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

Backcountry Pilgrim

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)