Is the Thank God Ledge real?
Is the Thank God Ledge real? The ledge is a small flat surface located 2000 feet up on one of Yosemite Parks Cliffs. It was named this because hikers would say, “Oh thank God, there is a ledge!” It's a popular rock climbing destination and spot. How many people have died on Yosemite Half Dome? 13 deaths Burnett's death is the latest on the 8,800-foot peak, which along with El Capitan, is Yosemite's most famous rock formation. Since 2005, there have been at least 13 deaths, 291 accidents and 140 search-and-rescue missions on Half Dome (2010 data not included). Is...