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.

Cho Oyu Expedition Route, Map & Itinerary
Read about how we climb Cho Oyu in just 28 days including our route, map, and detailed itinerary.
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Ecuador Climbing School Season Is Here
Join Alpenglow to climb South America’s most formidable peaks!
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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.
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Alpenglow 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…
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The 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…
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Why 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…
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An 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…
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