What are the odds of getting a Half Dome permit?
What are the odds of getting a Half Dome permit? As the Half Dome hike grows in popularity, your chance of scoring a Half Dome permit decreases. In 2016, there was a 25% chance you would be awarded a permit. Compare that to 2015, with a 35% success rate and 2014 with a 45% success rate. In 2017, there were 26,963 applications, with a 19% success rate. How much does it cost to climb Half Dome? If you're hankering to hike up Half Dome this summer, be prepared to pay a bit more. It now will cost you $20 for...