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.
Alpenglow Expeditions Rental Fitting Guide
Renting ski equipment from our rental fleet but aren’t quite sure what sizes you need? No worries, we can help out with that. It can be hard to get the…
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Everest grows by nearly a meter!
The highest mountain in the world just increased the margin of its lead by an additional 2.8 feet (.86 meters). China and Nepal presented a new official figure of 8,848.86…
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Ecuador Climbing School is Underway!
We’re Back! We are beyond excited to welcome climbers back to our international programs for the first time in almost a year. After an 8-month shutdown of our entire international program,…
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What are Backcountry Ski Touring Bindings?
The time has come. You’re ready to leave the boundaries of the resort and venture out into the world of backcountry ski touring. We couldn’t be more stoked for you!…
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Backcountry Ski Touring Boots vs Downhill Resort Boots
So you’re wanting to start backcountry skiing? Before you click into your skis and head out, you should go over what equipment you’ll need to make sure you’re properly…
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COVID-19 modifications to our winter program
It is clear that COVID-19 will remain a challenge for the upcoming winter, and that diligent planning and attention to detail are paramount in managing the spread of the disease….
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COVID-19 Protocols for Expeditions in Ecuador
Following the shut down of our entire international program in March of 2020, Ecuador will be the first country outside of the U.S. that Alpenglow Expeditions will venture back to….
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COVID-19 Modifications to International Mountain Guiding Operations
This Blog was effective from Aug, 2020 to Aug, 2021. For current protocols, please contact your Expedition Coordinator. Alpenglow Expeditions is committed to doing our part in the mitigation of COVID-19…
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AIARE Avalanche Courses Go Digital
COVID-19 Brings Changes to AIARE Avalanche Courses We are pleased to announce a new format for teaching AIARE 1 & AIARE 2 avalanche courses effective upcoming 20/21 winter season. While…
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Tahoe Via Ferrata is OPEN
Happy Opening Day: May 26, 2020! We are so excited to announce that the Tahoe Via Ferrata is OPEN! With COVID-19 precautions in place, we are now running private 2.5-hr…
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