ASU student remembered by father after hiking death

Prayers on the tragic loss of this young woman and for her family on their immeasurable loss.

She’d still be here if they utilized a harness with a clip system to attach to each segment of the metal roping you use to get up and down half dome

The journalist asked all the right questions so we find out what happened and how we can learn from Grace's tragedy. We learned who Grace who was and what made her unique (including her relationship with her loving father). We also learned about the family and how they will honour Grace's legacy. The journalist was respectful, thorough, and thoughtful. It was nice to hear Grace's story. I have this image of Jonathan Rohloff hiking with a beautiful vivacious young Grace on his back with him. May her spirit live on in those beautiful memories.

I feel sad for the dad I lost a precious daughter as well it's a empty feeling that we carry every single day until we meet again in heaven

Man sad situation. But why not bring some clips that weigh a few grams to lock onto the cables? Man totally preventable.

Strong Dad!!! 💪🏽 I lost my daughter as well , You will see her in Gods time as well. She would be proud of you and she will be. Well now, move forward and enjoy your life like She would Want you to and make a difference in the world like you are doing now.

The name Rohloff strikes a chord. It is uncanny that I am seeing this because the name in my Capital District of NYS has been associated with tragedy not once but twice when twin brothers had an ATV accident where one passed, and then a few years later when one of their other brothers passed. Very sad and very strange to see this sad news and remembering others with the same name from years ago, also suffering profound loss. God bless the Rohloff families; the one in this story and the ones in my community. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Have done Half Dome cables many times...including before there was a line to go up....Rule #1...Get to the cables by 10:30am and down before 12:30 pm and you will avoid a "sudden" thunderstorm....There is no leeway in that rule...Or you risk a slippery rock which is dangerous...To call the cables dangerous and the NPS has to fix something is just not taking ownership in proper planning..Half dome is no joke and plenty of people I have witnessed in dry conditions are "frozen" with fear on the cables and no one can get around them...making it dangerous for everyone.

Condolences 💐 father and daughter love is forever ! ❤️ to the dad you gave Grace a wonderful life. Stay strong 4/ever.✝️🙏 prayed 4 you & your family .

So well spoken and strong composure by her father, thank you for the insight into this young women- God go with you all ❤

Heart breaking, She was a beautiful young girl 😢

All the good people go too soon.

Stay strong brother. We’re with you.

According to Yosemite's website, the Half Dome cables were installed in 1919. The system consists of long metal cables anchored to the rock and supported by posts, with wooden boards placed between each set of posts. Rohloff warned about the Half Dome cables’ dangers, comparing them to previous hiking experiences. He said he and his daughter had conquered many hikes across Arizona, including Humphreys Peak, the tallest peak in the state. They also hiked the Grand Canyon a few times a year, he said. "I mean, hiking the Grand Canyon, there's nothing quite as challenging. The overall trail at Yosemite is not more physically challenging than the Grand Canyon, but the cable system is unnecessarily dangerous," Rohloff said. He described the rock as a slick granite with few bumps for foot traction. The wooden planks were about 10 feet apart, without side planks or harnesses attached to the cables. Grace Rohloff, 20, was hiking with her father on July 13 and had reached the summit of Yosemite's Half Dome in California, one of the park's most famous and challenging hikes. While she was descending the Half Dome cables during a sudden thunderstorm and downpour, she slipped on a wet part of the rock and fell down the mountain, said her father, Jonathan Rohloff. "She did feel a little bit like Superwoman, like she could do anything," Rohloff said. Yosemite National Park officials did not respond to a request for comment and have not issued a statement about the death. The park's guidance on the Half Dome hike mentions that "relatively few people have fallen and died on the cables" but does not specify how often.

I'm so sorry....

I ask God the Father rn to strengthen you and your family during this very difficult time. Im so very sorry for your very unexpected passing, especially since it is your beautiful daughter , I have four daughters, and I just can't imagine the depth of your pain.😢 Im praying God give you all a comfort and peace that you can only get from him, directly from his throne room. 🙏 may she rest in peace. God bless you all ❤

So sorry💔

Most emotionless interview ever. My thoughts are all over the place

Yosemite is such a beautiful place. I hope she didnt suffer. NPS please try to make safer if possible.

God bless her family and friends ❤️ sounded like cool chick