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Note that a separate permit is now required to climb Half Dome. Of these, 75 permits a day are reserved for backpackers; 50 of these can be reserved in advance and 25 are available only on the day before the climb (the latter in person from the Wilderness Centre in Yosemite). Each permit costs $8. If you are sure that (weather permitting) you intend to attempt Half Dome, then apply for this permit at the same time as your JMT Backpackers Permit (see below).

Making a Permit Reservation by Phone

A phone call to the States is perhaps the best way to ensure that you obtain the right permit for the right day; you will be told immediately of any problems and can discuss alternative dates. Provided you have all the necessary information to hand, it should take only a few minutes to make your reservation.

The telephone number of the Wilderness Centre in Yosemite is: (209) 372 0740 (preceded by the international code for the US, 001 from the UK). The number is often very busy, so persistence may be required. The office is normally open between 8am and 4.30pm Pacific Time. You will need to give the following information.