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.
Questions To Ask Before Joining An Everest Expedition
Choosing which guiding company to climb Everest with should be done carefully and after getting answers to all of the questions below.
Read the storyAlpenglow Is Returning to Everest and Cho Oyu
After a recent announcement that China will be opening its borders to tourism, we are thrilled to share that Alpenglow is returning to Cho Oyu in 2023 and the…
Read the storyThe South Side of Everest is Overcrowded with Inexperienced Climbers
The rise in High-altitude mountaineering’s popularity has caused a massive annual increase in the number of people attempting to climb Mt. Everest. To be clear, we do not see this…
Read the storyWhy Climb Cho Oyu w/ Alpenglow?
When it comes to tackling the Himalayas, few mountains are as alluring as Cho Oyu. Standing at a staggering 26,864 feet tall, Cho Oyu is the sixth tallest mountain in…
Read the storyAn Inside Look on a Successful Summit of Aconcagua
Day-to-Day on South America’s Tallest Peak On January 23rd, 2023, Alpenglow Guide Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales summited Aconcagua (22,837′/6,961m) with clients Nate and Ryan. Despite challenging conditions thus far in…
Read the storyUpdates from the ’22/’23 Aconcagua Climbing Season
The 2023 climbing season on Aconcagua has been nothing short of challenging. High winds, heavy snows, and bitter cold have hindered many summit attempts on the mountain throughout the season,…
Read the storyAlpenglow Eyes a Return to the North Side of Everest in 2023
Written by Robert Kyte Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alpenglow has been forced to cease operations on the North Side of Everest due to China’s strict zero-covid border…
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