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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.

All Summit Lobuche and Prepare to Spend a Couple of Nights up High

A message from Adrian last night confirmed that all is well on Lobuche. A storm on Sunday kept everyone hunkered down in Moraine Camp, but at 5pm the clouds miraculously…
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Summit of Lobuche, ‘Monica the Medic’, and ‘Billi the Blogger’

The following is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: While our team is on its way to the summit of Lobuche or already on their way down, I will be…
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Lobuche Base Camp

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Acclimatisation process in full swing On Saturday after lunch, all members, guides and some of the Sherpas headed down the…
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Gearing up for Acclimatization on Lobuche East

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Rest, Practice and a Glimpse into the Khumbu Icefall  After having enjoyed a slightly clouded view of Everest from Kala…
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Puja and Kala Pattar

The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Buddhist Blessings for a Successful Expedition Tuesday started as usual with a hot fresh face towel and a cup of…
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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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