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Snake Dike 5.7R
Half Dome

Yosemite Valley, California
   

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Half Dome is the single most striking granite formation in Yosemite National Park. Snake Dike is the easiest technical climbing route to the top of Half Dome and boasts an unreal summit rising 5,000' from the Yosemite Valley floor and amazing views of Yosemite and the High Sierra. For more info on this climb, visit our online route beta page for Snake Dike...

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