Stories: Rapid Ascent

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.

Gasherbrum II Route
Gasherbrum II is the perfect 8,000m peak to climb in the Karakoram Range, here is how our Rapid Ascent Expedition’s climbing route.
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Revolutionizing High-Altitude Mountaineering: Adrian Ballinger’s Lightning Ascents of Cho Oyu & Everest
This blog encapsulates the groundbreaking achievements and innovative approaches of Adrian Ballinger’s Lightning Ascents, highlighting the transformational impact of these expeditions on high-altitude mountaineering.
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Have you failed on the South Side of Mount Everest?
There are many small factors that can lead to a successful or failed attempt on Everest. The south side of Everest, however, has many more factors that lend themselves to failure than the North Side.
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The Importance of a Qualified Team on Mount Everest
You want to choose the right team to climb Mount Everest with, made up of certified mountain guides and trained, experienced Sherpa.
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Ama Dablam Route
On our Ama Dablam expedition, we climb the route of the mountain’s first ascent, the Southwest Ridge. It offers every type of climbing along the way to the summit, it is continuously exposed and technical.
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Aconcagua Routes
Read about the route to climb Aconcagua with our professional alpine guides in just 14 days! Route, itinerary, & map of Aconcagua.
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Cho Oyu Route, Map & Itinerary
Read about how we climb Cho Oyu in just 28 days including our route, map, and detailed itinerary.
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Ecuador Climbing School Season Is Here
Join Alpenglow to climb South America’s most formidable peaks!
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