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Alpenglow Expeditions Lake Tahoe Mountain Guides with a full menu of rock climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche

Guide company leading climbing and ski trips worldwide, ranging from introductory trekking; beginner to advanced/expert climbing; and backcountry skiing!

Ask IFMGA-Aspirant guide Diego Saez Beros what he likes most about guiding the Ecuador Ring of Fire ski expedition and t...
10/07/2026

Ask IFMGA-Aspirant guide Diego Saez Beros what he likes most about guiding the Ecuador Ring of Fire ski expedition and the first thing he mentions is color. The vibrancy of the sunset against the glaciers, the cultural diversity, and the excellent food define our expeditions to Ecuador.

Here’s exactly what Diego said: “The contrast with the snow and glaciers makes it truly unique. On the other hand, there is the thrilling challenge of the high-altitude mountains, waking up early to hike through the night with headlamps and watching the sunrise from the glacier."

We have a couple of spots left to ski with Diego in Ecuador this November. Some technical climbing and ski mountaineering experience is required; altitude experience is not required. Check it out: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ecuador-ring-of-fire?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ROF

📸 Diego Saez Beros

10/06/2026

Esteban Mena on our newest expedition — Mount Everest Lightning Ascent.

Topo’s take on the 14-day Lightning Ascent is that it still includes all of the core elements of longer Everest trips, just in a condensed timeline. You still experience all of the incredible, challenging, and rewarding moments that come with climbing the tallest peak in the world. You also get to return to your family and life at home more quickly.

An expedition leader on some of our most technical and difficult trips, Topo has guided world-class athletes up of the hardest peaks in the world. He was a core member of the team that developed this expedition, making sure every aspect of it was up to the Alpenglow standard before the trip opened up to the public.

Questions for Topo about climbing Everest in just 14 days? Send us a DM or comment them below.

The way we climb Aconcagua is different.Maximizing chances of success by focusing on the small details. On this expediti...
09/30/2026

The way we climb Aconcagua is different.

Maximizing chances of success by focusing on the small details. On this expedition, that means a private base camp with dome tents, hot showers, incredible food, and evenings spent recovering and laughing together as a group.

Exhausted expedition teams have lower chances of success, and extra days exposed to illness and weather introduce hazards that simply aren’t necessary.

By climbing Aconcagua with us, you’re getting the real thing, and all of the challenge, preparation, and grit it demands. You’re just doing it in the most supported way possible, to make sure you have the best chance of summiting.

09/29/2026

2 approaches to climbing in Bolivia:

An open enrollment expedition — a 13 or 17-day expedition that runs typically two times per year, once at the end of the summer in July and early August, and then again in November. The trip is designed for anyone who has previous experience climbing in crampons on glaciated peaks, so if you’ve climbed Shasta, Rainier, or if you’ve joined us on an expedition to Ecuador or Peru, it might be the best way to level up your climbing and get more experience on 6,000m peaks.

Climbing privately with us — One of our favorite ways to do it. Custom dates that work around your schedule, the mountains that most inspire you, a highly supported environment with private guides. You can choose the peaks you want to climb and prioritize specific objectives, or you can choose exactly how long you want to be there, and we’ll climb the best peaks in the best condition. Tons of options, and the ability to build the trip exactly how you want it.

Shoot us a DM if you’re curious about the required experience to climb in Bolivia, privately or with an expedition team.

Trip Recap: Ecuador Climbing School Sept. 5–20, 2026. The team on this September’s Ecuador Climbing School bonded in the...
09/26/2026

Trip Recap: Ecuador Climbing School Sept. 5–20, 2026.

The team on this September’s Ecuador Climbing School bonded in the first few days, and it shows!

Our team started out with summits of Cayambe, before moving to Cotopaxi in some icy conditions. When the final climb came around, the group split between Chimborazo and Iliniza Norte, with both teams reaching the summit. The Chimborazo team summited just before sunset to capitalize on the best conditions, before a late descent through the penitentes.

Huge thanks to guides Santi, Jaime, Christian, Ramiro, and Pablo for doing such an awesome job on this trip.

Next Ecuador Climbing School: Nov. 21– Dec. 6 (One spot left to climb with Adrian Ballinger!)

Climb the elevation of the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs in a week, and we might buy you two tickets to Everest: The Ot...
09/25/2026

Climb the elevation of the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs in a week, and we might buy you two tickets to Everest: The Other Side.

To enter:

1.⁠ ⁠Join the Alpenglow Expeditions Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1204284

2.⁠ ⁠Hike or run 9,000 ft of gain in one week

3.⁠ ⁠Submit the entry form by Tuesday, October 20: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/strava-challenge-submissions

Every week you hit 9,000 ft between now and then counts as one entry, so the earlier you start, the better your odds.

If you win, we'll cover two tickets at an IMAX theater of your choice.

09/23/2026

The most popular season in the Himalaya is...autumn? 🍁

Not only is it the time to climb big peaks like Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and Manaslu, it's also the best season to take on what Nepal affectionately calls "trekking peaks" (psst...they're still tall, technical climbs).

We're breaking down the Fall Himalaya season in this week's episode.

“Who has that kind of PTO anyway?” Roxanne Vogel, Director of Research and Education at GU Energy Labs, knew she needed ...
09/22/2026

“Who has that kind of PTO anyway?”

Roxanne Vogel, Director of Research and Education at GU Energy Labs, knew she needed to find faster ways to climb big mountains.

In 2019, Vogel joined us for the first-ever expedition to the summit of Everest and back in 14 days.

Less time on the mountain meant less time away from her family and work, but it also meant less exposure to objective hazards, less time to get sick, to lose strength, and to get bored.

After this successful expedition, we spent nearly 7 years perfecting the process until we could launch our Mount Everest Lightning Ascent expedition this year.

In this week’s newsletter, we’re revisiting that first 14-day trip and Roxanne’s reflections. Sign up to stay up to date: https://linktr.ee/AlpenglowExpeditions

09/22/2026

This expedition to Peru is perfect for beginners.

In the hands of IFMGA-certified guides like Gaspar Navarrete Peru Climbing School teams learn roped glacier travel, crevasse rescue, acclimatization, and more essential high-altitude skills, all while deep in the incredible Cordillera Blanca range. No experience required.

We’re running this expedition next in June 2027. Tap the link in our bio to join us.

09/21/2026

Come for the powder, stay for the cuisine. Or is it the other way around?

All of our international backcountry ski trips have a strong cultural element, but the food in Japan really stands out.

We start the trip in Niseko, skiing off-piste, sidecountry, or untouched backcountry (we’ll decide as a group!) for three days. The dinners in Niseko include some of the best sushi in the world.

On the way to Furano, we stop in the city of Sapporo and hit up Ramen Alley, a street in Sapporo that’s famous for miso ramen.

During the last three days of the trip, we alternate between skiing untouched powder and enjoying more sushi, ramen, and unique delicacies like Hokkaido’s famous fresh crab and uni.

Curious about Japan? Check out the expedition on our website: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/backcountry-ski-japan

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