Aug. 23, 6:16 a.m., 40 degrees

We saw alpenglow at Colby Meadow in the Evolution Valley. I'm told that true alpenglow is a stunning, pinkish light at sunset. It reflects off the mountain faces in the Sierra. On Tuesday night it appeared suddenly on Mt. Darwin and Mt. Mendel. We remember the World War II flyer whose body was found there last year.

The snow reflected an eery light as the sun went down. And in the opposite direction, the sunset was stunning over Colby Meadow. Probably one of the best views you'll get in the Sierra.