Sheikh Hamdan conquers Yosemite’s perilous Half Dome hike

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has shared footage of his hiking triumph in Yosemite National Park.

The Dubai royal, who has nearly 16 million followers on Instagram, shared a new video on Monday showing details of his peak-to-peak Half Dome trek at the California park.

Rising more than 1,500 metres above Yosemite Valley and 2,682 metres above sea level, Half Dome is one of the most challenging hikes in Yosemite.

Spanning more than 30km, the hike is suited to seasoned mountaineers and those with high levels of physical fitness, and takes enthusiasts to the peak of Half…