Report of another Half Dome mishap.
http://friendsofyosar.org/rescues/2009/6-4-09_HalfDomeFall_FirstHand.html
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y_p_w
I was looking at the photos and noted the heavy fog layer with lots of clouds in the immediate area. Why is anyone going up when it's pretty clear that there's a decent chance of rain? At the very least, it could mean slick granite if the fog condenses into mist. I would have just turned back and called it a day.
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bpnjensen
Agreed 100%, and when I was up there June 18, I was thinking just that - if it were even threatening to rain, that would be a sign to descend quickly to the saddle. It is not hard, however, to understand the position of those who think "I came all this way, and by gun, I'm not let a little fog stop me!" Having said that, I think a quick weather check the night before, with this kind of thing even possible, would have kept me from going up. There would be other days, drier and better days, for dangerous exploits. Climb Eagle Peak instead - big old climb, no danger to speak of, no crowds, great views and a fine feeling of accomplishment.
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