Stories: School
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.
It’s Still Summit Season!
Yesterday the Aconcagua Rapid Ascent team hiked up to Cerro Colorado (15,500′ / 4724m) just behind Base Camp. They enjoyed great views of the Polish Glacier and the South…
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International December Expeditions
Alpenglow Expeditions currently has three international expeditions taking place. We have one Rapid Ascent expedition on Aconcagua near Mendoza, Argentina (14 days), and also two climbing schools, one in Mexico (9…
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Earthquake in Ecuador
As you have likely heard, the devastating 7.8 earthquake that struck along the coast of Ecuador on April 16 has put the coastal regions and the country in a state…
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Motivation from Ecuador
Words by Alpenglow Expeditions guide Topo Mena As a climber, it is very motiving to meet people who are always dreaming big, people who never stop the pursuit for something…
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Success in Ecuador
Climbing in Ecuador isn’t just an awesome way to climb some of the most accessible 5,000 and 6,000 meter peaks in the world, it’s also a great adventure discovering a…
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Ecuador Climbing School, November 2015
Ecuador November Trip Dispatch Alpenglow has seen two expeditions head to Ecuador this November with the first team exiting the country late last week and a new one arriving on…
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Cotopaxi: Top 5 Things You Don’t Leave Home Without
With a challenging climb ahead, the last thing you need are logistical problems like taking the wrong gear. Looking down on the world from the summit of Cotopaxi will be…
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Why Learn to Climb
Many blogs explain how to climb or discuss which beginner routes to climb and where to find them. The internet is packed with explanations of traditional climbing versus sport climbing,…
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An Inside Look in Pictures: Alpenglow’s Ecuador Expedition
In case you’re wondering what it’s really like to be on an expedition – and in particular our introductory climb on Cotopaxi in Ecuador – here’s your chance! Below is…
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Congratulations to the Winner of Our Ecuador Climbing School Contest
The winner of Alpenglow’s Ecuador Climbing School Contest is Jenny Weisshaupt, from Sitka, Alaska. Congratulations Jenny! She says she’s super excited because “I love learning from other cultures and can’t…
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