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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…
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Three 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…
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Train 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….
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Ama 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…
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Cho 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….
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Via 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…
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Mountaineering 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…
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Summer 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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How to Become a Mountaineer in Two Weeks

Are you eager to dive headfirst into the world of high-altitude mountaineering, but don’t know where to start? If you’re researching what tools and skills you’ll need to become a…
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Five Steps to Go From California to International Ski Expeditions

Here in Lake Tahoe, we’re incredibly fortunate to enjoy 6+ months out of the year skiing world-class terrain. Our maritime snowpack and regular winter storm cycles produce stable snow that…
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