Stories: Press
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.
Adrian Ballinger Argues for Sweeping Change on Everest: Nepal-Side Summits Are Becoming ‘Unethical’
Every year, more climbers die trying to reach Mount Everest’s summit via the southern route through Nepal. A prominent alpinist says China’s northern side offers more safety.
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Episode 27 with Beth Rodden: 30 Years of Climbing with 30 Years To Go
Beth Rodden is an American Rock Climber who has been at the top of the sport for decades. After getting her start in competition climbing, Beth moved her focus the outdoors, and is known for both hard single pitch climbs and technical big wall climbing. Beth has also been an advocate for women in climbing and has been outspoken about her struggles with an eating disorder early in her career.
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Episode 26 with Garrett Madison: A Life of Expeditions, From Everest to K2
Garrett Madison is considered to be one of America’s premier Everest guides. In addition to leading nearly 100 clients to the summit of Mt. Everest, Garrett has made a lasting impact on the world of expedition climbing in the Himalaya and Karakoram, with notable firsts including the first guided climbs of K2 and guided linkups of Everest and Lhotse.
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Episode 25 with Alan Arnette: The Everest Chronicler
Referred to by Outside Magazine as “one of the world’s most respected chroniclers of Everest,” Alan Arnette is not only a journalist, but also a climber. At age 38, Alan discovered a passion for climbing and completed over 37 expeditions, including Mt. Everest and K2. Living in Colorado, he has summited all 58 of the 14,000-foot mountains over 225 times.
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Episode 24: A Behind the Scenes Look at Planning Everest Expeditions
On Episode 24 of The Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Sam and Adrian dive into the nitty gritty details of what goes into planning an Everest Expedition, behind the scenes. Adrian has guided dozens of expeditions to the Himalaya, and while the industry and technology are forever changing, the process of planning a Himalayan expedition, particularly to Mt Everest, follows a fairly typical path.
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Episode 23 with Tyler Andrews: Bringing Speed to the Tallest Peaks Around the World
Tyler Andrews is a world class endurance runner whose start on the road has paved the way for success in the mountains. He competed in two Olympic Trials, three World Championships, and found his true passion in the mountains, where he has set countless world records in the Himalaya, Andes, USA, and Africa. Not just an athlete, Tyler has also been working with athletes of all levels as a coach for more than a decade.
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Episode 22 with Dr. Monica Piris: Mount Everest’s Best Known Doctor
Monica Piris is an expedition doctor who has been working in the Himalaya since before Adrian started climbing there, by one expedition! Together, Monica and Adrian have completed dozens of expeditions, and Monica has established herself as one of the best known high altitude doctor’s on the planet.
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Toyota and the Explorer’s Grant Present: The 50 Best Trails in America
A truly great trail offers a destination in every step.
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Climb Mt. Rainier with Alpenglow and the Juniper Fund
This summer, Alpenglow Expeditions is partnering with the Juniper Fund to organize a four-day fundraising climb on Mt. Rainier, and all proceeds go directly to the Khumbu Climbing Center. This climb isn’t just about reaching the summit—it’s about building something bigger.
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Climb Mt. Rainier with Alpenglow x The Juniper Fund
This climb is an opportunity to experience one of the most exciting physical challenges in the United States. It will also be an opportunity to climb the mountain with a team united around a mission. That mission is an extraordinary adventure on Mt. Rainier with like-minded individuals, all the while contributing to the support of families who have lost loved ones while working for expeditions in the Himalaya.
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