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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.
Moraine Camp
Adrian called via satellite phone and the team had a great rest day at moraine camp (16,000 ft). Both Nate and Josh are acclimatizing really well and the weather is…
Read the storyAdrian and Josh Summit Quitaraju
What a season in Peru this year! The whole team is down safely, and Adrian and Josh had a perfect summit of Quitaraju and are happy to be back in…
Read the storyMt. Blanc, Chamonix, France
Carlos Amy and IFMGA/AMGA certified guide Matt Farmer had a successful summit of Mt. Blanc earlier in the week. Now Adrian is in Chamonix with Desiree Dubon, who (despite recent…
Read the storyFrance Wrap-Up
Time is moving quickly this summer, and I am already in Kathmandu preparing for the start of our expedition to Manaslu, the world’s eigth tallest peak. Check back in the…
Read the storyWaiting…Manaslu 2008
Let the Manaslu dispatches begin! We have been in Nepal for 5 rainy days now, and I am excited to report things are really getting going now. Yesterday we left…
Read the storyHelicopter through Minsiri Himal
The climbers are all on their way. After tumultuous weather, the whole team made it to the base of the peak after an unbelievable helicopter ride through the little-traveled Minsiri…
Read the storyManaslu Basecamp
Everyone made the long slog to basecamp at 15,800 ft and it was rewarding to get there…lots of comforts of home! The team is acclimatizing on schedule and hopes to…
Read the storyAdrian and Hiro Set the Route
Adrian and Hiro pushed through Camp 1 to the crux of the climb this morning, gaining 3,000 ft of elevation. Adrian, Hiro and a team of high altitude Sherpa set…
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