> Hey, who is holding the camera? That person seems to be a long way from the cables.

Remember, there are two cables. And without the posts, they can be used to move safely laterally.


Here's an update from Yosemite National Park's Half Dome Day Hike page:
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A permit is required to hike to the top of Half Dome every day when the cables are up.
Snow melt over the past week has been significant, however hazards still exist along the upper sections of the trail. The Half Dome Cables are not expected to be in place before June 22. Installation of the Half Dome cables is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 22 and we anticipate the cables will be in place and ready for access to permit holders by late afternoon, conditions permitting. The cable route will be closed early on the morning of June 22 in order to allow trail crews to work unimpeded during the work day. Once the cables are in place and the trail crews have completed their work, the cables will be open for the public holding valid permits for that day.