Photo Essay
Sunrises and Sunsets in the Alpine
Waking up to witness mother nature's beauty as the first light makes the mountains glow is one of the most memorable alpine climbing moments. Sunset or sunrise light makes the mountains burst with red light and capturing these moments in images is a passion of Lukas Mann.
For alpine bivy motivation, enjoy this short photo essay.
“This planet is truly a gift - don't ever take it for granted. You will never regret time spent in the wild places of this earth." — Lukas Mann
Above: The first light of dawn cracks over the monumental summit of Mt. Baker.
Above: On the summit of BC's most well-known volcano, Mt. Garibaldi, which towers above the city of Squamish, Howe Sound, and the Garibaldi Highlands.
Above: A dreamy Cascade Glacier bivy... not much sleep, but the views made up for it.
Above: The heavily-corniced summit ridge of Joffre Peak, with the crevassed Matier Glacier to the right and the interminable Coastal ranges to the left.
About Lukas: Lukas's childhood was split between two beautiful islands — Prince Edward Island on the east coast of Canada and Java in Indonesia. While these two islands were full of stunning landscapes, one thing always seemed to be missing for Lukas: Mountains.
In a search for a frequent dose of mountain motivation, Lukas grew up reading classic tales of mountaineering and alpine exploits and yearned for the thrill of those same adventures. After moving to BC one year ago, he started exploring the coast range and has began to fulfill his wonder by visiting some of the most beautiful, hostile, and rugged environments.
📷 Credit: Photos Courtesy of Lukas Mann
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