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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.
Winter is upon us! Here’s a few things to consider
Written by Matthew Beals Welcome to Winter in October! While I usually loathe to jinx the season with over-optimism, the goods are here and this season has already over-delivered: the…
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Train for ski season while you’re stuck inside!
Written by Matthew Beals Behind every #influencer summit selfie, there’s a journey filled with thoughtful moments assessing risks and hazards, steep leg-and-lung-crushing approaches, and occasionally, some unforeseen challenges. We find…
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Women and alpinism: a narrative about climbing in South America
Written by Emily O’Dean, Women’s Ecuador Expedition member “Oh, should I have given you a hug up there?” the trip leader asked as I cried into the arms of man…
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Climbing a Classic High Sierra Traverse in Just 2 Days
Written by Mike Pond, Photos by Lorenzo Riano 40 hours, 20 miles, 13,804 feet of elevation gain, Five 14ers, one epic adventure There are many ways a climb can be…
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Adrian has a plan for Everest 2022
Confidence in April 2022 Alpenglow has confidence that Tibet will open for our Everest North Side 2022 expedition next April. We’re having good communications with our local partners in…
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Who Can Climb the Tahoe Via?
Written by Isaac Laredo You can climb the Tahoe Via! Whether you are a seasoned multi-pitch rock climber or a family of four, the Tahoe Via is designed to provide…
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3 Reasons Adrian Ballinger Thinks You Should Climb Aconcagua
Rapid Ascent™ distills the expedition down to all its highlights By preacclimatizing at home before the start of the trip, our teams spend a mere 14 days attempting Aconcagua,…
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Mt Shasta – The Jewel of Northern California
Rising almost 10,000ft above the surrounding terrain, Mt. Shasta is a true gem of California. Its smooth slopes and craggy ridges that fall for thousands of feet in all…
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Intro to Mountaineering and Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Equipment Lists
It’s about that time of year where we kick off our mountaineering education programs, and we’re stoked! Below we’ll go over some of the equipment you’ll need for the Intro…
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Backcountry Skiing in Chile with Sydney Duncan
Sydney Duncan spends her winters in Tahoe as a ski guide and AIARE Avalanche Course instructor. In summer, she migrates north, alpine guiding in the Cascades. This September, she’s…
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