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.
Members Back in BC; Sherpas Fixing Higher
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling (Himalayan Experience) reporting from Everest Base Camp: Resting, Rope Fixing and Roaming for the Internet Easter Sunday started out like every other…
Read the storyTwo Nights on Top
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling (Himalayan Experience) reporting from Lobuche basecamp: Two Nights on Top At the crack of dawn on Thursday, all Everest members apart from…
Read the storyAll 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…
Read the storySummit 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…
Read the storyLobuche 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…
Read the storyGearing 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…
Read the storyPuja 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…
Read the storyArrival 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…
Read the story