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.
Why Isn’t Alpenglow Guiding Everest in 2023?
Alpenglow Expeditions is not climbing Everest in 2023. Learn the reasons why.
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Why Groups Love the Tahoe Via Ferrata
Written by Will Halpin, Alpenglow Expeditions Group Coordinator Lake Tahoe is known for its picturesque mountains and crystal-clear waters, making it a prime location for outdoor activities like hiking, camping,…
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Alpenglow Is Returning to Everest and Cho Oyu
After a recent announcement that China will be opening its borders to tourism, we are thrilled to share that Alpenglow is returning to Cho Oyu in 2023 and the…
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Why Alpenglow guide Topo Mena is excited for Pakistan 2023
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The South Side of Everest is Overcrowded with Inexperienced Climbers
The rise in High-altitude mountaineering’s popularity has caused a massive annual increase in the number of people attempting to climb Mt. Everest. To be clear, we do not see this…
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The Hazards of the South Side of Mount Everest
As mountain guides, our job is to manage and reduce risk as our teams climb. Mountains are inherently dangerous, and there is no such thing as a “safe” 8,000m peak….
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Why isnt Alpenglow Guiding Everest in 2023?
It’s not because we don’t guide climbers on Mt. Everest. We do, and we’ve spent nearly two decades developing a unique approach to climbing the world’s tallest mountain. There…
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Alpenglow Ski Sale
You asked, and we delivered. We are selling our backcountry ski rental fleet! Here are the basics: – Our fleet is made up of Blizzard Zero G skis with Dynafit Rotation…
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Update from the April Ecuador Climbing School
Our Ecuador Climbing School is underway, and we’ve connected with Alpenglow guide Gaspar Navarrete for an update on how the expedition is going. On April 14th, the team summited Volcán…
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What’s in a Guide’s Pack on an 8000m Peak?
Thinking of climbing an 8000-meter peak and wondering what to put in your pack? When you’re above 8000-meters, it’s important that you have carefully considered, planned, and organized everything that…
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