'Freak storm' in Yosemite causes 20yo to slip off Half Dome and die, dad demands change

Published 2024-07-24
An Arizona father is advocating for safer conditions for hikers climbing Half Dome in Yosemite after his daughter slipped and fell to her death during a rain storm.

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All Comments (21)
  • The fact that he can talk about it is mindblowing. This is mindblowing.
  • @elvismtz8387
    My condolences. I took a harness due to sudden weather changes up in high altitudes. I strap myself in and I recommend it for everyone else.
  • May she rest in peace. May you find comfort and peace....You and your family have my deepest sympathy!!!
  • So very sorry for your loss. You weren’t being excessive you guys were just doing what you normally do. She was all in and you were all in. It’s just circumstances didn’t quite pan out. You did not in any way shape or form fail her. You were actually her hero that day and joining her and something that she loved to do. She loved her adventures with you.
  • @WhyUmadWhy
    Rest in power. I've been to this place. 😢
  • I'm looking at the rails and how people are on it and how did she just drop? It seems she would've fell on others INSIDE the ropes also wish she would've just grabbed and held on to the rails. Was she too sleepy or it happened so fast? It's hard to believe someone just falling trying to decend. WOuldn't she grab on to the sides?
  • @Waynes-World
    😢. Do they have break areas for people to use to get off the main line??? And they need 1 more line at least. One for up one for down. It would make sense. Sorry for your loss, brother.❤😢
  • I'm sorry you lost your daughter, may she rest in peace. Adding more safety features would only encourage more unprepared and under qualified people to attempt to summit Half Dome. Putting safety features on nature isn't the answer.
  • @Jesus-hk4me
    That’s sad, there is alway’s a risk for anything adventurous, just a sad freak accident
  • While checking off the bucket list Don’t forget to check the weather Not everything needs to be done right now!
  • @bradbutcher3984
    Hiking boots and shoes don't normally slip. Sounds like you both weren't wearing proper safety gear for the conditions.
  • @x8jason8x
    Imagine admitting that it's dangerous, knowing inclement weather was approaching, NOT wearing safety gear... and still trying to blame anyone but yourself. R.I.P. to the daughter, truly a tragedy, but he needs to STFU. He doesn't rep us in AZ.
  • Nobody goes home before their time. It was her time to go, and at least you were with her.. I see no way of my last words, bringing you any peace. There is truth and what I said though. She was with her best friend when she went home. She wasn’t alone.