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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.

A group of backpackers heading to climb Mount Shasta with Alpenglow Expeditions

A Beginner’s Guide To Climbing Mount Shasta

Alpenglow Expeditions’ Guides answer all of your questions about climbing Mount Shasta. Join a Shasta trip to learn mountaineering with us!
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What’s The Difference Between AIARE 1 & AIARE 2?

In this blog post, we will explore the distinctions between AIARE 1 and AIARE 2 courses, shedding light on the increasing complexity and expertise required as one progresses through the levels.
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Peru Climbing School

Something for Everyone: Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales on Climbing in Peru

We connected with Alpenglow guide Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales to talk about what sets the Peru climbing experience apart from anywhere else in the world.
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Skier wearing orange skis through the powder in the Palisades Tahoe backcountry.

Winter Local’s Day

In an ongoing effort to contribute to inclusive and accessible backcountry ski opportunities in Lake Tahoe, Alpenglow Expeditions is excited to announce that we will be hosting a heavily discounted backcountry Local’s Day on March 6th. Apply now!
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Everest 2024: The Exciting Return to the North Side!

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What Sets Alpenglow’s Everest Program Apart?

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Summit Success on Aconcagua

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An aerial shot of a high camp on Peak Lenin

Trash on Everest

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A climber with a blue backpack climbing with Alpenglow Expeditions descends from Camp 1 through tall white snow penitentes on Aconcagua

Aconcagua Update: Team Pauses at Base Camp to Dodge the Wind

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Hybrid AIARE 1 in North Lake Tahoe

Unraveling the Complexity of Tahoe’s Snowpack: A Closer Look at the Avalanche Forecast

Snowpack observations and avalanche forecast in Lake Tahoe from a mountain guide’s perspective.
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