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Teen AIARE 1 Avalanche Course
Dec 30, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020 (more dates)NEW COURSE UPDATES for 2020/21 Season - This course now comprises 2 full days of learning in the field, and…
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue
Apr 04, 2021 (more dates)In this course you'll learn the basics of glacier travel and crevasse rescue. Take this course in Lake Tahoe, California…
Intro to Mountaineering
Apr 03, 2021 (more dates)Learn the skills necessary to begin taking the first steps towards the high peak of your dreams. This course can…
Lhakpa Ri Rapid Ascent™
May 02, 2021 - May 17, 2021 (more dates)Climb Lhakpa Ri in 16 days with Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™. This is a fantastic opportunity to test your skills…
Mount Elbrus Rapid Ascent™
Aug 07, 2021 - Aug 12, 2021 (more dates)Climb Mount Elbrus in six days with Alpenglow's cutting edge Rapid Ascent™ style. Pre-acclimatize for 4 weeks at home and…
Single Run through Tram Ridge Backcountry
Dec 06, 2020 (more dates)Ski and ride outside the ski area boundaries of Lake Tahoe’s premier resort with Alpenglow’s AMGA certified guides. Riding the…
Shirley Canyon Snowshoe Tours
Dec 06, 2020 (more dates)Join a group snowshoe tour on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10:30am! In this 4-hour tour, a professional guide will…
Women's Backcountry 1.0 & 2.0
Jan 30, 2021 - Jan 31, 2021 (more dates)This women’s introduction to backcountry skiing and riding clinic is a two-day package consisting of our Backcountry 1.0 and 2.0…
AIARE 1 Avalanche Course
Nov 28, 2020 - Nov 29, 2020 (more dates)sold
NEW COURSE UPDATES for 2020/21 Season - This course now comprises 2 full days of learning in the field, and…
Ojos del Salado Rapid Ascent™
Jan 15, 2021 - Jan 23, 2021 (more dates)Climb the world's highest volcano in just 9 days! Enjoy intimate knowledge of the Andes Mountains, while being lead by Alpenglow mountain…
Full Day Kids Rock Climbing Camp
Summer vacation is upon us- how are you going to get your kids outside so they can expend some of…
Half Day Kids Rock Climbing Camp
Aug 16, 2020 (more dates)This summer, how are you going to get your kids outside so they can expend some of their energy in…
Ama Dablam Rapid Ascent™
Oct 25, 2021 - Nov 07, 2021 (more dates)By utilizing Hypoxico tents for 1 month prior to departure (this is required & the tent rental fee is included…
Cordillera Huayhuash Trek
Jun 12, 2021 - Jun 26, 2021 (more dates)The famed Huayhuash of the Cordillera Blanca is a stunning trek at high altitude. Trekking with Alpenglow Expeditions in Peru…
AIARE Avalanche Rescue
Dec 05, 2020 (more dates)This one day course is designed to keep backcountry travelers up to date on best practices and gear for avalanche…
AIARE 2 Avalanche Course
Dec 19, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020 (more dates)NEW COURSE UPDATES for 2020/21 Season - This course now comprises 2 full days of learning in the field, and…
Backcountry 1.0
Dec 04, 2020 (more dates)This is the first part in our three-part intro to backcountry series. Please see Backcountry 2.0 and 3.0 for more…
Backcountry 2.0
Nov 29, 2020 (more dates)This is the second part in our three-part intro to backcountry series. Please see Backcountry 1.0 for an overview of…
High Sierra Alpine Climbing
The High Sierra, known as the range of light, has many 14,000' peaks and stunning backdrops as Ansel Adams showed us in…
Private Half Day of Rock Climbing
A private half day allows you to name the goals and dates for your day of climbing at Donner Summit. Choose a morning…
Private Full Day of Rock Climbing
A private full day of rock climbing with Alpenglow allows you to name the dates and location for your day with one of…
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Learn the basics of rock climbing movement, belaying and the importance of good communication. All while enjoying the weather and…
Private AIARE 1 Course
This is a comprehensive, entry level avalanche course designed for those with basic ski / snowboard touring experience. There are…
Lovers Leap Rock Climbing
$595 pricing is good for up to two people! Located along the South Fork of the American river, the towering cliffs…
Backcountry 3.0
Feb 06, 2021 (more dates)The third part in our three-part Intro to Backcountry course series, this course is designed to be your formal introduction…
Ecuador Climbing School
Nov 19, 2020 - Nov 27, 2020 (more dates)Extension available for 19,347' Cotopaxi and 20,564' Chimborazo for just $1500! See itinerary for details. Join our Ecuador Climbing School…
Peru Climbing School
Jun 18, 2021 - Jul 02, 2021 (more dates)Progressively learn mountaineering skills. Explore Huaraz, the mountaineering capital of South America. Small team size and low ratio of climbers…
Half Day Family Rock Climbing
Full day options are available! Enjoy spending time with family or friends on the beautiful granite cliffs of Lake Tahoe.…
Learn to Lead Climb
Learning to safely lead climb is a milestone as a climber, and doing so with the instruction of a professional…
Volcanoes of Mexico Climbing School
Dec 11, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021 (more dates)Attain the basic skills of mountaineering with a focus on safety and education in just one week. The volcanoes climbed on this…
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Backcountry Tours
Ski and ride outside the ski area boundaries of Lake Tahoe’s premier resort with Alpenglow’s AMGA certified guides. Riding the…
Half Day Squaw Valley Backcountry Tour
Half day option accessing the Tram Ridge zone outside of the Broken Arrow terrain of Squaw Valley Ski Resort. Ski…
Chile Backcountry Ski Adventure
Sep 11, 2021 - Sep 18, 2021 (more dates)The perfect next step for backcountry ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Touring the volcanic peaks of southern Chile provides a fun…
Mera Peak Ski Expedition
Experience the Himalaya on skis, the ultimate way to experience this mountain range. Learn high altitude climbing and skiing skills…
Mount Everest North Side Rapid Ascent™ Expedition
Apr 25, 2021 - May 29, 2021 (more dates)Summit the world's tallest peak from the North Side - without the crowds or the risk of the South Side…
Rock Anchoring & Gear Placement
Become familiar with protection used in rock climbing. Learn equalization principals along with anchoring and rope management.
Self Rescue for Rock Climbers
You're experienced, but what do you do when your leader falls and can't get down on her own? This course…
Intro to Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing
A private multi-pitch climbing course with Alpenglow allows you to pick the date for your day with one of our AMGA certified rock guides. Call…
Ama Dablam
Oct 09, 2021 - Nov 07, 2021 (more dates)This expedition includes an experienced Western guide. Ama Dablam is an ideal stepping stone to more independent expeditions on big…
Private Ski Guiding
Private ski guiding allows you to customize your day for up to 5 skiers and riders. Most interested in backcountry…
High Sierra Backcountry Tours
Surrounded by 14,000' peaks and stunning backdrops, the backcountry touring in the High Sierra is some of the finest in…
Private Snowshoe Tours
Dec 01, 2019 - Apr 30, 2020 (more dates)Snowshoe in beautiful Lake Tahoe with Alpenglow! Our snowshoe tours are led by qualified guides who are able to show…
Custom Climbing School
Teaching mountain skills is what Adrian Ballinger founded Alpenglow Expeditions on. Call or email to start planning your customized climbing…
Custom Trek
Customized treks allow you to name the dates and location anywhere in the world. Give us a call to start…
Truckee Skyline Traverse
UPDATE: We're open for late season ski touring on Donner Summit! Please call the office to make a reservation (877-873-5376)…
Alpamayo and Quitaraju Expedition
Jul 03, 2021 - Jul 17, 2021 (more dates)Alpamayo (19,512 feet/5,947 meters) is the gem of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. Ever since it was first climbed in…
Aconcagua Rapid Ascent™
COVID UPDATE: Aconcagua is closed for the 2020/21 season. We are currently taking bookings for 2021/22. Aconcagua is the tallest…
Cotopaxi Rapid Ascent™
Feb 10, 2021 - Feb 14, 2021 (more dates)Climb a 19,000' mountain in just five days! On this trip, you will be able to fly from home and…
Climb Pisco and Chopicalqui
Jun 15, 2021 - Jul 02, 2021 (more dates)Build basic high altitude mountaineering skills. Become familiar with expedition living, carrying a pack on crevassed terrain, and camping at…
Custom Ski Trip
Customized ski trips allow you to name the dates and location anywhere in the world. Give us a call to start…
Cho Oyu Rapid Ascent™
Sep 05, 2021 - Oct 02, 2021 (more dates)Climb Cho Oyu in Rapid Ascent™ style- At 26,906' /8201m, Cho Oyu is the sixth tallest mountain in the world…
Climb Mount Elbrus
Jul 24, 2021 - Aug 06, 2021 (more dates)Climb Mount Elbrus, Europe’s Seven Summit and explore St. Petersburg and Moscow. For proficient backcountry skiers, there is the possibility…
Climb Artesonraju
Jul 18, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021 (more dates)Ideal for experienced technical climbers who excel at altitude. Small team size and low climber to guide ratio (2:1). Climb with…
Ecuador Ring of Fire Ski Expedition
Dec 05, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020 (more dates)Ski two of Ecuador’s biggest peaks, including Cotopaxi the world’s tallest active volcano. Learn high altitude climbing and skiing skills…
Everest Base Camp Trek
Oct 10, 2020 - Oct 29, 2020 (more dates)Trek to Everest Base Camp and gain unparalleled perspectives while trekking alongside Sherpa, guides, and climbers who are continuing on…
Torres del Paine Trek
Experience glaciers, mountains, glacial lakes, and flora and fauna that exist nowhere else on earth. Alpenglow uses an extensive lodge…
Custom Climb
Creating custom expeditions to any peak in the world is part of our DNA. Every year we put together countless…
Climb Kilimanjaro
Dec 05, 2020 - Dec 13, 2020 (more dates)Extend your adventure to include the extraordinary Safari for just $2,200. The combination of Alpenglow's internationally certified guides and the premier…
Climb Pequeño Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi & Illimani
Jul 24, 2021 - Aug 08, 2021 (more dates)Spend two days exploring the vast Andean highlands and the bustling city of La Paz, then an additional two days…