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Everest,
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Our expeditions are designed to take you climbing, skiing, and trekking to locations you never dreamed possible and our international mountain guides are IFMGA-certified to teach you the skills necessary to summit the tallest peaks.
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The Lake Tahoe area holds a lifetime of premium backcountry skiing & climbing adventures; our Lake Tahoe mountain guides are the perfect people to show you.

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Incredible! One of the many words that can be used to describe climbing with Alpenglow
“Incredible! One of the many words that can be used to describe climbing with Alpenglow in Bolivia and the Cordillera Real. Prior to Bolivia, I had completed the Ecuador Climbing School with Alpenglow, so this was the IDEAL expedition that would take my mountaineering skills to the next level. I was fortunate enough to have three amazing guides who truly cared about teaching our team the skill sets needed to safely succeed on these more challenging peaks. I cannot recommend partnering with Alpenglow enough. By choosing Alpenglow, you will receive transparent logistics, expert guides, detailed itineraries, and truly an unforgettable experience. If you want to take your mountaineering skills to the next level, this is the trip!”
Evan MFor a peak like Aconcagua, I knew that Alpenglow could deliver
“I’ve climbed internationally with Alpenglow multiple times. When attempting a peak as important as Aconcagua, I knew they would deliver. While no summit can be guaranteed. Alpenglow employs very good guides. The logistics are all top-notch. Tico was all-around an amazing guide. He helped with every detail. Can’t recommend the company enough–simply the best.”
Ryan CAn amazing and unforgettable experience
“Climbing Gasherbrum 2, my first 8000 meter summit, was an amazing and unforgettable experience. The Karakoram range and the culture of northern Pakistan are incredible.
The Alpenglow team, particularly the lead guide, Topo Mena, and the Sherpa crew on the expedition were world-class in every way. They enabled me to explore my limits and advance my big mountain skills, while maintaining high levels of safety.
I am stoked for my next expedition with the Alpenglow team, which is already planned.”
Matthew Greving63.0692° N, 151.0070° W
The feeling of standing on the summit of Everest/Chomolungma is almost indescribable
“The feeling of standing on the summit of Everest/Chomolungma is almost indescribable. What I can say is that the entire experience of climbing the mountain with Alpenglow Expeditions was a true pleasure. I felt taken care of and safe. There’s no better feeling than climbing a mountain, especially the world’s highest, and feeling safe doing it.”
Rob Lea
The latest from the field.
From Rainforest to Rock: The Unique Environment of Carstensz Pyramid
Climbing Carstensz Pyramid isn’t just about summiting the tallest peak in Oceania—it’s about moving through one of the most unique and remote environments on the planet. From dense, misty rainforest to a jagged limestone summit, the route to the top is as wild as it gets. And it’s exactly that contrast—between jungle chaos and high-altitude exposure—that makes this climb unlike anything else in our expedition lineup.Read the storyClimb 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.Read the storyThe Best of Both Worlds: Lift-Accessed Backcountry Skiing in Andermatt
Andermatt, Switzerland isn’t your typical ski destination. It’s one of the rare places where a modern lift network connects directly to vast, untouched backcountry terrain—no long slogs or hours of skinning just to find your line. Instead, you get more skiing, better access, and the freedom to move quickly between big descents. That’s exactly why we built our Switzerland Ski Adventure around this location.Read the storyDiscover the Heart of the Andes: Alpenglow Expeditions’ Peru Climbing School
The Peru Climbing School is Alpenglow’s most immersive introductory expedition—anyone can join us to climb Yanapaccha (17,913’/5,460m) and Pisco (18,871’/5,752m). We chose the Cordillera Blanca because its allure lies in its diversity, from gentle slopes offering stunning vistas to challenging, unforgiving climbs that test the limits of even the most seasoned adventurers.Read the storyClimb 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.Read the story