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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.

Arrival at Base Camp

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Home sweet home The group has finally set foot into their temporary home at 5,350m that has been diligently set…
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Onward to Lobuche

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Lobuche Base Camp – almost home  The team is currently making its way up to Lobuche village (4,910m), where Himalayan…
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From Phortse to Pheriche

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: After a sturdy breakfast, the group left Phortse and is now on its way Pheriche, which at 4,600m is the…
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Everest Team in Khumjung

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Khumjung Main Square turns into Cricket Pitch The team has spent its first full rest day in Khumjung and according…
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The Adventure Begins

The following post is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: On Thursday morning, the team simply had to roll out of bed, have breakfast on the terrace offering a stupendous…
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Everest Begins, 2011!

The following post is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Himex Spring Season is kicking off It’s the last week in March and Kathmandu is teeming with mountaineers, no matter…
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Wrapping up Winter Programs in South America

After two extremely successful programs in January (Ecuador and Argentina), our clients and guides have gone their separate ways. Callum returned to real life in California, Nik is enjoying a…
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Aconcagua Summit Photos

The Alpenglow Team is back in Mendoza, and has been celebrating with all the good treats Argentina has to offer – especially great Malbec and big steaks. They’ll spend the…
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Steak Tomorrow!

The team is back in basecamp (Plaza de Mulas) enjoying Cokes and homemade pizza from our local cook. Last night was cold and windy at high camp so the group…
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All summit Aconcagua!

Just a very quick post to let family, friends, and blog followers know that our Aconcagua team has summited in excellent conditions and they felt great on the summit. We…
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