How to Climb Half Dome with the Cables Down (Gear, Skills, and Tips!)

There is more than one way to climb the Half Dome cables, and it can be safer when they are down rather than up - but only with the right gear and skills. Here I go over the best gear I've found for climbing Half Dome with the cables down, as well as how to use it correctly to keep you (and others) safe. Get your "Go Climb a Cable" swag below! "Go Climb a Cable" Swag: T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, etc. - https://backcountrypilgrim.creator-sp... MY SETUP GEAR LIST: GLOVES: Mad Grip F100 Pro Palm Knuckler (OOP: Carhartt Substitute) - https://amzn.to/4unBxXP SHOES: Topo Pursuit (Zero-Drop, Wide toe box, Vibram Sole) - https://amzn.to/3T1fS6b HARNESS: Black Diamond Momentum - https://amzn.to/4bzX0VY FRICTION ATTACHMENT: Cord (Loop): Rock-N-Rescue 8mm Sewn Prusik Loop (24") - https://amzn.to/3ZylpVz FRICTION ATTACHMENT: Sling (Static): Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 (60cm / 24") - https://rei.pxf.io/09Xa93 FRICTION ATTACHMENT: Carabiner (Locking): Black Diamond Liteforge Screwgate - https://amzn.to/3It8rOV FRICTION ATTACHMENT: Carabiner (Regular): Black Diamond LiteWire Carabiner - https://rei.pxf.io/XmZx0X BACKUP ANCHOR: Sling (Dynamic): Beal Dynaloop 8.3mm (60cm) - https://rei.pxf.io/OeoAeA BACKUP ANCHOR: Carabiner (Via Ferrata K-Type, Locking): Kong Tango - https://amzn.to/4nJEa2T SKILLS and RELATED VIDEOS Are Hiking Boots or Trail Runner Shoes Better for Hiking? -    • Are Hiking Boots or Trail Runner Shoes Bet...   Alpine Quickdraw (Short Tutorial) -    • The Alpine Quickdraw   Alpine Quickdraw (Deep Dive) -    • The Do's And Dont's of Alpine QuickDraws   Klemheist (Short Tutorial) -    • How to Tie a Klemheist Knot (For Climbing ...   Prusik vs. Klemheist: Which is better for beginners? -    • Prusik vs Klemheist: Which is better for b...   National Park Service Half Dome page - https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisi... Seasonal Installation of Half Dome Cables (note that instructor uses a Klemheist at 0:47!) - https://www.nps.gov/nps-audiovideo/au... Climbing Half Dome: What You Need to Know (Day Hike / Over Night / Cables Up / Cables Down) -    • Safely Climbing Half Dome (Day Hike, Over ...   Half Dome in a Day -    • Half Dome in a Day   My Gear for Climbing Half Dome (Cables Up) -    • My Gear for Climbing Half Dome (Cables Up)   Is It Safe to Climb Half Dome? -    • Is It Safe to Climb Half Dome?   What To Do On TOP of Half Dome! -    • Things To Do On TOP of Half Dome!   My Best Hiking Fail: Bailing on Half Dome -    • My Best Hiking Fail: Bailing on Half Dome   0:00 Gear Fails on Half Dome 0:22 Different Ways to Climb Half Dome 0:50 Disclaimers 1:37 What Does "Cables Down" Really Mean? 2:15 Using Climbing Gear on Half Dome Cables 2:32 Why Climb Half Dome with the Cables Down? 3:03 Clothing 3:45 Footwear 4:41 Gloves 7:09 Climbing Harness 9:06 Friction Attachment: Cord Loop 10:32 Friction Attachment: Sling 11:10 Tying the Alpine Quickdraw 12:34 Friction Attachment: Carabiners 13:13 Tying the Klemheist Hitch 15:11 Why Not Use a Prusik Hitch? 16:41 Anchor/Backup 16:55 Tying a Girth Hitch 17:08 Navigating Transfer Points 18:23 Anchor/Backup: Dynamic Sling 20:07 Anchor/Backup: K-Type Carabiner 21:56 System Stats: Weight and Cost 22:10 Bonus Tip #1: Stay in Your Lane 22:30 Bonus Tip #2: Descending Difficulty 23:06 Bonus Tip #3: Beware Cable Burs LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS! WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM -   / backcountrypilgrim   FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/20... MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my... ---- MUSIC ---- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com ES_Thunder Storm 04 - Fredrik Ekstrom - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/t... ES_Last Try - Daniel Fridell - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/t... ES_Sensors Surrender - Ave Air - https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/t...