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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.

7 Reasons You Should Climb in Bolivia

Written by Mike Pond This summer, an Alpenglow team of four led by guides Gaspar Navarrete, Mike Pond, and Isaac Laredo climbed Pequeño Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi and Illimani in Bolivia….
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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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Locals’ Day Recap on the Tahoe Via

Written by Robert Kyte On October 7th, in celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Tahoe Via Ferrata, Alpenglow hosted a Locals’ Day on the Via, offering free climbing excursions…
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What does AMGA Accreditation Mean?

Written by Robert Kyte Upon approaching the Alpenglow Expeditions office in the Village at Palisades Tahoe, visitors will see emblazoned on the window the logo of the American Mountain Guides…
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Our Favorite Moments from the ’22 Tahoe Via Season

Written by Robert Kyte In just five seasons, the Tahoe Via Ferrata has become a staple on the list of must-do summer activities in the Lake Tahoe area. We’re proud…
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Alpenglow’s Return to the 360° Route on Aconcagua

Written by Robert Kyte   We are so excited to announce our return to the famed 360° Route for the 2022 climbing season!   Why Climb Aconcagua with Alpenglow? There…
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Chile Backcountry Ski Adventure Recap

  Words by Alpenglow Guide Sam Kieckhefer “For anyone who has spent time in the US’s Pacific Northwest, you’re familiar with the southern Cascades volcanoes. Maybe you’ve driven along I-5…
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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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Denali 2022: Smooth Sailing to a Summit

Written by Mike Pond, Alpenglow Guide  Every now and then, everything lines up. For all the trips where you get bad weather, illness strikes, you encounter difficult mountain conditions, or…
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What Sets the Tahoe Via Apart?

Written by Tiffany Pearson At Alpenglow Expeditions, we firmly believe that the outdoors are for everybody. As such, we are proud to offer our very own Via Ferrata as a…
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