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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.

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Revolutionizing High-Altitude Mountaineering: Adrian Ballinger’s Lightning Ascents of Cho Oyu & Everest

This blog encapsulates the groundbreaking achievements and innovative approaches of Adrian Ballinger’s Lightning Ascents, highlighting the transformational impact of these expeditions on high-altitude mountaineering.
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Have you failed on the South Side of Mount Everest?

There are many small factors that can lead to a successful or failed attempt on Everest. The south side of Everest, however, has many more factors that lend themselves to failure than the North Side.
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The North Side of Mount Everest

The Importance of a Qualified Team on Mount Everest

You want to choose the right team to climb Mount Everest with, made up of certified mountain guides and trained, experienced Sherpa.
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What You Need To Start Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding

A Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry Touring in Lake Tahoe with professional mountain guides.
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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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Guide Interview: Emily Sotomayor

Meet Alpenglow Guide, Emily Sotomayor!
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