Half Dome cables will be reset Friday, a full week ahead of schedule. A one-week window to reserve permits between Friday, May 16 and May 22 began Wed. at http://www.recreation.gov (recommended) or by calling 877-444-6777(not recommended), first come, first serve. Permits are sold two days in advance of the opportunity to climb. Approx. 50 are available for purchase each day. Regular season permits, through the lottery, take over May 23.
Info. is from S.F.Chronicle, Thurs.May 15, pg.B-7. Can also check online at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htm
Hope some of you can take advantage of this unexpected "bonus" period on Half Dome.
Jane
