about giving these away. I hope you’re ready for an unexpected trip to Yosemite!
🙂
kmorton211@gmail.com
July 8, 2011 at 9:42 am |
hi,
looking for permits for July 11 or July 12. Need three but whatever you have will be great.
thanks,
Donald
ai_3333333@yahoo.com
July 8, 2011 at 11:07 am |
I would really appreciate 2 permits for July 12th if anyone has them available. My nephew from Cleveland just got out to California for a couple of days (His first big trip away from home) and has been talking about climbing Half dome since he was little. Would love to take him.
Cheers!
Erik
erikwindsurf@yahoo.com
July 8, 2011 at 1:00 pm |
Looking for 2 Half Dome Permits for any date in July 18th-21st range. dangoldberg117@gmail.com
July 8, 2011 at 5:10 pm |
Thanks, Mr. Half Dome, for offering this service.
I am saddened by all the pass dates that people have reserved that they are not using, particularly the guys who have 2,3, or 4 dates!
Anyway, It is difficult for me, a nurse supervisor, to get time off, and I have finally arranged time between Aug. 10th and 20th. My 78 year old mom, 17 year old daughter, and I 52 year old would like to try for any dates between aug 10 to 20. If anyone can help us arrange our 3 generation climb please contact me at: dmathews58@sbcglobal.net.
In return, good thoughts, gratitude, good Karma, and smiles from 3 nature ladies. Thanks, Dana
July 9, 2011 at 3:04 am |
Hello, I am looking for half dome permits for 10th or 11th september. Contact me at pabgarde@hotmail.com. Thank you!
July 9, 2011 at 5:40 am |
Looking for 2 passes for either of:
July 11 (Monday)
July 12 (Tuesday)
Rich
schiebel@sbcglobal.net
July 9, 2011 at 7:20 am |
looking for 4 permits for any day july 15-17 lon smerin@hvc.rr.com
July 9, 2011 at 8:07 am |
Dear Friends,
My wife and I married 20 years, we have reserved our lodge in Yosemite, I need two permits to Half Dome between September 12 to 16. would like to celebrate our 20 year anniversary at the top of Half Dome. Please help me to give my wife’s a surprise.
Please contact me at
jingping_w@hotmail.com
Thanks!
July 9, 2011 at 8:42 am |
Hi! Very much need only one permit for July 25. Have one and need one for son. If you have one would be very grateful.
I do have two for July 20, but we both have to work on that day now, I’ll gladly trade those two for one July 25 or give those two away to someone else if you can just pass on one July 25.
Also two available from July 17 to trade for one July 25.
Thanks.
email: markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 9, 2011 at 10:57 am |
I am looking for 6 permits for july 18th or 19th
please email trish22thedish@yahoo.com
Thanks!
July 9, 2011 at 11:05 am |
I am still looking for four permits for July 23 if you can help please call me 805-748-6300 or email me SLOBoarding22@ aol.com Thanks I really appreciate any help.
July 9, 2011 at 12:20 pm |
I have hotel reservations for for last last weekend in August. Please contact me if you have two passes available for August 28 or 29th.
Thank you so much for your kindness and God Bless.
rrivera23@verizon.net
July 9, 2011 at 1:28 pm |
Good Morning Half Dome Enthusiasts,
Happy July 5th! I am trying to secure 2 permits for September 12, 17, or September 18. I have 2 on September 21 to trade. I can toss in a campsite with my permits on the 21st. Pah….lease help! Thanks for your consideration!!
Tom
951.595.0219
yosemitetom@ymail.com
July 9, 2011 at 2:40 pm |
I’m looking for 3 passes for September 10. If you could help please contact me at ajk4@stmarys-ca.edu. Thank you!
July 9, 2011 at 2:47 pm |
Hi. I very much need just one July 25 permit, so my son can join me on only day we both have off from work.
Now have two permits for July 20 or two for July 27 which I can trade for that one for July 25.
Or if you have one for July 25 you can help with, I’ll be happy to pass on the other permit to other people who need them.
Thanks.
July 9, 2011 at 3:20 pm |
I need a permit for early September! Any help would be appreciated. davidharper316@hotmail.com
July 9, 2011 at 4:01 pm |
Hi everyone. I am desperately hoping for a permit anywhere between August 1st to August 18th while I visit Mammoth Lakes. If I can get 2, that would be amazing, but I will go alone if I have to. I won’t get another opportunity for a long time:(
Thanks, my email is michael.a.berman@colorado.edu
July 9, 2011 at 4:14 pm |
My trip for tomorrow just fell to pieces – so sad! I have 4 permits for tomorrow, July 10th which I can email to you.
I have 4 permits for August 24 to trade for 1 or more permit any day next week July 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Chris
July 9, 2011 at 4:18 pm |
Hello! I am in need of two Half Dome permits for Sunday, August 21st. Please e-mail me at sapinbyabby@hotmail.com. Thanks!
July 9, 2011 at 4:40 pm |
Need a permit for Sunday, October 2nd. spronold@yahoo.com
July 9, 2011 at 6:56 pm |
Hello everyone,
I am looking for 4-6 permits for Sept 16th or 17th, please email me at neb22ben@hotmail.com. Thank you!!
July 9, 2011 at 7:49 pm |
I had to change my dates due to lodging. the new dates are now Sept 23, 24, or 25.
Please send me an email to neb22ben@hotmail.com
July 9, 2011 at 7:12 pm |
Hi,
My sister and I are looking for two permits anytime between July 26th and August 1st. If there are any available, please contact me at
elizabeth-arnold@hotmail.com
Thanks!
July 9, 2011 at 8:22 pm |
Hi I am looking for 2-4 permits for the end of August. Thank you! harilaos@sbcglobal.net
July 9, 2011 at 8:37 pm |
Need up to 6 permits for July 22, but will take as many as you can provide.
I really appreciate it!
azaytsev89@gmail.com
July 9, 2011 at 9:21 pm |
Hi,
I have four permits that I cannot use for Half Dome on Monday July 11th. Email is djustice1982@yahoo.com. Just asking for what I paid for.. $1.50. Thanks!
July 9, 2011 at 9:57 pm |
Help me give away my tickets. I need between 1 and 4 permits for Sept. 17th or 18th. If I find them the tickets I have for Sept. 13th, 14th, 21st, Oct 1st and 2nd will be given away. Ken. Phone–916-212-2104—rkdm3to1@jps.net
July 11, 2011 at 11:45 am |
Hello,
I’ll take the October 2nd permit if you can’t get rid of it.
spronold@yahoo.com
July 9, 2011 at 9:58 pm |
Looking for 2 half dome permits for either July 22 or July 23. Please email me if you are willing to help. Thanks so much!
carissamchandler@gmail.com
July 10, 2011 at 6:45 am |
Are any campers willing to share a campsite for one or two nights at Upper or Lower Pines campground if reimbursed for the site? My 3 sons have permits to climb half dome on July 14th, but have no place to stay in the valley. They will need a campsite July 13th and
possibly July 14th after the climb. They will have one extra permit with them if there is someone who can use it on July 14th. I reserved a campsite at Summerdale campground for them, but they still have to get up at 4 in the morning and drive the rest of the way to Yosemite in order to start the climb at sunrise. It would really help if they could be starting out from Upper or Lower Pines for the climb.
I worked in the park in the early sixties and climbed half dome when I
was 22. I wanted my sons to experience the climb also. Please contact me at rhp62@webtv.net
July 10, 2011 at 10:09 am |
Hi all,
I have 8 half dome passes for Sat July 30th. Seems like all of us will not be able to make it on that day so was wondering if someone has tickets for any saturday in August that we can trade. Please email at armufl@gmail.com.
thanks
Arm
July 10, 2011 at 10:47 am |
4 – Half Dome tickets wanted any weekday in July or first week of August.
Please email tlusi@yahoo.com
July 10, 2011 at 11:34 am |
Looking for 2 to 4 passes to Half Dome between July 23rd and July 29th. Please email me with any availablilty at eman3@cox.net. Thanks
July 10, 2011 at 12:35 pm |
Looking to trade three July 17th permits for one or two July 21st permits. Please email me at kaboom1818@gmail.com if you are willing to trade.
July 10, 2011 at 12:55 pm |
HALF DOME PERMITS WANTED
Looking for 3 permits for Half Dome July 15 or July 16. Will compensate fee appropriately.
Matt Harrison
E: mattcharrison@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 8:50 pm |
There are 4 on recreation.gov right now for July 15.
July 10, 2011 at 1:47 pm |
My family and I can’t make it to the Half Dome this Tuesday, July 12. Bummer.
We are giving it away to whoever contacts me first. Just trying to recoup the 1.50 service fee.
The email is lipstickandshoes@yahoo.com
Thanks!
July 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm |
Hi,
I´m looking for 2 half dome permits for either the 18th\19th\20th of September.
If you have 2 permits for one of these days I would be very grateful and happy.
My email is acesalster@gmail.com
Kind regards,
Alex
July 10, 2011 at 2:38 pm |
I have one permit for Aug 23 to give away. Reimbursement of the $1.50 service fee would be appreciated.
Please respond to this post bumbleb@yahoo.com
B.
July 10, 2011 at 5:05 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for either September 3 or 4. Any help is appreciated. Contact sqdave@citlink.net.
July 10, 2011 at 5:19 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for either September 3rd or 4th. Any help would be appreciated. We already made the reservations.
sammoral@msn.com
July 10, 2011 at 5:23 pm |
Once a deal is made and permits transferred is there any problems with a different name being on the permit?
July 10, 2011 at 5:58 pm |
No problem. I write in the open space at the bottom left:
“This permit for 4 was transferred to Joe Blow on July 7.”
then sign and date it….black out your address.
July 11, 2011 at 5:05 pm |
Once a deal is made and permits transferred is there any problems with a different name being on the permit?
Thanks! Awesome site you’ve got here.
July 11, 2011 at 6:21 pm
No problem All transferred permits will have the original buyer’s name on them. The ranger checks those.
July 10, 2011 at 6:42 pm |
I am getting married at the Ahwahnee on Sept. 3, 2011, my fiance and I really want to hike half dome on Sept. 5th. If anyone has at least two tickets available for that day please contact me at love2shop86@yahoo.com. I would be forever grateful!
Thank you in advance!!!!
July 10, 2011 at 6:50 pm |
In need of 2 for August 10th if anyone has any! tschmitt09@gmail.com. Thanks for the consideration!
July 10, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
Would like to trade my two July 17th permits for two July 21-24 or 25th permits any day. Please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com.
Thanks, Brandon
July 10, 2011 at 8:01 pm |
Help! I’m looking for 3 tix for Sept 21, 22, or 23rd. We’ve been training forever for this! I wish I had something to trade but I’d be very grateful! Thanks!
Stacy.eckstrom@gmail.com
July 10, 2011 at 8:27 pm |
Seeking, searching for one permit for July 25.
Have available two permits for July 17, or two for July 20, or two for July 27 available to trade for one for July 25.
Or if you have one for July 25 you can help with, I’ll be happy to pass on the other permits to other people who need them.
Thanks.
July 10, 2011 at 9:24 pm |
LETS MAKE A DEAL!!!!!!
Do you have permits for Aug 30 or 31, but you need more permits. I have permits for Sept 1st and I have more permits than I need. So If we can swap days I’ll give you the extra permits. Small groups or large groups I can deal with any size group.
Just email me at ichytuna@sbcglobal.net
July 11, 2011 at 1:12 am |
Please remove my email notification for new posts and follow-up comments thanks
July 11, 2011 at 3:01 am |
I am looking for two permits for August 1, 2011
please contact me at ewgodfrey@bellsouth.net
Eddie
Dubai, UAE
July 11, 2011 at 4:10 am |
Help! Does anyone have 2 Half Dome passes they don’t need for August 26th.27th or 28th?My girlfriend I will be in yosemite and would really like to complete the hike. Please email me at TodYaeger@Gmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 7:33 pm |
Tod,
I have 2 for Aug 28th, do you have any to trade?
-Allie
allielemon@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 4:50 am |
Looking for 4 permits or less for July 22. Coming out from Virginia and would really like to hike half dome. please email me budcamp1@embarqmail.com. Thank you!
July 11, 2011 at 5:19 am |
NC to CA. I have 4 permits for August 24. I need one or more permits for any day July 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Please contact me at heync18@gmail.com
Chris
Attn: Alex Markoff from the post above, I am obviously interested in your July 20 permits. However you did not leave contact information.
July 11, 2011 at 5:48 am |
I wish I could help with the 25th but I am still desperately searching for two for the 26 or 27. We will be in Yosemite right before my son heads to basic and he wants to climb there. I missed to gov. site for permits and am looking anywhere I can. Thanks for your consideration. thegoddards@hotmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 6:50 am |
Hi,
I’m looking for 3 permits to Half Dome for September 24 or 25 or 26. Please contact me at adam.m.boyd@gmail.com if anyone has 3 permits for any of those days.
Thanks!
Adam
July 11, 2011 at 6:57 am |
I have four permits for Wednesday, July 27, and would like to trade for Monday, July 25. Contact mjcoopersb@yahoo.com
–MJ
July 11, 2011 at 7:10 am |
Hello Hikers,
I am still looking for 4 Half Dome permits for August 23-25. I gave my July 19th permits away last week. Please help!
Ken Kramer
kkramer@socal.rr.com
July 11, 2011 at 7:21 am |
Would love to get 2 Half Dome permits for this upcoming Saturday, July 16th. Cheers!
swishermatt59@hotmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 7:34 am |
Oops, forgot to include my email in last post!
I’m Alex, email is: Markoff.alex@gmail.com
Need 1 permit July 25
Have 2 permits July 17 or 20 or 27 to offer for trade
Thanks
July 11, 2011 at 9:14 am |
Alex,
I do not have any tickets to trade as I was unaware of the requirement till recently. If July 27th approcahes and you still have the passes but are somehow unable to use them, I would very thankfully put them to use. This is my first trip to yosemite. Best of luck in finding one that fits your needs. Thanks. Erik
July 11, 2011 at 7:40 am |
Looking for 1 half dome permit for 31 July (Sunday).
chadwick.lane@gmail.com
Just need 1………..
July 11, 2011 at 7:56 am |
I am looking for 3 permits for half dome on Sept.30 or Oct. 1, 2011
laurelantonucci@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 8:35 am |
Need 1 permit for August 27th … please let me know.. talkad.bharath@gmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 8:36 am |
Looking for 2 permits to climb half dome on Tuesday July 26th. Please send any useful information to: scott.linthorst@gmail.com.
July 11, 2011 at 9:07 am |
Hello: I have 2 permits for July 17th and 2 for July 19th. I’m looking to trade either pair for the 2 permits for July 21-24th any day.
Please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com
Thank You,
Brandon
July 11, 2011 at 9:33 am |
Hoping to get 2 permits for Friday, August 5th. First time Half Dome Hiker! mike.n.flores@gmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 9:48 am |
Thanks to this site, we were able to give away 4 extra permits we had for the 6th to a boy scout troop. Met up at Housekeeping, smooth as can be.
11 out of 12 us made it to the top, including my 12 year old stud of a daughter and her friend. Got there at sunrise, a site like no other.
Good luck to everyone, hydrate before, during, and after…..
July 11, 2011 at 10:14 am |
Thanks for the comment!! Go girl GO.
July 11, 2011 at 10:07 am |
Hi all. I have two extra permits I am trying to give to a person who has posted to this site, but I don’t actually know how to get them to her. My permit says “group size 4,” but I no longer need two of those permits. The thing is, the “permit” is just one piece of paper that says it allows four people to go on to the cables. What do I do to help out my fellow hiker?
pettit9@marshall.edu
July 11, 2011 at 10:13 am |
Page back to past blogs..I explained it all.
Basically, make a copy….write on it your name and that you are transferring the permit for admission by 2 people to Minnie Mouse. Mail or scan to her. Get her bio info in case of a scam on her part……If she makes 4 copies and arrives before you – only the first 4 on that permit get to proceed!! Sue her if any shenanigans.
Everrone must have therirown permit in hand…so make your 2 copies.
Rick
July 11, 2011 at 11:46 am |
Zachary,
I would greatly appreciate the 2 permits, if you are unable to deliver them to the other hiker. I will reach out to you via email with my full contact info and can reimburse you via Paypal for the permit fee and postage. dmclaughlin@falcondiscovery.com
Thank you,
Don McLaughlin
July 11, 2011 at 10:21 am |
Hello, I am looking for 2 permits for Aug 13th, Saturday. Please contact Evan at evancm@gmail.com MUCH APPRECIATED!
July 11, 2011 at 11:01 am |
I’m looking for 4 permits for September 19-contact me at gbillings@gmail.com and I’ll be most appreciative
July 11, 2011 at 11:10 am |
Hello,
I am looking for just one permit for this Friday, July 15th
Hudosha@cshs.org
Thank you,
Alan
July 11, 2011 at 11:17 am |
Wedding Bells!
I would like to propose to my girlfriend at the top of Half Dome. I’m coming out from New Jersey.
I’m looking for 2 permits on Sept 13, 14,15 or 16.
If anyone has permits available please email me at spguju18@yahoo.com
All the help would be appreciated to celebrate this joyous occasion for us.
-Sudip
July 11, 2011 at 11:26 am |
Looking for 3 half dome permits for July 18, 2011. contact – jsphawkins@yahoo.com
Thanks,
JJH
July 11, 2011 at 11:30 am |
I’m looking for 2 permits for any day between August 26 and August 29. Many thanks!
My contact info is: teleshawsf@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 11:38 am |
Help! We would like 2 permits for July 22, 23 or 24.
dmclaughlin@falcondiscovery.com
Thank you. Thank you!
July 11, 2011 at 11:45 am |
Anyone want to trade for one permit for July 15th PLEASE? I have several options
d_fotinich@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 12:29 pm |
I would love 2 permits for any day between August 4th and August 11th. Will be glad to reimburse. Thanks for any help you can give.
iandmcfadden@gmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
I’m looking for 2 passes for July 24, 25, 26, or 27. Please contact jessicalaurel1984@gmail.com if you have. Thanks!!
July 11, 2011 at 2:57 pm |
Hi, I am still looking for July 24th permits! Hopefully 2 permits…..
That is our first wedding anniversary and we are hoping to hike up Half Dome.
I had June 18th permits, but the cable was not up until June 22nd this year…. so i missed that opportunity even though I did go through the process getting the permits online…..
Obviously I have no permit to trade….. But if some very kind person can make our anniversary very memorable one, I would be really appreciated!!
Thank you very much for reading!
My e-mail address is primrose_pelangi@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 3:50 pm |
HI! I am looking for six permits for next Wednesday, July 20. If anyone can help out with even 1, it would be much appreciated. Thanks and happy hiking:-)
meg.cantillon@gmail.com
July 11, 2011 at 4:34 pm |
My group is hiking Yosemite on 7/23 and need at least 8
cable permits, I can be reached at cindeehunt@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Cindee
July 11, 2011 at 5:07 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for July 18th
Please email: trish22thedish@yahoo.com
July 11, 2011 at 5:36 pm |
I am looking for 1 permit, basically anytime till October.
Contact me at tochris@gmx.net
Thanks,
Chris
July 11, 2011 at 6:38 pm |
Greetings all,
My daughter and I would like to climb half dome sometime before she goes back to school (August 8th) we can go on a short notice 24-36 hours, so if you have 2 extra tickets or several (she has friends that would like to climb also) your not going to use, we’d be forever grateful. We tried to get them thru NPS like the rest of you but no luck. We found some on Craigs but for WAY to much and we thought it was a rip. If you can help help us out, we can be reached at (916) 835-4373 8am-9pm PST or tlusi@teamrmsi.com.
Thank you and HAPPY TRAILS TO U ALL
July 11, 2011 at 6:40 pm |
It’s also against the law to sell them on Craig’s list.
Resale of this permit is a violation of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.6.
July 11, 2011 at 7:09 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for august 27th. I have 4 permits for october 4th. If anyone would like to trade, call me at 510-245-7811.
Please!
July 11, 2011 at 7:48 pm |
Looking to trade 4 permits on sept 24 for oct 2, or trade oct 2 for sept 24. I have 4 permits for each of these days but need 8 permits on one day.
aujihara@sonic.net
July 11, 2011 at 9:24 pm |
Rick,
You had just sent out a message that there were passes on rec.gov and I jumped on it– thanks to you, this blog, and the kind people passing through on it we will be hiking the Half Dome on July 15! Hope we don’t chicken out!!
A note to others who are searching for permits– don’t give up!! I have been searching since the beginning of June, I emailed plenty of people who were on this blog either looking to trade and if they weren’t going to use them to pass them along, sought out various resources, checked craigslist, bay.. god the routine I had I was constantly checking my email at work and reading through posts. Now I can finally go back to work… and how fitting the day before our flight to SF. All sounds a bit crazy, but I was determined!
This blog is AMAZING! See you at the top!
Michelle
July 12, 2011 at 9:21 am |
Michelle,
I love it!! Thanks for the encouragment to fellow readers….I’ll be doing it July 16….Look for me at the Curry Buffet at 5:30 if you are back….or find me in the tent cabins..near #730..I requested that one, but we shall see. Or maybe the pizza place at about 8.
Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store.
http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
July 11, 2011 at 10:48 pm |
Hi everyone! Planning on hiking Half Dome on 10/3, from Little Yosemity Valley 10/2, booked camping spot for the same dates, but alas, no cable permits available! Help this obvious first timer with 2-4 cable permits please!
July 12, 2011 at 9:15 am |
Todd,
If you have a LYV permit, you can request Half Dome permits…no further action needed…You are golden!!
July 12, 2011 at 3:59 am |
My friend and I are really despirate to get 2 permits so we can climb the half dome on the 12,13,14,15,or 16 Sept? If anyone can help please e-mail me on hannahperkin@hotmail.com.
Thank you.
Hannah
July 12, 2011 at 5:47 am |
Greetings All:
Am still in pursuit of a pair of tickets for my son and I for this weekend, Sat or Sun. July 16 0r 17th.
Would really appreciate any help in this regard !!!!
Thanks,
Loren : zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 12, 2011 at 9:11 am |
Continue to try recreation.gov. MANY are officially cancelling and those permtis are being put back on. Up to midnight. If you get a permit, record the permit number since you will not be able to print it out. then just tell the ranger that permit number.
Good luck.
rick
July 12, 2011 at 6:20 am |
I have one extra cable permit for July 20th due to an injury.
Larry 714-624-3289 or llarson@larsonagency.net
July 12, 2011 at 6:41 am |
Hello All:
Thanks to two fellow blogs that gave me a heads up, I now have the tickets I need for this weekend !!
While the tickets I have are for the 17th and workable, we would prefer to go on the 16th, if anyone would like to trade.
Thanks so very much,
Loren : zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 12, 2011 at 7:29 am |
Hello fellow hikers! I am looking for 1 permit for July 25th. I have 2 permits to trade for July 17th. Thank you so much!! amy.freistroffer@gmail.com
July 12, 2011 at 7:45 am |
Is anyone going to be in the park that has some extra permits they are not using tomorrow (Wed July 13)? I will have internet access. I’m looking for two but any will help. Thank you. zackgreene@hotmail.com
July 12, 2011 at 8:08 am |
Continue to try recreation.gov. MANY are officially cancelling and those permtis are being put back on. Up to midnight. If you get a permit, record the permit number since you will not be able to print it out. then just tell the ranger that permit number.
Good luck.
rick
July 13, 2011 at 11:52 am |
its a little late but there are 3 permits for today available on rec.gov right now…
July 12, 2011 at 8:28 am |
Hi! Searching for one July 25 permit. Do have 2 July 27 permits to trade if needed. Thanks for consideration.
Alex
Email: Markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 12, 2011 at 8:40 am |
Just checked and recreation.gov is currently showing lots of availability for July 13,14, and 15.
July 12, 2011 at 8:43 am |
Still looking for 2 or 3 permits for July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28th if anyone has some they will not be able to use. Please email at eman3@cox.net. Thanks
July 12, 2011 at 8:51 am |
I have 2 permits for the 17th to trade for 2 permits for the 21st-24th, any day. Please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com
Thank You,
Brandon
July 12, 2011 at 10:07 am |
Hi everyone! Planning on hiking Half Dome on 10/3, from Little Yosemity Valley 10/2, booked camping spot for the same dates, but alas, no cable permits available! (No wilderness permits yet either)Help this obvious first timer with 2-4 cable permits please!
tvennik@hotmail.com
Thanks, Todd
see you at the top!
July 12, 2011 at 10:23 am |
Just wanted to thank the users/administrators of this site. I was able to get permits for a trip last weekend and it was amazing. Half of the people in my group bought permits at 3000% markup off of craigslist, but thanks to the great folks on this site I was able to get my permits without the markup.
Also, just and FYI, I was waiting for a friend at sub dome for 30 minutes and I saw about 6 people get permits on a first come first served basis by the ranger when groups checked in with extras i.e. a group of 3 folks showed up with 4 permits so they would give one to a stranger. So even if you can’t find a permit here there is still a chance you can get one on the trail.
July 12, 2011 at 11:00 am |
Great Oscar. Good job!!! People who buy off Craig’s List are contributing to the Scalper Retirement Fund.
Oh and… Resale of this permit is a violation of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.6.
How do you spell Levenworth?
July 12, 2011 at 10:43 am |
Hi,
Thank you Mr. Half Dome for providing this forum.
I am looking for 2 permits for Sat (8/26). I have 2 permits for Sun (8/27) that I am also willing to trade.
Please contact me at needhalfdomepermits@gmail.com
Thank you!!
July 12, 2011 at 11:15 am |
Sorry, the dates off by one day. I am looking for permits for Sat (8/27) and I have 2 permits for Sun (8/28). Thanks!
July 12, 2011 at 11:16 am |
Hi, all. I’m hoping someone has 3 permits for the cables for Friday or Saturday July 22 or 23rd. My email address is: cassman@achlaw.com
Thanks, Ted
July 12, 2011 at 11:24 am |
Greetings all,
My daughter and I would like to climb half dome sometime before she goes back to school (August 8th) we can go on a short notice 24-36 hours, so if you have 2 extra tickets or several (she has friends that would like to climb also) your not going to use, we’d be forever grateful. We tried to get them thru NPS,,but no luck…We found some on Craigs but for WAY to much and we thought it was a rip. If you can help help us out, we can be reached at (916) 835-4373 8am-9pm PST or tlusi@teamrmsi.com.
July 12, 2011 at 11:52 am |
Hi,
I have 8 half-dome permits for July 30th (Sat). Some of us can not make it on that day due to work reasons. I would love to exachange all 8 permits for 8 permits on Aug 6th or Aug 13th. Please contact me at jevin_recs@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Jevin
July 12, 2011 at 12:07 pm |
If anyone has permits for this weekend that they aren’t using I would love 2…sorry, nothing to trade. I could do 7/15, 7/16, or 7/17. I would really appreciate it.
Morgan
mosera@vassar.edu
831-917-3095
July 12, 2011 at 1:27 pm |
I know it’s late, but any chance that someone has extra permits (2 or more) for this saturday (7/16) that they would like to trade at cost for an extra Upper Pines campsite (7/14-7/17 – 3 nights)? andiamo_4@yahoo.com – thanks
July 12, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
Looking for 3 half dome permits, any wednesday or thursday in July/August 2011. To be clear, I’m not looking for multiple days, just one set of three permits which fall on either a wednesday or thursday.
My two son’s and I will be eternally grateful to whomever can fulfill this dream.
Kevin 916-204-8889
July 12, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
Hey again! Still looking for permits for sometime this week! Please call me if you have extras (540.818.9471) for any day this week. Just landed in San Fran and gonna head to the park tomorrow. We flew RIGHT OVER the Dome. It was under my window!!! Don’t let that be the only time I see the top of Half Dome!! 🙂 Thanks y’all!!
July 12, 2011 at 6:20 pm |
Keep logging onto recreation.gov. and wear a sign…. you’ll make it up.
July 12, 2011 at 2:03 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits for July 16th for my self and some friends. Please contact me if you can help.
-Nate
nate.gracewski@gmail.com
July 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm |
I am looking for 2 to 4 permits for any dates between July 31 and August 11. Please email or call me if you can help me out. Thanks!
Alex
alexanderbrand@hotmail.com
415-702-5986
July 12, 2011 at 3:05 pm |
I need 2 or 4 half dome permits for August 6th, 2011. Please email howardz168@yahoo.com if you have them.
July 12, 2011 at 3:09 pm |
I need a permit for 6 in Aug 2011 or summer 2012!
tom@yates.tv
July 12, 2011 at 3:48 pm |
Hi Fellow Hikers! I am hopeful someone has 1 permit for July 25th they could pass along. Please email me at amy.freistroffer@gmail.com. Thank you!!
July 12, 2011 at 4:26 pm |
Hello, I am trying to find two permits for September 18th, or any in the month of September other than Labor Day weekend. Thank you.
Jeffrey
adeptjr@yahoo.com
July 12, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Hi Rick,
I bought your book the last time I was in Yosemite and it’s given me confidence to attempt the Half Dome hike, thank you! How is the hike from the top of Glacier Point to Half Dome? I know the elevation gain is less than starting from Happy Isles but is it further miles-wise to go from Glacier Point to Half Dome? What are your thoughts on hiking to Half Dome from Glacier Point? In your book you nicely covered the hike from Happy Isles to Half Dome. Thanks, Lee
P.S. To any new Half Dome hikers, Rick’s book is great!
July 12, 2011 at 6:12 pm |
Lee,
Thank for the comment. I’m old school and I prefer the way 98% of the crowd goes..Happy Isles. I sleep in Curry and hit the trail 20 mins after waking. If you go to Glacier, you have to get there REAL early..add an hour or so to drive. And how do you get your car ? The buses dont; run early enuff. I kinda consider it cheating since you aren;t doing the whole hike. Might as well take the tram. :>)
GP is about a 2 hours hike down the Panorama trail to Nevada Fall…about the same as on the Mist/JMT…so you arent; saving alot of time.Plus it is a lot downhill (some ups) .. that is tough on knees. Plus you miss Vernal and Nevada Fall, Register Rock, La Cas Nevada, The Fern Grotto, yada yada.
Rick
July 12, 2011 at 5:36 pm |
I need 2 or 3 permits for friday july 15th. Please call me at 916 412 6871.
July 12, 2011 at 5:43 pm |
I need 2 tickets for Saturday July 16, 2011. If anyone has extras I would be grateful! Katiehennessydvm@gmail.com
July 12, 2011 at 6:23 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for August 7th permits and I can give away 2 August 8th permits. Please let me know if you can trade. My group would be incredibly grateful! Thanks!
Best,
Tony Chontong
TheTruth87@Gmail.com
559-903-4806
Keywords: August 8, August 7, Aug. 7, Aug. 8, Aug 7, Aug 8, 08/08, 08/07, 08-07, 08-08, August 08, August 07, Aug. 07, Aug. 08, Aug 07, Aug 08
July 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm |
Keywords?? We’re just country boys here….no use for keywords.
July 12, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Hey, it’s the author himself! Nice to meet you! Anyway, the way I use this site is through the search function and I find that people type the dates in a # of ways hence the keywords.
I wonder how we can make this discussion board more organized. Anyway, thanks a bunch for your help!
July 13, 2011 at 7:49 am
theTruth87,
I already spend too much time on this blog. Despite me pleading for people to put contact info on their request, many don’t …so as a real nice guy, I go ahead and copy/paste it in. More time wasted. How do they expect people to contact them??? WordPress does not show email addresses.
To set up a format.. like dates as 8/12/11 or Aug 12 etc would be nice for searches but when they don’t am I expected to do it for them? I can subcontract that to you. You’ll get half of what I make – ZIPPO.
Gee, if I really wanted permits I’d cover all the bases… pulse recreation.gov hourly, look here daily, make a sign for my back, beg!!! Oh well. I was able to give away 5 permtis for this Saturday to blog readers.
Keep at it folks…far fewer than the 400 daily allotment of permits are actually going up..
Carpe Diem,
Rick
July 19, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
Rick,
I hope you didn’t take my comment offensively. I’m very grateful for this trading forum and your blog, and was only putting an idea out there in case there was an easy fix. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be one!
Thanks again for your help.
Cheers,
Tony
July 19, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Cheers it is…keep hiking!!
Rick
July 12, 2011 at 6:32 pm |
Looking for permits, ANYTIME. Went on a family vacation and did Nevada Falls, Half Dome is now on my bucket list. If I get two before mid August, I’m taking my daugther. If two in Sept, a friend, and if just one then I’m just going for it. 916/588-7584 cell
July 12, 2011 at 6:33 pm |
Need permits for either:
10/8
10/9
Have permits for the following dates:
10/3 (4)
10/4 (6)
10/5 (7)
10/6 (14)
10/7 (2)
10/8 (6)
10/9 (5)
10/10 (5)
Before you get angry at me collecting 49 permits…please note that a large group of my friends (18) of us total were trying to accumulate enough to all hike together….later deciding that we probably only do it on 10/8 or 10/9.
Willing to trade 10/8 permits for 10/9 permits and vice-versa.
Robert
July 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm |
Robert,
Better get your suit of armor on – the arrows will be flying at you. The limit for groups is 15 to be on a trail together anyway. Wilderness = Solitude??????
July 12, 2011 at 9:54 pm |
i can trade 10/9 permit for 10/8.
email me: djustice1982@yahoo.com
July 13, 2011 at 11:29 pm |
Robert I have no permits to trade but can offer all the best possible karma (and $1.50 ea.) for any you would relinquish, for 10/3, at least 2 but all 4 if available. I hope our plans all reach the summit!
Todd tvennik@hotmail.com Thanks!
July 12, 2011 at 6:36 pm |
I have thoroughly enjoyed following everyone’s pursuit of the adventure. I’d love the opportunity to make the hike with my family of 5 on August 8th. Hope someone will be able to help us out. Thank you.
Katie Please contact me at Ktwhit21@aol.com
July 12, 2011 at 7:23 pm |
Hello, I’m hoping to find 2 permits for Aug. 13th. It will be my first visit to yosemite and I will be celebrating my 31st birthday that weekend. Thanks!
Please contact me at jonmsilan@yahoo.com
July 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm |
Looking for 2 cables permits for Sep. 16th or 17th 2011. Contact me at salomonman311@yahoo.com
July 12, 2011 at 9:09 pm |
Need 4 (or as many of possible) permits for 10/9. I can swap permits for 10/8 or 10/7 if necessary. Please contact me at missdorali@gmail.com
July 12, 2011 at 10:29 pm |
I just busted a craigslist scammer today. Feels great!
But I still need 2 permits for Tues, Aug 9th 😦
Please contact me at chang_319@yahoo.com
Thanks!
July 12, 2011 at 11:21 pm |
Of course, I’ll refund ya the 3 bucks.
Plus, if it isn’t against the rules, you’ll get a hug and can crash on my extra queen when you’re in town.
Dunno if that’s pushing it; moderator let me know!
chang_319@yahoo.com
July 13, 2011 at 12:31 am |
looking for permits and camping if you have that to for over night…days I can do this are july 28 thru august 5….email me at yz125rider21@aol.com. thanks
July 13, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
I have one for july 19 will to trade for one of the days aboe and 2 or more would be nice.
yz125rider21@aol.com
July 13, 2011 at 6:06 am |
Hello Fellow Hikers:
Have two tickets for July 17th available. Would like to trade for two on Aug 5 or 6, if possible.
If no trade is available, I will give them away so they are used. zkoolman@yahoo.com
Thanks !!
July 13, 2011 at 6:40 am |
If no trade is not available, PLEASE PLEASE e-mail me to transfer your permits to us-. 🙂
Thank you very much, Loren!
(At the same time, I really hope the permits that you can use!! Let you know if I found something!)
my e-mail address is primrose_pelangi@yahoo.com
July 13, 2011 at 6:06 am |
We are looking for three permits for July 16th
paul_eclipse@msn.com
Thanks
July 13, 2011 at 6:49 am |
Hi
I am looking for 2 permits for either 13th, 14th or 15th August. Please, please, please contact me at bethanwycherley@gmail.com if you have any for these dates which will be going unused.
Thank You
Beth
July 13, 2011 at 6:54 am |
Hi Everyone,
I just hiked half dome last week with my husband. We went up without tickets, we tried for over a month to get them with no luck. We decided to go up anyway and get as far as we could even if we couldn’t get to the top. Eventually about 3/4 of the way up someone offered us tickets. Many people were able to get tickets on the way up because people had extra or people decided not to continue when they got to the sub dome. Obviously that is not the most dependable option. I also spoke with a fellow hiker who was on the NPS website the night before he hiked and there were permits available. Keep the faith, and good luck! It’s worth it.
Have a Great summer!
Michelle
July 13, 2011 at 7:23 am |
Hi! Searching for one more July 25 permit for my son and I. Have two July 27 permits to trade if needed.
Also two July 18 permits available if anyone needs them.
Thanks.
Alex
Email: Markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 11:36 am |
Hi!
I’m looking for 2 permits before August 14th. My best friend and I have always wanted to hike half dome, it’s on our bucket list. If anyone could help us out that would be FANTASTIC.
have a great summer!
-kaylin!
kaylinloo@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 1:04 pm |
I have 4 permits for Thursday August 18. I need 4 instead for Monday August 15. Looking for a straight across trade.
Please let me know ASAP if this swap can work for you! I am in the East Bay.
Thanks!
Chris
sierraspree@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 1:24 pm |
Hi all, looking for a HD permit or two on July 23 or 24th you can e- mail me at braytonh@hotmail.com. Thanks
July 13, 2011 at 1:32 pm |
I am looking for one permit for July 23 (saturday).
Please call me at (805)748-2682. Thank you!!
July 13, 2011 at 3:22 pm |
Hi. We are from Germany on vacation and had no idea about the permit for the half Dome. Does anyone have any permit for either 27 or 28th of July to give away? Ideally we would need 9 permits, but at this point, anything will do.
Thank you so much!
Maryam
msamii@web.de or 949-786-2540
July 13, 2011 at 3:29 pm |
Hello,
I have 2 permits for July 17th that I’m trying to trade for 2 July 21st-24th, either day, please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com.
Thanks
Brandon
July 13, 2011 at 3:37 pm |
I’m looking for 8 tickets for Half dome cables for Friday September 30, 2011. We’re planning a trip up to Half Dome with a fairly large group, but even if you only have 1 – 2 tickets available, please let me know. I can be reached at: annaschlegel@hotmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 4:32 pm |
Hi, I’m from Spain and I had no idea about the permit to do the hike. I’m going to be in Yosemite on August, between 19th and 21st. If you have at least 2, please let me know. I really appreciate it. Thanks angopalacios@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 4:40 pm |
Hello, I’m looking for 2 permits for July 25 or Aug 8 or 15th. Would gladly re-coupe cost. Thank You. Ewingh8@aol.com
July 13, 2011 at 5:07 pm |
Hello, I’m looking for 3 tickets for Halfdome for any date late July 2011-early September 2011. thanks for your help. Amurphymartinez@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 5:16 pm |
I have: 1 permit for August 16 ( Aug 16 ) ( 8/16 )
I need: 1 permit for August 9 ( Aug 9 ) ( 8/9 )
chang_319@yahoo.com
July 13, 2011 at 5:58 pm |
Hi- we are looking for 2 permits on August 1st. Scheduled flight without realizing need for permits. Thanks for your help!
Carrie (ecbakken@msn.com)
July 13, 2011 at 6:53 pm |
Hi. Looking for one July 25 permit; have one, need just one more.
Have two July 27 or two Aug. 24 avail. to trade for it.
Thanks.
Alex
markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 8:11 pm |
I’m looking for 1 half dome permit for July 23th, 2011 Saturday. Can you please contact me if you have an extra permit. Thanks!
Eric
510-908-2695
erichon@gmail.com
July 13, 2011 at 8:30 pm |
I’m looking for just one (1) permit for July 16. Yeah, short notice a just one needed. Please let me know. Thanks!!! gtiritilli@aol.com
Greg
July 13, 2011 at 8:37 pm |
Put a sign on your back and head up. Odds are folks will have extras.
Rick
July 13, 2011 at 8:57 pm |
Hello all and in need of two 2 permits for July 26th. Thanks so much for your blog Mr Halfdome and thank all the fellow hikers reading this.
Email me at puttinoutfire@yahoo.com or call (559)280-1720
July 13, 2011 at 11:19 pm |
Available: Permit for 4 on Sunday, July 17th. First to email: ericyabu@gmail.com.
July 13, 2011 at 11:21 pm |
Engagement!!!
I would like to propose to my girlfriend at the top of Half Dome.
I’m looking for 2 permits on Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 15 or Sept 16.
If anyone has 2 permits available please email me at spguju18@yahoo.com or call me at 408-410-7646.
All the help would be deeply appreciated to celebrate this joyous occasion for us.
Thank you
-Sudip
July 14, 2011 at 4:19 am |
I have a set 3 half dome tickets for july 15 willing to trade for a day between july 28 thru aug 5…let me know what you can do thanks
yz125rider21@aol.com
July 14, 2011 at 4:21 am |
I would like to propose to my friend at the top of Half Dome.
I’m looking for 2 permits on Sept 11, Sept 12, Sept 14 or Sept 15 .
If anyone has 2 permits available please email me at horee666@hotmail.com
Thank you
July 14, 2011 at 4:50 am |
Hi,
Looking for a one permit in Oct. us662001@yahoo.com
Thanks
Tim Smith
July 14, 2011 at 5:21 am |
Looking for 2 HD permits for July 19, 20, or 21. mcpeekrs@gmail.com. Cheers!
July 14, 2011 at 6:01 am |
With reservations at Tuolumne Lodge this weekend I had convinced my nineteen year old daughter that conditions would be like no other year at this time. Well, I was part right, due to winter storm damage DNC called me on Wednesday to tell me that they need to postpone the opening for the lodge until Monday. I have been scrambling for alternate accommodations and plans. We were able to sneak into the valley but are still looking for a last minute trip to Half Dome, her first…
If any one has 1 to 3 tickets for this Saturday, July 16th we would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Paul
Paul_eclipse@msn.com
July 14, 2011 at 6:17 am |
Hi,
I’m looking to trade 1-4 tickets that I have for Sunday August 28th for 1-4 tickets on Saturday August 27th.
I will not be taking offers to purchase the tickets as if I don’t get any for Saturday, I will be going on Sunday.
Thanks,
Andrew
July 14, 2011 at 8:05 am |
Resale of this permit is a violation of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.6.
July 14, 2011 at 6:25 am |
Good morning,
Just a little follow up info….i reciever an email from that Reserve Yosemite scam this morning. But luckily…by staying informed of scams from Mr halfdome’s blog, I was able to avoid being taken.
Watchout..scams are still there.
July 14, 2011 at 6:36 am |
Good Morning All:
Gave away my two permits for the 17th of July to a persistant fellow blogger here and am now still needing 2 permits for August 6 or 7.
PLEASE…. Any help would be greatly appreciated !!!
BTW: Thank you so very much, Mr. Half Dome, for your tireless efforts here !!
Loren
zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 14, 2011 at 7:31 am |
Loren,
Glad to help out. .. and thanks for helping a fellow Dome lover. My custom Tshrts are going fast. Dunno if I’ll make another batch or not.
Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store. http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html Sales help keep the lights on.
July 14, 2011 at 8:15 am |
Looking for 2-4 permits for anytime between july 17th and july 24th. Email ryderm21@hotmail.com. Cheers!
July 14, 2011 at 9:20 am |
Hi, trying to find ONE more permit for July 25.
Have available two July 27 or two Aug 24 permits to trade of needed.
Thanks!
Alex
Markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 14, 2011 at 10:10 am |
Looking for 4 permits for THURSDAY, OCT 6th, 2011.
Greatly appreciated.
Monica
510-468-9641
July 14, 2011 at 10:36 am |
Still looking for 2 or 3 permits for one of the following days. July23, 24, 25, 26, or 27. Please contact me at eman3@cox.net. Heads up -1 pass currently available for today on recreation.gov
July 14, 2011 at 11:30 am |
Need 3 tickets for Sept. 30 or Oct. 1. Thanks
laurelantonucci@yahoo.com
July 14, 2011 at 12:08 pm |
Hello friends. My wife and I are exploring Yosemite for the first time and are searching for 2 permits for July 29, 2011. Please let me know if you have any to share with us. THANK YOU!
Contact: MMMecum@gmail.com
July 14, 2011 at 12:47 pm |
I need 1 permit for Friday, August 5, please!
sjsu1982@hotmail.com
July 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
Trade – 4x September 3rd (Sep 3rd, 9/3) for 4x September 17th (Sep 17th, 9/17).
I have 4x Half Dome Cables for September 3rd (Sep 3rd, 9/3) and I’m looking to trade for 4x Half Dome Cables for September 17th (Sep 17th, 9/17).
I’ll trade 1 for 1 if you don’t have 4.
Thanks!
please contact me at markgpolito@gmail.com
July 14, 2011 at 3:15 pm |
I am looking for 4 permits (fewer is OK too) for Half Dome for Aug 02, 2011. Please contact me if you have any – seemahandu@gmail.com. Thanks.
July 14, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
In light of this new permit info, I’ll be giving away my 1 permit for August 16th.
First dibs goes to anyone who already posted here requesting that date.
chang_319@yahoo.com
July 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm |
Looking for a permit or 2 for the weekend of July 23 or 24 contact me at braytonh@hotmail.com thanks
July 14, 2011 at 11:04 pm |
Howdy…I am in need of 3 permits for August 23 or August 29 🙂 thank you! Please email me at: ehmalapira@aol.com
July 15, 2011 at 6:02 am |
I’m looking for 8 tickets for Half dome cables for any day Monday August 29 2011 through September 2 . We’re planning a trip up to Half Dome with a fairly large group, but even if you only have 1 – 2 tickets available, please let me know. I can be reached at: rob.rda@gmail.com
July 15, 2011 at 8:40 am |
I was able to get permits for 10/8. No longer need these permits – 10/3, 10/4 and 10/5. Just recouping costs.
Email me: djustice1982@yahoo.com
July 15, 2011 at 8:44 am |
Greetings all:
Had 4 permits for this 17th and only needed 2. Gave away the two extra’s and then was able to get two for the 16th (tomorrow), which was optimal for me.
Bottom line: Have two permits for the 17th available to give away. Will only be available today until 3pm PT or so and then they will go fallow.
I tried to return them to the system and they would not take them, as their system can’t process them this close to the actual permit date, or so I was told.
Still need 2 permits for Aug 5 or 6…..
Loren
zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 15, 2011 at 8:46 am |
Hello: I’m in need of 2 permits for July 21-24th, any day. I have 2 permits for July 17th trade.
Please contact me at brandonkbecker@yahoo.com
Thanks
Brandon
July 15, 2011 at 8:51 am |
Trade September 6 for October 3. Three permits. Reply to jtadkins11@gmail.com
July 15, 2011 at 9:31 am |
Hi, I am looking for at minimum two permits for August 13th (prefer) or 14th.
I already have camping spots for Aug 12-13. I am willing to share the campsite for Half Dome permits.
I was unable to get permits on the NPS website the morning the permits were released and I’m desperate to climb Half Dome.
brennan.thomas.j@gmail.com
July 15, 2011 at 10:13 am |
Hey everyone!! I got up the dome yesterday!! Whoohoo!! I have July 19th permits to give away, see below for info.
Here’s our permit success story:
We needed 3 permits and a campsite permit. We got to the park at 3pm and of course, as we figured, everything was taken. BUT we checked with several different campsite entrances and low and behold, a lovely boyscout group had one campsite that they didn’t need so they gave it to us! It was a miracle!
So we stayed the night before we hiked, got up early and set off…on the wrong trail. We went left at the trailhead along with a few other ppl and went 2 miles roundtrip in the wrong direction. DOH. As we returned to the trailhead, a couple was just setting off and I randomly asked them if they had extra permits…THEY DID!! We needed 3, they only had 2, but we ended up scrounging up one more permit from a group on the trail that was for 4 ppl and we found 3 others who didn’t have permits . So for all you worried permit lacking souls, that’s a total of 6 permits we were able to find on the trail. Just get out, hike it, and don’t be afraid to ask people. The rangers at the top were..how do I say this politely..less than friendly. They said any permits turned in to them they keep so do NOT turn your extra permits in to the rangers. (Understandbly though on their part, it would be hard to keep up with extra permits to distribute.)
OKAY heres the point of my message: Don’t give up! You can find extra permits. To help in your search, since our plans changed, we now have 5 extra permits for the 19th. Please call me 540-818-9471 and leave a message if you don’t get me. We are staying with a friend about 10miles outside the park on the east side and my cell/internet service is unreliable but if you leave a message (WITH YOUR EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER) I will get back to you with info on the permits. You can email me but that is even less reliable than my cell service. Epitomeofred@hotmail.com
Thanks again Rick for the helpful info on this blog!! I’ve enjoyed reading through your stuff (however I won’t be sad to not receive 50 emails a day from permit bloggers HAHA!) and learning the best tips and tricks for getting up Half Dome. Thanks for helping make our trip a success!
-Lori B
July 15, 2011 at 2:04 pm |
Hello, I have 4 permits for August 3rd, 2011. I am looking to trade for permits on August 1st or 2nd. Thank you.
dmrobinson@csupomona.edu
July 15, 2011 at 3:00 pm |
Looking for at least 4 permits for Oct. 15th or 16th.
Dave dwellcome@comcast.net
thanks
July 15, 2011 at 7:53 pm |
Looking to Trade:
Have:
September 6th (4 permits)
September 8th (4 permits)
Need:
atlest 2 permits for anyday before August 20th
a good friend of mine is moving, i want to take her for the hike before she does. If anyone could trade me that would be great. Thank You.
my email is: sfforestgump@aol.com
July 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm |
i have permits for 7/29/11 but they have been printed
can anybody use them?
also need 2 more for my kids for 7/24/11,I know it’s late but can anybody help,thanks
530-333-4750
July 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm |
i have permits for 7/29/11 but they have been printed
can anybody use them?
also need 2 more for my kids for 7/24/11,I know it’s late but can anybody help,thanks
530-333-4750
email if you prefer-batmogg4x4@gmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 8:50 pm |
Brian,
I could use those 7/29 permits!!! please contact me @ 619-618-8024
My name is Rigo Contreras, I’ll send you an email also.
July 19, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
friend wanted permits so there no longer available
good luck!!
July 15, 2011 at 10:24 pm |
Searching for a couple of permits for Sept. 17th, I have tickets for Sept. 13th, 14th, 21st, Oct. 1st & 2nd, If you can help or are interested email; rkdm3to1@jps.net or call 916-212-1204. Thanks Ken
July 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm |
If you still have any permits for Oct 1st, I am happy to take them off your hands. Got only 4, have a group of 6 trying to go. Could use 2 more.
bobbyhuggins@gmail.com
July 16, 2011 at 7:01 am |
Recreation.gov is now releasing additional permits every morning for the following day at 7:00 AM. Good luck, I’m still looking for 4 permits on July 19 if anybody can help, I’m going up with my son, his friend and his friend father.
July 18, 2011 at 7:16 am |
See Lori B’s post on July 15 at 10:13a. Good luck!
July 16, 2011 at 7:55 am |
Looking for 5, but will take 4 permits for July 22, please.
Contact: terryohanian@cox.net
July 16, 2011 at 8:00 am |
I am looking for two permits for September 1st for my son and his wife so they can join us.
Please email me at jmorita50@gmail.com
Thanks
July 16, 2011 at 9:18 am |
looking for permit for 2 permits on 8-2, will gladly re-coupe any cost!please contact me at rselter@verizon.net
July 16, 2011 at 10:58 am |
Looking for permits for 2-3 people on Aug. 11 or 12, or Aug. 17 or 18. Trying to take my daughter before she goes back to school. Please and thanks…..
July 16, 2011 at 11:56 am |
I am desperately looking for 2 permits to hike half dome for July 19, 20, 21 or 22, (2011). I really, really want to hike half dome!!!!! email me at rachaelsitz@hotmail.com
July 16, 2011 at 12:30 pm |
Looking to trade 4 permits for August 9 for 4 permits for Aug. 10.
contact: angus@oregonwineandmore.com
July 16, 2011 at 1:53 pm |
Hey Im looking for 5 permits for any day in the week of September 11th. My friends and are going to Yosemite and none of us have ever been up to the top…
Please email me if you can help!
kylecj@uci.edu
July 16, 2011 at 7:10 pm |
I’m looking for one permit for Friday, July 29th. Please email me. rox.whitbeck@gmail.com. Thanks much!
July 16, 2011 at 9:26 pm |
Hi..
I am looking for two permits for anytime in the first 15 days of August.. Please contact Paul at skisofast@mac.com Thank you..
July 16, 2011 at 11:01 pm |
Hello friendly hikers 🙂
I’m looking for two permits for Friday, August 12th. Thanks in advance for anyone who might be willing and able to help.
Cheers!
magrover@hotmail.com
July 17, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
I would love to do the hike. If you can help me with 2 permits for September 19th I would be so happy.
My email is acesalster@googlemail.com
Thanks
July 17, 2011 at 1:45 pm |
we are looking for 4 permits for either September 13 or 14…
contact Cori at corifriend@aol.com or call 760-519-2089
July 17, 2011 at 2:04 pm |
Hello. I need 2 permits for any of these days: 8-1, 8-2, 8-3. I made camping reservations on time but was unaware that permits are required for the cables now. Half Dome is the main reason for planning this trip. PLEASE if anyone has 2 extra permits, please contact me. Thanks!
Renai
rlandes829@yahoo.com
760-429-3040
July 17, 2011 at 2:49 pm |
Hello! Looking for 2 half dome permits on Sept. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, please. Thanks! erin.f.mooney@gmail.com
July 17, 2011 at 4:13 pm |
Please!!! Anyone out there got 1 to 5 permits to hike half dome on Aug. 17,18 or 19th. please reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com or call 315-796-1316. Thanks, John
July 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm |
Notice:
Beginning July 15, 2011, additional permits for the Half Dome Cables will be released each day at 7 am PDT (10 am EDT) for use the following day. These additional permits are available online and through the call center and will be released each day until further notice. These additional permits are non transferable. The group leader, whose name is recorded at the time of transaction, must accompany his or her group on their Half Dome hike. Once the permit purchase is made, the group leader’s name cannot be changed.
July 17, 2011 at 5:14 pm |
NOTE: This applies only to the ADDITIONAL 50 permits…not the ones that have already been issued
July 19, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Mr. Half Dome, I will be staying in upper pines. Is there free wifi in the valley anywhere? I would love to try and get tickets at 7:00 am the day before, but seeing as how hard it is to get a campsite, I can only imagine how quickly those 50 permits will be gone, especially if I had to try and get them by phone.
Also, how exactly does it work if you get a ticket from someone else? Don’t they have the leaders name on them? Do you just tell the ranger they were given to you or do you pretend you are that person?
July 20, 2011 at 11:07 am
FREE wifi at theCurry Village Lounge across from the buffett. It is shakey and often down….good luck….Pay PC’s at Degnan;s Deli in the main Village and Yosem Lodge… Phone permits is not recommend you may be hold while the on-line folks get them. If given a permit , yo are done… the ranger checks the permit number …just tell them you were given it.
July 17, 2011 at 4:44 pm |
I am offering: two permits for Sunday, July 24, 2011.
I need: two permits for any Saturday or Sunday in September, 2011.
Please email me ambripukhraj@gmail.com if you are able to help out.
July 17, 2011 at 6:01 pm |
Hello All:
Wanted to extend a special thanks to Mr. Half Dome for providing us with this forum. Had the pleasure of meeting him on Saturday at the base of the cables !! Was there with my Son for the first time doing the hike together. It was a great time !! Enjoyed meeting new people and was glad to be able to assist Miss A and her group, as well as giving away our gloves when we returned to the bottom of the cables to some folks that really needed them !! (hint, hint – bring gloves !!)
Will be returning to The Dome on Aug 5th with a first timer and need two tickets for that day. Any help would be appreciated !!
Loren
July 18, 2011 at 7:07 am |
Loren,
It was a great day and everyone was in a good mood. We had the best weather…real cool for the trek. I’m done until August 25.
July 17, 2011 at 7:09 pm |
Need 2 tickets any day between September 1-5 for honeymoon vacation! Please reply to Lana.ng0825@gmail.com. Thank you!,
July 17, 2011 at 7:29 pm |
I have three Half Dome for Tuesday, August 9 that I can not use. My email is mecawheeler@sbcglobal.net.
July 17, 2011 at 9:04 pm |
Great idea for a blog! I am seeking a kind soul that has 2 permits for July 23rd or 24th. But we could swing the 22nd too. bruno-nospam@usa.net
thanks
July 17, 2011 at 9:29 pm |
Hello all,
I hiked half dome on tuesday 13th. 4 of us with 2 permits. luckily we got 3 more permits from someone that beat the ranger up to cables and end up not using them. To get permits you have 2 options, either you start really early or you ask people coming down for permits. It worked for me. It was not too crowded. It was perfect weather to hike…..
July 18, 2011 at 7:04 am |
The rules are you need a permit every day 24/7. If you sneek up you may get caught. This is enforced by the Protection Division rangers…sworn officers …who can fine you. Play the game – Permits are not that hard to get – either on line or on the trail.
July 18, 2011 at 2:36 am |
Hi there!
I am looking for 2 permits on August 9th (or eventually 8th).
Please contact me on pautrot.j@gmail.com if you have a solution for me.Thx a zillion for your your help :))))
Regards
Julien
July 18, 2011 at 5:01 am |
I need 2 permits for either Sunday August 14th or Saturday August 15th. Thanks! Contact me at michaelroo (at) gmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 8:45 am |
I have three Half Dome for Tuesday, August 9 that I can not use. My email is mecawheeler@sbcglobal.net.–
My Half Dome permits for August 9 have been taken—-good luck!
July 18, 2011 at 10:43 am |
looking for 4 permits (but will take 2) for sat july 30 or sun july 31. contact: etarling@hotmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 11:01 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for July 31. I don’t have any permits to exchange but would gladly reimburse any expenses incurred. My contact: gaurav_vaidya2000@yahoo.co.in
July 18, 2011 at 11:27 am |
Looking for 4 permits for any weekend from now until the season ends. We had permits for June 29th, while camping, but got rained out. On my bucket list of things to do before I get too old. Thanks. steelhead53@frontiernet.net
July 18, 2011 at 12:56 pm |
Too old??? We have a blog reader who is 80 and going to do it for his 4th time. Go for it!!
July 18, 2011 at 11:36 am |
I am also looking for around 4-6 HalfDome permits… preferably for a weekend date in Aug or Sept. Weekdays will also work.
Anyway, any help would be great.. as I would gladly pay the permit fee from the seller.
Neilram2001@gmail.com
Thanks
Neil R.
July 18, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
Hello everyone. Looking for a single permit for July 23, or July 31-August 2nd. Contact e-mail is kmsinclair@ucdavis.edu
July 18, 2011 at 2:24 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 1 permit to hike half dome on August 5th. If you have one please contact me at stanze464@swbell.net. I just found out that I’m going to be up in San Francisco for work and would love to hike half dome.
Thanks!
Steve
July 18, 2011 at 3:27 pm |
Tips for a first timer…
I am debating doing Half Dome all in one day versus overnighting in Little Yosemite in early August. Does anyone know how difficult the wilderness permits are to secure at the park? Also, I’d like to stay 2 nights in Little Yosemite – is that possible? (i.e. Day 1 – hike to LY, Day 2 – hike to top of HD and back down to LY, Day 3 – hike from LY to the bottom)
I am in relatively good shape but haven’t been training, so I thought doing Half Dome over a few days might be better than trying to do it all in one day. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
July 18, 2011 at 3:45 pm |
You should be fine to do it in one day. Just bring PLENTY of water, wear the right shoes, and leave very early in the morning (before sunrise), and of course pack all the other essentials. Plan on leaving the top of the half dome no later than about 2:30. Every time I have hiked half dome (4 times), I have never conditioned before and have been fine besides some soreness in the knees and ankles on the way down (I am 28 and don’t work out regularly). Remember, it’s all up hill on the way there and all downhill on the way back. Just be prepared and you will be fine. I usually start my hike at sunrise and get back just as the sun is setting.
July 18, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Good advice .. but I don’t recommend bringing PLENTY of water…Just DRINK plenty of water – use a filter pump at the Merced in LYV and at the Little spring. Water weighs 2 lbs per quart.
July 18, 2011 at 10:26 pm |
Sally, Yes you can do what you propose..but carrying 35 lbs of all your stuff up 2,000 ft is no fun. Only 12 permits are available for first come per day… 11 am the day before at the Wilderness Office. Do your training by hking a LOT of hills…then do it some more.This is a VERY hard hike.
July 19, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Yes, thank you for clarifying. The water is not fun to carry the entire time. Last time I was there, I did fill up from a little spring. I can’t remember where exactly it was, but it was almost to the top, on an incline and on the left side of the trail. The water was very cold and refreshing, just what I needed. I didn’t use a pump and was fine. Do you need a pump for spring water? I was under the assumption you needed it for every other kind of water BUT spring water.
July 20, 2011 at 11:10 am
Buy a Filter pump…ALWAYS treat water …. eColi in poop causes Giardia….the Little Spring is frequented by deer, squirrels etc… You roll the dice…why take a chance??
July 18, 2011 at 3:28 pm |
Hello Everybody, I have 4 half dome permits available for August 28th 2011. One of my friend is going back on 27th July, I am looking to exchange them with permits available on July 23rd or July 24th 2011. Please let me know if we exchange our permits. suhas.m.bhat@gmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 3:48 pm |
Hello. I need 2 permits for one of the first three days in August: 8-1, 8-2, 8-3. I made camping reservations on time but was unaware that permits are required for the cables now. Half Dome is the main reason for planning this trip. PLEASE if anyone has 2 extra permits, please contact me. Thanks!
Renai
rlandes829@yahoo.com
760-429-3040
July 18, 2011 at 5:38 pm |
Hi!! I am looking for up to 5 half dome permits for Sunday, August 14th or Monday August 15th!! We’ve planned our trip from the East Coast….would love to be able to climb up. Please email if you can help me….thank you!!!
landpf@gmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 6:03 pm |
Hi ppl,
I am looking for some Half dome permits (2-4) for some weekend in August. I have 4 passes for July 30 which i can trade. I had posted earlier and received several replies from people who wanted passes but no offers to trade. I didn’t individually reply to all the emails but if i can’t use my passes, i will give them away around july 26th. If any one has passes that they can give/trade for a weekend in August please email me at armufl@gmail.com. thx
July 18, 2011 at 6:04 pm |
Looking for 3 preferably 4 half dome permits for really any day that’s friday, saturday, or sunday from july 29 – aug 21.
contact: mouki22@hotmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 7:32 pm |
Hey everyone,
Just need one permit for myself for Aug 29 or 30. Would greatly appreciate it. Want to do it for a friend that was just diagnosed with lung cancer.
bvega003@fiu.edu
Thanks
July 18, 2011 at 7:32 pm |
Need up to 6 permits for July 22, but will take as many as you have.
I really appreciate it!
azaytsev89@gmail.com
July 18, 2011 at 7:35 pm |
I am looking for 2-3 permits for Half Dome for July 27,28, or 29. Please contact me at thegoddards@hotmail.com. I will gladly reimburse.
July 18, 2011 at 8:02 pm |
I have been really wanting to hike up half dome. We are looking for 4 permits for August 6th. Please email at nofear115@yahoo.com. Thanks
July 18, 2011 at 11:20 pm |
I am looking for one (1) permit for Half Dome for July 26, 2011. I was hoping to go in memory of my mom and dad who took me when I was 6 years old. Anyone???? pmorrow@me.com
July 19, 2011 at 4:15 am |
Still looking for 2-3 permits for Aug. 23rd, 24th or 25th. Unfortunately no permits to trade. If everyone gave back the ones they will not be using there would be a lot of grateful people!! contact: fritz339@cox.net
July 19, 2011 at 4:28 am |
Help! I’m looking for 2 permits on either July 26th,27th, or 28th. Please if anyone can help, my email is Todyaeger@gmail.com
thank you
July 19, 2011 at 4:42 am |
Need 3 permits for August 15th. Hope someone is listening. Thanks. dkinder1@cfl.rr.com
July 19, 2011 at 5:36 am |
Hello All:
Frantically looking for 2 permits for Aug 5. Gave away 2 I had for July 17th so they’d be used, so don’t have any to trade.
While I have been up 12 times, I am taking a first timer that is super excited about it and really wants this bad. HELP !!
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 19, 2011 at 7:56 am |
Hi All!!!
I’m looking for a couple of permits to go up to the Half Dome between August 21 to 23.
Please, if you have a couple extras, let me know… Email: angopalacios@gmail.com
Thanks!!!
July 19, 2011 at 9:21 am |
Hello everybody,
I’m looking for 2 half dome permits for August 17 or 18.
fanettefontaine@hotmail.com
Thank you very much!
July 19, 2011 at 10:41 am |
I have 4 permits for this sunday july 24th if anyone is interested! Otherwise I’m just going to release them back to NPS but I thought I would give them up here first!
ginnybliss@gmail.com
July 19, 2011 at 12:54 pm |
Thanks, Gen.
Folks here are very happy to get them. Bless you. GET ON IT PEOPLE!!!
Rick
July 19, 2011 at 4:00 pm |
I would love them, thank you!
Gen – I can be contacted at dmclaughlin@falcondiscovery.com
Thanks again,
Don
July 19, 2011 at 11:25 am |
Due to a uncertain schedule, I have planned a last-minute trip with a friend to yosemite for next week (july 27-28). We really want to climb half dome, and we have already booked at curry village, but we had no idea permits were such a hot commodity. If anyone has 2 permits for july 27 or 28, please let me know!!! I don’t have any permits to exchange, but I would be very grateful
melgreen88@gmail.com
July 19, 2011 at 12:52 pm |
Do the hike anyway… a lot are on trail. Also at 7 am the day before, you can try to get one of the 50 extra permits on recreation.gov
July 19, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Mr. Half Dome, I’m staying in upper pines. Is there free wifi in the valley anywhere? I would love to try and get tickets at 7:00 am the day before, but seeing as how hard it is to get a campsite, I can only imagine how quickly those 50 permits will be gone, especially if I had to try and get them by phone.
Also, how exactly does it work if you get a ticket from someone else? Don’t they have the leaders name on them? Do you just tell the ranger they were given to you or do you pretend you are that person?
July 19, 2011 at 11:31 am |
Hi All,
I’m looking for 1 (one) half dome permit for Aug 4th or 5th. Let me know if you have one to part with – sorry I have none to trade :-(.
Contact me on: willievniekerk@gmail.com
PS: Mr HalfDome – thnx for the blog and guide!
Will
July 19, 2011 at 12:50 pm |
You’re welcome… Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store. http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
My Yorkie, Yosey, (as in Yosemite) needs kibble.
Rick
July 19, 2011 at 11:43 am |
Just received an email from reserveyosemite@yahoo.com offering to sell me tickets for Aug. 25th – 2 for $120, 4 for $240. This is scalping and I would love to turn them but not sure how to go about doing it. Any suggestions. They had to have gotten my email from this blog.
July 19, 2011 at 11:49 am |
I would report them to Yahoo citing the law that protects scalping, then possibly report them to the reservation service.
If a smart scalper, they would not have used the yahoo email address for making the reservations, but maybe they were dumb enough that Recreation.Gov would void their permits and/or find a way to beat them to a pulp.
July 19, 2011 at 12:48 pm |
Totally Bogus.
This has been reported to the park Superintendent a few times. Apparently, they can;t track them down. YNP wants to nail them and publicize it.
July 20, 2011 at 7:47 pm
These guys have an account with PayPal and law enforcement should be able to get them through there account there. Let’s all hope eh?
Tom
July 20, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Agree – I am surprised the Park hasn’t stopped them. I fire off a note after the Vernal Fall thing settles down….they are pretty busy now.
July 19, 2011 at 12:50 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for August 15, 16, or 17. Contact jculbertson@gmail.com. Thanks!
July 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm |
Hi All,
I am desperately seeking 4 to 6 Half Dome tickets on Aug.16 or Aug.17. Please kindly contact truonghc@yahoo.com. Sincerely appreciate.
July 19, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
Hi all, I have two permitts for Sat. July 30th. I am looking to exchange these for permitts dated 7-27, 7-28, or 7-29.
I will be hiking on Sat the 30th if I cant find a trade. Thanks tevans510@gmail.com
July 19, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
Looking to trade 4 permits for hiking half dome, I have 4 permits for July 24th and want 4 permits for Aug. 17,18, or 19th. Please email me at jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com ,Thanks John
July 19, 2011 at 2:39 pm |
Still looking for 8 tickets for Half dome cables for Friday September 30, 2011. We’re planning a trip up to Half Dome with a fairly large group, but even if you only have 1 – 2 tickets available, please let me know. I can be reached at: annaschlegel@hotmail.com
July 19, 2011 at 4:14 pm |
Hello all!
I am still looking for 2 permits for any one of these days: Monday, 8-1, Tuesday 8-2, Wednesday 8-3. I unfortunately do not have any to trade, I was unaware of permits being issued this year until just a few days ago. Camping reservations were made earlier this year, so these are the only dates I can go. I have been to the top of half dome a few times, but my boyfriend hasn’t, and this trip was intended for the sole purpose of hiking half dome. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!
Renai
rlandes829@yahoo.com
760-429-3040
P.S. I also got a suspicious email from someone wanting almost $300 in exchange for permits. It was from “Reserve Yosemite”. I did not respond.
July 19, 2011 at 6:18 pm |
that Reserve Yosemite is a comedian…
July 19, 2011 at 7:05 pm |
Hello folks
I am looking for one half dome permit for Aug 14(sun), 15(mon) or 16(tue). This is my first time to be in the U.S., I really want to stand on the top of half dome!
Please contact me: k.raikkonen@gmail.com
I appreciate your help and Mr.Halfdome providing so much useful informaiton.
Regards
Rossi
July 19, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
Group looking for tickets on Sept. 17th. To trade we have 9/13, 9/14, 9/21, 10/1, 10/2, total 28 tickets to trade for 4. Call 916-212-1204. Ken
July 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm |
Hi Ken,
I’m afriad I can’t call you as I live in the UK and I don’t have any permits to trade…but if there is any chance I could have the 2 permits on either the 13 sept or 14th sept I would be very grateful.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Hannah
hannahperkin@hotmail.com
July 19, 2011 at 8:26 pm |
I am looking for 2 half dome permits for one of these dates: September 8, 9 or 10. Thank you so much for your help!
Contact: mnovinsky@gmail.com
July 19, 2011 at 10:54 pm |
Looking for one permit for July 30th. I have already given away 4 for July 17th and 2 for July 22nd but have 2 more to give away for July 22nd. You may contact me at ericyabu@gmail.com
July 20, 2011 at 6:03 am |
Looking for two half dome permits on any day from July 29th to august 7th. Also, had a question about this waiting until the day before thing…if you try to get one of these 50 permits the day b4 the hike, how does that work, and what kind of chances would I have?
July 20, 2011 at 11:01 am |
Go back to the main blog – we hashed this out a lot. Basically, get online at 7 am at recreation.gov and try to get a permit for the next day. …get your permit number and write it down. Give the number to the Ranger at Sub Dome. He/she has a daily list of all permits and will check you off. As a first timer, I suggest you read my book – “One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
Odds? Who knows? You are competing with the world, so get all signed in,with a profile well before 7 am and hustle.
Good luck.
Rick
July 20, 2011 at 6:35 am |
still looking for 3 passes to hike half dome July 23 or 24 or 25 Sat thur mon
Curently in Sanfrancisco from NC brenteischen@yahoo.com eischen.brent@epa.gov
9193236003
July 20, 2011 at 6:48 am |
Hi. I just saw one permit for Sept 1st is available on recreation.gov.
We are still looking for any permits for 28th of July. Please contact me, if you have any at msamii@web.de or 714-299 8438
Thank you so much.
Maryam
July 20, 2011 at 6:58 am |
A quick question:
If we manage to book a permit online for the following day, but since we have no access to a printer at our place around the Yosemite, how could we prove the booking to the ranger at the sub dome. (Sorry, if I am asking this silly question, I have never been to the Yosemite and I certainly had no idea about purchasing permit for Half Dome!)
Thank you so much for your help.
Best,
Maryam
July 20, 2011 at 10:57 am |
Maryann,
Go back to the main blog – we hased this out a lot. Basically, get your permit number and write it down. Give the number to the Ranger at Sub Dome. He/she has a daily list of all permits and will check you off. As a first timer, I suggest you read my book – “One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
Rick
July 20, 2011 at 7:53 am |
Looking for half dome permits for 9/3 or 9/4. I recently got married. My husband climbed half dome 3 years ago, and now we’d love to go together. You can email me at amandajthorson@yahoo.com
July 20, 2011 at 10:22 am |
I have 8 permits for half dome. 4 on sept 8 and 4 and sept 9, I would like to have all 8 for sept 8. Anyone have 4 they are willing to trade for sept 9? Please let me know.
July 25, 2011 at 12:22 pm |
I don’t have any to trade, but if you’d kindly consider letting me have the Sept 9th ones I’d be greatful. Desperately looking for that date, it means a lot to me. I’ve been training for this with high hopes for my 33rd birthday present 🙂 (even though it means aggrevating my arthritic condition – yeah I went there, hoping for the sympathy vote and I NEVER use the sympathy vote and feeling weird doing so, but what the heck)
Thanks for your consideration.
If you can, please respond to jillp913@yahoo.com
July 20, 2011 at 11:52 am |
I’d like to thank Rick for setting up this blog, it put me in touch with a fellow climber who had two permits which he was not going to use and gratiously transferred to my daughter and I. He refused to accept the $1.50 per permit fee, In our e-mail exchanges he indicated that he had recently lost his wife to cancer and my wife was just operated on and is currently receiving chemo therapy for cancer. After we received the permits it was obvious from our shared experience and his reluctance to even accept the permit fee that our family would donate $50 to the Cancer Society in his name. Thank you Alex.
Great web site and super effort to organize this horribly disorganized permit system.
July 20, 2011 at 12:30 pm |
Reserve Yosemite contacted me too.. trying to sell permits and camping spots. What an idiot.
July 20, 2011 at 6:47 pm |
ReserveYosemite.com is BOGUS FRAUD SCALPER CROOK BAD GUY THUG
July 20, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Yeah hes an idiot, i got into with him when he tried to scalp some $60 permits too me. just dumb.
July 20, 2011 at 2:49 pm |
We are looking for 4 permits any day, August 21 to 29 (8/21-8/29). We have 4 permits on September 5 (Sept 5, 9/05, 9/5) to trade.
thank you. Contact: matthewjordan@wthome.ca
July 20, 2011 at 3:06 pm |
Unfortunately I don’t have any permits to trade you but I am getting married on sept 3rd in Yosemite and my future hubby and I are dying to hike half dome on the 5th, would you be willing to give those permits away? We will repay the service fee. Please lete know at love2 shop86@ yahoo.com I would be so grateful!
July 20, 2011 at 3:32 pm |
Looking for 1 extra permit for my buddy. He is a last minute addition to our group of 5 and would really appreciate a permit to reach the summit.
Sunday July 24
Contact: rustygt3@hotmail.com
July 20, 2011 at 3:34 pm |
Hi,
Coming over from England and would desperately like to hike the Half-Dome. If anyone has 2 permits for Tuesday August 23rd we’d be delighted.
Please e-mail if you can help.
jezwhite1@hotmail.com
Or ring +441904673577
Many thanks,
Jez
July 20, 2011 at 3:58 pm |
Looking for 2, any date from now until the trail closes in October.
Contact: chris at smugmug dot com
July 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Hello all! Just checked, 4 permits are available for Aug 25th.
Good luck!
Maryam
July 20, 2011 at 7:19 pm |
Hello All:
Have a permit for Sept 1 and another for Aug 17 available.
Need two for Aug 5.
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 20, 2011 at 8:20 pm |
I am looking for 2-4 passes for august 7th. if you can help, please email me at jeffreyemery77@yahoo.com. Thanks!
July 22, 2011 at 3:18 pm |
I do have 3 permits for july 25th that i can trade for august 7th permits. Email me if interested. jeffreyemery77@yahoo.com
July 20, 2011 at 9:29 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, or 7/25, please. Contact: kybailey@gmail.com
July 21, 2011 at 6:53 am |
Hello All:
Have one (1) permit for Sept 1 and two (2) permits for July 27 available. Gave away the one for Aug 17th.
Need two for Aug 5. Prefer trading, but will give away to the first who ask, as I believe I’ll get what I need in the end !!
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 21, 2011 at 6:57 am |
Hi, need 2 permits for Oct 5. Thanks.
Contact: wenqiao100@hotmail.com
July 21, 2011 at 8:08 am |
Looking for 1-2 wilderness permits, for 1 night, for Little Yosemite Campground, for either July 23rd or 24th.
Thanks!
Max Englander
max.englander@gmail.com
(610) 256-3795
July 21, 2011 at 9:22 am |
Max,
This is a site for Half dome permits – not Wilderness Permits, but I’ll post it anyway. You will need to go to the Wilderness Office the day before – they give out the 12 first come permits at 11..get there REAL early. Page back to read the blog and comments about this…
Rick
July 21, 2011 at 8:22 am |
I am staying in Upper Pines campground until July 24th. I have three Half Dome permits for July 23rd that I would like to trade for any day August 24-29. Please contact me at dzabin@yahoo.com and we can swap permits. Thank you Mr. Half Dome for providing this service, Dennis
July 21, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Hello
I am looking for 3 permits August 5 or 6th.
My brother, sister and i are hoping to have the opportunity to take this wonderful hike. Please email me if you can help: paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com.
Many thanks.
Paul
July 21, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Looking for 2 permits for any of the following days: July 22, July 23, July 24, or July 25. This is my first time going to Yosemite and would love to be able to see Half Dome. Contact me at kybailey@gmail.com.
Thanks!
July 21, 2011 at 9:58 am |
Thank you, Mr HalfDome for the time and attention to get this blog started and to keep it going! It’s certainly helped us to be far more prepared for the hike and climb than we would otherwise have been! Well done! You’re helping to make this part of the world a safer and better place!
We’ve been able to secure the permits we need and give away the ones we ended up not needing, came in contact with some terrific people in the process.
Have one more permit we don’t need anymore: July 25
Email: Markoff.alex@gmail.com
July 21, 2011 at 1:17 pm |
I need one (1) half dome ticket for Saturday August 13. Patbelangr@aol.com
July 21, 2011 at 2:05 pm |
Thanks to Mr. Halfdomes site and the generous people that enjoy the outdoors, today I recieved cable permits from another hiker that is unable to use them. Can’t wait to see the top next week. A HUGE thank you to Carolee!
I have also been contacted by the fraudulent reserve yosemite@yahoo.com and have included the email recieved below:
“set of 4 permits available both july 22 ($240) and july 23 ($300). reply if interested.”
The more this is publicized the quicker it will show up as fraud in the internet search’s.
July 21, 2011 at 3:38 pm |
Looking for one ticket for Aug. 1st or 2nd for my father-in-law who’s coming from the other side of the world just to climb the halfdome. Thanks so much to the generous person who can help. Contact: leifhendrik@gmail.com
July 21, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
I have 2 permits for July 22. I am looking to trade these permits for 2 permits for any of the following days: July 23, July 24, or July 25.
This is my first time going to Yosemite and would love to be able to see Half Dome. Contact me at kybailey@gmail.com.
Thanks!
July 21, 2011 at 9:12 pm |
Looking for up to 6 permits to hike halfdome July 22 or 23. Please call 559-972-3891 or email me at. giomorales@gmail.com
July 21, 2011 at 11:03 pm |
I will be in Yosemite from July 31 to Aug. 6 and I am looking for two permits to Half Dome for planned hiking on Aug.2 or aug. 3. Any chance we can get any? Please contact me at avelync28@yahoo.com.
Thank you!!
July 22, 2011 at 6:23 am |
looking for 4 permits for July 24,2011. Please contact me at- tmoore@jmenv.com
July 22, 2011 at 6:47 am |
The wilderness permit route works for getting an add-on Half Dome hiking permit. I got a wilderness permit for Glacier Point to Illilouette at the last second back in June. I added on a pair of Half Dome permits when I picked up the wilderness permit. Even now there are plenty of dates available for GP to Illil.
July 22, 2011 at 11:39 am |
Hello All:
Have one (1) permit for Sept 1 and four (4) permits for July 25 available.
Need two for Aug 5. Prefer trading, but will give away to the first who ask, as I believe I’ll get what I need in the end !!
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 22, 2011 at 11:56 am |
Looking for two permits to camp in Little Yosemite Valley Aug 7th, or one permit for LSV camping on the 8th. Any help appreciated!
Contact David: binkly99@yahoo.com
July 22, 2011 at 11:58 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for August 13th (or close thereto). This is for my 30th birthday!! Please contact me at caitlin0811@gmail.com
July 22, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Hi,
Were looking for permits on July 24th, were planning to try to get one of the 50 permits in the morning… are hopes are high but I don’t know if that will be enough. If anyone can help us out. Email me at rg365@saclink.csus.edu
Thanks
July 22, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
The permits are available at 7 am the DAY BEFORE the date of validity.
rick
July 25, 2011 at 2:21 am
Hey Rick can you only get 1 permit or 4 if I get on the day before at 7. just asking just in case I tell my other family to get on to to reserve there 1 if thats all they allow for the 50 releases for next day hike
July 25, 2011 at 8:37 am
It’s the same process as normal. You can get up to 4 on each entry into the portal.
July 25, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Thanks Rick for fast response just my work schedule a little different 😉
July 22, 2011 at 1:32 pm |
Looking for 2-4 permits for July 30. Please contact gajaba@gmail.com. Thanks!
July 22, 2011 at 2:06 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for Half dome permit for 7/29/2011 – 8/1/2011
Any day will work from above date range.
patelmoni@gmail.com
Thanks,
Monika.
July 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm |
Hey folks, looking for 2-4 HD permits for 8/26 (fri). just managed to snag a few nights at Crane Flat campground, now i just need the HD permits!
contact me at kailey.sanchez@gmail.com
July 22, 2011 at 6:39 pm |
Looking for 2 permits on 08/16
Can trade for 08/24 or 10/04
Contact: tochris@gmx.net
July 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
Looking for 2 permits on 08/16 / August 16th / Aug 16th
Can trade for:
– 08/24 / August 24th / Aug 24th
or:
– 10/4 / October 4th / Oct 4th / October 04th / Oct 04th
It is my birthday
Contact: tochris@gmx.net
July 22, 2011 at 6:46 pm |
I am trying to get cable tickets for any one of these days August 13 through August 18.
Please contact me at thestacers@gmail.com
July 22, 2011 at 8:41 pm |
Hello All! I am fortunate enough to have a permit for August 8th. Actually it might be two permits. I obtained it from an individual from this blog. It’s one printout, but says “group Size: 2”. Do I only need that one sheet of paper for me and my friend to get to the top? Or should I find another permit? Thanks! Williamskeeters@yahoo.com
July 23, 2011 at 4:57 pm |
Your paper allows passage of 2 people – but each person has to have a copy in their pocket to present to the Ranger at Sub Dome.
July 22, 2011 at 9:11 pm |
Looking for 3 permits for halfome for july 30th. Homelyprotestant@gmail.com
July 23, 2011 at 6:19 am |
Hi,
I m looking for 4 permits for Sunday (July 24, 2011). I’ll appreciate your response. Thanks nimesh21@yahoo.com
July 23, 2011 at 9:59 am |
I’m hoping to find 2 permits on Sept 17 or 18; OR a single permit on Sept 19 or 20. Thanks!
Paul
sorek4@comcast.net
July 23, 2011 at 11:25 am |
Hello I’m trying to get a permit for August 7th. Please contact me via e-mail: brianapang@mail.fresnostate.edu I’d greatly appreciate it!
July 23, 2011 at 12:21 pm |
Looking for 1-3 permits for halfome for sep 3-4th. Please contact me at sirohi.ajeet@gmail.com
Thanks
Ajit
July 23, 2011 at 12:49 pm |
I am looking for 2 tickets for either Sept. 26, 27 or 28th. dcrook@satx.rr.com Thanks, Dee
July 23, 2011 at 5:21 pm |
To Give
Camping July 26 and 27
Half Dome July 27
Due to a family emergency I will not be able to camp and hike up to Half Dome.
I have a Half Dome permit for two people on Wednesday July 27th.
I have a camping reservation for arrival Tuesday July 26 and departing Thursday July 28. Lower Pines site 064.
I would love to get my fees back.
Contact me if you are interested.
David Blakely
4385956@gmail.com
July 23, 2011 at 5:44 pm |
David,
Thanks for coming here to make someone happy! Go for it folks.
Carpe Diem
Rick
July 23, 2011 at 7:40 pm |
Hello all, I am looking for 2-3 permits for the 4th or 5th of august. If anyone has anything I would greatly appreciate it. You can reach me at nordigrl86@aol.com. Thanks in advance.
July 24, 2011 at 8:25 am |
Hello!
I’m looking for 2-4 permits to hike Half Dome the weekend of August 20/21, 2011. We just planned a last minute trip and Id love to add that peak to the running list!
If anyone has a line on some extra permits it would be greatly appreciated! Kgkoch101@gmail.com
Thanks,
Kevin
July 24, 2011 at 10:26 am |
!Looking for 2-4 permits 8/26. Help! I believe in good karma, you’re generosity will come full circle! contact me at kailey.sanchez@gmail.com
July 24, 2011 at 11:13 am |
Reserved camping, but couldn’t get permits, need 2 for October 3 please!
Thanks Rick for this awesome forum!
Todd
tvennik@hotmail.com
July 24, 2011 at 2:32 pm |
I’m looking for 2-4 Half Dome permits on Aug 6,7, or 8.
Email me at bsheldon@w-and-k.com
July 24, 2011 at 3:39 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits for Sept. 12, sorry I don’t have any to trade. I’m turning 50 and a friend and I want to hike Half Dome for the first time. I”m happy to reimburse your costs. Thanks! My email is: Lmherschler@yahoo.com
July 24, 2011 at 4:20 pm |
Hello-
I am still looking for 2 permits for any one of these days: Monday, 8-1, Tuesday 8-2, Wednesday 8-3. I unfortunately do not have any to trade, I was unaware of permits being issued this year until just a few days ago. Camping reservations were made earlier this year, so these are the only dates I can go. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!
Renai
rlandes829@yahoo.com
July 24, 2011 at 4:25 pm |
Greetings All:
I have one permit for Sept 1 I do not need.
Still looking for 2 permits for Aug 5.
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 24, 2011 at 6:57 pm |
I am looking for 2 half dome passes for any day between sept 13 or 14 please contact me at kkirk08@gmail.com
July 25, 2011 at 6:17 am |
Looking for 1 permit for either Wednesday, July 27 or Thursday, July 28 for Half Dome. tlyons@ci.petaluma.ca.us
July 25, 2011 at 7:15 am |
Seeking 2 permits for this Friday, July 29 as we celebrate our birthdays in Yosemite, hopefully “on” Half Dome. sillyghirl@yahoo.com.
July 25, 2011 at 9:17 am |
I will release 8 permits for August 3 on http://www.recreation.gov today at 11am PT.
July 25, 2011 at 10:41 am |
I am looking for permits for August 21st (8/21). I have 4 on August 19th (8/19) or two on August 27th (8/27) that I’d be willing to trade.
Thanks, Jack jackt3224@yahoo.com
July 25, 2011 at 11:35 am |
Looking for two permits for August 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, or the 15th. Any one of those days will work. brasco18@hotmail.com
July 25, 2011 at 11:57 am |
Hi, Please let me know if you have 5 permits, or 2 permits for September 9th. A group of 5 of us are trying to go, but I’ll take at least 2 for my husband and myself to start with! If you can help at all please email me at jillp913@yahoo.com
Thanks!
July 25, 2011 at 12:39 pm |
Hoping to find 3 permits for August 6th or 7th. Have hotel reservations but didn’t have luck with the permit process. Thank you! cyndi@zinusinc.com
July 25, 2011 at 12:59 pm |
Looking for 3 permits on Aug 5 or 6th for my brother, sister, and myself. Please let me know if you have any extra!!!!
Thanks!
Paul
paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com
July 25, 2011 at 3:20 pm |
Hi,
We are looking for permits on any saturday startin from now until September. We will plan our trip accordingly. Please email me at vik.lives@gmail.com. Any number of permits from 2 – 6 will do. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Vik
July 25, 2011 at 8:41 pm |
I’m looking for two permits for August 27, 28, 29 or 30 please shoot an e-mail to cheryle.gail@gmail.com if you have any. thanks,
cg
July 25, 2011 at 9:39 pm |
Looking for a campground for 4 people for july 30 (Saturday). We are planning to climb Half Dome on July 31st (Sunday) hence need somewhere to stay just for one night.
Will to share it with someone or pay for it if your willing to sell.
Please contact me at risha@alumni.cmu.edu
Thanks.
July 25, 2011 at 9:46 pm |
Try the Indian Flat campground just south of El Portal. Only about a 50 minute drive to the trailhead.
Rick
July 26, 2011 at 7:28 am
Is it inside Yosemite park? Because I heard that the Yosemite Park gates open late at 7am or something. We are planning to start hiking really early in the morning like 5am.
-Risha
July 25, 2011 at 9:59 pm |
Friends, We need 2 permits for Half Dome for Saturday, July 30th, any help is greatly appreciated. JK
contact: jkelly@blackstonediscovery.com
July 25, 2011 at 10:51 pm |
I have 2 permits for September 21, looking for 2 on either September 12th, 17th, or 18th.
Anyone willing to trade?
Thanks!!!
Tom
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.595.0219
July 26, 2011 at 2:24 am |
I have 4 half dome permits for sunday, october 2nd. Looking to trade them for 3 or 4 permits for any day in august. nimit_p@ymail.com
July 26, 2011 at 6:26 am |
Looking for two permits for August 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, or the 15th. Any one of those days will work. brasco18@hotmail.com
July 26, 2011 at 11:36 am |
I got an email asking for $120 for two tickets from that Yahoo account…
July 26, 2011 at 2:21 pm |
It’ss totally bogus and has been reported to the park. but apparently they cannot stop them. Hmmmm why not play him along and meet up at a Starbucks to exchange money for tickets..but bring the local PD. A sting!!
July 26, 2011 at 12:32 pm |
Looking for 6 permits for Sept 10th, please.
a.hyunjeong@gmail.com
Thank you!
July 26, 2011 at 12:42 pm |
august 5th. need one permit. just me. mdziedzic33@yahoo.com
July 26, 2011 at 12:45 pm |
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for August 15. Please contact Mike at rocklinwoody@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks
Mike
July 26, 2011 at 12:50 pm |
Friends, Need 2 permits for Half Dome for Saturday, July 30th, any help greatly appreciated – JK
emial: jkelly@blackstonediscovery.com
July 26, 2011 at 1:19 pm |
I am hoping to pick up 2 permits for 9/10, Saturday, if anyone has a few spares. Please email me at getthatguy@msn.com or call 415-994-4440
Thanks,
Scott
July 26, 2011 at 1:47 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for 8/17, 18 or 19….please email me below if you’ve got any you’d like to get rid of:
Brian
BKPeregrina@gmail.com
July 26, 2011 at 2:55 pm |
Hello. I am looking for 1 or 2 permits for 25 September 2011 (Sunday). Any help is appreciated!
July 26, 2011 at 3:16 pm |
These people who are selling tickets ought to be HUNG, I can not belive it!! Come on! Making Money off the parks!!!! IF anything the parks should be getting the money, but no one should have to pay to climb the cables!! COME ON PEOPLE GET ETHICAL, give the permits back to the park so they can give them to those of us who really want to enjoy the expereince.
Here is another SCAM that needs to be BUSTED!
this person is asking $240 for 4 tickets DONT BUY THEM! The cops are on the way to BUST HIM!!!! reserveyosemite@yahoo.com
July 26, 2011 at 3:17 pm |
Looking for Aug 20th trade. Have the following available, including enough for a decent sized group. Would like to trade all or most for the same date since I have a large group.
Aug 23 – 16 permits avail
Aug 28 – 2 permits avail
Aug 30 – 8 permits avail
Please email catchme370@hotmail.com
Thanks!
July 26, 2011 at 5:05 pm |
Looking for one permit for Half Dome on Aug. 27th. Have a group of people set to go and we’re one permit short. Any help on the matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Contact: maxwell.randall@gmail.com
July 26, 2011 at 5:18 pm |
I need 1-5 permits for Monday, August 8th. I’m looking forward to making the hike with my family before the kids go back to college. Please contact me at KTWhit21@aol.com. Thank you.
July 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm |
I am looking for 1 or 2 half dome permits for any Friday or Saturday starting from 8/5/2011. If you have any, please contact me at praveen_j@hotmail.com
Thanks!
July 26, 2011 at 6:02 pm |
Hello-
I am still looking for 2 permits for next week, any of these days: Monday, 8-1, Tuesday 8-2, Wednesday 8-3. I unfortunately do not have any to trade, I was unaware of permits being issued this year until just a few days ago. Camping reservations were made earlier this year, so these are the only dates I can go. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!
Renai
rlandes829@yahoo.com
July 26, 2011 at 7:57 pm |
I am looking for 3 permits ( for 12 people) for Tues September 20, please contact: sandersheidi@sbcglobal.net
July 26, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
Hi, Great Blog! We are looking for 2 Half Dome tickets for 8/28. We would love the chance to hike this, but we only have a limited chance to hike it.
gilroyerin@yahoo.com
Thanks,
July 27, 2011 at 3:21 am |
Looking for 5 permits for Saturday Sept. 10. Please email me if you have any advice or permits. Thank you rooms are already booked but permits were sold out within 2 minutes.
Please email me ginaclarkkids@yahoo.com
July 28, 2011 at 12:39 am |
I am so happy to have found this blog…it actually gives me hope that there is still a chance for us. We are now looking for 5 permits for either Friday Sep 9 or Sat Sep 10th, either day will work us.
Thank you,
ginaclarkkids@yahoo.com
Gina
July 27, 2011 at 6:13 am |
Any extra permits for August 1st? We’ve tried twice now just to get 2 for various dates and no luck…
Contact: jovi12345@gmail.com
July 27, 2011 at 8:02 am |
Greetings All:
Have one permit for Sept 1 and two permits for July 28.
Need 2 permits for Friday, Aug 5.
Trade or will give mine to first who ask, as a Karma pay forward !!
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 27, 2011 at 8:59 am |
Thanks again for the Mr. HalfDome blog, Rick, it was an immeasurable help from preps to finish line for a successful Half Dome hike and wonderful life experience! We will be getting the t-shirt.
It worked out just right going up the Mist Trail and down John Muir. Going down the Mist would’ve been a killer on the knees after the hike and climb, whereas John Muir is a nice gradual descent – a neat set of different scenic views too.
On the cables my son found it easier using one cable, hand over hand, like pulling yourself up a rope, whereas it was easier for me when I used both cables, left hand on one and right hand on the other. What helped the most on the cables was leaning my weight down and forward towards the ground, less strain on the arms pulling myself up.
Thanks again for everything. Invaluable!
Alex
July 27, 2011 at 9:25 am |
PS Never used hiking poles before but so glad we bought em & brought em! Helped
save our legs & knees big time when they were getting weary, especially on way down!
July 27, 2011 at 10:27 am |
Hey Half Dome Hikers!
Unable to make camping reservations in the valley so, I have 3 permits to GIVE AWAY for next Wed., Aug. 3rd.
They were given to me by Kevin Koch through this blog so thought I would “Pay it forward” in like fashion.
First come first served. Contact me at jgchiltons@gmail.com.
Rick – thanks so much for creating and maintaining this blog!
July 27, 2011 at 3:38 pm |
The 3 permits mentioned above for 8/3 are no longer available…
July 27, 2011 at 11:51 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Monday, September 4th. Please contact steve at stevestrex@yahoo.com
July 27, 2011 at 12:52 pm |
Looking for two passes for 13th September. Many thanks.
Zoe
zoe_birchenough (at) hotmail.com
July 27, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Looking for two permits for Sun July 31. Please email gforceff@hotmail.com. I have two passes for Fri Sept 30 that I would be willing to trade. -Gary
July 27, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Need a couple of permits for Sept. 17th. Have to trade permits on Sept. 13,14,21, Oct. 1& 2. Call if you would like to trade. 916-212-1204 or email rkdm3to1@jps.net Thanks Ken
July 27, 2011 at 4:44 pm |
I have 3 permits for tomorrow, July 28 that I would like to give to somebody.
July 27, 2011 at 5:31 pm |
Hello Again:
Have 2 permits for July 28 (tomorrow), first come, first served. No charge.
Need two permits for Aug 5.
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 27, 2011 at 6:51 pm |
Looking for 2 permits this Friday, July 29. Contact: sillyghirl@yahoo.com
July 28, 2011 at 6:43 am |
We’re visiting Yosemite between Sept 1st and Sept 3rd and need 2 permits for Half Dome please. We’re coming over from Wales, UK and have been planning to do this hike but didn’t realise the permit scheme was in place. I don’t have any permits to trade I’m afraid but would be happy to reimburse any costs incurred for any unwanted permits. Many thanks! gm479@btinternet.com
July 28, 2011 at 7:40 am |
I have four permits for Sep 19 that I could trade for Labor Day weekend, or any Saturday in Sep. OR next week. heidicarmack@yahoo.com
July 28, 2011 at 8:32 am |
I’m looking for 3 permits AUGUST 6th. Would be more than happy to reimburse any costs incurred.
Thanks so much!!!
Please email me at paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com
July 28, 2011 at 9:10 am |
Hi Rick, Great site but wonder if you can removed me from this post as I am getting to many emails and can not seem to change that. Cheers, Scott
July 28, 2011 at 10:57 am |
Scott and others – I cannot take you off – you subscribed. Simply click unsubscribe when you log into WordPress.
July 28, 2011 at 11:57 am |
I am looking for a a Half Dome permit for tomorrow, July 29th. Just a single permit for myself. I finally have a day off work and need to spend some time in the magnificent outdoors. Please contact me at reginabturner@yahoo.com
July 28, 2011 at 3:16 pm |
looking for 2 permits for August 6 or 7th. Please email me @ Sylvia.a.Lopez@gmail.com. Thanks!
July 28, 2011 at 3:36 pm |
Some posted they need permit for tomorrow. I was on Recreation.gov this AM and there were a number of permits.
July 28, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Hello,
My self and two other friends are trying to do this hike for a reunion. August 13th – Saturday If 3 passes become available I’d be happy to reimburse any costs.
devon.wilson@yahoo.com
July 28, 2011 at 9:08 pm |
I’m looking for 3 permits for Aug 22. g.marcus.moore@gmail.com
July 28, 2011 at 9:27 pm |
Hi,
I’m looking for 2 permits for half dome/ 2 wilderness permits for little yosemite valley any day between Aug.4-10! Please help me! Call or email me at any time. 562-587-8830 or kygonzales@yahoo.com
Thank You!!! Kyle Gozales
July 29, 2011 at 8:01 am |
You can try for a walk up permit the day before at 11 am at the valley Wilderness center..it can include anHD permit if you ask….no further permits needed.
Rick
July 28, 2011 at 10:15 pm |
Need two permits for August 3. Thanks!
wdconnell2@aol.com
July 29, 2011 at 6:14 am |
Hello,
Thanks for facilitating this. I am looking for 2 permits for Saturday, July 30th….I know, fat chance.
Please contact me at: mmedinajr@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Miguel
July 29, 2011 at 8:37 am |
From my Facebook page…..
Posted by Oscar Martinez I do not have his email or phone…so search on Facebook—->
I have 3 half dome permits for this Saturday July 30. Let me know who wants them. I will be in yosemite valley camping on Friday the 29, so I can give them to you then.
July 29, 2011 at 9:17 am |
I’m set!!! Thanks Liz!!!
Awesome site Rick!!!
July 29, 2011 at 6:17 am |
Looking for three permits between August 15th to August 27th.
July 29, 2011 at 6:45 am |
I’m looking for 3 permits total AUGUST 6th. Would be more than happy to reimburse any costs incurred.
Thanks so much!!!
Please email me at paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com
July 29, 2011 at 6:56 am |
Desperately looking for any permits for tomorrow, July 30. If anyone will be there and will have extra permits, please let me know.
alyssa.nilamhall@gmail.com
July 29, 2011 at 7:57 am |
Ask on the trail and put a sign on your back….also log into recreation .gov NOW 50 permtis are added at 7 am for the next day.
July 29, 2011 at 7:55 am |
Hoping for 2 permits any day between Aug 13-16. Will reimburse for costs. Thanks!
chu_shirley@hotmail.com
July 29, 2011 at 8:51 am |
I have 2 permits for Sunday July 31st. I will be in the valley all day today, July 29th. Call me at 707-845-3440 if you want the permits.
Ok. Just to let you know somebody called me and the permits are taken. Sorry folks.
July 29, 2011 at 8:59 am |
Liz,
Thanks for helping out !! I’m sure you made a couple people very happy. I hope you get to go up HD also. Send us a report!!
Rick
July 29, 2011 at 9:36 am |
Hi Everyone~
I’m looking for 2 Half Dome permits for October 2 please;-)
Contact: one-fun-maestra@lycos.com
July 29, 2011 at 9:59 am |
Hi, looking for 2-3 permits fo August 6 or 13. contact: azucenasusy@yahoo.com.mx
thanks
July 29, 2011 at 10:08 am |
I need one (1) permit for August 9, 10 or 11. Please email me if you have any permits available. Thanks in advance!!
Mike
soulologist@gmail.com
July 29, 2011 at 10:14 am |
Hi, looking for 2-3 permits for August 06 or 13. Contact: azucenasusy@yahoo.com.mx or text message to 323-677-3210.
thanks 🙂
July 29, 2011 at 10:39 am |
Hi, I’m looking for 4 permits for Aug. 14. please contact me (whkwon10@gmail.com)
July 29, 2011 at 11:17 am |
Howdy, looking for 1 or 2 permits for August 15, 16, or 17. Wanna do something fun to say “goodbye” to CA before I move to go to college back east! Much thanks for anyone able to give.
fiveminutestoplaces@gmail.com
July 29, 2011 at 1:37 pm |
I’m looking for 3 passes for any of these dates: Aug. 27 or 28 or Sept. 3, 4, 5. Please contact me at anjini@gmail.com
Thanks.
July 29, 2011 at 3:04 pm |
I have 4 permits for Aug 9th (Tuesday) and want to trade for permits on Aug 8th (Monday)
Gary_Harvey@yahoo.com
July 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm |
Guys quick! There’s one permit for Monday, August 1 on recreation.gov!
July 29, 2011 at 3:53 pm |
Hi Mr. HD,
I like your HD blog, full of love and reason. We had a great hike up the Half Dome on 7/27 while en route driving from Albuquerque, NM to San Jose. We had no permits. A group of 7 hikers led by Jaime gave us one of theirs and helped us get three more. Getting up on the half dome made a great hike something truly special. So, I wanted to repay them by getting this picture to them. If you have any suggestions on how to track them down, let me know.
Aidan
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2105875979852.113639.1634102066&l=bbe715a994&type=1
July 29, 2011 at 5:51 pm |
Aidan,
Congrats on your hike. And thanks for the support of the blog. Now that you’ve been to the top, down leave us!! Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store. http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
As far as getting ahold of Jamie, I would have no crystal ball way of finding him. Did he say he read this blog? If so I could page back to find his post and get his email address….if not, let’s hope he pops in on his own.
Carpe Diem
Rick
July 29, 2011 at 9:13 pm |
Really late I know but looking for 3 permits for August 6th or 7th, please email Atticus8930@yahoo.com with info for them I can give you shipping account to send them free from your end.
July 29, 2011 at 9:14 pm |
need 4 permits for july 31st. appreciate if I can get even 1 for that day. I’ll log on in the am to try and get some but I rather get them here instead of someone letting them go to waste.
Thanks Ross
July 30, 2011 at 12:11 am |
Hi guys,
I’m looking for two permits for August 12, 13, or 14th. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much
tarynlafata@yahoo.com
July 30, 2011 at 5:41 am |
Greetings All:
Although I gave away all the permits I had, I am still in need of 2 permits for this next Friday, Aug 5.
Please get in touch with me if you can help !!!
Blessings,
Loren
Contact: zkoolman@yahoo.com
July 30, 2011 at 6:47 am |
I am looking for 2 half dome day permits for tomorrow, July 31, 2011. We are already at Yosemite Park and have been trying to get our permits for months. We tried again this morning… No luck.
Thanks,
Talbot
July 30, 2011 at 7:37 am |
ATTENTION: I have 3 half dome permits for Tues August 9th that I will not use. First come, First serve. Email me at williamskeeters@yahoo.com
July 30, 2011 at 8:19 am |
I’m looking for 3 permits total AUGUST 6th.
Thanks so much. I can be reached at paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com
July 30, 2011 at 8:24 am |
I am looking for (2) Half-dome permits for Aug 29 or Aug 30. If you have two tickets available let me know. Thanks. joeadams42@yahoo.com
July 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm |
hello all, still hoping for at least 2 HD permits for either Fri 8/26 or Sat 8/27
contact me at kailey.sanchez@gmail.com
July 30, 2011 at 3:43 pm |
Hi,
Army family would like to hike half dome…could anybody give us 2 half dome permits?
hoepnernj@aol.com
July 30, 2011 at 7:26 pm |
Our group has a bunch of extra permits we don’t need for August HD hikes that we wanted to provide to Rick’s blog readers at cost. You must PROMISE to do the hike, use them and NOT resell at profit. If you don’t hear back from me they are gone. I hope this makes some folks very happy. 2 tix per day unless otherwise noted. kpspecial at hot mail and then dot com. thank you
August 7 (four) ,8,10, 14, 17, 20 (one), 21 (one) ,22(three), 24, 25 (one),30, 31
July 31, 2011 at 8:13 pm |
Hi Ken,
I would love to get the two permits on 8/17. Please contact me at truonghc@yahoo.com. Thank you so much.
July 31, 2011 at 8:23 pm |
I’m looking for 3 permits for Aug 22.
July 31, 2011 at 8:40 pm
I’m looking for 3 permits for Aug 22. My email is g.marcus.moore@gmail.com
July 31, 2011 at 9:58 pm |
If you still have one for August 17, I’d be much ablidged. fiveminutestoplaces@gmail.com
August 1, 2011 at 6:40 am |
Hey that’s Great news! I ll fly from WE with my GF to do this hike on Aug 10th. And your post is just making my day because I started to desperate finding any permits :(( I am happy to reimburse you so please contact me on pautrot.j@gmail.com if you still have these 2 permits on Aug 10th available. Regards Julien P.
August 2, 2011 at 5:20 pm |
Hi Ken,
I would love to take the August 7th off your hands if the permits are still available. Thank you so much! Please contact me at m3nguyen@gmail.com.
August 2, 2011 at 6:40 pm |
Hello Ken
I would like to take a permit for Aug 14th if it’s still available.
Thank you!
k.raikkonen at gmail.com
July 30, 2011 at 8:14 pm |
I am hoping to get 2 permits for any Fri, Sat, or Sunday in September or October. My email address is ldeaner3@gmail.com. Please contact me if you can help me out!
July 31, 2011 at 12:15 am |
I am looking for one ticket on Saturday, August 20. Email me at jpotkovick@gmail.com. Thanks!
July 31, 2011 at 6:07 am |
Got 3 people trying to hike half dome August 2.
dickson2@umail.iu.edu
July 31, 2011 at 6:15 am |
I am looking for 3 permits for Friday, Aug. 5th. Please contact me at secwiertny@sbcglobal.net
Thank you!!!
July 31, 2011 at 6:50 am |
Looking for 3 permits for August 1, 2011. Thank you much. Contact: keenbah@yahoo.com
July 31, 2011 at 10:35 am |
I have several September permits to give away. I got these to trade and now can give them away. 🙂 I had my hike 2 weeks ago and it was awesome!
Dates are as follows:
September 15th – 1 permit
September 20th – 2 permits
September 21st – 1 permit
September 22nd – 1 permit
Please email me at epitomeofred@hotmail.com and I will send you the PDF to print.
July 31, 2011 at 11:52 am |
still looking to trade 4 permits to hike half dome, I have 4 permits for Sept.18th and would like to trade for August 17,18 or 19th. thanks, John
please reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com
July 31, 2011 at 1:42 pm |
Anyone have 3 extra permits for August 1st? If so, please contact: calbears09@gmail.com or (510) 423-3357. Thanks!
July 31, 2011 at 4:16 pm |
All 4 permis were taken within 1 min. Thanks Mr. Halfdome for this wonderful site! ( Permits were taken within 1 minute!)
July 31, 2011 at 5:20 pm |
Brenda,
Thanks and you made many people happy!! I will remove your original post so you dont; get bombarded.
Carpe Diem
July 31, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
Hi!
Would LOVE 2 permits for hiking halfdome on friday aug. 12. Please contact amypainter67@yahoo.com or 843-696-1523.
Thanks Y’all!
Feel sorry for us here in the lowcountry of SC – no mountains!
July 31, 2011 at 6:47 pm |
Looking for half dome permits for Oct 1, 2011 Lizmorgan42@hotmail.com
July 31, 2011 at 9:02 pm |
Looking to trade tickets. I need a couple for Sept. 17th and have other tickets to trade in Sept. & Oct. if you are interested. email rkdm3to1@jps.net or call 916-212-1204. Happy Hiking, Ken
July 31, 2011 at 9:26 pm |
Engagement!!!
I would like to propose to my girlfriend at the top of Half Dome.
I’m looking for 2 permits on Sept 14 (9/14) or Sept 15 (9/15)
If anyone has 2 permits available please email me at spguju18@yahoo.com or call me at 408-410-7646.
All the help would be deeply appreciated to celebrate this joyous occasion for us.
Thank you
-Sudip
July 31, 2011 at 9:58 pm |
Looking for 4 permits for any days in October. Thanks in advance.
Please contact me @ nhanmaster1219@gmail.com
July 31, 2011 at 10:15 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for August 28, greatly appreciated
August 1, 2011 at 3:24 am |
Hi!
I am still looking for 4 permits for Monday, August 15th!! Please help if you can….it is my husband’s dream to climb half dome with his grown kids!! Unfortunately, we have no permits to trade!! Please contact me at landpf@gmail.com if you can help.
Thanks!!
Laurie
August 1, 2011 at 6:24 am |
Hi Ken!
I am interested in the 2 permits you proposed for aug 10th. I ll fly from Europe to do this hike with my girl friend so be sure we will use them. Please let me know on my email address for the permits details (pautrot.j@gmail.com). Thx a zillion !!! Take care. Julien P.
August 1, 2011 at 7:39 am |
I need 4 permits for one of the following dates Aug 23-25. I have nothing to trade, I gave my July permits away.
Scalpers do not reply!
Thank you,
Ken Kramer
kkramer@socal.rr.com
August 1, 2011 at 8:50 am |
I’m looking for 3 permits total AUGUST 6th.
Thanks you! I can be reached at paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com
August 1, 2011 at 8:51 am |
Once obtaining a permit, does that mean the cables can be climbed at anytime that day or is it a specific time?
August 1, 2011 at 10:26 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Aug 6th. Please help!
I already gave away permits for other dates in Aug that we were not going to use.
Contact me: snl1910 at gmail.com
August 2, 2011 at 9:40 am |
Got 2 permits at recreation.gov this morning. Kept refreshing the page for the past 4 days. People are cancelling online, if you keep trying for the dates you want to go, you could get lucky!
August 2, 2011 at 9:41 am
GREAT tips Neha…..thaks for sharing. Go for it folks!!
August 1, 2011 at 10:41 am |
Looking for permits for three for Half-Dome on either Oct. 20, 21 or 22, 2011.
Don’t have anything to trade.
Thanks!
bradleyeimer@yahoo.com
August 1, 2011 at 5:30 pm |
I don’t think cables are up at that time: recreation.gov only lets you buy permits until Ocotber 10.
August 1, 2011 at 10:48 am |
I am looking for 4 permits for 5th septmeber (monday) 2011. If anyone can spare some please contact me at : sandeep1986@yahoo.co.uk
August 1, 2011 at 11:38 am |
I am looking for two Half Dome permits for Friday, August 12th. The 11th could work as well, but we were hoping to break in our hiking boots on that day!
Please contact me if you can help out. Thanks so much!
David (from Chicago)
gofisch7@yahoo.com
August 1, 2011 at 2:01 pm |
How do I unsubscribe? I don’t remember subsribing using WordPress. Probably just checked the boxes below saying ‘notify me of follow-up and new posts’.
August 1, 2011 at 9:54 pm |
If you are getting new blog posts..then you DID subscribe. only you can unsubscribe yourself…go to your WordPress account and do so there.
August 2, 2011 at 4:44 am
There is a link in emails you receive called “Manage Subscriptions”. Click on that link and it take you to a page with the option to unsubscribe from this topic. (I just got this to work today – previously it just took me to a login screen for wordpress, and I don’t have a registered account there.)
August 2, 2011 at 7:04 am
Thanks Jeff. I’m just the writer…and not part of WordPress.
Rick
August 1, 2011 at 2:03 pm |
August 7 still available.
August 1, 2011 at 2:46 pm |
I’m looking for 2 Half Dome permits for Sept. 12, I’m sorry I have no permits to trade by I’d be happy to reimburse any costs. A friend and I want to hike Half dome to celebrate my 50th birthday. Thanks for any help. Lee I can be reached at Lmherschler@yahoo.com
August 1, 2011 at 5:18 pm |
Hello all!
I am trying to trade half-dome passes on the weekend I am going (September 15-18).
I need 8 passes for ONE of these two dates:
–September 16th (9/16)
–September 17th (9/17)
I can trade the 12 passes I have for:
–September 18th (9/18)
Any leftovers for 9/18 after I trade dates I can start giving away to those who need it! Good luck to everyone else and hopefully someone can help me make this happen!
CONTACT: heyitsjulian@gmail.com
August 1, 2011 at 9:24 pm |
Looking for two permits for this wednesday or thursday…. please contact tylerthiele1@yahoo.com
August 1, 2011 at 10:23 pm |
Hello,
I am interested in 1 permit for Thursday, August 4th. Thank you!
Happy Trails,
MissRobinBishop@gmail.com
August 2, 2011 at 1:31 am |
I’m looking for 8 permits for August 27. I did the hike this past sunday but ended up storming, lighting right when we got to the cables to a tragedy happening so we never got to climb the cables and like to redo it. any permits for that day would be nice and more than willing to pay back what you paid for them.
yz125rider21@aol.com
August 2, 2011 at 8:03 am |
Hi, Looking for 2 HD permits for Monday, Sept 5. My friend and I are 0 for 2 on our previous attempts. We just had that weekend free up. Would very much appreciate it. Reach me at stevestrex@gmail.com. Thanks a lot, Steve
August 2, 2011 at 8:17 am |
I have four permits for Monday Sep 19 that I would like to trade for Sep 17 or Sep 3 or Sep 5. Or any Saturday in Sep or Oct. TRADE ONLY. heidicarmack@yahoo.com
August 2, 2011 at 8:55 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Monday Aug. 8th.
mark_vilas@yahoo.com
August 2, 2011 at 10:37 am |
HI,
i posted earlier, but am posting again in hopes of still finding permits for my friends and I (group of 11) for WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10. we already have lodgings and everything, permits would make it perfect! ANYTHING, even if you have only 1 permit would be greatly appreciated!!! please email me at: sunburnt8902@gmail.com or call me at (808) 255-5217
much mahalo!
Cori
August 5, 2011 at 11:34 am |
Hi Cori. Just got a notice that someone posted 4 permits for your day!
August 2, 2011 at 12:51 pm |
Hi Everyone,
I’m looking for 2 permits for October 6th or 7th. Thank you if you can help! wendidhall@yahoo.com
Wendi
August 2, 2011 at 1:51 pm |
I need permits on any day Sept. 20-25, probably 6 tickets. Contact me at sarajeaner@me.com
Thanks!
Sara
August 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm |
Hello Everyone,
I’m trying to enjoy my youth and I’m looking for a few Half Dome passes for this summer.
I need 2 passes but the more the better.
If you have any passes available for ANYTIME in AUGUST or SEPTEMBER, please let me know.
I will forever be in your debt.
Thank you,
Grant
email: gr.grossbier@yahoo.com
August 2, 2011 at 2:11 pm |
I’m looking for a single permit for Tuesday, September 13th or Wednesday, September 14th. If you could spare one, please contact me at afksparky@gmail.com. Thanks!
August 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm |
I’m looking for 8 permits for the weekend of September 9-11. Either Saturday (10) or Sunday (11) will do. Contact michaelnill@berkeley.edu
August 2, 2011 at 5:58 pm |
I have 4 permits for Sept 13, and will only need 2 or mabey just 1. Want to give the extra permits to someone who will truly use them. My email is retsnipe99@aol.com. I will be staying at UPPER PINES campground Sept 12-15.
August 2, 2011 at 7:13 pm |
There are 4 permits for Aug 21 available on http://www.recreation.gov right now !!
August 2, 2011 at 8:15 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits from September 10 through September 16. Thank you.
Michael Spahn
mspahn.09@gmail.com
August 2, 2011 at 8:18 pm |
Hi,
We are looking for permits for 2 people to hike on August 13th or 14th.
Please let me know if you can help! cassandra.lopez@gmail.com
Thanks!
August 2, 2011 at 9:26 pm |
Looking for 6 permits for Sunday, August 14th. My fingers are crossed. Thanks! staceyaliu@gmail.com
August 3, 2011 at 1:14 am |
Me and my friends are all leaving for college at the end of this summer and were hoping to hike half dome before we left. I am looking for 4-6 permits for any date between 8/8 to 8/26. any thing will help thanks. Contact me at 17johnengland@gmail.com
August 3, 2011 at 1:35 am |
Looking for 2 half dome permits for either August 14th or 15th. Thanks!!
packmahn@hotmail.com
August 3, 2011 at 2:21 am |
I was just on recreation.gov and there were 2 permits for today Wed Aug 3rd.
August 3, 2011 at 5:01 am |
Hello–would greatly appreciate anyone’s help with 2 passes for either Aug 16 or Aug 17. Have reservations in the Valley and now just need the permits to go with them! Thanks in advance 🙂 My email is simply.sarah@comcast.net.
August 3, 2011 at 8:24 am |
I need permits on any day Sept. 19-30, probably 6 . Contact me at sarajeaner@me.com
Thanks!
Sara
August 5, 2011 at 10:58 am |
I got a camp site…just need some permits. Still looking, stalking, begging for some. Please don’t email me trying to sell them for $50! Thank you!
August 3, 2011 at 9:28 am |
I am looking for HD permit for 2 for August 19 – 21, 2011 please. I can work it out on one of those days. Please email me at jebogios@yahoo.com. Thanks you so very much! all the best for you.
August 3, 2011 at 10:20 am |
Hi. Looking for 2 permits for October 1, 2011. Please email. Thank you!
mdee12@gmail.com
August 3, 2011 at 10:31 am |
If onyone can provide 2 permits for sat- August 6, We’ll really appreciated.
Please contant me at vialucca314@yahoo.com
August 3, 2011 at 12:03 pm |
Hello to All HD’rs. I will be in Yosemite Aug 8th to Aug 11th. If anyone has extra Half Dome permits I really could use 2. I have missed out last 2 years trying. Let me know if you can please help. ellimoose@sbcglobal.net
August 3, 2011 at 12:32 pm |
Last minute trade available.
We have up to 4 permits for August 7.
Looking for up to 4 for August 11, 12, or 13.
Contact: negasonic1@yahoo.com
August 3, 2011 at 1:07 pm |
Hi All,
I am still looking for 2 or hopefully 4 permits in September or October. Anyone got any they are willing to share? Pretty please?
Laura
August 3, 2011 at 1:46 pm |
Need 2 to 4 permits any of these days:
Friday, Sept 2
Saturday, Sept 3
Sunday, Sept 4
Thanks,
Kelly
kellyrjohnson@gmail.com
August 3, 2011 at 2:02 pm |
My friends and I are looking for 5 permits for either sept 3rd or 4th.
Thanks,
Cong
Contact: nguyen_cong436@hotmail.com
August 3, 2011 at 3:51 pm |
I have four (4) permits for Thursday, August 25. I am looking to trade them for four (4) permits for Tuesday, August 9.
Please contact me at: acunningham@kilroyrealty.com
Thank you!
August 3, 2011 at 4:02 pm |
Looking for 1-3 permits for Monday, August 8th. Any help would be most appreciated. I can be reached at Ktwhit21@aol.com.
Thanks, Katie
August 3, 2011 at 5:53 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for any day from August 13 – 21. Planning a great trip to Yosemite and would not be the same to not get in Half Dome. Please contact me at craigmfairfield@yahoo.com if available. Thank you. Craig
August 3, 2011 at 6:44 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for August 21 or 22.
Please contact me at zdhouck@gmail.com
Thanks,
Dave
August 3, 2011 at 11:19 pm |
I am desperately looking for 4 permits for any day from August 7 – 9. Please contact me at adr51730@gmail.com if available. Thank you.
August 4, 2011 at 12:04 am |
I just checked recreation.gov and there are 4 permits available for 9/27. I also have 2 permits for 9/29 that I would like to trade for 10/3. Good Luck! Any match for me?
Todd
tvennik@hotmail.com
August 4, 2011 at 4:37 am |
Hey again to everyone in Half Dome permitless land!
I still have 3 permits left for September 21st.
They are not seperate permits, they are all together as a group
on the permit PDF. So if you have a group going to hike or if you
are willing to advertise them on the trail and give them
away to those poor permitless souls, I might be willing to give them to an individual person.
Email me at epitomeofred@hotmail.com and I’ll hook ya up!
August 4, 2011 at 8:32 am |
Great offer Lori….this should make folks happy. Actually, the way it works, if you have permit that sez for 3, you can transfer 1, 2or all 3 to people.They do not have to be in a 3 person group. Just make 2 more copies and write on the bottom.
I Lori XXXXX hereby give one (1) of the permits for #12345 to Joe Blow, Windy City, USA. and sign it. Then you can sleep at night and Joe blow will be able to go up.
August 4, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Still hoping for a miracle…we need 2 permits for this Saturday August 6th please email cyndi@zinusinc.com
August 4, 2011 at 8:45 am |
2 permits for MOnday the 8th just became available on the .gov site
August 4, 2011 at 9:15 am |
Good job Cyndi!! You’re hired!!
August 4, 2011 at 8:47 am |
I am looking for 1 Half Dome permit for either of these three days:
August 16, 17 or 18. Thank you.
carlstauff@yahoo.com
August 4, 2011 at 9:24 am |
Looking for trades only. My sister and I have a combined total of 12 permits on these dates.
(4) Aug 23
(4) Aug 29
(4) Aug 30
We need 2 to 4 permits on any day from September 26th to October 10th. Thanx!
Contact: richeydog1@yahoo.com
August 4, 2011 at 9:48 am |
Hi all! Still looking for a permit for Half Dome Aug 8th to 11th if anyone can help. ellimoose@sbcglobal.net
August 4, 2011 at 1:33 pm |
I am looking for 3 permits for Sept. 7! Can anyone please help?? rick@oceanaire-sportswear.com
August 4, 2011 at 2:36 pm |
Who is reserveyosemite@yahoo.com? The keep hammering me for $60 a permit.
August 4, 2011 at 3:55 pm |
John…reserveyosemite is a bogus scalper. They pick up email addresses and try to sell permits. The park has been investigating them and will nail their hides to the main entrance. Tell them to stick it where the sun doesn;t shine. Illegal to sell permits Period.
August 4, 2011 at 4:07 pm |
Also eslumber@hotmail.com
Jerks ruining it for everyone!
August 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm |
we’re trying to plan an annual half dome hike for Friday September 29.
We’re going with a large group and are looking for up to 8 tickets, but even if you have 1 or 2you are willing to part with, please e-mail me: annaschlegel@hotmail.com
August 4, 2011 at 3:29 pm |
I was just emailed 2 passes for this Saturday. Thank you MrHalfDome for your wonderful web site!
August 4, 2011 at 3:53 pm |
Awesome!! Good luck and send us a story. Be careful of the weather. Be safe. Good rubberized gloves, water filter, good boots. EXPLORE!!
Rick
August 5, 2011 at 7:01 am |
I require four permits for August 6th. Please let me know if anyone has any. I have been terribly unsuccessful at getting permits from recreation.gov (two years in a row, whenever I have tried)
huzefa_mehta@yahoo.com
August 5, 2011 at 7:14 am |
If anyone isn’t going to use 1 ticket for tomorrow (Saturday), please let me know at paulthomasfarrand@gmail.com
Thanks!!! Paul
August 5, 2011 at 10:18 am |
I need five (or less) permits for August 16 or 17. Will trade for a one night stay at Crane Flat campground on August 18. I have to leave one day early so there is a space for someone who is in need of it. Please contact me ptolok at gmail dot com. Don’t hesitate to contact me even if you do not have half dome permits, but need a space to stay overnight on August 18 in the Yosemite area.
August 5, 2011 at 10:25 am |
I would like to propose to my girlfriend at the top of Half Dome.
I’m looking for 2 permits on Sept 14 (9/14) or 1 permit for Sept 15 (9/15)
If anyone has 1 or 2 permits available please email me at spguju18@yahoo.com or call me at 408-410-7646.
All the help would be deeply appreciated to celebrate this joyous occasion for us.
Thank you
-Sudip
August 5, 2011 at 11:21 am |
Would like to give away 4 free permits for Aug 10.
there were given to me for free by someone who heard we were looking for permits….but our family cannot make it on Aug 10. We would like to know these 4 permits won’t go un-used. Please e-mail me if you’d like those permits.
August 5, 2011 at 11:22 am |
Here’s my e-mail: hoepnernj@aol.com
August 5, 2011 at 11:35 am
There was a posting up further from Cori who needed some for this day. sunburnt8902@gmail.com
August 5, 2011 at 1:32 pm |
Hi Sara, yes she is the one who got my permits (we made contact just a few moments ago) Great website. Thanks Mr. Half Dome for connecting all of us Yosemite Kindred Spirits.
August 5, 2011 at 11:57 am |
I am still looking for HD permits for any days of August 19 – 21, 2011 please. This is my email: jebogios@yahoo.com. Thank you.
August 5, 2011 at 12:48 pm |
Still looking for 1-3 permits for Monday, August 8th. I must have missed the ones posted on recreation.gov by seconds yesterday morning. Would appreciate any assistance. Thanks!
ktwhit21@aol.com
August 5, 2011 at 2:57 pm |
Katie, I am looking for the same date, if I can get more than 1, I will email you and give you them
ellimoose@sbcglobal.net
August 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm |
Hello All, Need Half Dome permit anytime aug 8 to 11th if anyone can help.
ellimoose@sbcglobal.net
August 5, 2011 at 5:05 pm |
Looking for a miracle. Looking for 4 permits on Aug 6th or 7th. Thanks in advance. shafa.fahad@yahoo.com
August 5, 2011 at 9:04 pm |
looking for 2 HD permits for 8/8/2011 please call me at 310-876-9767 or email me at cramirez216@yahoo.com.
thanks …..Carlos
August 5, 2011 at 9:32 pm |
Looking for 2 passes for Aug 15th. My wife and I have a last minute opportunity to go so we don’t have any dates to trade…
erodrigu@umich.edu
August 6, 2011 at 10:50 am |
So I was watching the ABC 7 news around 9 this morning and guess who featured in the John Muir report…Rick Deutsch aka Mr Half Dome! That was so cool to see and hear you on TV Rick!
August 6, 2011 at 3:55 pm |
Thanks for noticing Gayathri…..I’ll mention it in the blog. A neighbor sent me the link . Don Sanchez is pretty short so I had to bend way over. We filmed about 2 minutes and I got 10 seconds!
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=8290083
Gee, Hollywood next!!! Get my agent on the phone.
August 6, 2011 at 1:01 pm |
Looking for 1 or 2 Half Dome hiking permits for Sunday 8/14/2011. martsem@aol.com
August 6, 2011 at 1:43 pm |
Hey visiting Yosemite in 2 weeks and looking to hike the half dome. Tuesday August 16th with my wife. I know they opened up new permits the night before but I’ll already be in the park with no computer. If anyone has extras you could reach me at rudyvval@yahoo.com. Thank you
August 6, 2011 at 3:47 pm |
Rudy – Bring a laptop…free wifi at Curry Village…or go to Degnan;s Deli in the main valley – coin operated PC’s. $2.00 ought to get you logged in and ready at 7 am to snag one of the 50.
Rick
August 6, 2011 at 8:08 pm |
Hello everyone,
I am looking for 2 permits for any day either September 23, 24 or 25. Please let me know if anyone can help. I can be reached at andreacroft2@hotmail.com
Thank you for all of your help!
Andrea
August 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm |
Trying to get four permits August 23-25. Please help, my family is really looking forward to the Half Dome hike! Scalpers do not email!
Thanks,
Ken K
kkramer@socal.rr.com
August 6, 2011 at 10:13 pm |
anyone have permits available for Monday, AUGUST 15?!? I’ll take photos from the top for you..many thanks!!!
brianphenry@gmail.com
August 7, 2011 at 7:25 am |
Hi,
I am looking for just one Half-Dome permit for Monday September 19th. Can anyone out there help colinmhall@aol.com
August 7, 2011 at 8:00 am |
There is one available right now on recreation.gov for Tuesday!
August 7, 2011 at 8:01 am |
Half Dome Permits needed!!! Aug 9 or 10th Need at least 1 will take 3 for fellow hiker. Will trade camping spot in Upper Pines for the night of Aug 11. ellimoose@sbcglobal.net
August 7, 2011 at 8:45 am |
Looking for 2 for next few weekends. Email: guggenbickler@gmail.com
August 7, 2011 at 8:52 am |
I am still looking for 1 permit for Half Dome on any of these three days:
August 16, 17 or 18. Please contact me at: carlstauff@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
August 7, 2011 at 9:22 am |
Hello Guys,
The wife and I are after 2 HD permits on the 16th or 17th of Sept, we missed out on the lottery here in the UK, time difference!
If there are any groups going on these days we would love to tag along.
what are the tents like at evergreen lodge?
s_hollins@btinternet.com
thanks for your time,
Steve
August 7, 2011 at 10:07 am |
Half dome permits needed!!! Need 2 half dome permits for August 20, 2011 – visiting the park with my brother!
contact me @ derekabb@yahoo.com
Thank you!
August 7, 2011 at 12:57 pm |
Two Swiss trying to compare Half Dome to some of our climbs in the Alps. Only thing missing is 2 permits for August 28. If you have 2 to share and always wanted to show us Swiss that your rock is better than ours, please send email to connynash@hotmail.com. We’ll obviously pay back cost and throw in some Swiss Chocolate and/or White Wine, too.
August 7, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
Take my word…Half Dome is WAY better!
Rick
August 22, 2011 at 11:37 pm |
Hi all – still looking for two permits for this Sunday, August, 28. while I will be checking rec.gov the day before, my offer for some genuine Swiss chocolate still stands! If you have 2 permits you don’t need, please send me an e-mail @ connynash@hotmail.com.
Cheers!
August 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm |
Looking for 3 Permits Sept 3rd to Sept 16th. Please email to richard.lists@gmail.com
August 7, 2011 at 1:20 pm |
Hello all……
I would like 1 to 3 permits for September 15th if anyone has extras or a permit(s) they will not be able to use I would appreciate consideration.
Thank you!!
951.491.5116
yosemitetom@ymail.com
August 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm |
Hello everyone,
I would like to propose to my girlfriend at the top of Half Dome.
I’m looking for 2 permits on Sept 14 (9/14) or 1 on Sept 15 (9/15) if anyone has extras or willing to part ways with.
If anyone has permits available please email me at spguju18@yahoo.com or call me at 408-410-7646.
Thank you!
Sudip
August 7, 2011 at 3:58 pm |
Need to trade tickets? Looking for tickets for Sept. 17th. I have tickets to trade for Sept. 13,14,21 & Oct. 1 & 2. If interested email me at rkdm3to1@jps.net or call 916-212-1204. Ken
August 7, 2011 at 4:55 pm |
Rick,
I have question for you. We are traveling from the east coast and only have a couple of days to hike and are having NO luck getting permits to hike half dome. What about hiking at night to catch the sunrise from the top and beat the rangers to the check point?
August 7, 2011 at 8:34 pm |
Not recommended if this is your first time. It is VERY black dark at night..your headlamp will only show you a 10 foot diameter. I got lost!! And it gets really COLD about 2 am. Permits are required 24/7.They come up at varying times. You have to have it in your pocket when you come back down. …and they have guns!!!
Get on line to recreation.gov for the 7 am release of 50 permits for the next day. OR put a sign on your back.. There are plenty with extra permits.
PS…sunrise was a big yawn in my book. the sky is bright..then the land…..then the sun comes up
August 8, 2011 at 6:06 am
Rick and John
Myself and 6 friends did the hike at night time 2 weeks ago. From the opposite side of where you are coming from Rick we had no problem finding the trail and found the sunrise over the park amazing. At about 3am we hit the coldest part of our journey and it was also the most tiring as our bodies were needing some serious vitamin D to keep us awake. I would recommend hiking at night time.
Now John as for your reason for hiking at night, to avoid the rangers asking for permits, it didn’t work for us. We had permits and even gave away a couple on the trail as we were descending but at about 6 am we passed the ranger on the trail where she asked to see our permits. She did not however collect them which I thought was odd and she didnt check them against a master permit list.
So all in all I would recommend the night hike but I wouldn’t recommend trying to outsmart the rangers (FYI we left at about midnight and were eating lunch at Curry Village by noonish)
August 8, 2011 at 6:09 am |
Sounds like a case to print two copies of the permits….In the event people are going up and you are coming down.
August 8, 2011 at 7:19 am |
I left the parking lot around 3:30. The darkness wasn’t a problem but I was by myself (brother in law dropped out at last minute) so it was a little freaky to be all alone in the dark. I waited for some other hikers and tagged along with them. The moon was about 3/4 full so the light wasn’t too bad. We decided to skip the Mist Trail to avoid getting wet in the dark and to be safer. We arrived at the check point around 9 and the ranger wasn’t there. On the way down, the ranger was checking permits but it seemed as though enough permits were being given out by hikers, like myself, that everyone was able to get them. I gave mine out on the way down. The advantage of hiking at night / early morning is that it was much cooler. I started with a fleece but after 20 minutes of hiking realized I didn’t need it and carried it all the way up and down. I would go for it and wear a sign or a mylar balloon that says I need permits. Of course this is also advertising to the rangers but they’re either going to check or they’re not. Good luck, be safe, it’s a great hike!
August 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm |
I need wilderness permits for 8 people to hike the 17th of August. jerelmahaffeygc@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Jerel
August 7, 2011 at 8:29 pm |
Jerel,
This site is for Half Dome permit exchanges, but I’ll post it. You need to get to the Valley Wilderness Center early the day before your hike. They will put 40% of the permits for any trail out at 11 am. That means 12 for Little Yosemite Valley if you are thinking of doing HD. Be in line by 6 and you should be golden.
Rick
August 7, 2011 at 6:32 pm |
Going camping with a huge group in August and am looking for 15 half dome permits for August 20th if any one has some spare please =D. Contact me at violetskies94@yahoo.com. Thank you!
August 7, 2011 at 7:17 pm |
Asking for 15 permits?? Wow, that’s wishful thinking. Next time plan in advance and get permits when they come out. Take them to Clouds Rest instead.
August 7, 2011 at 10:15 pm
I know…we plan an annual yosemite trip every year and this year a whole lot more people replied “yes” to going and everyone seemed to be super psyched out about the half dome hike. I’ve been refreshing the recreation.gov website every 5 minutes at all waking hours to see if people cancel. We’re gonna try for the extra 50 per day but I wanted to see if I could grab even just a few before hand to make the group hike more feasible :::crossesfingers:::
August 7, 2011 at 7:56 pm |
Hi I came and filled in working at a Boy Scout Camp here in Ca. I’m from Georgia and want to use this once in a life time chance to climb half dome. Please email me if you have 3 tickets for Aug. 9th to the 15th. Thanks. For any help. cardiffboys@gmail.com
August 7, 2011 at 8:27 pm |
Justin,
I posted your request, but you can get on-line to recreation.gov at 7 am the day before and get permits.They will go fast so be all logged in etc. Put a sign on your back if all else fails…many will have extra permits on the trail.
Once in a lifetime?? Why ? It;s not going anywhere.
rick
August 8, 2011 at 2:20 am |
Hi!
I am in need of two permits for me and my girlfriend for either wednesday the 17th. of August or thursday the 18th. of August 2011.
THANKS for any help. Please email me:
Asger84@hotmail.com
Asger
August 8, 2011 at 2:36 am |
A friend and I are coming over from England and I’ve so far managed to secure one permit (thank you very much Hung!) for August 23rd.
If anyone has one extra permit for Tues August 23rd we’d very much appreciate it.
My e-mail is jezwhite1@hotmail.com or you can ring +441904673577
Many thanks,
Jez
August 8, 2011 at 4:53 am |
Our group has a bunch of extra permits we don’t need for August HD hikes that we wanted to provide to Rick’s blog readers at cost. You must PROMISE to do the hike, use them and NOT resell at profit. If you don’t hear back from me they are gone. I hope this makes some folks very happy. 2 tix per day unless otherwise noted. kpspecial at hot mail and then dot com. thank you
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August 8, 2011 at 8:28 am |
3 cheers for Ken!!! Go for it gentle readers!! It pays to visit this blog!!
Rick
August 9, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Hi Ken, I would love to get 2 permits for August 24th if you still have them available, we plan to be in the park 8/22 – 8/25 and my daughter is really excited about doing the Half Dome Hike. You can reach me at 310-463-2503 or by email: bill.x.strickland@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Bill
August 9, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Bill, I’ll be doing HD on Aug 25…let’s meet up top!!
Rick
August 8, 2011 at 6:49 am |
Still looking and hoping for 4+ permits any day between Sept 19-30. No scalper emails please.
sarajeaner@me.com
Thank you!
Sara
August 8, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Updating- Need these for Sept. 23-26…preferrably the 25th. 🙂 Thank you! Thank you! If anyone can help, even if you don’t have 4.
August 8, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Updating- Need these for Sept. 23-26… preferably the 25th. 🙂 Thank you! Thank you! If anyone can help, even if you don’t have 4.
August 8, 2011 at 8:10 am |
Hi all,
Looking for 2 permits to hike HD on Aug. 26. Please help if you can. Thanks!
Justin
justinearlsmith@gmail.com
949.306.3861
August 8, 2011 at 8:56 am |
This morning I received one of Ken’s permits!! Thank you so much!! Just a few more to go!
Ken K
kkramer@socal.rr.com
August 8, 2011 at 10:46 am |
I am still looking for two or more permits for August 21st ( 8/21 ). I have 4 on August 19th (8/19) or two on August 27th (8/27) that I’d be willing to trade.
Thanks, Jack jackt3224@yahoo.com
August 8, 2011 at 12:30 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for August 20. Please contact me at craigmfairfield@yahoo.com Thanks, Craig
August 8, 2011 at 12:47 pm |
There is 1 permit on recreation.gov for tomorrow.
August 8, 2011 at 1:10 pm |
1 August 9th permit just opened up on recreation.gov if anyone needs it!
Please let me know if anyone has any for August 20th at violetskies94@yahoo.com Thanks!
August 8, 2011 at 2:02 pm |
looking for 12 half dome permits, for August 27
chrisschneider01@gmail.com
chris
August 8, 2011 at 3:14 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for Monday, Aug 15. My phone is 760-390-7292 and email is cduncan@zogenix.com. Many thanks!
August 8, 2011 at 3:32 pm |
looking to trade 2 permits for Sept. 18th for up to 5 permits for Aug. 17,18 or 19th to hike half dome! Please reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com or 315-796-1316 thanks, John V
August 8, 2011 at 5:54 pm |
I would be ever greatful if someone could send a permit this way. We are going to be there and hiking Half Dome on Sept 24th. My email is jerrykilcorse@gmail.com
August 8, 2011 at 6:39 pm |
Hi guys, I’m looking for 1 HD permit on Sept. 5th, 6th or 7th. Any help would be awesome! email me on: andrew_kyles@yahoo.com.
August 8, 2011 at 7:45 pm |
Looking for 2 to 3 half dome permits for Aug. 16,17, or 18. Please reply to brianm@usgo.net Thanks
August 8, 2011 at 10:03 pm |
Hi,
I’m looking for one permit for myself for any day the week of August 15th through 19th or August 22nd through 26th. Dates flexible.
Thank you.
jerilang@live.com
August 8, 2011 at 10:34 pm |
I have two permits for Aug. 29, looking to trade for two on Oct. 1 or 2.
August 9, 2011 at 6:08 am |
Has anybody been able to get the “day before” permits? I keep trying (as a dryrun for the weekend), but can never get any. Any strategies to employ?
August 9, 2011 at 6:22 am |
good morning, after trying to get 2 permits and failed we are very upset and still looking for 2 permits. We are all the way from Austria and this would be a one-life-opportunity. We would really appreciate your help and 2 permits for August 10 or 11.
please contact: julia_hoesch@hotmail.com – Thank you
August 9, 2011 at 8:16 am |
To those that asked for pointers/suggestions:
I got the next day permits I needed by being logged in and ready and then starting at 6:57, I just kept pushing the “book permit” button with the proper date entered, though none showed. My friend was on their laptop pushing the “find permit” and after 12 or 14 minutes, I got through and booked it my way. They never showed up on the website. I just kept pushing and pushing and pushing over and over.
Mr. Half Dome and others keep saying how there are permits being given away on the trail. Last Friday I saw at least 5 or 6 permits being given away along the trail….
Bottom line, don’t give up. If you really want to do the hike, odds are in your favor !!
Thanks, Mr. Half Dome, for your blog !!
August 9, 2011 at 8:20 am |
Bingo Loren! That’s the secret. Too many just try once then give up. If you really want to go, you will get there. Don’t expect someone to knock on your door and hand you a permit. It’s worth the effort!
Carpe Diem.
August 9, 2011 at 8:30 am
5 permits on website for 8/10
btw, i hope i will be there this sunday!
August 9, 2011 at 8:24 am |
Great info Loren! Thank you. I am hoping to get two Sun AM for Monday so my son and I can make the drive from San Diego. Your tip about getting them on the trail is interesting. It sounds like we should make the drive no matter what and possibly wear “need permit” signs along the way….
August 9, 2011 at 8:27 am |
There are 2 permits available on the rec.gov website for today and one available for tomorrow (8/9 and 8/10).
August 9, 2011 at 8:42 am |
wohooo – just got 2 permits – thank you guys for your help and infos.
happy hike 🙂
August 9, 2011 at 12:09 pm |
Looking to trade permits: I HAVE 7 for Sept 14th and 3 for Sept 15th. I NEED permits for Sept 7th, 2011, as many as I can get, 4 or more.
sbwejmar@gmail.com
August 9, 2011 at 2:17 pm |
correction, 2011
August 30, 2011 at 11:10 am |
I have 2 permits for the 7th,
Can we trade 2 permits for the 15th?
It would be so amazing if you still have them.
Let me know
Louise
louise.hibbert@yahoo.co.uk
August 9, 2011 at 3:34 pm |
Aloha All;
I am looking for 1 or 2 permits for Sept. 14, 15, or 16. If anyone has extras, I’d be most grateful.
Cheers,
Robin
robindsmith@hotmail.com
August 9, 2011 at 5:48 pm |
I have 3 permits to hike half dome on Aug20th and would like to trade for 3 or 4 permit to hike on the 17, 18th or 19th of August. Please reply to jvmv4u@twcny.rr.com or call me at 315-796-1316
Thanks, john v
August 9, 2011 at 8:03 pm |
Mr. Half Dome, Thank you for this valuable resource! While I did not get a permit through this site the discussion and tips above enabled me to get my permit from recreation.gov the day before. So I did the hike on August 5 and was blessed with perfect weather and warm temperatures. While the permit process is frustrating and is clearly being abused in some instances, the resulting reduction of traffic on the cables was welcome, and I felt far safer being able to move at my own pace. The hike was well worth all the frustration and effort associated with the permit process, so hang in there all of you still looking for permits this year! Thanks again.
August 9, 2011 at 9:32 pm |
Thanks Gerry. We’ve had 2,625 visitors to the blog looking for or giving permits since March 1. wow…Glad to help. And still 2 ful lmonths of hiking!! I hate winter!!
Rick
August 9, 2011 at 8:16 pm |
I am looking for a permit for 2 for sat, 8/20. much appreciated.
Josh
rusinak@gmail.com
August 9, 2011 at 8:28 pm |
Looking to trade some tickets. Need tickets for Sept. 17th. have tickets for Sept. 13th,14th, 21st, Oct 1st, & 2nd. Give me a call or email. rkdm3to1@jps.net or 916-212-1204. Thanks Ken
August 10, 2011 at 8:49 pm |
Ken,
Still looking forward to seeing you up there. I haven’t checked yet to see how difficult it is to get permits the day before, have you?
I have some other friends coming up, so I am going to try and get permits (3) for September 14, so if you don’t trade those you have please consider me.
It appears I will be hiking Half Dome on Sept. 12, 14, and 18. I will be getting closer to Mr. Half Dome, but I am sure I will never catch him!
Thanks Ken,
Tom
August 10, 2011 at 6:22 am |
Have already tried the day before call and didnt get it now an going to give this a try for Aug.11 or 12 Four permits would be great .thanks for your time
August 10, 2011 at 6:32 am |
Christine: The calling isn’t very effective, as they have to check their computer, etc, and by then the permits are gone. Try logging on a few minutes before 7am, set the date you need and the number of permits you need and then just click reserve permits over and over and over and over again. Between that and the people on the trail with extra permits, not to mention you may have some luck here, you will most likely get what you want !!
August 10, 2011 at 8:05 am |
Loren,
You have it perfect!! That is the secret folks. DO NOT call. really. Electrons move much faster than your lips. Yes, it’s a game – but play it if you want to hike HD.
Rick
August 10, 2011 at 6:56 am |
Still looking for 2 permits for August 19th. I don’t have any permits to trade, but would be very grateful if you have any extras. Thanks. shastascape@gmail.com
August 10, 2011 at 9:32 am |
I am looking for two permits any time from Sept 1st to Sept 4th. I hope to see some of you on the trail. Thanks!
exieh@aol.com
August 10, 2011 at 9:54 am |
Hi – Can you help? Looking for 2 permits for Sept 26th, 27, or 28th. If you can help make my dream come true, please respond to: LKSchulz@aol.com
August 10, 2011 at 10:47 am |
We have 2 Half Dome permits for Aug 12…If you’re interested, let me know.
christy@christysebastiani.com
August 10, 2011 at 1:24 pm |
Looking for 4 permits (will take three though) for anywhere from Sept 6th-11th. My email address is jeremycook75@gmail.com Just put half dome in the subject line please.
August 10, 2011 at 6:35 pm |
Does anyone have half dome permits for Aug. 15, 2011? Please email at grgonzalez@yahoo.com if you do.
Thanks,
GG
August 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm |
I hiked HALF DOME Saturday August 6th with my brother and sister. I was able to get 2 permits the morning before (Friday) at 7am on recreation.gov. I then –as others have suggested–asked some of the groups on the trail if they had an extra permit. The second group of hikers i asked had 2 permits to give, i only needed one. it was that easy.
I think this is rare, but there also wasn’t a ranger up there checking permits when i went up. Perhaps this was because we were up there early (by 10am)…….don’t really know. definitely try and make sure to have a permit, but know that there are some people with extra permits at times. so if you want to take your chances, it could be worth it………..but perhaps not. It’s a great hike.
I would also recommend RUBBER gloves for the cables for better grip and “GU energy gel.” there were a few times on the hike i felt almost completely spent, took the energy gel and IMMEDIATELY felt fantastic. couldn’t believe it. also bring plenty of gatorade (we each went through two 32-oz ers.) maybe some trail mix. I also saw a baby cub bear–pepper spray/mist may not be a bad idea either. they’re about $40. figure it was a small price to pay.
Thanks again for the blog and advice.
paul.
August 10, 2011 at 8:47 pm |
I’m with you 100% up to the bear spray….NOT NEEDED. They are like pigs – just scavenging. Leave them alone. They will leave you alone. Keep away from cubs. Look big. Shout, Toss pebbles near them. Do not spray them. I’ve only seen 2 in 30 times up..and they were in the distance. Noone has ever been killed by a bear at Yosemite. We kill about 15 each year by speeding.
Rick
August 11, 2011 at 6:15 am |
Hi There,
I am looking for 2 permits for Sept. 14th or Sept. 15th. Would be great!
Cheers,
Olaf (olaf.ehlers@brainlab.com)
August 11, 2011 at 7:04 am |
Hi, My boss is looking for 4 permits to the Half Dome Cable Trail on either 8/27/11, 8/28/11 or 8/29/11. Anyone who can help would be my absolute hero. He has a thirst for adventure and while this trail seems beautiful and terrifying all at once, it is something he’s planned to do with his family. He works so hard and is so selfless, I would love to say thank you by helping him find the tickets. Please email me at: juniperjacobs@hotmail.com
thanks so much.
August 11, 2011 at 9:34 am |
Gee ,nice to have somone to get permits for you…Are you doing the hike for him too?? :>)
August 11, 2011 at 7:50 am |
I need two for Sa. Aug., 13, 2011.Thank-you. thutt1@live.com
August 11, 2011 at 9:33 am |
Try the 7 am recreation.gov site at 7 am on the 12th…50 more permits released.
Ricki
August 11, 2011 at 9:02 am |
Hello All,
I am looking for 3 permits for Aug 29,2011.
Thanks
Lisa
Contact: hrlyrdr14@hotmail.com
August 11, 2011 at 9:46 am |
I am looking for 3 permits for Half Dome for tomorrow Aug. 12th or Saturday Aug. 13. If you have some you are not using please let me know. I am willing to pay the fee’s you have already paid for them.
Thanks
831-247-9390
August 11, 2011 at 10:14 am |
Ask on the trail..put a sign on your back.
August 11, 2011 at 10:38 am |
Hey, I’m looking for 3 or 4 tickets if possible for Aug 17 or 18. My friends and I wanted to go before classes start up on the 22nd. We would love to make it a 2 day trip, so if anyone has a wilderness pass for little Yosemite valley, that would be greatly appreciated as well!
Thanks!
Trey
contact: treykopacz@mail.csufresno.edu
or call or txt: (661) 609-0392
August 11, 2011 at 10:44 am |
Hi everyone! Looking for 1 permit for Sept. 22. I would soooo appreciate it! This will be first time on Half Dome! Email me: justdara@yahoo.com Thanks!
August 11, 2011 at 11:31 am |
Hello. I am looking for 1-4 permits for September 25th. I am sorry I do not have any to trade. Thank you so much if you can help.
-Sara
sarajeaner@me.com
August 11, 2011 at 11:49 am |
I am looking for 3 permits for Half Dome for tomorrow Saturday Aug. 13. If you have some you are not using please let me know. I am willing to pay the fee’s you have already paid for them.
Thanks
Pratik
650-587-0230
pratikjhaveri(at)gmail.com
August 11, 2011 at 11:59 am |
VERY short notice..Ask on the trail..put a sign on your back.
August 11, 2011 at 1:26 pm |
Hi!
I’m looking for four permits for the half dome, sometime between 22nd and 25th Aug. We’re traveling all the way from Sweden to climb it, so I really hope someone’s out there with extra permits to save us.
Will obviously compensate you for time and permit costs.
elias.kristensson@gmail.com
Thanks!
August 11, 2011 at 3:23 pm |
Hello All:
I am looking for two permits for Sept 9th, 2011. Bringing a friend from the midwest who has never seen a mountain.
Seattlerog@yahoo.com.
Thanks for your help.
August 11, 2011 at 3:42 pm |
Hello, I am looking for permits to half dome for august 20th. 3-5 permits. if anyone knows of any please contact me at brendap25@gmail.com. Thanks, Brenda
August 11, 2011 at 5:33 pm |
Hey looking for 4 passes for august 17, 18, or 19th please email me. jboysponger6@hotmail.com
August 11, 2011 at 6:20 pm |
Have 4 permits for August 22 and want 4 permits for August 29. Let’s trade.
jsmayall@cox.net
August 11, 2011 at 7:08 pm |
Have been looking around trying to find an extra ticket for Half-Dome, but no luck so far. Aug 19th, 20th or 21st I will be in the Yosemite Valley and have always wanted to climb Half-dome. If anyone has an extra ticket from a group member that has dropped out PLEASE email @ Dereckh31@gmail.com or call 541-729-3236. Thanks So much. Dereck Horning
August 11, 2011 at 8:19 pm |
I have 4 permits for this Saturday, August 13th.
stevenator@att.net
August 11, 2011 at 9:01 pm |
Steve – does this imply you are giving them away??? Or just proud to say you have permtis???
Rick
August 11, 2011 at 9:25 pm |
looking for 4 permits for sept. 7. Could trade for sept 11,13,or 14. please let me know. If i can get permits for the 7th i will be giving away other tickets. Let me know if you are interested in any of these days. thanks Kevin
kevin mendes
209-648-6486
kevguy1@sbcglobal.net
August 12, 2011 at 7:13 am |
Thanks for the blog Rick! Another great use for WordPress.
I am seeking 4-5 permits for Monday, August 15th. I know this is a bit late in the game but my group is exploring all options. We are going to pack a fine bottle of whiskey to bribe a ranger (sounds like these guys don’t bend to bribes though). We are coming from Montana, DC, the UP, and even the Virgin Islands. We picked up a few on the .gov site but had no idea we should of had everyone in our group pecking away on the permit release day.
Anyhow, we all have our plane tickets and are descending on the Valley. Hoping for an extra. Feels like I am heading to a Phish show praying for a “miracle ticket.”
Let me know if you can help us out. cehanson {at} gmail or 406.#.250.#.6614
I can paypal any fees to you if you wish.
Eric Hanson
August 12, 2011 at 7:19 am |
I tried Recreation.gov’s website since 6:59 am Pacific time, but it seems that the volume of traffic is so high that the average “joe” has almost no chance of securing a couple of permits for the fifty “day before” possibilities. Can someone help me up the cables for tomorrow Sa. Aug. 13, 2011? I need two permits. Thanks so much.
August 12, 2011 at 8:42 am |
Hi I am still waiting the 2 HD permits for August 19 – 20, 2011. Any of those days. If any of you has extra or not use them, can you please let me know. Thanks. jebogios@yahoo.com
August 12, 2011 at 9:17 am |
Desparately need permits for Saturday, September 24th. We have a group of 4 people but our numbers are growing. We would need 4 minimum, for sure. Willing do just about anything! 🙂
amiebarber8@gmail.com
760-525-1518
August 12, 2011 at 10:06 am |
I could use 1 permit for August 24 25 or 26 if anyone has one. I would be super appreciative.
Mark
mchuffines@yahoo.com
August 12, 2011 at 2:17 pm |
Hi, Looking to trade 4 permits for Saturday August 27th for the weekend of September 23-25. Trade only:) thanks!
jenstah@yahoo.com
August 12, 2011 at 2:41 pm |
I am requesting!! My husband and I will be hiking 1/2 Dome the last weekend of this month. We tried to get a pass online AT 7AM ON that day the site suggested we go online and the passes were gone! Amazing! I even woke up earlier, but all GONE. So bummed. Heard about your blog from a friend and would loooooooooooove two get wo passes for August 27th. Is that possible?? Please please please? It’s our anniversary trip and we’ve always wanted to hike up to the top. Never had time to before. If not, thanks anyway. Worth giving a shot. Anyway, happy Friday! 🙂
jisun.stetson@gmail.com
August 12, 2011 at 5:46 pm |
Looking for 1 permit for tomorrow (Aug 13th). Need a miracle 🙂 youwinthisround@gmail.com
August 12, 2011 at 8:36 pm |
Ask on the trail.
August 12, 2011 at 9:47 pm |
There’s one on recreation.gov right now!
August 15, 2011 at 8:31 am |
Thanks so much for all the responses both on the board and over email. I ended up getting one from a group on the trail. They asked that I donate to the National Parks Foundation in exchange, which I was more than happy to do after seeing the incredible grandeur of our park.
If you don’t have a permit, I’d suggest getting out on the trail and asking — it seemed to me that there were plenty of extras floating around.
Great blog, Mr. Half Dome. Thanks again, everyone!
August 13, 2011 at 7:29 am |
I have 2 permits for August 19 that I’m not going to use.
Anybody want?
Contact: elenakuzn@gmail.com
Elena
August 13, 2011 at 8:16 am |
I am looking for 1 half dome ticket for either August 16 or 17. If you have one you are not using please contact me at carlstauff@yahoo.com or call me at 717-380-4900. Thank you very much!
August 13, 2011 at 9:01 am |
Looking for 2 Half Dome permits for the August 15,
came all the way from Israel.
please help me,
thanks.
Contact: alonmorgan@gmail.com
August 13, 2011 at 11:13 am |
Hi there, thanks for having this blog and a great source for Half Dome permits. I am look for 2 permits for sunday Sept 11th. Please let me know if there any out there. Thanks Ruth
hairfromthehart@mac.com
August 14, 2011 at 6:12 am |
I have (2) permits available for September 2nd. If interested, please drop me an email. LMG8LCS@aol.com
August 14, 2011 at 6:21 am |
Linda,
You would be my hero if we could have those permits for September 2nd! I would happily reimburse you for the charges you incurred in booking them and we would be forever grateful! My email is exieh@aol.com
Please let me know if they are still available!!
Fingers crossed!
THANK YOU
August 14, 2011 at 12:45 pm |
Hello Half Dome hikers!
I have 2 permits for Sept. 20 and 2 for Sept. 21. I need permits for Sept. 17. Can anyone trade. I can toss in a camp site at Upper Pines for the same days…..
Thanks!
Tom
yosemitetom@ymail.com or 951.491.5116
August 14, 2011 at 4:30 pm |
Looking to trade!
I HAVE 2 permits for Sunday, Aug. 21
I WANT 2 permits for Saturday, Aug. 20
lpykles@gmail.com
August 14, 2011 at 5:15 pm |
I am looking for 8 permits for Half Dome for Sunday 9/25.
Thank you!
cmcpeek@scclc.net
August 14, 2011 at 6:32 pm |
I want to thank whomever it was who called me to let me know of 2 half dome tickets for Aug 16. I really appreciated that phone call! I had checked the website earlier that morning and there were no tickets available. You were so kind to take the time to make the call. Thank you! carlstauff@yahoo.com
August 15, 2011 at 10:00 am |
You’re welcome! I hope you have a great hike!
August 19, 2011 at 2:01 pm
The hike was incredible!Thanks again!
August 14, 2011 at 8:03 pm |
I have one to trade for Sept. 22. I am still looking for permits for Sun. 9/25.
No scalper emails please.
sarajeaner@me.com mailto:sarajeaner@me.com
August 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm |
I also have 4 permits for Sept. 21…need to trade for 9/25.
September 9, 2011 at 9:00 am
Hi Sara,
I am interested in two of your permits if still available.
Scott
si@eldorado.com
August 14, 2011 at 10:32 pm |
Hello!!! I am looking for 2-4 permits for Aug 21st. Two permits will do it (for me and my fiancee) but my 2 friends need them as well so im trying to help them out. Thank you so much in advance!
Emily Gaines
lys_em@yahoo.com
August 15, 2011 at 4:42 am |
Hey all you hopeful hikers, I just wanted to let you know that yesterday I received an email and phone call from a lovely person who had two extra permits for the day I needed. She could not have been nicer and really made my day (and vacation).
I never would have found her without this blog.
Thanks Mr Half Dome, and everyone else KEEP LOOKING, it really works!!
Thank you!
See you on the trail,
Exie
August 15, 2011 at 7:18 am |
Hello,
I am looking for one Half Dome permit on either Tuesday 8/16 or Wednesday 8/17. Please email me at jrymsza@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.
Joe
August 15, 2011 at 10:02 am |
I have 2 permits for Sunday Sept. 18th and would like to trade them for 2 permits for Saturday Sept. 17th. if anyone has.
mn_gore@yahoo.com
August 15, 2011 at 10:17 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for any day between 8/16 – 8/25. I am leaving for college and would like to hike half dome with my best friend before I leave. If you have any extra permits please email me at 17johnengland@gmail.com. I appreciate the help thanks.
John
August 15, 2011 at 10:20 am |
I have 2 permits for 8/18 I’d like to trade for 8/19 or 8/20. Please contact me at violetskies94@yahoo.com
August 15, 2011 at 11:09 am |
Anyone have 2 passes for August 26th or 27th? My husband and I will be celebrating our anniversary in Yosemite and would LOVE to hike up to the top of 1/2 Dome. Please please pretty please? My address is: jisun.stetson@gmail.com
Thanks! 🙂
August 15, 2011 at 12:14 pm |
Hey guys, I am looking for 2 permits for Halfdome Hike on any of the following dates.
Aug 27,28, Sep 3,4.
Please contact me @ rajendra_jntu@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Raj
August 15, 2011 at 1:23 pm |
Would be infinitely grateful if someone happened to have 2 permits for August 20, 2011.. I mistakenly thought we had them and hap planned my whole summer around this hike. Contact me with any information that may be helpful to me, thanks so much.
Dlombardi2324@gmail.com
August 15, 2011 at 1:34 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for Monday Sept 12.
We are coming all the way from Italy and United Kingdom for this adventure and were completely shocked when we realized we need permits (I often hike in the Alps and there is no day hike in the Alps where you need a permit…). I would be so grateful if you could help us. Unfortunately, I don’t have tickets to trade but I am willing to give away my family’s secret tiramisu recipe!!! Please contact me on
demicheli.vale@libero.it
August 15, 2011 at 2:07 pm |
Good luck…ask along the trail as a last resort.
We have 60,000 a year doing half dome…thus permits. Read this blog for all the info about Half Dome.
Rick
August 15, 2011 at 1:49 pm |
I have 8 Sept 13 permits. Looking to trade 4 for Sept. 12 permits.
soniagarcia98@gmail.com
August 15, 2011 at 2:50 pm |
I have 4 permits for September 21st. willing to trade it for 2 permits for any weekend of September.except the 5th. shekhar2k0@gmail.com
August 15, 2011 at 4:39 pm |
I need 2 permits for October 6 or October 7. I currently have 4 permits for September 11 that I’m not going to be able to use. Looking for a trade. dolinskd@hotmail.com
August 15, 2011 at 5:14 pm |
Hi – my group had a sudden change of plans. We have 7 permits for 10/9, but we now need to go on 10/8. We’re still looking for 4 (or any amt would be appreciated!) permits for 10/8. We’re willing to trade and definitely willing to help you recoup the permit fee.
Email me at missdorali@gmail.com. Any help is much appreciated! Happy trails.
missdorali@gmail.com
August 15, 2011 at 6:54 pm |
Just finished Half Dome yesterday! My group of 9 were able to get permits the day before at 7am. Just FYI for those that don’t have permits. Waking up early the day before to get em was definitely worth it!
August 15, 2011 at 7:01 pm |
Great feedback! Congrats!!
Rick
August 16, 2011 at 2:58 pm |
Curious if you received the permits via the phone, online or in person? I just need one permit for 9/22! justdara@yahoo.com
August 16, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Permits come to the person as an online click to. then they print them out.
August 16, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Guess I should I should have made myself clearer in my inquiry. I realize the tickets are sold online, I have 2 but need 1 more for 9/22. My question to SL was in obtaining 9 of the 50 additional tickets given the morning before did she use the call center or online, wondering which way is better. justdara@yahoo.com
August 17, 2011 at 7:15 am
Dara,
The phone is a joke.; You will call and ring ring ring..then maybe be on hold then have to verbally ask…all that takes time.The pemrits will beGONE in a few minutes. 50 is not a huge amount. Be online ready and profiled way before…then click BUY at 6:59:59.
Rick
August 15, 2011 at 8:11 pm |
Need just a couple of tickets for Sept. 17th. Have tickets for Sept. 13th, 14th, 21st, Oct. 1st & 2nd. Call me– 916-212-1204 or email, rkdm3to1@jps.net. Thanks Ken
August 15, 2011 at 9:19 pm |
What are the chances of showing up the day of the hike (~6am, earlier if necessary) and finding someone with ONE extra ticket?
August 15, 2011 at 9:54 pm |
Fred,
Do you gamble? What are the odds of hitting the Big 8 on your 4th roll of the dice? Nobody knows..each day is different..but many are getting permits the day of the hike from kind souls on the trail. Ask everyone you pass. Put a sign on your back. Go for it. May the Force be with you.
Rick
August 16, 2011 at 12:34 am |
In search of 2 permits for Saturday, August 20 2011
I know it’s not the end of the world if we can’t ascend the infamous cables of Half Dome, but dang does it sound awesome! We had planned our trip around this, and greatly underestimated the insane hardship that has been this permit search we’ve been on. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 3 years and this is going to be our first vacation together! Sad, I know, but the time and money are finally there to let us do something amazing. I would consider paying, but cannot really afford the scalper prices; and also if there is anyone wanting to team up that day – the more hikers the merrier!
And Rick- thank you for providing us with a way to connect with each other, even if no one replies to my hopeless pleas!
– Lauren
kayel323@aol.com
August 16, 2011 at 6:14 am |
Last minute – We do have permits for August 17, 2011. As of this posting it is tomorrow! We have experienced a setback on our adventure and will not be arriving until the weekend. We were looking to trade for Saturday permits, 8/20/11 if available, so please let us know.
mrgoodfella24@yahoo.com
August 16, 2011 at 8:44 am |
I am looking for one permit for this coming Saturday, August 20th. If anyone has one to spare, please let me know!
Thanks in advance –
Danny
danny.watson@gmail.com
August 16, 2011 at 10:06 am |
Do NOT buy scalper tickets…report him to the park.
Resale of this permit is a violation of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.6.
August 16, 2011 at 10:13 am |
There is 1 for the 17th available on recreation.gov right now! Go get it!
August 16, 2011 at 10:31 am |
Fellow hikers,
If anyone has one permit for Sept. 20 that they end up not using I would appreciate the opportunity to reimburse the fee. Unfortunately I do not have a permit to trade and I’m trying to join some friends.
Thanks in advance
Dror dror_haroush@yahoo.com
August 16, 2011 at 12:02 pm |
Hi all. Looking for trades only at this point. My sister and I have a combined total of 12 permits on these dates.
(4) Aug 23
(4) Aug 29
(4) Aug 30
We would like 4 permits on any day from September 26th to October 10th. Thank you! richeydog1@yahoo.com
August 19, 2011 at 6:35 pm |
Update: August 23 permits have been given away. Still looking for trades on any day from September 26th to October 10th.
richeydog1@yahoo.com
August 16, 2011 at 3:35 pm |
Hello! I was in Yosemite this weekend and had 2 permits to hike on 8/12. My daughter was ill and could not do the hike so we are planning a “do-over” on Sat Sept 17. We need 2 permits, possibly 3 if my friend comes too. Planning to do the morning before trick, but it would be lovely to have permits in hand so I can book my Curry Village tent beforehand. We gave our permits to the ranger, hopefully someone had the opportunity to use them!
bettyktaylor@yahoo.com
August 16, 2011 at 4:51 pm |
Fellow Hikers,
Looking for 2 permits for Sep 25th, nothing to trade for other than good wishes and the fee you paid.
We had permits for July but my son got injured himself and we helped someone on this blog with our permits.
Thanks
Naresh (mthamilton5@gmail.com)
August 16, 2011 at 5:39 pm |
Time is running out, I have 2 permits for tomorrow 8/17 up for grabs! Would love to see them turned into 2 permits on 8/20. But if not I would be honored to a fellow hiker out and give them away! mrgoodfella24@yahoo.com
August 16, 2011 at 5:42 pm |
Hello,
My husband and I plan to climb halfdome for his birthday and our plans have changed slightly.
We are looking for 2 permits for half dome for Sept 9, 10 or 11. We HAVE 2 permits for Sept 15 to trade. Please email me at hilary.fruiht@gmail.com. Thank you.
August 17, 2011 at 7:35 am |
Greetings all:
In response to the question about calling in or being on the website, I just wanted to add that I agree with Rick that the phone in system is a joke. Also, that you not only have to be logged in to the website and ready at 6:59 and start pushing the buy button, you have to keep pushing it as fast and as often as you can…. and remember, if someone for some reason doesn’t complete their transaction for whatever reason, their purchase, which was held, comes back available. That means that until 7:14 or so, you still have a chance.
Having been up twice this year, I report to you that on both times there were people on the trail with tickets to give away for various reasons. And while I know you have to have permits 24/7, I also encountered several people that went up at 11 or 12 pm in order to be at the top for sunrise and they did not have permits, and since they were already on their way back before the Ranger was at his post they got to experience this magnificent experience.
Just my 2 cents !!
Loren
August 17, 2011 at 7:50 am |
We had an amazing time! Our group of 19 started the hike and 17 made it to the top! We were able to pick up our final 4 permits the morning prior via the website. Maps help with guidance up the trails. Be persistent and you will get permits.
August 17, 2011 at 8:36 am |
Looking for 2 permits on either Thurs Sept 8th or Fri Sept 9th. Please email me at: Darscodowling@yahoo.com or call 510.610.9344.
Thank you!!
August 17, 2011 at 9:23 am |
Hi All,
Looking for 4 permits for September 19th to join a group of friends to climb Half Dome.
Unfortunately I do not have a permit to trade, but would gladly reimburse your fees.
Thanks and Kind Regards,
Jeff
soopaduckie@yahoo.com
August 17, 2011 at 10:02 am |
I have one permit for tomorrow, August 18th. If anyone needs one, email me at danny.watson@gmail.com. My trip is delayed, so if anyone has an extra for this Saturday (August 20th), I would appreciate it!
Danny
August 17, 2011 at 10:06 am |
Looking for 2 permits any day between Sept 16th and Sept 21st. I have 4 permits on Oct 3rd to trade. jaysmith80@gmail.com
August 17, 2011 at 10:32 am |
Hi
I am looking for 2 permits for Sept 12 2011 to go up Half Dome with my family. We are travelling all the way from Italy for this adventure.
I saw on the blog that you have 2 permits for Sept 12 to give away, would you consider giving them to me? I am willing to cover your fees obviously and can throw in my family’s secret tiramisu recipe.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Valentina
demicheli.vale@libero.it
August 17, 2011 at 11:49 am |
I’m looking for 3 permits for Monday August 22. Email me at jmorrow331@gmail.com. Thanks.
August 17, 2011 at 12:12 pm |
I am looking for 1 or 2 permits for either Sept 27 or Sept 28. Any help you can provide would be great. bruce.heard@pandarg.com
August 17, 2011 at 1:57 pm |
4 permits to exchange-
I have 4 permits for Friday, Oct. 7. I would like to find permits for another day in October but not that weekend. Help! If interested, please email me: ramirezedith@me.com
August 17, 2011 at 3:12 pm |
I am looking for 4 cable permits for Sun. Aug 21st. Perfect trip for a bootcamp send off. 510-366-2842
August 17, 2011 at 3:23 pm |
I have two permits to give away for half dome for Thursday Aug 25. Please email me at gerdceder@gmail.com. I may be a bit slow in answering as I am on the road. Please only request these permits if you will really use them.
Thanks
August 17, 2011 at 6:52 pm |
Rick – when you say click ‘Buy” on the website – do you mean click “Book Permit” ? Is that better than the “Find Permit” button?
August 17, 2011 at 7:45 pm |
Do this NOW—prctice…it will nNOT LET YOU ACTUALLY BUY
Go to Recgov….sign in… Go to PERMITS…..then next to HD, FIND AVAILABILITY….then ENTER DATE…QTY,…..FIND PERMITS…buzzzz…whirlllll chunk clink…buzzzzzz….then BOOK PERMITS…… it will say.. inventory is not available. Permit cannot be booked
Do that all before 7 am…..at 6:59:59 hit BOOK PERMITS….then keep hitting it until it accepts. then pay.
August 18, 2011 at 6:40 am
Worked to perfection! Got our permits for tomorrow no problem. Thanks so much Mr. Half Dome! Woooooo!!! (I am still totally stoked about it!) Woooooo!!!!
August 18, 2011 at 3:30 pm
CONGRATS!! We’re here to help…. Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store.
http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html I have S and XL left.
August 17, 2011 at 7:07 pm |
We would love 3 half dome permits for August 29, 30, or 31. My family is coming from New Zealand but we weren’t aware of the permit system until it was too late. Of course we will try the 7am deal, but it would be awesome to have secured permits for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (for us, anyway)! If you can help, please e-mail needtohike@hotmail.com Thank you!
August 17, 2011 at 7:32 pm |
Giving away 4 permits for August 19th. All I ask is 6 dollars for the service fee (1.50 x 4).
First one to email me gets it — gotrice257@yahoo.com
Thanks.
August 17, 2011 at 7:55 pm |
I just cancelled a campground in upper pines for this weekend if you want it. starting fri for 3 nights (incl sun night)
August 17, 2011 at 10:16 pm |
There are 4 available for 8/22 (Monday) I wont buy them as I cant make it
dlombardi2324@gmail.com
August 17, 2011 at 10:33 pm |
Hi,
Looking for permits for August 21,22, either date would be great
thanks, O
will pay fees
olopez879@aol.com
August 17, 2011 at 11:01 pm |
Looking for one permit on any of these days. Traveling from Oregon:
– Sep 12
– Sep 13
– Sep 14
– Sep 15
ivanac@gmail.com
August 18, 2011 at 5:46 am |
Looking for a wilderness pass and Half Dome permit for 8/25, 26, or 27. We would be hiking to Half Dome on 8/26, or 27, but would need the wilderness pass for camping in Little Yosemite Valley 8/25, or 26. We can reimburse you for any government fees you’ve incurred.
Email: imsickofweed@yahoo.com
August 18, 2011 at 6:18 am |
I am looking for four permits for a weekend in september. preferably the weekend of the 9-11 or 23-24. Or any day during the week would also interest me. thanks. jlperi07@gmail.com
August 18, 2011 at 10:50 am |
looking for 3 permits to climb half dome august 20th. please contact me at 408-439-1714.
thank you! amber
August 18, 2011 at 11:03 am |
I am looking for 2-4 permits on either Monday (8/22) or Tuesday (8/23). If you have any extra permits these days please email me at 17johnengland@gmail.com.
Thanks
John
August 18, 2011 at 11:04 am |
Looking for seven permits for Saturday, September 10th. I have 8 permits for September 3rd (the original date of out trip) but I am holding them for now to help if there is a trade to be made. If I don’t trade them I’ll give them away as the date approaches.
Any help for the 10th would be appreciated.
Tim
tburdick@marquetteassociates.com
August 18, 2011 at 11:52 am |
Had no problem obtaining permits the day before. for our Aug 15th climb…..just was all ready at 6:55…and kept clicking until we got the permits!! What an awesome hike for my husband and 3 grown kids–lots of memories, spectacular views and certainly feelings of accomplishment! Thanks MrHalfDome for this informative website and your guide was very worthwhile, too!!
August 18, 2011 at 3:28 pm |
CONGRATS!! We’re here to help…. Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store.
http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html I have S and XL left.
August 20, 2011 at 3:02 pm
When will you get in more? I need a medium.
Thanks Rick!
August 21, 2011 at 8:29 am
I only have S and XL left. I have to make them in lots of 72 and haven’t seen that many sales this summer. I’d need a stronger indication of interest before committing. Evenif they don;t fit ya, you could frame it for your office.
August 18, 2011 at 12:43 pm |
I am willing to trade my 4 sunday, october 2nd permits for 2 sunday, august 28th permits. Contact me at
nimit_p@ymail.com
August 18, 2011 at 1:48 pm |
I am still looking for 2 permits for Monday 12 Sept. If you can help, please email me at
demicheli.vale@libero.it
August 18, 2011 at 5:10 pm |
I am looking for two permits for either September 16 or 17. Please contact me at thomasgritter@yahoo.com. Many thanks!!
Tom
August 18, 2011 at 5:32 pm |
2 available for august 24th on recreation.gov!
August 18, 2011 at 6:23 pm |
Have 4 half dome permits for 8/20. Giving away for free. I wont monitor this thread. Email me if you need the permits
jmt343@gmail.com
August 18, 2011 at 10:11 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 2 half dome tickets for sept 15,16, or 17. Never been to half dome taking my friend who’s husband is deployed, can’t believe how crazy it is to get permits! Thank you so much
-Rebecca
Beccaisfabulous@gmail.com
760-877-7888
August 18, 2011 at 10:25 pm |
Missed JM’s post…. I am still looking for one permit to hike half dome this Saturday, August 20th. Thanks!
Danny.watson@gmail.com
August 19, 2011 at 6:30 am |
Hi
I am interested in obtaining 4 Half Dome hiking permits for either August 20th or 21st 2011. I will cover the expenses of the permits. I have had no luck obtaining permits through the online service, and would appreciate any help. Thanks for your time.
Ricky
rickynolan11@hotmail.com
August 19, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Help:}
I looking for 3 tickets for Friday, October 7 to climb Half Dome
Thanks!
Michele
knollview_way@comcast.net
August 19, 2011 at 8:42 am |
hi there,
I’m looking for 3 permits for Sept 24. Ever since I climbed Uluru in Australia, I’ve been dreaming to climb Half Dome. Please help us out with some permits. We’ll cover the fees. michellethomas14@gmail.com
thanks,
Michelle
michellethomas14@gmail.com
August 19, 2011 at 9:17 am |
Looking for 3 half dome permits for this weekend (Sat, Aug 20 or Sun Aug 21 preferred, Mon, Aug 22 would work too). Please call (408) 206-6487 or email.
Thanks in advance.
Rina
August 19, 2011 at 9:22 am |
Hi,
I have 4 permits for 08/24/2011 – I am happy to give them away for reimbursement of my costs.
Please just leave your email here. First entry will get the first contact by me etc.
Not sure how the transfer can be made though.
Cheers,
Chris
August 19, 2011 at 12:50 pm |
I found other permits. I no longer need these four.
17johnengland@gmail.com
Thanks
John
August 22, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Hi Chris,
Do you still have those 4 permits for August 24th?
emarie2525@yahoo.com
Thanks, Emily
August 19, 2011 at 9:53 am |
I am looking for 3 permits for Friday October 6, 2011 to climb half Dome. I will cover expenses for permits
Thanks,
Michele
knollview_way@comcast.net
August 19, 2011 at 10:49 am |
I have secured 4 Half Dome permits for Friday, Sept 2, 2011, however am willing to trade/exchange for 4 permits Saturday, Sept 3rd or Sunday Sept 4th.
Thank you, Kristina (contact: Krisdzsis@hotmail.com)
August 19, 2011 at 11:13 am |
HI! I’m looking for 2 permits for any day in Sept/Oct 2011. You can reach me at robert@pacificawealth.com. Thank you!
August 19, 2011 at 11:16 am |
i have 4 for aug 21st i am inneed of august 20th tomorrow!!! call or e mail me 925-519-5547
August 20, 2011 at 6:49 am |
Do you still have permits for aug 21 Lstew37165@aol.com
August 20, 2011 at 11:08 am |
i have no permits to trade but, i would if possible take those four off your hands,,,,,,
olopez879@aol.com
August 19, 2011 at 1:17 pm |
Once again, our group has a bunch of extra permits we don’t need for September HD hikes that we wanted to provide to Rick’s blog readers at cost. You must PROMISE to do the hike, use them and NOT resell at profit. If you don’t hear back from me they are gone. I hope this makes some folks very happy. 2 tix per day unless otherwise noted. kpspecial at hot mail and then dot com. thank you
September:
3
4 (4 permits)
5
7
11
15
August 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm |
Hey Ken, I would be very interested in the Sept 11th permits. I only need 2 for that day. Please let me know if I would be able to have them. Will reimbuse you of any fees. Thanks a bunch. Happy trails. Ruth. Also my # 408-314-9954
August 19, 2011 at 7:06 pm |
What is your contact info? Beccaisfabulous@gmail.com
August 19, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Rebecca, is this for my contact or the permit holders contact info? hairfromthehart@mac.com
August 19, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Take it off line and email each other..
Rick
August 23, 2011 at 6:25 pm |
Are 2 permits still available for Sept 3rd? email me @ wildskiers@hotmail.com
August 31, 2011 at 8:10 am |
I need 02 permits for September 04, or September 05.
Thank you
themuris@hotmail.com
August 19, 2011 at 7:08 pm |
dear Mr Halfdome,
my wife and i are travelling from Australia and would love to take on the half dome. we are trying to obtain two permits for september 22 or september 23. if there are any awesome individuals out there who may be able to help it would be greatly appreciated and we can reimburse for the fee. my email address is mrianyoung@gmail.com. thanks so much and appreciate your forum
August 20, 2011 at 6:42 am |
Went to permit site this morning and called they posted no half dome permits today they told me they had no extra ones to post. So going to the permit site does not always work . As the scalpers already have them. Not a happy camper today. I did ask about the 50 extra a day they said they would offer and the woman said they never gave a number out for extra permits
August 20, 2011 at 7:38 am |
I have two permits for Friday august 26. Would love to trade for a Saturday but that’s not required. Suzy_barr@yahoo.com email me
August 20, 2011 at 7:39 am |
Need 4 permits for Sunday august 21 already in park could not get any permits at 7 am as they said they had none today please call me if you have any will pay the 1.50 fee thanks 805-748-6300 Sloboarding22@aol.com
August 20, 2011 at 7:45 am |
I am eagerly searching for three tickets for 28 August. I have camping reservations but as you know, Half Dome is the pinicle. I will cover overnight shipping and send a thank you gift. kmoko1@comcast.net “THANK YOU”.
August 20, 2011 at 11:31 am |
Need 1 Wilderness camping permit for (in-9/18 out-9/20) or 1 cable permit for 9/19. Good Karma begets good Karma. Thanks!
Bob
415-460-1189
bob2stein@earthlink.net
August 20, 2011 at 11:35 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for Monday, October 10. Please contact me at gkcooper@Mac.com or 415-816-3606. Thanks
Graham Cooper
August 20, 2011 at 3:06 pm |
Hello Half Domers….
I have 2 permits for September 20, and 2 permits for September 21. I also have a campsite in Upper Pines…………….Yes! I will trade for permits on September 16….
Could this be our lucky day??!!
yosemitetom@ymail.com
August 20, 2011 at 3:56 pm |
Looking for 2-4 permits on august 23. If you can help me please send a me an email to omar@digicoal.com
thanks
August 20, 2011 at 8:17 pm |
Still in need of a couple of tickets for Sept. 17th. Have tickets for Sept. 13th, 14th, 21st, Oct. 1st & 2nd. If you would like to trade email or call me. email rkdm3to1@jps.net or call 916-212-1204.
August 20, 2011 at 9:52 pm |
TWO FOR THIS WED AUG 24 AVAIL NOW!!!
August 21, 2011 at 8:22 am |
HUH? Where? You??
August 20, 2011 at 9:54 pm |
Hello! I have at least 4 permits for October 1 and would like to trade for October 8. Please email me at thuynguyen527@gmail.com. Thank you!
August 20, 2011 at 10:59 pm |
Hoping to find 4 tickets for either Sept 22 or 23. Will really make our bucket lists fuller!!! Please????
contact at lohrfam111@yahoo.com
August 21, 2011 at 8:21 am |
Bucket lists need to be dynamic…keep adding to it.
Rick
August 20, 2011 at 11:13 pm |
Looking for up to 5 permits for Saturday 27th of August. We are going up for a family reunion and some of us plan to hike up half dome. Appreciate if you any number available. Please email me at pwadher@gmail.com
August 21, 2011 at 8:02 am |
Hello,
I am looking for 2 Half Dome permits for friday sept 16 or saturday sept 17. I have never been to Half Dome, and would love the opportunity to go with my friend who is staying with me while her husband is deployed. Thank you so much, and good luck to everyone, this is so crazy how hard it is to get permits.
-Rebecca
Beccaisfabulous@gmail.com
August 21, 2011 at 8:37 am |
Hey! I’m traveling to USA for the first time in my life 13 september and going to stay in California 4 weeks. By biggest dream during my stay is to visit Yosemite and most of all hiking Half Dome. But i didn’t know there was so hard to get permits, (didn’t even know permitsa was needed). Someone told me about this site and I’ll give it a try! I just need 2 permits for me and my friend. I would be sooo happy! We’re planning to visit Yosemite between Sept 29 and Oct 2..
Best regards,
Jimmy Olsson
Sweden 🙂 Jimmy.p.olsson@hotmail.se
August 21, 2011 at 8:40 am |
Have two permits for Aug. 29. Looking to trade for two permits on Oct. 1-3. Email slspaulding at gmail.com
August 21, 2011 at 8:55 am |
I have 4 tickets for tomorrow (August 22nd, 2011) that I can’t use. would ideally like to trade for a weekend in sept but will also sell them for what I paid, which is $6.00 total for all 4.
hershcules@yahoo.com
August 21, 2011 at 12:51 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits on either Saturday 9/24 or Saturday 10/1.
Thanks,
Patrick
(beaulieu.patrick@gmail.com)
August 21, 2011 at 1:02 pm |
Hi! I would like to find a half dome permit for august 29th… Just need one! Please email me with your phone and email! Jlgovier@gmail.com. Thanks in advance!
August 21, 2011 at 4:23 pm |
I am still looking for 2 permits for Sept 12. If you can help please email me at
demicheli.vale@libero.it
August 21, 2011 at 5:55 pm |
Looking for one half dome permit for Monday, Aug 29. Please email me or call! Jlgovier@gmail.com or 916-622-2858
Thank you in advance!
Jerry
August 21, 2011 at 9:18 pm |
Is there a kind soul out there with 2 permits for any of the following dates:
Sept 12 (9/12)
Sept 13 (9/13)
Sept 14 (9/14)
Sept 15 (9/15)
I’m hoping to hike HD with my college-bound daughter before she departs. In addition to the fee, I can offer my mother’s shoo-fly pie recipe. (Seems like passing along recipes has become a trend.)
Thanks!
– Mike –
mhacker19@yahoo.com
August 21, 2011 at 9:40 pm |
Any permits available for Saturday, 8 October?
It is our anniversary and I thought it could be a great way to celebrate.
thanks – Elisa.
rohnermail@gmail.com
August 21, 2011 at 9:50 pm |
Hi! I’m looking for 2 permits for one of the following days:
September 24 or 25 or 30
October 1 or 2
Will pay what you bought them for. Thanks!
Ashley
ashleyapple@gmail.com
August 21, 2011 at 10:53 pm |
Hello,
I am looking to trade my 4 permits for Sunday August 28 for 4 permits for October 1, 2, 8, or 9. Please contact me at adamlevitan@gmail.com. Thanks.
August 22, 2011 at 6:42 am |
There are currently 9 permits available for tomorrow, Aug 23rd on the NPS website!
August 22, 2011 at 6:45 am |
Someone snatched them up. Sorry if I got anyone’s hopes up.
August 22, 2011 at 8:45 am |
I would like to get a wilderness permit to go to Little Yosemite Valley from Happy Isles on Sept18th. Plan to then climb Half Dome on the 19th if all goes well. I can be reached at 415-883-8331 0R DrJohnNT@hotmail.com.
August 22, 2011 at 9:05 am |
Hi,
I have 4 permits for August 24 – I am happy to give them away for the 6$ I paid.
Christian@objectmail.com
Cheers,
Christian
August 22, 2011 at 9:19 am |
Looking for 2 for Saturday 8/27/11. My email is khughes182@gmail.com. Thanks!
August 22, 2011 at 9:48 am |
I am still looking, hoping, wishing for permits on Sept. 25th. No responses yet for weeks except for scalpers. 😦 I have 4 permits for Sept. 21st and one for Sept. 22, but my group has been unable to make those dates work for all of us. We already have campsites over the 25th. Anyone want to trade???
Thanks!
Sara
sarajeaner@me.com
August 22, 2011 at 3:00 pm |
Hang in there and keeping checking here and rec.gov. And ask on the trail…put a sign on your back.
rick
September 7, 2011 at 1:50 pm |
Still have 4 permits for the 21st and 1 for the 22nd to trade. I need 4 for the 25th. Thanks!
August 22, 2011 at 10:07 am |
Hi,
I have 4 permits for August 24 and would be happy to give them away for the $6,- I paid.
Just drop me an email: Chris-B@rcpt.at
August 22, 2011 at 1:58 pm |
Hi,
I got the permits from this website, so I am a potential success story of this site in the making. I was wondering however, how the transfer process works.
I have the permit, but it doesn’t have my name on it. What do I need to do to make this permit legitimate for me to use?
August 22, 2011 at 2:59 pm |
Nothing…just make sure you copy the permit for each member of your party to carry….I assume you got a permit valid for 2, 3 or 4.
August 22, 2011 at 2:17 pm |
I have 4 permits for August 24. I am happy to give them away for reimbursement of the small reservation costs I was charged.
tochris@gmx.net
August 22, 2011 at 6:50 pm |
sry, tickets are gone to a happy hiker.
August 22, 2011 at 3:48 pm |
Hi, Im looking for 3 permits for Sunday September 11, 2011. Much appreciation 🙂
grace.tobias@rocketmail.com
August 22, 2011 at 4:16 pm |
I have 2 tickets for september 18. ready to trade them for 1 ticket on september 17.
mail.ninad.kulkarni@gmail.com
August 22, 2011 at 4:56 pm |
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for Saturday October 8th 2011. Please reply at j3jayant@yahoo.com
August 22, 2011 at 4:59 pm |
Going up with a group of 12 on Saturday, September 3rd and at this point have no tickets. If anyone has any they’re not using please let me know. Thanks in advance!
evan.knudson@cbre.com
August 22, 2011 at 8:22 pm |
HI i have two campgrounds for September the 11th to the 14th in the valley at Upper Pines which are next to each other with 8 half dome hiking permits to hike on the 12th, if anyone interested like me know..all i ask if for my fee’s back, you can email me at dtrancrx@gmail.com..(im only gonna let this go if someone wants the whole thing)
August 22, 2011 at 11:09 pm |
I just wanted to say thank you! I was told about this blog by a ranger while hiking to Nevada falls. I had mentioned how hard it was to come by permits, and she suggested I come here. After my first post a very very nice lady, Robin, responded and said she had permits that she would like to give to me. She will be sending them in the mail after she gets hers for another date. Thank you so much Rick for having this available, and Robin for being so kind and generous!
August 23, 2011 at 8:20 am |
Great!! Glad the rangers are aware and helping out.
Consider getting a custom Half Dome T-Shirt from my website store. I have S and XL left
http://www.hikehalfdome.com/Store.html
August 23, 2011 at 12:56 am |
Hello Everyone…I am looking for 4 permits for Friday Sep 9th. We would be so grateful if this works out.
Please contact me if by any chance you might have this date. ginaclarkkids@yahoo.com
Rick-Thank you for this blog. It gives me hope that we will get the opportunity to hike Half Dome. I also check recreation.gov every couple of hours.
August 23, 2011 at 6:41 am |
I am a solo hiker looking for a single permit for Saturday or Sunday Aug 27 or 28. Thanks very much.
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Thanks,
Michael
August 23, 2011 at 7:11 am |
Good Morning! Still looking for a permit for Monday August 29th! Please help if you can! My wife has all kinds of great recipes to match anyone’s tastes from chorizo to Thai food or chocolate Tiramisu. Otherwise, I will just have to wear a sign on my back…as recommended. 916-622-2858
jlgovier@gmail.com
Hey Mr. Half Dome. I have a permit from June but the cables were not quite open. Any chance that would help me?
Jerry
August 23, 2011 at 8:16 am |
Hahaha – right! I had permits for May 27 and 30. If readers have extra they have been very good at giving. …keep trying recreaton.gov….and at 7 am the day before for the 50 added. I have 9 for aug 25 …a whole lot of cancels….and have given away 4 will take rest for the trail.
August 23, 2011 at 8:09 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Sep 25th, would reimburse the fee you paid.
Thanks
Naresh (mthamilton5@gmail.com)
August 23, 2011 at 8:53 am |
I have 2 permits for Sept 12 that I could give to Valentina but I need a replacement permit preferably on a weekend. I will try to get two permits on Labor Day weekend for one of the 50 daily at 7am. If I get two, I’ll give Valentina my Sept 12’s..
AL
alaurente@gmail.com
August 25, 2011 at 1:26 am |
Please contact me at demicheli.vale@libero.it. I now have two permits for 4 Sept that I would love to trade for your 2 permits on 12 Sept.
Valentina
August 23, 2011 at 9:16 am |
I am looking for two permits for September 19 or 20 or 21. We didn’t know we needed them and booked the whole trip already. Any help would be appreciated. Please e-mail coachryan3775@hotmail.com.
August 23, 2011 at 12:35 pm |
Hi, I am looking for 2 permits for half dome on either 9/9 or 9/10 or even 9/11. Contact me at sarahhollenback@gmail.com
Thanks!!
August 23, 2011 at 12:59 pm |
Hi fellow nature enthusiasts!
I am looking for two half dome permits for August25th and would be very appreciative of anyone that may be able to help me out.I can be reached at llaw1@uci.edu. Thank you so much for your consideration.
Kindly,
Lauren
August 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm |
I got them for you …. contact me ASAP. mrhalfdome@gmail.com
Rick
August 23, 2011 at 5:02 pm |
Contact me ASAP. I have 2 for you but time is running out. I leave Wed 9 am
rmrhalfdome@gmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 1:34 pm |
Hi I’m looking for 2 permits to half dome for either Sept 22 or 23rd. You can email me at rasecantonio@hotmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm |
Hello! I am looking for 1-3 permits for August 26th.
please email me Timmytor@hotmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 3:01 pm |
Hey I’m looking for 1 permit for Sept. 10th or 11th
-Pedro
bug1958@hotmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 3:49 pm |
Hi fellow Half domers!! We are looking for 2-3 permits for september 26th or 27th.
Thankyou.
cmaynapa@hotmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 4:17 pm |
Does anybody has 3 spare permits for Friday 9/2 ? I have permits for Wed 8/31 that I can trade. Thanks!
brinchik@gmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 6:20 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for half dome for August 26. Let me know if any are available!
Thanks
Kelly
August 23, 2011 at 6:35 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for either Friday 9/2 or Saturday 9/3. We are traveling from GA and hope to make the whole hike up! Email at wildskiers@hotmail.com
August 23, 2011 at 6:57 pm |
We are looking for 2 permits for any date from Saturday, Sept 3 through to Thursday, September 8. We are travelling from Canada and keeping our fingers crossed there are unused permits available out there.
dmdca@telus.net
thanks so much.
D&D
August 23, 2011 at 9:49 pm |
Hello,
I have 4 permits for September 3rd. I would like to trade them for the following weekends:
9/9-11 or 9/16-18 or 9/23-25 or 10/1-2 or 10/7-9.
If interested please email me at everportiz@gmail.com
August 24, 2011 at 8:40 pm |
I have 4 for Sep 19, I have emailed you about it!
August 28, 2011 at 10:49 am
Hi Heidi, I was wondering if you still a permit left for Monday the 19th of September, would be awesome if you did!!!
Ross
ross@cambridgekungfu.com
August 24, 2011 at 1:22 am |
Hi all – still looking for two permits for this Sunday, August, 28. While I will be checking rec.gov the day before, my offer for some genuine Swiss chocolate still stands! If you have 2 permits you don’t need, please send me an e-mail @ connynash@hotmail.com.
Cheers!
August 24, 2011 at 9:25 am |
Hi all. I want/need 4 half dome permits on any day from September 26th to October 10th.
I have the following dates available for trade:
(4) Aug 29
(4) Aug 30
Contact me at richeydog1@yahoo.com
August 24, 2011 at 10:56 am |
I am looking for one, lone permit. My friends and I want to do Half Dome on September 26th or 27th 2012! I would be so sad if I were left behind! 🙂
Erica
erica@stoikangel.com
August 24, 2011 at 12:10 pm |
I am looking for 1 permit for September 2nd, 3rd, or 4th.
Please contact me at: big_ring11@yahoo.com if you have an extra one you will not be using.
Thank you.
August 24, 2011 at 2:36 pm |
Hi,
My name is Hoang Nguyen and my girlfriend and I would like to do half dome on august 28th or august 30 if anyone has two extra permits I’d really appreciate it! thanks so much. you can contact me a hhn005@ucsd.edu hope to hear from someone soon!
Thanks!
Hoang hhn005@ucsd.edu
August 24, 2011 at 3:51 pm |
I’m looking for 3 permits for Thursday Sept. 29th. My contact is;
jwmarshdds@gmail.com. Thanks!
August 24, 2011 at 4:37 pm |
Looking for 2 permits for Aug 28, please email larisaka@yahoo.com. Otherwise will have to hike to the ranger and back 😦
August 24, 2011 at 5:56 pm |
One permit on recreation.gov for Mon 8/29 is available as of 6:56pm tonight. It has been there over half an hour.
August 24, 2011 at 7:53 pm |
Hi Everyone,
A girlfriend and I will be in the park on the 12th, 13th and possibly 14th of September. If anyone has 2 permits available for either of those days, please let me know annmariemeighan@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!!!
Ann Marie
August 24, 2011 at 10:19 pm |
Hi,
I’m looking for 4 permits for Saturday August 27th. I am more than willing to reimburse whatever costs were made to buy them. I can be reached at djpoppert@yahoo.com, or 925-788-7223. Many thanks!
Derek
August 25, 2011 at 4:13 am |
Thanks Rick,
Thanks to you and your blog, my friend and I secured one permit prior to leaving Georgia for California. Also thanks to information you posted we were successful in securing the other permit online (on our flight) the morning before our hike. We did the Half Dome hike from the valley floor on Aug 21 and had a great time. Tough day hike but worth every minute. Thanks again,
Dave
August 25, 2011 at 6:21 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for August 26th/27th… either day will do.
Name: Courtney McCammon
courtneyjean2@gmail.com
949-285-7096
August 25, 2011 at 6:58 am |
Looking for 2 Half Dome permits for Sunday, September 18 or Monday, September 19.
First time to the Northwest, would love to experience Half Dome.
rhjefferson@gmail.com
August 25, 2011 at 8:29 am |
Once again, our group has a bunch of extra permits we don’t need for August HD hikes that we wanted to provide to Rick’s blog readers at cost. You must PROMISE to do the hike, use them and NOT resell at profit. If you don’t hear back from me they are gone. I hope this makes some folks very happy. 2 tix per day unless otherwise noted. kpspecial at hot mail and then dot com. thank you
Update
September 5 (2 permits)
All other dates now gone. Thanks
August 25, 2011 at 12:41 pm |
Hi Ken,
Is it possible if i can have those two half dome permits for my gf and i?
Best,
Hoang hhn005@ucsd.edu
August 25, 2011 at 9:43 am |
Hi. I am looking for 4 permits to hike half-dome on August 27th. If anyone can help please email me at david.shackelton@gmail.com. Appreciate your help!
August 25, 2011 at 10:32 am |
Hi,
My sister and I would love to hike half dome on Sept 10th OR 11th, if anyone has 2 permits available for either of those days please contact me at mandy.shea@verizon.net.
Thanks,
MJ
August 25, 2011 at 10:55 am |
Hi,
I have 4 permits to trade for Sep 05, Labor Day.
I’m looking for 2-4 permits for this Saturday August 27th.
Thanks,
Gian Luca
August 25, 2011 at 11:35 am |
Hi all – Nash from Switzerland here.
Change in plans, no longer need 2 tickets for Sunday, but now I am looking for 1 ticket for Monday, August 29. Still offering to pay back fees and happy to throw in some real Swiss chocolate! Any takers? Please e-mail me at connynash@hotmail.com. Cheers!
August 25, 2011 at 11:36 am |
Hi, Heading to Yosemite from Cincinnati in October. We need 4 tickets for our group on OCT 9 or 10. We would love add Half Dome to our week backpacking trip thru Yosemite. Let me know if you have any unused permits.
Thank you!!
shane shanehively@mac.com
August 25, 2011 at 12:31 pm |
Still looking for one permit for Monday, August 29th! Will reimburse and provide one or more recipes.
Jerry
jlgovier@gmail.com
916-622-
August 26, 2011 at 3:55 pm |
3 permits avail for Aug 29 on rec.gov
August 27, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Hey Naresh,
Thanks for the heads up but they were already gone. Will keep checking thanks.
Jerry
August 29, 2011 at 5:40 am |
Thanks to a kind soul named Betty, Jerry got a permit for the 29th. Thanks to all who made offers after we had the permit. This blog and all of you nice people are the bomb.
We were lucky enough to hear Mr. Half Dome at the Le Conte Memorial Lodge in Yosemite last night! Awesome. Be sure to download his app and buy the book. Jerry was well prepared but pictures of where the little spring was and lots of tools are really awesome! Jerry has the book with him on the trail as I type this.
Cheers,
Mary Beth and Jerry
August 25, 2011 at 12:38 pm |
Hi all! Please let me know if you have a permit for Monday the 29th of August.
Cheers,
Mary Beth
mbgovier@gmail.com
916-765-7741
August 25, 2011 at 12:39 pm |
Some scalper by the reserveyosemite@yahoo.com is trying to sale me permits for 240 for a set of 4 and campsites for 100 each. is there a way we can report them?
August 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm |
I have 4 permits to trade for Sep 05th , Labor Day.
I’m looking for 2 permits for August 27th or August 28th.
email me at ilgrillo84@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot,
Gian Luca
August 25, 2011 at 12:43 pm |
I am looking for 1 permit for Aug 27.
Please contact me at mn_gore@yahoo.com if you have 1.
Thanks!
August 25, 2011 at 12:47 pm |
Hi all, Nash here from Switzerland.
Change in plans, no longer need permits for Sunday. Instead, I’m only looking for 1 permit (ONE) for this Monday, August 29th. Obviously, I’ll still reimburse fees and the offer for real Swiss chocolate still stands 🙂
Contact me at connynash@hotmail.com if you have an extra – MUCH appreciated!
August 26, 2011 at 10:53 am |
Hi Nash,
I got you a permit! shoot me an email and I will change it to your name and send it your way 🙂
August 25, 2011 at 3:13 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits for Sunday September 11. Will reimburse fees. please contact me at grace.tobias@rocketmail.com. thank you!!
August 25, 2011 at 4:18 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 2 permits for Tuesday September 13th, 2011. Please contact me at johnpbloom+hdpermit@gmail.com if you have a pair available.
Thanks,
John
August 25, 2011 at 5:05 pm |
I am looking for three permits on September 30th. Please email me at DanielJDiesel@Gmail.com
August 25, 2011 at 5:36 pm |
Hi,
I am looking for 4 half dome permits for September 12 or 13th. Please contact me at riddlemoser@excite.com.
Thanks!
Dennis
August 26, 2011 at 7:26 am |
I have 3 extra permits for Labor Day, Sept 5. Just cover the cost. Email me at koachk3@yahoo.com
August 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
Bill,
I would really appreciate 1 permit for the 5th. In return I am able to offer 1 permit for tuesday september 6, and 4 permits for thursday september 15.
August 26, 2011 at 8:18 am |
Hello fellow hikers!
I am looking for 2 permits for Friday September 9th or Saturday September 10th for the Half Dome Cables. If anyone has any extras available please contact me at ogorman.amela@gmail.com. I’m willing to cover your fees.
Thank you!
-Amela O’Gorman
August 26, 2011 at 8:53 am |
I have a half dome permit for Saturday, October 1st and would like to trade it with someone who has a permit for another weekend. Please let me know if you want to trade, I am willing to take most any other weekend except for the weekend of Sept 17th. Thank you.
jchambers1551@yahoo.com
August 26, 2011 at 8:55 am |
I have 4 permits for Oct. 1st.
jchambers1551@yahoo.com
August 26, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Are you proud of that or are you offering them?
August 26, 2011 at 6:22 pm
I would like 2 of them please! I will pay you- I emailed you but am responding here as well. My email is ashleyapple@gmail.com.
-Ashley
August 26, 2011 at 7:12 pm |
Am I proud? I was just specifying the number of permits i had. It was a continuation from the above post.
Ashley- Im in the process of buying permits for another day and when I get those then I would be happy to just give them to you.
August 27, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Thanks Jimmy!! Just keep me posted! My email is ashleyapple@gmail.com.
-A
August 29, 2011 at 8:52 pm |
Sorry but the permits I was offering are no longer available.
August 26, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
hello everyone,
would love to join a few friends on their half dome adventure!
I am looking for 1 permit for monday september 5.
In return I am able to offer 1 permit for tuesday september 6, and 4 permits for thursday september 15.
please email troyreyles@gmail.com
thanks
August 29, 2011 at 4:03 pm |
Hi Troy,
I would love your permits for the 15th of September.
I have 2 permits for the 1st of sept
and 2 permits for the 2nd of Sept to trade if any are any use to you.
Sorry I don’t have any for the 5th but I’ll keep looking for you.
Let me know,
Best wishes
Louise
E-mail: louise.hibbert@yahoo.co.uk
August 26, 2011 at 2:33 pm |
This is a little different. I have recieved a piece of paper that says visitors permit, cables on half dome. The permit holder’s name has been crossed out and mine is there instead with his initials next to it. the group size is 2 and the entry date is correct, but is this a valid permit? I called NPS and the operator said I need an actual permit, but I’m not sure what they look like, just hoping someone can confirm whether or not this is valid. It looks more like a reciept, but I have never gone to half dome so I’m not sure what the permits look like. Also, if there are two people in my group, myself and my friend should we have two permits? should they be more like stubs rather than a letter size piece of paper? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Rebecca
rebecca.l.hersh@gmail.com
September 4, 2011 at 8:04 pm |
It’s all legit.. That is the process…not really explained by NPS…but that will work.
August 26, 2011 at 3:53 pm |
3 permits for Aug 29 avail right now.
Goodd luck.
August 26, 2011 at 6:10 pm |
Hi — I’m looking for 2 permits for Friday September 9th. I will cover the cost of the permits. If anyone has any extras to spare for that day please contact me at ogorman.amela@gmail.com.
Thank you!
-Amela O’Gorman
August 26, 2011 at 6:20 pm |
I would like 2 of your October 1 permits please! I just emailed you, but my emial is ashleyapple@gmail.com. I’ll pay you for them!
-Ashley
August 26, 2011 at 6:39 pm |
I’m still looking for 2 permits for one of the following days:
September 24 or 25 or 30
October 1 or 2
Will pay what you bought them for. Thanks!
Ashley
ashleyapple@gmail.com
August 26, 2011 at 6:48 pm |
Looking for 2 HD permits for September 3rd (9/3).
Sorry none to trade, but a photo of my white knuckles and $1.50 charge may do. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! roccopm@gmail.com
August 26, 2011 at 7:42 pm |
I have two permits for Monday, August 29 that I would like to trade for one permit for Sunday, August 28.
Thanks!
bicyclesinskirts@gmail.com
August 26, 2011 at 7:57 pm |
4 are available still for aug 29 @ Rec.gov
August 27, 2011 at 9:40 am |
Just cancelled two permits for Aug. 29
August 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm |
I have 4 extra permits for Labor Day, Sept 5. Just cover the cost.
ilgrillo84@hotmail.com
August 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 1 HD permit for Thurs. Sept. 29th. Thanks, Lynn lynnpowel@suddenlink.net
August 27, 2011 at 3:02 pm |
I would love to get two half dome permits for October 1st. Flying in from Florida, and that is the only day my son and I can go. Happy to reimbuse you for whatever your cost was. Thanks, John. lawyer.cpa@verizon.net
August 27, 2011 at 4:06 pm |
I am looking for 2 permits, or even 1, for any day between September 6 – 9. Last minute plans have left me without . I will cover the cost of the fees. Much appreciated. thanks
Randy
randyrml@gmail.com
408-269-9998
August 27, 2011 at 5:52 pm |
I am looking for a permit for Sep. 13th I need one more for my daughter. If you can help I would appreciate it. tonyfricch@hotmail.com Thanks
August 28, 2011 at 6:20 am |
I will be on the road today. If you have a permit for Monday, August 29th, please call 916-622-2858 or 916-765-7741.
jlgovier@gmail.com
August 28, 2011 at 8:20 am |
Hi Jerry,
I have a permit for you! I will give you a call.
Betty
August 28, 2011 at 6:50 am |
I’m looking for 2 permits for Monday Aug 29th. I made plans to propose to my girlfriend on the top of our half dome hike, Since booking the trip in June I’ve had no luck getting permits for the two of us. If anyone can help me it would be huge:) Please contact me at rpearson27@gmail.com or 805-708-6700
Thanks,
Ryan
August 28, 2011 at 8:34 am |
I would LOVE 2 permits for Labor Day weekend (Sept. 3 – 5) please! I will pay whatever fees for the permits. Thanks!
courtneyjean2@gmail.com
949-285-7096
August 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm |
I may have two extra permts for 9/3. Let me know if you are interested.
Eric
moneybroker@gmail.com
August 28, 2011 at 11:11 am |
I know you’ve posted the instructions before (I’ve been following all summer) but I can’t figure out how to unsuscribe from this blog. I actually like the blog, but don’t want to see the requests anymore. Thanks.
heync18@gmail.com
August 28, 2011 at 11:15 am |
If you are getting overloaded with comments to this blog, you can unsubscribe by using the WordPress tool called “Manage Subscriptions”. Click on that link and it takes you to a page with the option to unsubscribe from this blog. But don’t leave us!! Come for the knowledge – stay for the dessert
August 28, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Since I’ve been a loyal follower, I know I am not the only person having this problem. I am not computer illiterate but I can not find what you are talking about. Do I have to log in to word press to do this. I have been trying for over 30 minutes, please help.
August 29, 2011 at 8:21 am
Chris,
I don’t run WordPress. Here is the way to unsubscribe—>
You can unsubscribe by using the WordPress tool called “Manage Subscriptions”. Click on that link and it takes you to a page with the option to unsubscribe from this blog. I don;t konw what else to tell you. Others do this with no problem.
August 28, 2011 at 11:44 am |
Hi guys, I’m looking for 2 permits valid between October 4th 2011 and Oct 7th. Thanks!
– David
david@davidgingras.com
August 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm |
I am giving away 4 permits for August 30th. All I ask in return is to cover the reservation fees($1.50 each)
1) Please don’t resell them for a profit.
2) If, for some unknown reason you are unable to go at the last minute, give them to another person in need.
Email me at richeydog1@yahoo.com
Michael R.
August 29, 2011 at 4:19 pm |
All 4 permits have been given away.
Mr.HalfDome, thanks for allowing us the opportunity to help each other.
August 28, 2011 at 1:56 pm |
Hi there! I’m still looking for two HD permits for any of the dates me and my friend is visiting USA and the Yosemite NP. I would be sooo happy if anyone have two permits for the dates between 28 september –> 2 october. If so, please send me a mail. Hope for the best! 🙂
Best regards,
Jimmy Olsson, Sweden
August 28, 2011 at 4:16 pm |
Still looking for 2 permits for Sept 3rd or 4th. Please contact me at scu2go@aol.com. I will be happy to pay the service fee, but please no scalpers. Thanks.
August 28, 2011 at 9:56 pm |
Looking for 2 tickets for September 9th if anyone has any extras, for an anniversary present. No scalper emails please.
Contact: k9doglab@yahoo.com
August 28, 2011 at 11:08 pm |
Need 2 permits for Sept 1. Please let me know if you have any to spare. Will cover any costs.
westwoodtutors@gmail.com
Thanks,
Nick
August 29, 2011 at 3:23 am |
Looking for two tickets for September 18-20. Going out to CA for a wedding and tickets were sold out by the time we had the final dates. Please e-mail coachryan3775@hotmail.com.
August 29, 2011 at 6:12 am |
I have 1 permit for wed 31st of Aug if anyone would like it.
I am desperatly seeking permits for the 15th of sept (could possibly do the 14th or 16th.
Best wishes
Louise
August 29, 2011 at 7:09 am |
Hi,
I was looking into buying last minute tickets through recreation.gov
I have tried a few times and although they say they release some more at 7am the day before I haven’t managed to see any difference. It just comes up inventory unavailable.
Does anyone have any tips?
All the best,
Louise
August 29, 2011 at 7:14 am |
Louise,
Keep the website up all day and just keep checking it. Permits pop up randomly as people cancel theirs. Tell everyone you know to do the same, just make sure that if someone else buys one for you to put the permit in your name.
Good luck!
Betty
August 29, 2011 at 12:07 pm |
I have 3 extra permits for Thursday, September 1st…not much notice sorry.
Yosemite Girl 1965
mygarfield@aol.com
August 29, 2011 at 3:44 pm |
HI Everyone,
I’m still looking for 2 permits for Friday September 9th. If anyone has any available please let me know. I will cover the fees for the permits.
Thank you!
-Amela O’Gorman
August 29, 2011 at 9:05 pm |
Requesting 2 permits for Sep 02 or 03 (Fri/Sat).
Thanks!
Tim bbencao@yahoo.ca
August 30, 2011 at 5:19 am |
Hi, I have 2 permits for Wednesday 7th September and I’m looking to trade for the 15th Sept if you’ve got ’em
Many thanks, rob.vince@trynity.co.uk
-Rob.
August 30, 2011 at 9:04 am |
I have 2 permits for Tuesday, Sep. 6.
alwin.sulaiman@gmail.com
August 30, 2011 at 9:51 am |
I have 4 permits for Oct. 1, but could more easily use 2 permits for Sep. 24th. I would be happy to trade.
beaulieu.patrick@gmail.com
Patrick
August 30, 2011 at 10:39 am |
I’m looking for one permit for Sept. 30. Will trade for beer! 🙂
phparke@gmail.com
August 30, 2011 at 11:54 am |
Looking for 1 permit for either Oct 8 or 9. Unfortunately I do not have any permits to offer in exchange.
David
bellamydm@gmail.com
August 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits for Sep 1.
Thanks,
John
endo@cdg-fl.com
August 30, 2011 at 3:40 pm |
I’m still looking for 2 permits to climb on September 13th. I’ll be in the park no matter, but it would be great to climb to the top. Email me if you can help: johnpbloom+hdpermit@gmail.com
Thanks!
August 30, 2011 at 4:09 pm |
Hi mr half dome. My friends and I were wondering if you have anymore Half dome permits for sept 17. Please let me know. Thank you.
August 30, 2011 at 7:35 pm |
No more… I gave my Facebok Fans first shot. Join the party at facebook.com/MrHalfDome hit LIKE.
August 30, 2011 at 6:11 pm |
Hey all – so yesterday was the BIG day for the Swiss guy! Thanks to Scott G. and this blog I was able to score a permit for the Dome and it turned out to be a fantastic hike!
Before I unsubscribe from the blog, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you, Rick, for making this blog available – tremendously helpful! Two things for the record: 1. Half Dome is at least as spectacular as any Swiss mountain I’ve ever climbed. 2. I did stand by my word – Scott did get the chocolate when I met him on the trail yesterday. Thanks again and rock on!
Nash
August 30, 2011 at 7:23 pm |
For others…Scott Gehrman isthe Head Cheese at LastingAdventures.com. They are the non-profit guide service out of Groveland that I sometimes go along with. He has openings for guided, escorted hikes in Sept and Oct – wtih permits. Nash is the Swiss Cheese who just did the hike. Nice words!!
September 8, 2011 at 1:03 pm |
Swiss chocolate made my day as I bit into those savory lil morsels beside the lil spring. Thanks Nash! -Scott G
August 30, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
I have four permits for Monday September 5th (Labor Day) – and am hoping to trade them for Sunday September 4th, if possible. Thank you for any consideration!
shauna.lawhorne@gmail.com
August 30, 2011 at 8:47 pm |
Looking for 1 permit for either Oct 8 or 9. Unfortunately I do not have any permits to offer in exchange.
David
bellamydm@gmail.com
August 30, 2011 at 8:51 pm |
I got two permits for September 19th available, email me at dtrancrx@gmail.com if interested.
August 30, 2011 at 9:31 pm |
I have 3 permits for sept 3 this saturday for trade for sept 10 the following saturday….let me know yz125rider21@aol.com
August 30, 2011 at 9:37 pm |
As of 10:36 PM on August 30th, there are two permits on the recreation.gov web site for September 6th!. Good luck
Mary Beth
August 31, 2011 at 6:38 am |
Hi – I’m looking for 4 half dome permits for either 9/12 or 9/13. Coming from the east coast to hike half dome for the first time. Please email if you can help. Thanks in advance.
brc135 (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks – Brian
August 31, 2011 at 6:49 am |
I desperately need a permit for 3 people for half dome for september 1st. if you have any available please call me at 818 307 8794
thank you!
Jason
August 31, 2011 at 8:07 am |
i am looking for 1-7 permits for Half Dome on the 9th of September. smartdav@mattel.com
August 31, 2011 at 8:19 am |
looking for 2 permits for September 14th
contact info: mariemasterson@att.net
thank you
mariemasterson@att.net
August 31, 2011 at 8:49 am |
Fellow Hikers,
Trying to help a friend in an earlier post (Amela O’Gorman), obtain 2 permits for September 9.
I have 4 spots for September 22 and 4 spots for September 29. Would like to make a trade for September 9 permits.
AFTER going the weekend of September 9, I will offer up the permits for Sept 22 and Sept 29. Please do not contact me prior to my trip, other than to trade.
Contact: rmsimko@gmail.com
Thanks!
August 31, 2011 at 10:27 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for Half Dome on either September 6 or 7. I appreciate any help that folks can offer. I am also grateful for this website! My email address is wkhagan@hotmail.com. Thank you!
August 31, 2011 at 10:30 am |
Hi everyone –
I am looking for 2 permits for just about any weekday in September after the 12th. I took my friend to Clouds Rest a couple of weeks ago and now she wants to make the hike up Half Dome.
I have no permits to trade out, but I do have home-brew: Honey Porter and Oaked Porter if that suits your tastes.
email me scubamyk@msn.com
August 31, 2011 at 10:44 am |
If you still have them, I would like to get the permits for Sept 7. I hope to hear from you! Thanks!
Bill
August 31, 2011 at 11:57 am |
Folks,
I have 2 tickets available for Sunday Sept 4th (no cost). If you’re interested, please contact me at alfred_chen@yahoo.com by Thursday evening.
You will need to pick them up from me at Yosemite Valley on Friday evening or Saturday.
Alfred chenalfredc@gmail.com
September 1, 2011 at 8:05 am |
These tickets have been claimed.
August 31, 2011 at 12:52 pm |
We are coming in from Texas for a 30th birthday trip with hopes to conquer Half Dome. We need 4 permits for September 23 – please let me know if you can help. 8bitblood@gmail.com
August 31, 2011 at 1:48 pm |
Mike – no one conquers Half Dome. Tissiack lets you pass. Good luck.
Rick
August 31, 2011 at 4:32 pm |
I am looking for a permit (or 2) for either Thursday Sept 22 or Friday Sept 23. I’d be glad to reimburse the permit fee (Starbucks gift card)
Thanks! hoepnernj@aol.com
August 31, 2011 at 7:59 pm |
Hi-
We have permits available for Labor Day weekend that I would like to share. Available are Sat (6), Sunday (4), and Monday (4). Let me know and they will be first come first served. Email me for quicker response.
-Scott
LastingAdventure@aol.com
September 1, 2011 at 9:31 am |
These are all gone!
-Scott
August 31, 2011 at 8:46 pm |
Hello!
I am still in need of 2 permits for Sat, 9/17. I will gladly reimburse fees 🙂 bettyktaylor@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Betty
September 1, 2011 at 9:44 am |
Thanks Rick! From this blog I have met some amazing people (Jerry and Mary Beth) who have been so kind in sharing their recent hike experience with me, and now have permits! I truly appreciate all that you do to make this forum available to us.
Cheers! and happy trails!
August 31, 2011 at 9:35 pm |
October 9 or 10th I need two
Dawaves6990@gmail.com
September 1, 2011 at 4:29 am |
I have permits to give away.
I bought them to exchange for the date I wanted and as I now have permits I do not need them.
1 permit 8th Sept.
1 for the 23rd
2 for the 26th.
If you want them e-mail: louise.hibbert@yahoo.co.uk
(P.S. after 24 hours I won’t be able to get online much, so they will be cancelled and returned to recreation.gov)
September 1, 2011 at 7:17 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for Sept 04 or Sept 05.
Thank you
themuris@hotmail.com
September 1, 2011 at 8:03 am |
Looking for two permits either September 16 or 17. Please email me at thomasgritter@yahoo.com. Flying in from Michigan to hike Half Dome!
September 1, 2011 at 10:03 am |
This is going to be my last attempt at trading tickets for the 2 I need for Sept. 17th as I will be on travel till it is time to hike. I need 2 for Sept. 17th and have to trade, tickets on Sept. 13th, 14th, & 21st, Oct. 1st, & 2nd. Call or email, 916-212-1204, email rkdm3to1@jps.net. Thanks Ken
September 1, 2011 at 12:11 pm |
I’m looking for 2 permits for the Sept 24th weekend (24th, 25th or 26th.)
Thanks!
profoundiftrue@gmail.com
September 1, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
I have 4 permits for Monday, Sept. 5th that I may not use. A fellow hiker gave them to me in a trade so that he could hike a week earlier. If anyone is interested, contact me and I’ll get back to you if don’t need them.
richeydog1@yahoo.com
September 2, 2011 at 4:32 am |
Hi,
I am looking for 4 permits to hike Half Dome for Sunday Sept. 4 2011 uriel.deluna@gmail.com
September 2, 2011 at 6:09 am |
Looking for 2 permits for Saturday or Sunday of any weekend (except Sep24-25). Please email okachtanova@gmail.com. Will pay. Thanks.
September 2, 2011 at 8:23 am |
I have four Half Dome permits for this Saturday (tomorrow Sept. 3). Something came up and we can’t go. Can transmit them electronically. Please let me know ASAP.
September 4, 2011 at 6:46 pm |
DL…sorry — as my blog said I have been out of town and unable to moderate posts….so too late.
Rick (8 pm Sep 4)
September 2, 2011 at 10:59 am |
Hello
I am looking for 3 permits on October 6th 2011 to go up half dome.
If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated as this would be an awesome part to our trip.
Thanks!
Wyatt
wyattcollier@gmail.com
778-995-2527
September 2, 2011 at 6:36 pm |
Hi folks,
I am looking for 4 permits on September 19 (9/19). I would like to take my son up half dome for his birthday with a friend and another father. Will definitely reimburse service fees. My email is scowley@gmail.com Thanks and I will plan to try to get some of the 50 tickets that open up in the morning if this does not pan out.
September 3, 2011 at 7:22 pm |
I am looking for 1 permit for Sunday, October 2.
Please contact me at chicagocwright@gmail.com if anything is available.
September 4, 2011 at 6:09 am |
Am looking for 2 permits for Oct 2nd…..birthday suprise ( hopefully 😉
nathanpmoore@hotmail.com
September 4, 2011 at 10:57 am |
I have 4 permits for Half dome for Wed, Sep 7, 2011 that I will not be needing. Got to go in Aug so I won’t need them. Not looking for anything in return. Will give preference to folks who have posted requests on the blog already. Please contact me at jb0c1m@gmail.com.
September 4, 2011 at 1:20 pm |
Desperately seeking 1 permit for the 8th or 9th of September I will be in the park the 6th through the 10th.
educatedignorant@yahoo.com
September 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm |
Still looking for 2 permits for Thursday, 9/15. It’ll be my last chance to do the hike with my daughter before she heads back to college.
Thanks in advance!
– Mike –
mhacker19@yahoo.com
September 4, 2011 at 4:27 pm |
Hi! I have TWO permit tickets for Wed, October 6th 2011. Anyone want to trade for that same Saturday October 8th or 9th?
gguardado07@yahoo.com
September 4, 2011 at 5:55 pm |
I am still looking for 3 to 5 permits for Friday, Sept 9th Smartdav@Mattel.com
September 4, 2011 at 9:35 pm |
Still looking for 2 permits either Sept 9th or 10th. Hoping for a surprise anniversary present, but didn’t realize permits were required. This would be both of our first times doing Half Dome. Happy to reimburse fees. Please let me know if you can help.
-Mary
k9doglab@yahoo.com
September 7, 2011 at 8:17 am |
Thank you so much for this site and the kind people on it (especially Bill and crew) because thanks to them we have permits. Thanks again!
September 5, 2011 at 2:00 am |
Looking for two permits for 9/16. My friend is flying in from Michigan to go to Yosemite and we are hoping to be able to climb Half Dome.
odea82@gmail.com
September 5, 2011 at 6:31 am |
I am still in need of a few permits for this Friday, Sept 9th, any quantity would be greatly appreciated, from 1 to 5 total. I will gladly reimburse for all costs.
smartdav@mattel.com
September 5, 2011 at 7:17 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for september 29 jen_mroberts@yahoo.com. thanks!
September 5, 2011 at 7:23 am |
Hi,
I am in need of 2 permits for September 19th. If you have a spare one or two I greatly appreciate, please help out.
Thanks,
Alex
Email: acesalster@googlemail.com
September 5, 2011 at 9:50 am |
Anyone have permits for Saturday Oct 8 or Sun Oct 9? Thanks!
gguardado07@yahoo.com
September 5, 2011 at 11:14 am |
hi-
I am in need of 3 Half Dome permits for Friday, October 7. I could also use a wilderness permit if available. Just want to climb Half Dome with my sisters…our first together ;]
Please if you have tickets email me
knollview_way@comcast.net i will reimburse you.
Thank you!
Michele
September 5, 2011 at 12:35 pm |
I am also looking for 2 permits for Sept. 12, if anyone has last minute extras or has cancelled their trip please e-mail me! Thanks
ashley_8989@hotmail.com
September 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm |
Looking for Saturday permits for the 17th, or 24th of September, or 1st of October. Looking for 4, but I would be overjoyed with just 2. Thanks for putting this site online.
juzarski@oakland.edu
September 5, 2011 at 4:22 pm |
Looking for 1 ticket for Oct 1. Have 4 already, excited to go, but could definitely use one more. bobbyhuggins@gmail.com
September 5, 2011 at 4:25 pm |
(not sure if my comment previously posted…)
Hi
I am looking for 2 permits to hike half dome on any of the following dates: Sept 15, 16, 17 OR 18. Will pay $1.50 fees. Thank you for your help!
Becca
rebeccadurr@gmail.com
September 5, 2011 at 5:19 pm |
Need 1 permit for Wed the Sept 7th…jdavis@greenposting.org or 209.768.4878
September 5, 2011 at 6:06 pm |
Hi There,
I am looking for 3 permits for any day between 9/12 – 9/15.
Many thanks!
sogner@gmail.com
September 5, 2011 at 6:14 pm |
Looking for Saturday permits for the 17th, or 24th of September, or 1st of October. Looking for 4, but I would be overjoyed with just 2. Thanks for putting this site online. juzarski@oakland.edu
September 5, 2011 at 8:32 pm |
Need 2 permits for Saturday Sept. 10, 2011
I would really appreciate any help.
email
nikodagreek@gmail.com
September 5, 2011 at 10:03 pm |
Hi there. If anyone has 2 permits available for Sept 10th it would absolutely make our year. We planned and booked this trip from NY but did not realize permits were required. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
aaronhamilton1804@yahoo.com
September 6, 2011 at 7:42 am |
Hi, I’m looking for one permit for Thurs. 9/29. Thanks. lynnpowel@suddenlink.net
September 6, 2011 at 8:02 am |
Hello Folks,
Looking for 2 permits for Sep 25th.
I have 2 permits for Sep 20th, that I can trade for Sep 25th or reimburse the expenses.
Thanks
Sumeet
September 9, 2011 at 9:06 am |
Naresh,
Are the Sept 20th permits still available?
September 6, 2011 at 8:51 am |
All,
Heading to Yosemite for the first time ever on September 18 & 19. I would love to secure 2 permits to Half Dome. I would prefer to have them for Sunday, September 18th but I can be flexible.
As this is a rare opportunity and my first time in the Northwest, I am willing to provide a crisp 20 for the both of them.
Please email me at rhjefferson@gmail.com if you can help.
Thanks so much!
Rob
September 6, 2011 at 10:46 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for either Friday Sept 23rd or Sat Sept 25th. I would appreciate any help and will pay all fees. Thank you!
Please e-mail me at kelly.a.oetinger@gmail.com if you can help.
September 6, 2011 at 11:30 am |
Am looking for a permit for October 12th or 13th if anyone can help? Am coming to Yosemite all the way from UK so would love to get this hike under my belt 🙂 Thanks. guybrown@cwgsy.net
September 7, 2011 at 1:14 pm |
Sorry – the Cables come down Oct 10.
Rick
September 6, 2011 at 12:39 pm |
Hi, I’m looking for 2 permits on any day from 9/15 – 9/18. I’d be happy to reimburse your fees. Thanks very much!
sixlily@gmail.com
September 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm |
We need 8 permite for Octber 6. Contact me at dbasile24@aol.com.
September 6, 2011 at 5:56 pm |
I am looking for two permits for either September 26th or September 27th. Please email me at drumboy206@gmail.com
Thanks!
September 6, 2011 at 6:40 pm |
Hi,
I’m still looking for 2 permits for Sept. 12. I have no permits to trade but would be happy to reimburse any fees.
I hope someone can help me out! Thanks! I can be reached at LMHerschler@yahoo.com
Lee
September 6, 2011 at 7:43 pm |
I have 4 permits for Sept 11 that I can’t use. Email me if you want them. Also, I’m looking for 2 permits for Oct 6 or Oct 7 if anyone has extra. Thanks. dolinskd@hotmail.com
September 7, 2011 at 5:13 am |
There is one permit available for the 19th sept on http://WWW.recreation.gov (as of 6.13 this morning)
September 7, 2011 at 8:45 am |
I had previously asked about 2 permits for 9/29, but looks like I’ll be up there all weekend so I am looking for 2 permits between the following dates: Thurs 9/29-Sun 10/3 PLEASE email me jen_mroberts@yahoo.com, happy to reimburse any fees!
September 7, 2011 at 11:07 am |
I am looking for 2 permits for either Friday Sept 23rd or Sat Sept 24th. I would appreciate any help and will pay all fees. Thank you!
Please e-mail me at kelly.a.oetinger@gmail.com if you can help.
September 7, 2011 at 12:40 pm |
Hey there! Anybody have 2 permits for half dome for this Saturday, September 10.
thisiscassidy@gmail.com
September 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm |
I have one pass for September 19, would like to trade it for one pass for September 10 or 11. Thanks so much.
stevenjohnmcd@gmail.com
cell (650) 218-0408
September 7, 2011 at 2:08 pm |
I am looking for 2 Half Dome permits for Saturday, September 17th. I have 4 Half Dome permits for Friday, September 16th that I am willing to trade. Will reimburse for any fees. Please e-mail me at gcmori555@gmail.com.
September 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
Hi all. Anyone have permits for October 1st or 3rd they can’t use? I would like up to 6 on a single day but will accept whatever you have. My nephew is returning home from a church mission in September and I(and his family) would like to take him to Half Dome. Thank you.
Contact me at richeydog1@yahoo.com
September 7, 2011 at 7:33 pm |
Hello,
I need 3 permits for Friday, September 16. Can trade 2 on September 20 and/or 2 on September 21. I can throw in a camping spot in Upper Pines also…..
Thanks for your consideration….
Tom
yosemitetom@ymail.com
951.595.0219
September 7, 2011 at 9:11 pm |
Hey Rick, I have a question about the possible bad weather for this weekend in Yosemite. The forecast is for thunder and rain. Are they generally right? Should we have any concern about the hike for Sunday? And a big thanks for the blog and your Facebook page. You are a bundle of information. Thanks Ruth. hairfromthehart@mac.com
September 8, 2011 at 9:36 am |
ABSOLUTELY be concerned. Read about the July 31 lighting strike and slip/fall of Haley LeFlamme on my website ACCIDENTS page. See how the previous day goes… check with the Rangers/Wilderness Center/Mountain Store late the night before…. Go ahead and do the hike and watch the skies….If you see if heavy dark clouds appear…. get your tail back down. 30,000 volts is no fun.
September 7, 2011 at 10:10 pm |
I have 2 permits for Sept 22nd that I won’t be using.
sunshinytulip@comcast.net
September 7, 2011 at 10:12 pm |
I have 2 permits for Sept 22nd I won’t be using.
sunshinytulip@comcast.net
September 8, 2011 at 4:19 am |
Hi,
I’m looking for 2 permits for Thursday September 15. Please email me at airwinter@yahoo.com if anyone has extras.
airwinter@yahoo.com
Thanks!!
September 8, 2011 at 7:36 pm |
Got the permits! Thanks to Scott from Lasting Adventures for graciously hooking me up!
See you at Half Dome! 🙂
September 8, 2011 at 8:47 am |
I have two extra permits for tomorrow (Sept. 9th) email me at ogorman.amela@gmail.com if you are interested in them.
Thanks!
-Amela O’Gorman ogorman.amela@gmail.com
September 8, 2011 at 9:15 am |
Hi, I am looking for two permits to climb Half Dome on September 24 or 25. Contact me at cojohnso@gmail.com. Thanks!
September 8, 2011 at 1:16 pm |
Looking for two permits for Monday September 26th.
September 8, 2011 at 5:57 pm |
Brent-
I can give you permits for the 26th of September. Do you have an email? Or email me at LastingAdventure@aol.com. -Scott
September 8, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Scott, Thanks for passing along 2 permits for Half Dome . Your work at http://www.lastingadventures.org looks fantastic, thanks again for the hook up! Brent
September 8, 2011 at 2:29 pm |
I am looking for a total of 4 permits for September 24th for half dome. please contact me if you will not be using any of your permits. brendap25@gmail.com 510-684-2225. thanks. Brenda
September 8, 2011 at 3:02 pm |
Hello , I need a total of four permits for Sept 24. if you won’t be needing them I would appreciate it if you could pass them along. email me at brendap25@gmail.com or 510-684-2225. thanks brenda
September 8, 2011 at 3:30 pm |
HELLO!
I have a question for anybody who’s done the Half Dome hike already this summer. I am trading passes with another hiker, but she got her passes from someone on this blog and says the “group leader”‘s name on her passes is blacked out.
Does the original group leader’s name need to be visible so that the park ranger can check to see if these passes match up with the given name for that day? Or do they just scan that barcode in the upper right corner?
Thank you, this would be really helpful to me to make sure my passes work out when I get to the top!
Julian
heyitsjulian@gmail.com
September 8, 2011 at 3:36 pm |
Julian,
The Group leader name is not needed unless it was a permit that was gotten at 7 am the day before. Permits issued before that were transferable. . To protect his privacy, the original person must have blocked it out. But you can see the name/address. But even if that is blocked, the code number at the top right is the key. The ranger does NOT hold a bar code reader. He checks the name / number of the purchaser against his computer list of buyers.
Good luck!
Rick
September 8, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Thank you so much Rick! Looking forward to it.
September 8, 2011 at 3:56 pm |
Hello,
Unfortunately, I have to give up my 2 permits for this sunday the 11th. I have a sick horse and he needs to be medicated. So, if you are interested, please let me know. Thanks and happy trails Ruth
hairfromthehart@mac.com
September 8, 2011 at 5:33 pm |
Will be canceling the reservation for a tent cabin in Curry Village. I have not called yet to cancel that so maybe we can arrange something for that too. Just lemme know if you are interested. Thanks Ruth
hairfromthehart@mac.com
September 8, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Ruth,
I think the only way to xfer a Curry resv is for both parties to be on a 3-way call with reservations…then you change one credit card deposit for another.
Rick
September 8, 2011 at 4:48 pm |
would love 2 permits for half dome for October 1
inglis4@cox.net
September 8, 2011 at 10:37 pm |
Hey! Looking for 2 Half Dome permits for Sept 24th! I don’t have any tickets to trade but if you’re interested in something else just let me know! Thanks!
raul@ignitionmob.com
September 9, 2011 at 4:55 am |
I would really appreciate it if someone could transfer two permits for me and my girlfriend for a day September 30 or October 1. We’re coming in from Kansas City, MO to celebrate my 40th birthday in a national park I have not been to since I was a child. And we would love to do this hike. My email is jpepe1023@gmail.com Thanks so much.
jpepe1023@gmail.com
Jason.
September 9, 2011 at 8:16 am |
hi guys
looking for just one pass for tomorrow, Saturday 10th September. Would you believe the battery on my iPhone died overnight and so my alarm didn’t go off at 7am to try online!!
will of course reimburse any fees!
thank you. benstratton@sky.com
September 9, 2011 at 11:53 am |
Ben,
Just do the hike anyway…ask on the trail…..many have extras.
Rick
September 9, 2011 at 8:26 am |
Looking for 1 permit for Half Dome cables for Saturday Sept. 10th. Thanks very much!
tedblank@gmail.com
September 9, 2011 at 8:59 am |
I am seeking 2 permits for:
Sept 21, 23, 28 or 30th
Please help.
Scott
si@eldorado.com