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.
Things to Know Before Climbing Mt. Shasta
By adequately preparing physically, mentally, and logistically, climbers can increase their chances of a safe and enjoyable ascent of Mt. Shasta.
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Exploring Outdoor Rock Climbing in Tahoe
Jumping into your first outdoor rock climbing adventure can feel like a big step, whether you’re graduating from indoor gym settings or it’s your first time tying in anywhere. Here’s a detailed guide to prime spots tailored for novice climbers, each offering unique experiences and challenges.
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Ski Mountaineering on Mount Shasta
Start ski mountaineering on Mount Shasta with professional ski guides.
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Mountaineering Programs for the Novice to the Advanced
Dive into the world of mountaineering with Alpenglow Expeditions. For the novice to the advanced, reach your goals and learn new skills.
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Courses & Trips To Learn Ski Mountaineering
So you’re looking to go from backcountry skier or splitboarder to stepping into bigger, steeper terrain? Here are the courses and trips that we offer that will help you do just that
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“Give Yourself the Time”: Graduating from Trekking to Climbing with Topo Mena
While ‘walking’ may sound trivial, a number of big mountains involve a lot of walking, albeit in extreme places. To talk about the journey, we connected with IFMGA-certified Alpenglow guide Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena about graduating from trekking to climbing. For beginners, he had this advice to offer: “At first, it’s important to give yourself the time to walk in the mountains and appreciate the land and the opportunity to just be there.”
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“More Than Just a Climbing Trip”: Mike Pond on the Mountains of Bolivia
In November 2023, Alpenglow guide Mike Pond returned to Bolivia for the fifth time for a private climbing trip. Moreover, it reminded us of our responsibility as climbers to listen to the mountains. As much as we may think of ourselves as mountain guides, it is equally as important to remember that the mountains guide us as well.
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Mastering Avalanche Rescue: Why Practice Makes Perfect
Perhaps you’ve taken an AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety course or maybe you’ve had the opportunity to take an AIARE Avalanche Rescue course (an entire 8 hour course dedicated to efficient avalanche rescue) where you’ve learned rescue skills and put them into action.
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A Guide’s Perspective: Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales Looks Ahead to Everest’s North Col
For Tico, this opportunity is more than just another expedition; it’s a rendezvous with the world’s highest peak. Mincing no words, he muses: “Everest is Everest.” It hardly needs further explanation. Despite not aiming for the summit, he recognizes the significance of the North Col.
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Five Expeditions Before Climbing Everest with Topo Mena
Now that Everest season is in full swing, this week we connected with IFMGA-certified Alpenglow guide Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena to talk about five expeditions that are perfect for building the experience necessary to climb the tallest mountain in the world.
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