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.
Happy New Year!
Thanks to all of Alpenglow’s friends and family who helped us obtain great success on summits across the globe in 2012! We have an exciting lineup of endeavors planned for…
Read the storyThe Road to Everest, Part 1
December is the time of year when we finalize our Mt. Everest team for next spring. Many of my discussions with climbers at this time of year focus around whether…
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Wrapping up the 2012 Himalayan Season
Sitting poolside at the Kathmandu Hyatt in November…. this is the time and place each year that the Alpenglow guides and staff wrap-up and debrief the Himalayan season. At least…
Read the storyHeather Geluk’s Ama Dablam Summit Push – Summary
Camp 1 on Ama Dablam is perched high up on a rocky ridge offering just enough of a view of the route to the summit to conjure a range of…
Read the storyEverest and Lhotse Expeditions 2013!
Many people have been waiting to hear from Alpenglow about our spring plans on Everest and Lhotse. First, thank you for considering us for your Himalayan climbing plans. After fifteen…
Read the storyBase Camp 4,800 Meters/15,750 Feet — Hypoxico Tents
Alpenglow’s staff has been working hard to not only get our team established on the world’s fifth tallest mountain, Makalu, but also to send pictures and dispatches back home. Our…
Read the storyWelcome to Summit Sessions – Alpenglow’s Newest Blog!
Welcome to Alpenglow Expedition’s newest blog, Summit Sessions! Consider it a place for expert advice about all things mountaineering. We take a big view of mounatineeing, and our guides work…
Read the storySummit Sessions: What sort of food can I expect to eat while climbing/trekking with Alpenglow Expeditions?
Delectable Dining in the Mountains Alpenglow offers a unique glimpse into the places to which we travel. Our experience over the years has allowed us to meet and retain some…
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