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Mountain adventures create the best stories, and we want to share some of ours with you. Dive into Alpenglow Stories to stay up to date on expeditions in the field, read blogs, and get tips and tricks from guides.

Climbers on a suspension bridge on the Tahoe Via Ferrata during the summer

2025 Local’s Day on the Tahoe Via

Our tour will take place on the Tahoe Via Ferrata on Sunday September 28, 2025. This is a chance for Lake Tahoe locals to climb the Tahoe Via Ferrata with professional Alpenglow Expeditions rock climbing guides.
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Field Mag: Guide Adrian Ballinger on How Expedition Travel Changed the World

Alpenglow Expeditions’ founder shares archival photos and stories about near-death experiences on Everest, basecamp snacks, and the evolution of alpine guiding.
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Learn Backcountry Skiing, Splitboarding, and avalanche refresher education in Lake Tahoe with professional ski guides.

Wall Street Journal: The Tiny Western Town That’s Quietly Become the Coolest Place to Ski

Once a frontier town for loggers and cowboys, Truckee, near Lake Tahoe, has quickly grown into a hub of winter adventure—not to mention hip coffee shops and new restaurants.
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Three climbers ascend a snowfield at sunrise on Aconcagua.

What Movement Really Looks Like at Altitude

On mountains like Aconcagua, Denali, or the big Himalayan peaks, guides often talk about “mountain pace.” It’s not the kind of rhythm you’d use on a morning run or even a long hike at lower elevation. It’s a rhythm that looks slow to the outside eye, sometimes comically so — one deliberate step, a pause, a breath, then another step.
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Tahoe Via Ferrata: The Best Corporate Group Activity in Lake Tahoe

Discover the Tahoe Via Ferrata in Olympic Valley—the ultimate Lake Tahoe corporate group activity. Safe, inspiring, and perfect for team-building retreats.
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Why Push Yourself in the Mountains?

Discover why pushing yourself in the mountains matters. With expert guides by your side, step beyond your limits, find clarity away from daily chaos, and experience the challenge and beauty of the alpine world.
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The summit of Cotopaxi volcano shrouded in clouds and mist during a guided Cotopaxi Expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.

When Everything Feels Crazy, Go Climb a Volcano

It feels like the volume of life keeps turning up. News headlines, work demands, social media, and the constant ping of notifications all compete for attention. The result? A mind that feels full but rarely fulfilled.
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Group celebrating on the Tahoe Via Ferrata

Best Wedding Party Ideas in Lake Tahoe

Bachelor and bachelorette parties have evolved. The old playbook of one more night out, packed bars, and groggy mornings doesn’t always cut it anymore. Today’s brides and grooms are looking for celebrations that feel as special and unique as the wedding itself. That’s why the Tahoe Via is the perfect choice.
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Sunrise from 10,000 ft in the High Sierra

High Sierra Alpine Climbing: An Escape from the Stress of Everyday Life

Discover how overnight alpine climbing in the High Sierra offers a powerful escape from stress—immerse yourself in fresh air, fierce granite climbs, and peaceful mountain nights.
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Lhakpa Ri: Your First Step Into the Himalaya

For anyone who’s thought about climbing Everest someday, the north side of Tibet holds a lot of curiosity. The road to base camp, the feel of the mountain, the exposure to altitude — it’s all part of the Everest experience. But there’s another peak, standing right next door, that gives you that same exposure without the full Everest commitment: Lhakpa Ri.
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Why Our Aconcagua Rapid Ascent Costs More

If you’ve been looking at Aconcagua expeditions lately, you’ve probably noticed prices across the board are higher than they used to be. Ours included. For 2025/2026, our Rapid Ascent of Aconcagua is priced at $16,450. Here’s a transparent look at why — and what you get for that investment.
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Skiing the World: A Look at Our International Ski Expeditions

At Alpenglow, we’ve built our international ski trips around more than just skiing. Each destination offers its own rhythm — from bottomless powder to high-alpine volcanoes, from European valleys to the sharp spires of Patagonia. Here’s how they stack up.
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Climbers on a suspension bridge on the Tahoe Via Ferrata during the summer

How the Via Ferrata Came to Lake Tahoe

In 2018, we brought the via ferrata tradition to Olympic Valley, installing the first fixed climbing route of its kind in Lake Tahoe. Built on the iconic cliffs above The Village at Palisades Tahoe, our route blends European-style design with modern safety systems. Climbers clip into a steel cable and use iron rungs, monkey bridges, and ladders to ascend the walls that loom above the valley
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