Whenever someone dies on Yosemite’s Half Dome while climbing or descending the infamous cables section, I am always surprised. Not surprised it happened. Surprised it doesn’t happen more ...

Is the gorgeous view or the glory worth the risk? Here we take a look at seven of the most dangerous hikes in the United ...

To the editor: I have climbed Half Dome 13 times, descending the cables each time. I have more experience than most, so here is my opinion. ("Want to make Half Dome safer? Remove the climbing ...

It is those cables that guide hikers to the summit of Half Dome. While most visitors are content to gaze at the iconic Yosemite site from the valley floor, the best viewing is at Sentinel Bridge ...

Since 1948, 15 people have died on the Half Dome tip and cables, per SFGate, which also reported that since 2006, at least six people died while stuck in rainstorms on the summit. Never miss a ...