Half Dome Cableway

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If you're planning a climb of Yosemite's iconic Half Dome cableway and want to know just how long and steep it is, this model should give you a clear picture. The model depicts the area from the top of the sub dome to the summit of Half Dome. If you catch the virtual light just right, you can even spot a glimpse of the cableway's support stations. If you're looking for a comprehensive model of the entire mountain, check out http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:268845 . For an in-depth view of the trail, visit http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:201405 . I created this model using a remarkably detailed Lidar dataset available at http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/. We discussed creating models like this on the ***3D Printing Today podcast***, which you can find on iTunes or Stitcher radio. Learn more at http://www.threedprintingtoday.com/