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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.

Want to climb Ama Dablam in just 14 days with our certified guides? Here are our frequently asked questions about climbing Ama Dablam.

Ama Dablam FAQ’s

Want to climb Ama Dablam in just 14 days with our certified guides? Here are our frequently asked questions about climbing Ama Dablam.
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Climbers on the summit of Ama Dablam.

Ama Dablam Route

On our Ama Dablam expedition, we climb the route of the mountain’s first ascent, the Southwest Ridge. It offers every type of climbing along the way to the summit, it is continuously exposed and technical.
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Climbers learning high-altitude mountaineering skills on a volcano in Ecuador at sunrise as part of Alpenglow Expedition's Ecuador Climbing School.

The Alpenglow Difference: Consistency & Quality

From our Mount Everest expedition to our introductory climbing schools, we offer consistent high-quality mountain adventures.
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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.
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private backcountry ski guiding in lake tahoe with professional mountain guides

Guide Interview: Emily Sotomayor

Meet Alpenglow Guide, Emily Sotomayor!
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Mountaineer raising their arms in achievement while climbing Cotopaxi on Alpenglow Expeditions' Cotopaxi Rapid Ascent Expedition.

Ecuador vs. Peru Climbing School

Read about the differences in our two Intro to Mountaineering “Climbing Schools” in South America.
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Aconcagua Routes

Read about the route to climb Aconcagua with our professional alpine guides in just 14 days! Route, itinerary, & map of Aconcagua.
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Cho Oyu Expedition Route, Map & Itinerary

Read about how we climb Cho Oyu in just 28 days including our route, map, and detailed itinerary.
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Come ski with our professional ski guides on this epic 4-day, 3-night backcountry winter hut trip based at Frog Lake in Lake Tahoe.

Winter Front Desk Position Available

Join our team of outdoor enthusiasts, powder hounds, dawn patrollers, and backcountry fanatics!
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One of three peaks climbed during Alpenglow Expeditions' Ecuador Climbing School intro to high-altitude mountaineering course.

Ecuador Climbing School Season Is Here

Join Alpenglow to climb South America’s most formidable peaks!
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