Half Dome Poster - Alex B. Photography

Half Dome is one of the most famous and photographed rock formations in the United States, drawing climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to Yosemite National Park. Its towering northwest face is steeped in climbing history, home to the first big-wall ascent in Yosemite, pioneered by legendary climber Royal Robbins. This same route gained worldwide attention when Alex Honnold completed a groundbreaking free solo ascent, cementing his place in climbing history.

For climbers seeking a challenge, Half Dome offers a range of classic routes, while nearby, the Porcelain Wall presents additional technical and demanding climbs. Whether you're a seasoned rock climber or an adventurer fascinated by Yosemite’s legendary peaks, Half Dome remains a bucket-list destination for anyone passionate about the outdoors.

Route List:

1: Death Slabs Approach

2: Northwest Buttress, IV 5.8 A3, Embick, Jensen, 1969

3: Una Iglesia en el Cielo, V 5.6 A4, McNamara, Ewing, 1997

4: Regular Northwest Face, VI 5.9 C2/5.12, Gallwas, Robbins, Sherrick, 1957/Erickson, Higbee, 1975 

5: Arcturus, VI 5.7 A4/5.14, Dorworth, Robbins, 1970/Anderson, Pizem, 2007

6: Blue Shift, VI 5.11b A4, McConachie, Smith, 1997

7: Same As It Never Was, VI 5.11b A4, Grandstaff, McConachie, Smith, 1986

8: Direct Northwest Face, VI 5.10 C2+/5.14a, McCracken, Robbins, 1963/Skinner, 1992

9: Psychedelic Shack, VI 5.10 A3+, Berman, Franosch, Plunkett, 2000

10: Queen of Spades, VI 5.9 A4+, Cole, 1984

11: Shadows, VI A5, Bridwell, Kirkpatrick, Row, Westbay, 1989

12: Tis-sa-ack, VI 5.8 A2+, Peterson, Robbins, 1969

13: Kali Yuga, VI 5.10 A4, Middendorf, Shipley, 1989

14: The White Room, VI 5.10 A4, Plunkett, Shipley, 1989

15: Zenith, VI 5.8 A4, Bridwell, Schmitz, 1978

16: The Big Chill, VI 5.9 A4, Bosque, Bridwell, Mayfield, Plunkett, 1987

17: Peripheral Vision, VI 5.11c PDH, McConachie, Smith, 2000

18: The Promised Land, VI 5.8 A4, Fosburg, Hornibrook, Johnson, 1989

19: Arctic Sea, VI 5.10 A4, Cosgrove, Raleigh, 1983

20: Bushido, VI 5.9 A4, Bard, Bridwell, 1977

21: The Jet Stream, VI 5.9 A4, Plunkett, Russell, 1989

22: White Trash Vacation, VI PDH, Coomer, George, 1999

23: Solitary Confinement, VI PDH, George, 1999

24: Luminescent Wall, VI 5.10 A4, Barbella, Shipley, 1987

25: Sky Is Falling, VI 5.10 A4+, Kohl, Law, 1998

26: Direct Northwest Face, V 5.7 A3, Copeland, Sloan, 2012

27: When Hell Was In Session, VI 5.9 A5, Kohl, Takeda, 1995

28: Strange World, VI 5.8 A4, George, Law, 1999

29: House of Cards, VI 5.9 A4+, Meinzer, Turner, 2006

30: Sargantana, VI 5.9 A4, Masip, Vidal, 1997