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Stories: U.S.

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.

Summer 2026 – Front Desk Positions Available!

We’re Hiring!
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A mountaineer using an ice axe on the Cotopaxi glacier in Ecuador during an Alpenglow Expeditions high-altitude mountaineering course

Choosing the Right Ice Axe and Crampons for Your Objective

Learn how to choose the right ice axe and crampons for your objective. We break down the different types of tools and when to use them for glacier travel, mountaineering, and technical alpine climbing.
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Best Low Angle Backcountry Tours in the Lake Tahoe Zone Right Now

Fresh snow in Tahoe makes low angle backcountry tours the smart choice. Explore Chickadee Ridge, Mount Judah, Rubicon, and Echo Lake while keeping terrain choices conservative and avalanche exposure low.
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Guide Spotlight: Isaac Laredo

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Why Push Yourself in the Mountains?

Discover why pushing yourself in the mountains matters. With expert guides by your side, step beyond your limits, find clarity away from daily chaos, and experience the challenge and beauty of the alpine world.
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Sunrise from 10,000 ft in the High Sierra

High Sierra Alpine Climbing: An Escape from the Stress of Everyday Life

Discover how overnight alpine climbing in the High Sierra offers a powerful escape from stress—immerse yourself in fresh air, fierce granite climbs, and peaceful mountain nights.
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Winter 25 scholarship winner during an AIARE 1 course.

Opening Doors in the Backcountry: BIPOC Scholarship Recap

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Climb Mt. Rainier with Alpenglow and the Juniper Fund

This summer, Alpenglow Expeditions is partnering with the Juniper Fund to organize a four-day fundraising climb on Mt. Rainier, and all proceeds go directly to the Khumbu Climbing Center. This climb isn’t just about reaching the summit—it’s about building something bigger.
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Climb Mt. Rainier with Alpenglow x The Juniper Fund

This climb is an opportunity to experience one of the most exciting physical challenges in the United States. It will also be an opportunity to climb the mountain with a team united around a mission. That mission is an extraordinary adventure on Mt. Rainier with like-minded individuals, all the while contributing to the support of families who have lost loved ones while working for expeditions in the Himalaya.
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Celebrating Our Canine Crew

Meet the dogs of Alpenglow Expeditions!
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