Alpenglow Expeditions

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!

12/03/2025

Episode 43 is live on The Duffel Shuffle — and this week Adrian breaks down what climbing Mt. Elbrus is actually like.
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From meeting local Russian guides and navigating the logistics from airport to mountain, to forming rope teams based on real pace and experience, this one digs into how small teams actually move on a big, glaciated peak.
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Adrian also shares why groups leave at staggered times on summit night, how guides keep teams aligned so everyone can support each other, and what makes Elbrus such a natural fit for a Rapid Ascent-style private climb — even as a long weekend for experienced climbers.
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New episode out now: https://youtu.be/mifWDqzJYQw

On Everest this spring, our team reached the summit on what ended up being the best weather day of the entire season. We...
12/02/2025

On Everest this spring, our team reached the summit on what ended up being the best weather day of the entire season. We were completely alone up top — no lines, no crowds — because our program builds flexibility into every itinerary. When conditions shift, we move. When a perfect window opens, we go.

This is the advantage of rapid logistics, strong pre-acclimatization, and a team that’s built to make real decisions in real time.

Join us in 2026.

📸: Griffin Mims

11/28/2025

For the most part, Denali isn’t technical—it’s just work.
Huge storms, heavy wet snow, weeks on the glacier, 40–60 lb packs, 40–80 lb sleds, and no porter support. It’s old-school, fully self-supported Alaskan expedition climbing.

Adrian breaks down why Denali is the outlier in the Seven Summits: the weather, the loads, the downtime, the crevasse risk, and why every convoluted glacier safety skill you learned actually matters up there.

Watch here: https://ow.ly/yF0650XzaBh

11/26/2025

Sunrise in the Bolivian Andes is just different. It’s quiet, remote, and far from anything that feels “normal.” That’s the draw. We go to places most people never see, and Bolivia is one of those rare zones where altitude, terrain, and culture line up for a truly unique expedition experience.

If you’re ready for something different, our Bolivia programs are built for trekkers and climbers looking for a high-altitude progression that sets you up for bigger goals.

Learn more: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mountains-of-bolivia

11/25/2025

Denali is its own beast. In this week’s episode of The Duffel Shuffle, Adrian breaks down why the gear, the weather, and the system on the mountain are unlike anything else in the world. You can climb high-altitude peaks everywhere without a waterproof shell… until you go to Denali. You can bring an 8-pound tent everywhere else… until Denali demands a 16-pound one.

Last year the summit success rate was around 14%. Modern forecasting, flights to 6,000 feet, lightweight gear, stoves that work in 100 mph winds—none of it guarantees anything up there. And that’s exactly why Denali stands out as one of the most important mountain experiences on earth.

Full episode: https://youtu.be/RhYipMKGpRA

11/20/2025

🚨Only 4 spots left on our Japan Backcountry Ski Adventure!!!🚨

For local skiers looking to take the next step, this is the cleanest way to see what Japan is really about — deep snow, smooth logistics, and a curated experience led by the best ski guides on the planet.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to go abroad and finally see the hype for yourself, this is it: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/backcountry-ski-japan

11/19/2025

🚨WINTER'S BACK!🚨 And we're stoked to be joining two avalanche awareness events TONIGHT, NOV 19TH!

Come see us at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee with ski guide Alex Mitchko, starting at 6pm! We’ll dive into the essentials of reading conditions and making smart choices in the backcountry.

Or, join us at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City for Designed for the Deep with AIARE. Come for an evening with Black Diamond athlete Angela Hawse, AIARE provider and Alpenglow Chief Guide Logan Talbott, and The Sierra Avalanche Center. Enjoy food, drinks, and a raffle loaded with gear—all supporting avalanche education.

See ya'll tonight!

11/19/2025

In this week’s episode of The Duffel Shuffle, Adrian breaks down what Denali really is: less about technical movement, more about the work. Building camps, hauling loads, cooking for yourself, surviving storms, and moving through a long, low-angle peak where consistency matters more than style.

He also compares Denali to places like Ecuador and Peru, where climbers build technical skills faster on equally high mountains with a lower barrier to entry.

Then he shifts to the non-guided side of Alaska. Once you land on the glacier, you can stay for weeks, climb on your own terms, and step into the same big-mountain arena where generations of alpinists have pushed standards.

Adrian also gives a nod to the late Black Diamond athlete Balin Miller, whose solo ascent of the Slovak Direct remains one of the mountain’s benchmark achievements. ✨

New episode live now: https://youtu.be/RhYipMKGpRA

11/18/2025

Rapid Ascent is built on one idea: spend less time sitting in a tent at altitude and more time moving when conditions are right.

In this segment, Adrian lays out the history and ex*****on behind the system — pre-acclimatization, concentrated climbing windows, and tighter, cleaner logistics. It’s the same framework we use on all our high-altitude climbs, from Ecuador to Aconcagua to Everest.

Same mountain, same work — just done smarter.

Watch the full Everest miniseries to see Rapid Ascent at its best: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs0xyRE9hsnBBGxKxNcHyHHqeHS_0R75E

11/13/2025

Aconcagua looks like a desert peak on the outside, but Adrian’s hot topic is always the same: it’s way colder than people think.

Most days on the mountain are sunny, dry, and mild — until summit day hits. Then it’s not unusual to climb in 50+ mph winds. You’re suddenly dealing with the kind of cold where the wrong boots or leaving behind your biggest puffy becomes a frostbite problem, fast.

We see runners tagging the summit in sneakers and think it’s normal. It’s not. Unless you can guarantee you’ll never slow down, never have to help someone, never have a bad day… you need real gear.

Our take? Bring it all. Make decisions later on what stays in the tent — not what you wish you’d brought at 22,000 feet.

Watch: https://youtu.be/u6NSDP8wi_s

11/12/2025

Bolivia’s Cordillera Real is one of the most unique and remote mountain ranges we guide — massive peaks, quiet valleys, and almost no other teams in sight. ⛰️

If you’ve got prior experience with rope systems, crampons, and an ice axe, you’re ready for this one. It’s the perfect step between the Ecuador Climbing School and bigger Himalayan or Andean objectives.

Plus, the dogs are just as good of climbers as anyone else down there.

https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mountains-of-bolivia

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