Written by Geno (on the right, next to his brother Fred):
It is good to be home. I am playing, editing Half Dome pictures. It was
the most emotional, gratifying, physical (makes 8 Molokai Channel crossings
seem like kindergarten), exhausting, rewarding, frightening, family
bonding, exciting thing that I hope I NEVER do again!!!!
Our total time was 15 hours round trip. We started at dark with
flashlights, and finished in the dark with flashlights. My route ended up
being about 19 miles. Total elevation gain, start to finish was 4,800 ft.,
top of Half Dome is 8,860 ft. I was told that the elevation gain we
achieved is the same as Honokahau Harbor to the top of Kaloko, only 4 miles
less overall distance. That means, the grade of our hike was steeper!!!
My legs feel great!!! The Las Vegas buffets were a necessity!!!!
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