alpenglow

[ al-puhn-gloh ]

noun

1. a reddish glow often seen on the summits of mountains just before sunrise or just after sunset.

alpenglow

/ ˈælpənˌɡləʊ /

noun

1. a reddish light on the summits of snow-covered mountain peaks at sunset or sunrise

Word History and Origins

Origin of alpenglow¹

1870–75; < German Alpenglühen, with glow replacing German glühen

Word History and Origins

Origin of alpenglow¹

partial translation of German Alpenglühen, from Alpen Alps + glühen to glow

Example Sentences

The growing crowds, filth and danger on the southern route prompted Ballinger, founder of the Olympic Valley-based guide service Alpenglow Expeditions, to start taking his clients up the north side of the mountain instead.

From Los Angeles Times

In all, 23 climbers, guides and Sherpas on the Alpenglow team reached the summit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

But the weather held and, climbing from the north side, the Alpenglow team had the mountain gloriously to themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Kicking back to watch purplish and pink sunset colors arc over the sky while the last gasps of alpenglow fade from Mount Adams felt like a classic Northwest rural tableau.

From Seattle Times

The Alpenglow team, which includes 26 clients, guides and Sherpas hoping to reach the summit, were originally scheduled to begin their expedition in late April.

From Los Angeles Times