Stories
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.
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How Long Does It Take to Climb Mount Everest?
A traditional Mount Everest expedition takes 60 to 75 days, about two to two and a half months from arrival to the trip home. Most of that time goes to acclimatizing to the altitude, not climbing. Alpenglow’s Rapid Ascent™ Everest expedition takes 36 days, and the Everest Lightning Ascent 15 days
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The Three Ways to Climb Mount Everest with Alpenglow Expeditions
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Private Climbing Expeditions in Bolivia
Private climbing expeditions in Bolivia, two ways: a 20-day trip built around the peaks, or an 11-day itinerary for climbers short on time.
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Climbing Aconcagua’s 360° Route
The 360° Route on Aconcagua is a less crowded, less technical route that combines the best parts of four other popular routes on the mountain.
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Everest Lightning Ascent
How we developed the fastest way to climb Mount Everest.
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Everest Lightning Ascent – A letter from Adrian Ballinger
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The Private Expedition: Our Favorite Way to Climb
There is a version of every Alpenglow expedition that exists only for you.
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