Half Dome – First Solo Ascent to the Summit

Eric Beck was the First Solo Climber to Summit Half Dome Peak, a Grade VI Climb in Yosemite National Park Read this description of the first solo ascent to the summit of Half Dome, in Yosemite National Park, and alternate ways of reaching the top for hikers rather than mountain climbers Photo Credit: Breese76 I …

Hiking in Mountain Lion Territory is Scary!

Mountain Lion? Cougar? Puma? No matter what you call it, be aware of your surroundings. As my friend Brandon said, “I wonder how many times pumas watch us and we never see them while we are hiking?” This video raised my spidey-senses: