Stories: Alpamayo & Quitaraju
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Successful Alpamayo Summit!
Alpenglow’s team is resting in BC after summiting Alpamayo and waiting out some weather to try to get in an attempt on Quitaraju. The weather prevailed, however, and Quitaraju did…
Read the storyTo Moraine Camp Tomorrow
Alpenglow guide, Chad Peele, checked in from Alpamayo base camp today, reporting that they are having an incredible time with everyone feeling very strong and healthy, having come into…
Read the storyAlpamayo Team at Base Camp
The hike out of Cashapampa was beautiful although very steep for the first several miles…a brutish start to the day but the incredible scenery well made up for the uphill…
Read the storyAlpamayo 2013 Begins!
After the team arrived in Lima Peru on July 6th, we took the long but scenic bus ride to Huaraz (10,000 ft) where we enjoyed local cuisine including the tasty…
Read the storyMatchstick Team Heads Higher
The Matchstick Productions team is heading higher, positioning themselves for Quitaraju and Alpamayo. The whole team, including the cameramen, spent a couple of days in basecamp practicing their glacier skills…
Read the storyPhotos from Alpamayo!
Some excellent photos of camps and climbing on our recently finished Alapamyo expedition led by Chad Peele, Peter Alvarado, and Alfredo Ibarra.
Read the storyDetails from Alpamayo and off to Huascaran
On Sunday morning, Jaime and Gordon left Huaraz for Musho to begin their climb of Huascaran. Below are the details they gave us of their time on Alpamayo, including photographs….
Read the storyAlpamayo Summit!
Jaime and Gordon will spend the night at base camp before returning to Huaraz after climbing to the summit of Alpamayo yesterday! They felt strong during their nine hour day…
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