The Alpenglow Expeditions BaseCamp Annual Membership
Alpenglow Expeditions has spent decades building a community around world-class mountain experiences. BaseCamp is where that community lives year-round. It’s a membership for people who think about the mountains even when they’re not on them, who are always eyeing the next trip, refining their kit, and seeking out others who share that same pull toward adventures. Whether you’re a longtime Alpenglow client or discovering us for the first time, BaseCamp is built for people who want to make the mountains a way of life, not just a destination.
BaseCamp members get more: more access, more opportunity, and more of what makes the mountain life worth living. That means exclusive discounts with the gear brands you already rely on, priority access to Alpenglow trips and events, and invitations to member-only experiences you won’t find anywhere else. But beyond the tangible perks, BaseCamp is about access to people: a vetted community of guides, athletes, and fellow mountain enthusiasts who take this as seriously as you do. Membership is your key to going deeper into the alpine world, and everything in it.
The BaseCamp Membership is an annual membership that costs $1,000. And it’s designed for you to get that value back immediately.
Here’s what the BaseCamp Membership Includes:
Credits You’ll Actually Use
The $500 Alpenglow Expeditions credit applies to any trip booking, from an AIARE course in Tahoe to an 8,000-meter expedition. The $100 Via Ferrata credit covers a tour at Palisades for you or your family. The $250 Thompson Bike Tours credit applies to any group trip with our sister company. Credits reset each year with your renewal.
Your Built-In Perks Portal
Your Base Camp membership comes with a built-in perks portal, and using it is simple. Log in with the email and PIN we set up for you, then browse the available brands. This includes credits to Alpenglow Expeditions, the Tahoe Via and Thomson Bike Tours, as well as exclusive discounts to a growing list of partners.
Pick a brand and pull your code. Credits are yours once per membership year; partner discounts can be pulled anytime, as often as they’re useful. Each code is single-use, so it’s yours alone the moment you claim it.
Check “My Codes” any time to see what you’ve already pulled and when it expires. Questions about your membership or a code that isn’t working? Reach out and we’ll sort it out.
Discounts on What You Need
Discounts to Black Diamond Equipment, La Sportiva, Vaurnet, and more bring limitless value to your membership. Whether you’re gearing up for your first expedition, or climbing to new elevations, the need for gear is often endless, and BaseCamp is here to help. Discount codes will be made available when needed, and brands will be added regularly.
Perks that Bring You In
Being part of the Alpenglow family means more than just cool experiences. It’s about connecting with guides and expedition leaders. It’s about joining special trips with athletes like Adrian. It’s about getting early access to those trips that sell out fast. And joining in on special events and gatherings worldwide, where we get to share our mountain stories and make plans for more.
Who Base Camp Is For
BaseCamp is for the climber or skier who books with us every season and wants the relationship to match. Whether you’re skiing or climbing with us in Tahoe season after season, or you’re on the Seven Summits track, if your year includes skiing, biking, or climbing across our family of companies, BaseCamp is for you.
One Membership, Every Season
BaseCamp is a community that you can fit into when it works for you. Join for a year with big trips in the plans, or stay active year after year. The benefits will grow, just like the opportunities.
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