'No matter what your mountain day has been like, sunset is a special time. If you are facing an enforced bivouac then the going down of the sun marks the beginning of a period of endurance; the interminable hours of darkness before warmth and light returns to your side of the Earth. For mountaineers preparing for a summit attempt, sunset is a time for contemplation before the rigours of the notorious ‘alpine start’. In suburbia, with its many distractions, high rise buildings, and pressing deadlines, sunsets often go unnoticed. But on high mountains, the majesty of this daily event is all-consuming.' Everest mountaineer, author, speaker and buddy of mine Paul Deegan has started a blog.
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