Being in the Rockies, it seems that you are almost always between the peaks or the ridges. Or maybe it just seems that way because that is where Breckenridge is located, so that's all I know.
But the progress of the sun, in the morning and in the evening is important.
Often the difference in temperature between the sun and the shade is significant.
In the morning, we wake up and it's light out, but in a vague sort of way and the evening chill still lays heavy and crisp on everything.
And the peaks to the west, 10 Mile Range, are orange on top.
You can see the line of light working it's way down the side of the mountain,starting orange, but then illuminating the green as it reaches tree line and heads lower down the hillside.
And folks are huddled and stamping, as if to make the line of light move more quickly.
And you go about your business so don't really notice it until it hits you.
The sun and its direct rays of warmth are hitting you and you can just feel the warmth seering into you.
Like this is the official start of the day.
And soon the sun fills all the cracks and warms everything up and there seems to be little between you and it.
And the days burn bright blue.
... ... ...
And then you turn to the east and see Mt. Baldy bathed in the orange light of the sun's fading.
And you watch the line of light creep closer and closer to the peak.
And then after it reaches the top and you think it can't go any higher, but then any clouds that might be in the vicinity are lit up, and the orange and the pink continue.
And then, before you realize it, another day is over.
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