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.
Ama Dablam Rapid Ascent in 200 words or Less
Climbing Ama Dablam is a dream for many mountaineers. This peak, located in the Khumbu Valley, is widely considered one of the most beautiful and technically challenging climbs in the…
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Via Ferrata March 2023 Operations Update
As you may have heard, Lake Tahoe has had a record breaking winter according to the Central Sierra Snow Lab. This makes the 2022/2023 winter season the second snowiest winter…
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Mountaineering Basics You Can Learn in Two Days
While it is easy to see how the high peaks of the world have captured the attention of climbers for generations, their sheer size, sense of remoteness, and hazardous terrain…
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Five Steps to Go From California to International Ski Expeditions
Here in Lake Tahoe, we’re incredibly fortunate to enjoy 6+ months out of the year skiing world-class terrain. Our maritime snowpack and regular winter storm cycles produce stable snow that…
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Climb Mt. Shasta with Alpenglow Expeditions
Are you looking to add skills to your mountain quiver and train for bigger goals? Look no further than Alpenglow Expeditions’ wide array of trips to climb Mt. Shasta. Mt….
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Local’s Day in the Palisades Tahoe Backcountry
At Alpenglow Expeditions, we firmly believe that the continued expansion of the outdoor community will inevitably lead to positive social, economic, and environmental change. In an ongoing effort to contribute…
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An Inside Look on a Successful Summit of Aconcagua
Day-to-Day on South America’s Tallest Peak On January 23rd, 2023, Alpenglow Guide Roberto ‘Tico’ Morales summited Aconcagua (22,837′/6,961m) with clients Nate and Ryan. Despite challenging conditions thus far in…
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State of the Snowpack – 01/25/2023
After heavy snows followed by scouring East winds, check out our state of the snowpack from Alpenglow Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger. Right now, the snowpack is ranging from 1 to…
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Updates from the ’22/’23 Aconcagua Climbing Season
The 2023 climbing season on Aconcagua has been nothing short of challenging. High winds, heavy snows, and bitter cold have hindered many summit attempts on the mountain throughout the season,…
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