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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.
Episode 44: Kilimanjaro – The Roof of Africa
Our next episode in the Seven Summits series takes us to Africa, and we’re talking about Mount Kilimanjaro. What is arguably the most culturally enriching experience of all of the Seven Summits, Kili is the most accessible of the tallest peaks on each continent.
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Episode 43: Mt. Elbrus – Vodka and Altitude
Episode 3 of the Seven Summits Series takes us to the tallest point in Europe, Mount Elbrus. With first ascents on each of the two summits both occurring in the 1800’s, Elbrus’ history is both lengthy and, at times, entertaining.
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Episode 42: Denali – The High One
Our second episode in the Seven Summits Series centers on Denali. An Athabaskan word meaning “the high one,” Denali is the tallest peak in North America, sitting at 20,310′. Measured from its base to its summit, Denali has a larger vertical rise than Everest, making it the tallest land-based mountain on Earth by that measurement.
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An Evening with Adrian Ballinger at Movement San Francisco
Join us at Movement San Francisco for an exciting evening of stories from Everest with Adrian Ballinger, founder of Alpenglow Expeditions.
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American Becomes First to Ski Down Everest’s Most Challenging Route
On October 15, 2025, Jim Morrison made history by becoming the first to ski down Mt. Everest’s hardest line.
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Episode 41: Aconcagua, The Roof of the Americas
The Duffel Shuffle podcast is kicking off a 7-Episode series, covering all things seven summits. Adrian and Sam start with Aconcagua, the tallest mountain outside of the Himalaya, and the tallest peak in South America. Aconcagua, which was first climbed in 1897, sees approximately, 3,000-4,000 attempts annually, with a success rate of roughly 30-40%.
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The Key to Successful First Descents with Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel
Together, Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger and Guillaume “Gee” Pierrel have teamed up for some of the most notable and impressive first descents in recent years. Lusti and Gee join Sam and Adrian to talk about the partnership they’ve developed and the keys to their success in the mountains.
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Episode 39: Should You Climb Everest in Autumn?
Sam and Adrian connect for Episode 39 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast to discuss the fall season in the Himalaya and, in particular, two athletes with specific objectives on Everest.
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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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