Can You Hike Half Dome Without A Permit? If you plan to hike Half Dome, you must have a permit. For day hikers, permits are available by lottery in March, with a limited number available two days in advance. Backpackers, including those who want to camp in Little Yosemite Valley, should request a Half Dome
Can You Backpack In Yosemite? A wilderness permit is required year-round for backpacking, overnight climbing, or any other overnight stay in the Yosemite Wilderness. A wilderness permit is not required for day hikes (unless hiking to Half Dome) or for staying in lodging facilities and frontcountry campgrounds. What do you need to backpack in Yosemite?
Do You Need Permit To Rock Climb? All climbers staying overnight on big wall climbs in Yosemite are required to have a wilderness climbing permit. During this pilot, wilderness permits for climbers will be free and there will be no quotas or limits on the number of permits available. Can you rock climb on your