Stories: Uncategorized
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.
Staff Highlight: Dr. Monica Piris
At Alpenglow Expeditions, we feel incredibly lucky to have Dr. Monica Piris as our on-call high-altitude expedition doctor. More so than any particular climb or summit, Alpenglow maintains health, safety,…
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Staff Highlight: Tony Peterson
What do you do to support our international expeditions? I plan logistics for our international trips and make sure our guides and clients are well prepared and feel supported for…
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Keeping Mountains Clean Just Takes Commitment
Keeping mountains clean is not hard, it just takes commitment
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Alpenglow Expeditions Is Returning to Everest and Cho Oyu
Alpenglow Expeditions is returning to the mountains in Tibet.
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Why Groups Love the Tahoe Via Ferrata
Written by Will Halpin, Alpenglow Expeditions Group Coordinator Lake Tahoe is known for its picturesque mountains and crystal-clear waters, making it a prime location for outdoor activities like hiking, camping,…
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Why Alpenglow guide Topo Mena is excited for Pakistan 2023
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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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The Hazards of the South Side of Mount Everest
As mountain guides, our job is to manage and reduce risk as our teams climb. Mountains are inherently dangerous, and there is no such thing as a “safe” 8,000m peak….
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Why isnt Alpenglow Guiding Everest in 2023?
It’s not because we don’t guide climbers on Mt. Everest. We do, and we’ve spent nearly two decades developing a unique approach to climbing the world’s tallest mountain. There…
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Alpenglow Ski Sale
You asked, and we delivered. We are selling our backcountry ski rental fleet! Here are the basics: – Our fleet is made up of Blizzard Zero G skis with Dynafit Rotation…
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