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.
Mexico Beyond the Beaches: Climbing Volcanoes in 9 Days
When most people think of Mexico, they picture sand, surf, and maybe a mezcal margarita at sunset. What often gets overlooked is that central Mexico holds some of North America’s most striking high-altitude terrain. On the Volcanoes of Mexico expedition, you don’t just visit—you climb straight into it.
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Climbing Everest with Us: What Sets Our Expeditions Apart
Our Everest approach is built on decades of experience guiding in the Himalaya and on a commitment to making every step safer, healthier, and more rewarding. Here’s how we do it differently.
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Cotopaxi Rapid Ascent™ – High Altitude in Just Five Days
Thanks to our Rapid Ascent™ system, climbers can attempt Cotopaxi in just five days—making it possible to step into big-mountain terrain without taking weeks away from home.
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Why Late Summer into Fall Is the Best Time to Climb in Tahoe
Climb Tahoe this fall—Via Ferrata, Donner Summit, and Lover’s Leap with expert guides and great conditions.
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Why It Matters to Have an IFMGA-Certified Guide on Aconcagua
Climbing Aconcagua—at 6,962 meters (22,841 feet)—isn’t just about physical strength. It’s about making the right calls in a high-consequence environment where weather, terrain, and altitude can change the game in a matter of hours. The guide you choose directly impacts your safety, your efficiency, and your experience.
That’s where an IFMGA-certified guide makes all the difference.
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Climbing Season is here: Why Donner Summit is the Best Place to Learn With Us
Learn to climb this season at Donner Summit with world-class guides. Cool granite, stunning views, and beginner-friendly routes make late summer and fall the perfect time to start
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Pushing Limits on the Tahoe Via Ferrata
Discover the Tahoe Via Ferrata—Tahoe’s most rewarding climbing experience. Push past your limits, enjoy stunning granite views, and climb with zero prior experience alongside expert guides.
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One Itinerary, Two Styles: Climb or Ski Ecuador’s Big Volcanoes
With Alpenglow Expeditions, you can do either—on the same 16-day itinerary. The Ecuador Climbing School and the Ring of Fire Ski Expedition both summit Cayambe (18,996’ / 5,790m), Chimborazo (20,564’ / 6,268m), and either Cotopaxi or Antisana, depending on mountain conditions.
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Trails That Changed Me: Why I Keep Coming Back to the Backcountry
Experience backpacking in Yosemite through a guide’s story—how the backcountry inspires, teaches skills, and creates unforgettable moments.
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The Vertical Gateway: How the Tahoe Via Ferrata Is Changing the Way Families and First-Timers Experience Real Rock
What if your first real outdoor climb wasn’t a sketchy scramble or a ropes course at summer camp—but a guided vertical adventure up a massive granite face, hundreds of feet above the ground, with views stretching across Lake Tahoe?
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