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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.

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Embark on the ultimate challenge and adventure with Alpenglow Expeditions on Mt. Everest, the world's tallest peak (29,032 feet/8,848 meters). Our exceptional approach and extensive expertise ensure the highest levels of safety and success. With operations on the North Side since 2015, we prioritize stability and security. Trust in our experienced Sherpa, guides, and support staff for an unparalleled climbing journey.

Everest Lightning Ascent

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A valley on the Everest Base Camp trek route with the Himalayan mountain range in the distance, Nepal.

The Private Expedition: Our Favorite Way to Climb

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Getting Your Partner On-Board With Going On An Expedition

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Alpenglow Expeditions climbers on the Aconcagua Rapid Ascent expedition, Argentina 2026

How to Go On an Expedition When Someone Loves You

How to chat with your family about going on a long expedition to do something potentially dangerous.
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Expedition Recap: Alpamayo 2026

In early July 2026, at 11:30 am, Alpenglow guides Christian, Nacho, and Micher, along with five clients, summited Alpamayo. The mountain, considered one of the most stunning alpine objectives in the world, rises to 19,511 feet in western Peru’s Cordillera Blanca range.
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Everest Coverage: Summits begin, will chaos ensue?

With the 2026 Everest season hitting its most critical stretch, Sam and Adrian are back for their third installment of armchair mountaineering coverage.
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Two ski mountaineers on a snowy slope of a volcano in Ecuador with Alpenglow Expeditions' professionally guided ski mountaineering trip to Ecuador's Ring Of Fire.

How to Get Into Ski Mountaineering

Learn how to get into ski mountaineering by building mountaineering skills and backcountry skiing experience. Discover the best training paths and first objectives to start your progression.
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What the Mountains Bring Out of Us | Climb to 22,841 ft | Aconcagua with Alpenglow Expeditions Ep. 2

From Camp 2 to the summit push, leaving Camp 3 at 19,600 feet in the dark, climbing through the early morning hours on the clearest day of the season, and attempting to stand on top of the Americas. This is the full story of summit day.
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Alpenglow Expeditions climbers on Aconcagua in Argentina — episode 1 of the guided Rapid Ascent™ expedition film series

“You’ll Have to Fight For It” | 18,000 ft. in 6 Days | Aconcagua with Alpenglow Expeditions Ep. 1

In January 2026, Alpenglow Expeditions guided ten climbers on Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere at 6,961m/22,837ft. This is Episode 1 of a two-part expedition film documenting what it actually takes to climb one of the Seven Summits.
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