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.
Arrival at Base Camp
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Home sweet home The group has finally set foot into their temporary home at 5,350m that has been diligently set…
Read the storyOnward to Lobuche
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Lobuche Base Camp – almost home The team is currently making its way up to Lobuche village (4,910m), where Himalayan…
Read the storyFrom Phortse to Pheriche
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: After a sturdy breakfast, the group left Phortse and is now on its way Pheriche, which at 4,600m is the…
Read the storyEverest Team in Khumjung
The following blog is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Khumjung Main Square turns into Cricket Pitch The team has spent its first full rest day in Khumjung and according…
Read the storyThe Adventure Begins
The following post is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: On Thursday morning, the team simply had to roll out of bed, have breakfast on the terrace offering a stupendous…
Read the storyEverest Begins, 2011!
The following post is courtesy of Billi Bierling, Himalayan Experience: Himex Spring Season is kicking off It’s the last week in March and Kathmandu is teeming with mountaineers, no matter…
Read the storyA Low Snow Year in the Alps
When you arrive in the Alps and all the locals tell you it’s been the worst snow year in 5 decades, it’s easy to get a bit depressed. Especially when…
Read the storyWrapping up Winter Programs in South America
After two extremely successful programs in January (Ecuador and Argentina), our clients and guides have gone their separate ways. Callum returned to real life in California, Nik is enjoying a…
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