Stories: Alpamayo & Quitaraju
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.
From Nebraska to Peru: Griffin Mims on Alpamayo
This week, I spoke with Griffin Mims, Alpenglow’s International Coordinator and one I am grateful to call friend. I’m excited to share a piece of Griffin’s journey with you from his June 2023 expedition to Alpamayo in Peru, where he climbed a dream line to the summit of a dream peak.
Read the storySomething for Everyone: Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales on Climbing in Peru
We connected with Alpenglow guide Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales to talk about what sets the Peru climbing experience apart from anywhere else in the world.
Read the storyGuide Interview: Ray Hughes on Alpamayo
We caught up with IFMGA guide/professional nomad Ray Hughes right before he heads out to climb Alpamayo! Today, Ray leaves our world headquarters in Squaw Valley and departs for Lima,…
Read the storyAlpamayo Team Update
Snow storm thwarts team’s summit attempt Two nights ago our team of climbers was at high camp, preparing for their summit bid in the coming day or two. That night,…
Read the storyAlpamayo Team Stationed at Base Camp
The team arrived at base camp on Thursday, July 5. They trekked past the spectacularly beautiful Santa Cruz Lakes, blue-green jewels tucked between the jagged peaks of the Peruvian Andes. Then the team turned up…
Read the storyTo the Gem of the Cordillera Blanca!
Our Alpamayo expedition is underway! The team & their objective: Alpamayo (19,512 feet/5,947 meters) is the gem of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. Over the next two weeks, our team…
Read the storySummer in South America
Photo: Van Wombwell (Alpamayo) Weather is a huge factor when planning logistics for international expeditions. Fortunately our recent Alpamayo (19,512′ / 5,947m) expedition had the most ideal conditions for their…
Read the storySuccessful Summit on Alpamayo!
Day 10: CUMBRE! Our 2017 expedition team summited Alpamayo (19,512′ / 5947m) at 9am (7am PST). They had great views and the mountain to themselves! They are back at Col…
Read the story