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Stories: International

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.

Why Adrian Cancelled Alpenglow’s 2014 Everest Expedition

Why Adrian Cancelled Alpenglow’s 2014 Everest Expedition

A reflection from 2014 on why Adrian Ballinger Cancelled the 2014 Everest Expedition.
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The Hazards of the South Side of Mount Everest

The Hazards of the South Side of Mount Everest

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Keeping Mountains Clean Just Takes Commitment

Keeping Mountains Clean Just Takes Commitment

Keeping mountains clean is not hard, it just takes commitment
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VIew of Lhakpa Ri

Alpenglow Expeditions Is Returning to Everest and Cho Oyu

Alpenglow Expeditions is returning to the mountains in Tibet.
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Why Isn’t Alpenglow Guiding Everest in 2023?

Why Isn’t Alpenglow Guiding Everest in 2023?

Alpenglow Expeditions is not climbing Everest in 2023. Learn the reasons why.
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Stay in incredible tea houses throughout the expedition. From the moment that you arrive to the moment you leave, we’ll stay in amazing lodges that allow us to have a perfect mix of rest and relaxation during our big mountain adventures.

‘Death zone’ queues feared on Everest as Nepal grants record climbing permits

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Five Steps to Go From California to International Ski Expeditions

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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What it’s like to climb up and ski down Makalu, the world’s 5th-highest mountain

What it’s like to climb up and ski down Makalu, the world’s 5th-highest mountain

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CEO who summited Mt. Everest 8 times: How to achieve success without chasing risks

CEO who summited Mt. Everest 8 times: How to achieve success without chasing risks

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This 46-year-old went from living off $20,000 doing odd jobs to running a company that guides people up Mount Everest

This 46-year-old went from living off $20,000 doing odd jobs to running a company that guides people up Mount Everest

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