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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.
Packing Principles for Alpine Climbing
Written by Peter Terwilliger When we’re climbing in the alpine, we ideally carry no less and no more than what we need. When we think of passing someone on the…
Read the storyThree Steps to Start Ski Mountaineering
What does it mean to be a ski mountaineer? By definition, a ski mountaineer is someone who climbs mountains, either on skis or while carrying them, and then descends on…
Read the storyTrain for the Himalaya on Peak Lenin
A thrilling sense of remoteness, in a place home to a unique mountain culture where few have traveled. An opportunity to experience what it’s like to climb above 7000 meters….
Read the storyAma Dablam Rapid Ascent in 200 words or Less
Climbing Ama Dablam is a dream for many mountaineers. This peak, located in the Khumbu Valley, is widely considered one of the most beautiful and technically challenging climbs in the…
Read the storyCho Oyu vs. Manaslu
For many people trying to prepare for Everest, climbing an 8,000m peak the fall before heading to Everest is the best way to get the experience necessary to find success….
Read the storyVia Ferrata March 2023 Operations Update
As you may have heard, Lake Tahoe has had a record breaking winter according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab. This makes the 2022/2023 winter season the second snowiest winter…
Read the storyMountaineering Basics You Can Learn in Two Days
While it is easy to see how the high peaks of the world have captured the attention of climbers for generations, their sheer size, sense of remoteness, and hazardous terrain…
Read the storySummer Front Desk Position Available Copy
Looking for an opportunity in the outdoor industry? Alpenglow Expeditions is looking to expand its office team this summer season! We are looking for someone who is hardworking and passionate…
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