Bail Gear Left on Higbee Hedral, RNWF, Half Dome

Bailed off a #4 and draw on the first pitch of the Higbee Hedral variation on Half Dome after whipping and getting two core shots in my rope. I'd love to get it back if it anybody goes up after it.

You should post this on Supertopo as well.

Seems like a lot of people take a fall there. My partner did.

The guy in the party above us didn't have a #4 and took a 35 footer and got a concussion. He was sans helmet and bashed his melon. He even dropped his belay device.

A guide who was aiding the route assisted in lowering the guy to the ground.

Shockingly he went and climbed the route the two days later...

- Luke

Not related to the fall, but talk about a bolt needing replacement: The one at the start of that pitch.

The first time I did that route I brought the #4 but that's the only time I placed it. The second time I left it behind... Scary!!!

I'll be out there next week. I'll keep an eye out for it. How was the stream/water source up there?

T