REI Co-op’s bestselling Half Dome tent line hits a midlife milestone this year. For 45 years, Half Dome tents have evolved with technological advances and design input from Co-op members.

Early last week, Torlano scouted the line from a Cessna 182 with a few friends. As they buzzed the northeast face of Half Dome, Torlano’s eyes zeroed in on the ski line. High on the face ...

It is those cables that guide hikers to the summit of Half Dome. While most visitors are content to gaze at the iconic Yosemite site from the valley floor, the best viewing is at Sentinel Bridge ...