Mountaineering Expeditions
7 Continents, 15 Countries, 30+ Mountains, 1 Mission: To Inspire Adventurers Through Powerful Mountain Experiences.
Mountaineering Expeditions
Alpenglow Expeditions was founded to facilitate powerful experiences in the world’s tallest alpine environments. For us, that means more than just reaching the summit. The summit is the objective, but the experience is the purpose. We know just how life-changing an expedition can be, and strive to deliver the best possible experience on each expedition. From the summit of Everest to the barren expanse of Antarctica; explore our International Expeditions to find the trip that be suites your mountain dreams.
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Japan Backcountry Ski
The Adventure Addicts’ Ecuador Climbing School
Ecuador Climbing School
Mount Everest Expedition
Women’s Ecuador Climbing School
Ecuador Ring of Fire Ski Expedition
Chile Backcountry Ski Expedition
Peru Climbing School
Everest Base Camp Trek
Cotopaxi Rapid Ascent™
Aconcagua Rapid Ascent™
Cho Oyu Rapid Ascent™ Expedition
Gasherbrum II Rapid Ascent™
Pisco & Chopicalqui
Cordillera Huayhuash Trek
Alpamayo & Quitaraju
Artesonraju
Mountains of Bolivia
Ama Dablam Rapid Ascent™
Makalu Rapid Ascent™
Peak Lenin Rapid Ascent™
Volcanoes of Mexico
Lhakpa Ri Rapid Ascent™
Kilimanjaro
Vinson Massif Expedition
Denali Expedition
Carstensz Pyramid Expedition
Ojos Del Salado Rapid Ascent™
Mount Elbrus Rapid Ascent™
Climbing Expeditions
Stories and insights from our expert team at Alpenglow Expeditions
Last Chance for Aconcagua ’24/’25
If your sights are set on the Himalaya, Aconcagua is the perfect training ground. Standing at 6,962 meters (22,841 feet), it’s the highest peak outside of Asia and an essential climb for those preparing for the world’s tallest mountains. Alpenglow Expeditions’ Rapid Ascent approach offers a highly efficient way to tackle this peak, utilizing advanced acclimatization techniques and a condensed schedule to prepare you for higher altitudes without requiring months away from home.Read the story
A Game of Patience: Waiting for a Window on Cho Oyu
In 2024, after a five-year hiatus, Alpenglow Expeditions returned to Cho Oyu with a determined team—and despite a season marked by unpredictable weather, we secured a 100% summit success rate. Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest peak in the world, hasn’t seen us since 2019, but this year we were ready to face whatever the mountain threw at us. And it delivered.Read the story
Episode 10: Alex Honnold, Professional Climber
Alex Honnold makes a special appearance on The Duffel Shuffle Podcast. Sam and Adrian chat with Alex about his motivations in climbing, why he’s decided high altitude climbing isn’t for him, and what his future goals are now that he’s a father to two.Read the story
A Brief History of Aconcagua
Aconcagua, standing at 22,831’/6,959m, is the highest peak in the Americas and one of the Seven Summits. Its history is rich and multifaceted, beginning with the indigenous cultures that inhabited the region long before modern mountaineers arrived. Today, it’s a popular peak forintermediate climbers to break into 7,000m, and an excellent step on the way to preparing for Mt. Everest.Read the story
Skiing Peak Lenin: Updates from the Field
It is commonly accepted that Peak Lenin is the most popular 7,000-meter peak, and for good reason: it’s beautiful, it’s tall, it’s accessible, and it’s not highly technical. Nonetheless, our Peak Lenin Rapid Ascent expedition the perfect training for bigger peaks in the 8,000m range, such as Cho Oyu and Mt. Everest.Read the story