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As daylight fades, the mountain finds another voice
The best half hour in the mountains happens after everyone has packed up and started walking down. A case for staying.
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The best half hour in the mountains happens after everyone has packed up and started walking down. A case for staying.
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The best half hour in the mountains happens after everyone has packed up and started walking down. A case for staying.
SLOW DOWN
There is a window between waking and the day starting properly. Outside, it lasts a lot longer.
FIELD NOTES
We prepare for trips by adding things — stops, plans, places we must not miss. What happens if you start by removing them.
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