Stories
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.
2025: A Year in Review at Alpenglow Expeditions
As 2025 comes to a close, we have been taking a moment to look back. Not just where we went, but how we showed up, and who we shared it with.
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Climb Carstensz Pyramid with Adrian Ballinger
Climb Carstensz Pyramid with Adrian Ballinger in 2026, his last of the Seven Summits!
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Best Low Angle Backcountry Tours in the Lake Tahoe Zone Right Now
Fresh snow in Tahoe makes low angle backcountry tours the smart choice. Explore Chickadee Ridge, Mount Judah, Rubicon, and Echo Lake while keeping terrain choices conservative and avalanche exposure low.
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Why The Summit Isn’t The Whole Story
What makes the summit just a part of the whole story? Take a trip to Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas, and explore everything that makes a climb like this the story of a lifetime.
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Five Truths About High Altitude (And How to Handle Them)
Five unavoidable challenges of high-altitude mountaineering, and how to deal with them.
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Training for the Mountains with a 9 to 5
What training for big mountains looks like with a full time job.
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What Does Rapid Ascent on Aconcagua Feel Like?
How our Rapid Ascent system works on the tallest peak in the Americas.
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How to Layer
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Cal Topo
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Backcountry Gear Maintenance: How to Keep Your Equipment Performing
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The Best Backcountry Lines in North Lake Tahoe
Discover the best backcountry ski lines in North Lake Tahoe, from Tamarack Peak to Palisades Tahoe, guided by AMGA-certified local experts.
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