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.
Summer 2026 – Front Desk Positions Available!
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Everest Lightning Ascent
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Everest Lightning Ascent – A letter from Adrian Ballinger
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LABOR DAY SALE: 20% OFF CORE WINTER COURSES
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The Private Expedition: Our Favorite Way to Climb
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Getting Your Partner On-Board With Going On An Expedition
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How to Go On an Expedition When Someone Loves You
How to chat with your family about going on a long expedition to do something potentially dangerous.
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Expedition Recap: Alpamayo 2026
In early July 2026, at 11:30 am, Alpenglow guides Christian, Nacho, and Micher, along with five clients, summited Alpamayo. The mountain, considered one of the most stunning alpine objectives in the world, rises to 19,511 feet in western Peru’s Cordillera Blanca range.
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Skiing Georgia’s Svaneti Region: Notes from the Caucasus
We sat down with IFMGA-certified guide Tim Dobbins to get his take on the Georgia Ski Expedition.
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Private Destination Skiing: Why Bolivia is the Next Big Thing for Ski Mountaineers
Skiing Bolivia’s Cordillera Real in April: conditions this spring, the best ski objectives in the range, and what it takes to plan an expedition here.
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