If you want to experience the absolute full-scale majesty of Yosemite in a single day—and you have the raw endurance to survive 50,000 steps, 20+ miles, and 4,500+ vertical feet (ignore the AllTrails #s)—there is only one route to take. The legendary Grand Tour loop is a monster of a day hike that stitches together…
There is a legendary status attached to the Half Dome cables. For years, I dreamed of taking the boys up that iconic granite curve. In 2021, we finally packed our gear, laced up our boots, and set out to conquer the most infamous day hike in the National Park system. Before we even dive into…