I’ve done it twice without a harness. While the visual of a 3,000 foot drop is a bit daunting, I felt fairly safe. I saw several kids doing it wit their parents, most with harnesses. As long as the rock is dry, you stay between the cables and don’t screw around, I think the risk is minimal.
Most of the deaths in Yosemite this year were due to people taking stupid chances, wading near the top of a waterfall, climbing in the rain, etc.
While searching around the interwebz on this topic, I came across an article/blog about a guy who got tired of waiting for the human traffic jam to clear so he could descend.
He went outside the cables. An hour or so later, a man fell to his death. Didn’t give details about the circumstances, but I suspect that he either went outside the cables or lost his grip while jockeying for position.
I’m not afraid per se, just doing my risk assessment.
Thanks for the insight, it’s always good to get first hand experiences/knowledge.
FRegards,
SZ