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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.

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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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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Questions To Ask Before Joining An Everest Expedition

Choosing which guiding company to climb Everest with should be done carefully and after getting answers to all of the questions below.
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Remembering Aaron Livingston

On Monday, September 4th, 2023, the Alpenglow family lost one of our own. Aaron Livingston was a key member of our California guide team and an incredible friend, mentor, and human.
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