Stories: Ski
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.
State of the Snowpack – 01/25/2023
After heavy snows followed by scouring East winds, check out our state of the snowpack from Alpenglow Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger. Right now, the snowpack is ranging from 1 to…
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What Does A Pro Guide Carry Into the Backcountry?
Alpenglow Expeditions Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger answer the question: What’s In My Ski Pack? With so much outdoor gear on the scene, it can be hard to know what you need…
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What to Carry in Your Ski Repair Kit
Alpenglow Expeditions Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger shares what he carries in his backcountry repair kit. A repair kit is an often overlooked piece of equipment that we should always carry…
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Educating Local Youth Through Alpenglow’s Teen AIARE 1
Is your teen interested in getting into the backcountry? As a parent, it can be worrisome to think about sending your child out beyond the boundaries of the resort. As…
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Ski, Ride, and Get Educated with Alpenglow Expeditions
Alpenglow Expeditions strives to facilitate unique, exhilarating, educational, and responsible ski experiences for locals and visitors alike in the Lake Tahoe area. As such, we offer a diverse variety of…
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New Course: Avalanche 1 Refresher
Written by Sam Kieckhefer, Alpenglow Guide When did you take your last avalanche course? Has it been a few years? Just like the snowpack, weather, and conditions are constantly changing,…
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Snowpack Update – 11/20/22
Written by Peter Terwilliger, Alpenglow Guide We went out for a tour today to inspect conditions along the Andesite ridge and around the Castle Peak area of Donner Pass. Quickly…
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Halloween Promotion: 15% Off All AIARE Avalanche Courses Through Nov 1!
Written by Robert Kyte Through November 1st, 2022, Alpenglow is excited to offer 15% off all AIARE courses with the code Spooky22. We recognize the potential for adventure to be…
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Front Desk Position Now Available
Looking for an opportunity in the outdoor industry? Alpenglow Expeditions is looking to expand its office team this winter season! We are looking for someone who is hardworking and passionate…
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Glen Poulsen’s Tips and Tricks for Spring Touring
As we transition into the spring skiing month’s here in Tahoe (with a few intermittent powder dumps, we hope!), a few words of wisdom from a local legend and one…
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