Watch the Mt. Everest Series
Beyond The Summit
Everest is more than a mountain — it’s a window into what’s possible. This two-part series reveals the awe, adventure, and accomplishment of summitting the world’s highest peak, and invites you to discover how that same spirit thrives in mountains across the globe.
The Journey
Episode 1 takes us from the planning and packing stages in Lake Tahoe, CA, across the Tibetan Plateau to Everest Base Camp, and up to Advanced Base Camp where the team has their Puja, or blessing ceremony, from the mountain before they start their acclimatization rotation.
The Summit
In this episode we see the team climb to 23,000’ (7,000m) as part of their acclimatization rotation, stay patient as they wait for good weather, and ultimately summit Everest on the clearest, calmest day of the 2025 season.
The World’s Great Peaks.
Your Next Adventure.
Everest might spark your inspiration, but the climbs along the way are what make it possible. From Ecuador to Peru, Kilimanjaro to Aconcagua, our Rapid Ascent™ expeditions turn ambition into experience.
- 0.180653° S, 78.467834° W
- 32.653179° S, 70.010868° W
- 28.099722°N , 86.66°E
- 63.0692° N, 151.0070° W
- 27.7172° N, 85.3240° E
More Expeditions
Read More about the Road to Everest
“Give Yourself the Time”: Graduating from Trekking to Climbing with Topo Mena
While ‘walking’ may sound trivial, a number of big mountains involve a lot of walking, albeit in extreme places. To talk about the journey, we connected with IFMGA-certified Alpenglow guide Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena about graduating from trekking to climbing. For beginners, he had this advice to offer: “At first, it’s important to give yourself the time to walk in the mountains and appreciate the land and the opportunity to just be there.”Read the story
How to Climb Mt. Everest
Climbing Everest doesn’t start in the Himalaya. It starts with basic skills, local mountains, and building experience one step at a time. If you’re asking how to climb Everest the right way — safely, successfully, and confidently — this is the path we recommend.Read the story
A Guide’s Perspective: Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales Looks Ahead to Everest’s North Col
For Tico, this opportunity is more than just another expedition; it’s a rendezvous with the world’s highest peak. Mincing no words, he muses: “Everest is Everest.” It hardly needs further explanation. Despite not aiming for the summit, he recognizes the significance of the North Col.Read the story
Adrian Ballinger Featured on The Rich Roll Podcast
In the world of high-altitude mountaineering, few names carry as much weight as Adrian Ballinger. As the founder of Alpenglow Expeditions and a professional mountaineer with over two decades of experience, Adrian has carved out a niche at the intersection of extreme adventure, meticulous preparation, and socio-environmental ethics. Recently, he had the opportunity to share his journey and insights with a broader audience by appearing on The Rich Roll Podcast.Read the story
Adrian Ballinger Argues for Sweeping Change on Everest: Nepal-Side Summits Are Becoming ‘Unethical’
Every year, more climbers die trying to reach Mount Everest’s summit via the southern route through Nepal. A prominent alpinist says China’s northern side offers more safety.Read the story
Alpenglow’s Everest Approach Sets a New Standard for Ethical Climbing
Alpenglow Expeditions is changing how Mt. Everest is climbed through conscious risk mitigation, environmental stewardship, and worker safety and inclusivity.Read the story
A Brief History of Cho Oyu
The recorded history of Cho Oyu dates back to the early 20th century when British surveyors first began mapping the region. However, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that the mountain truly captured the attention of the international climbing community.Read the story
Build Your Dream Expedition
At Alpenglow Expeditions, we understand that climbing can be a deeply personal journey, shaped by individual aspirations, preferences, and timelines. For those seeking the pinnacle of personalized adventure, Alpenglow Expeditions’ private expeditions offer an unparalleled opportunity to tailor-make your dream climb.Read the story
CEO who summited Mt. Everest 8 times: How to achieve success without chasing risks
Read the story
Climb Cho Oyu Before Climbing Everest
When it comes to climbing Everest, experience matters. Not just general mountain experience, but specific, targeted exposure to what it actually feels like to live and perform above 7,000 meters. That’s why Adrian Ballinger—founder of Alpenglow Expeditions and veteran of 14 Everest seasons—encourages nearly every aspiring Everest climber to summit an 8,000-meter peak first.Read the story