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.
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…
Read the storyWrapping 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…
Read the storyAconcagua 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…
Read the storySteak 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…
Read the storyAll 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…
Read the storyAconcagua Team in High Camp Ready for Summit Push!
We just chatted with the Alpenglow Aconcagua team and they are getting ready to summit! The strong team has taken full advantage of perfect weather and is in their top…
Read the storyAconcagua Base Camp
The Alpenglow office just received a quick call from Aconcagua Base Camp. Jaime and the group just arrived into Plaza Argentina, where they will be basing for the next couple…
Read the storyViews of Ama Dablam
Day 4 of our trek into base camp is always one of my favorites. While the views in the Khumbu Valley are stunning from the first day, Day 4,…
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