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!

09/12/2025

New Everest YouTube Series!

This past spring, Alpenglow's Griffin Mims joined our Everest team to document our journey to the summit. The two-part YouTube series releases on Thursday, 9/18! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to climb Everest with Alpenglow, here is a firsthand look.

Everest is our favorite expedition to guide, year after year, and now we can show you why. Tune in next Thursday to watch the full series!

The world can feel chaotic—but the High Sierra reminds us to slow down. Out here it’s not just about climbing big peaks....
09/11/2025

The world can feel chaotic—but the High Sierra reminds us to slow down. Out here it’s not just about climbing big peaks. It’s the sound of a stream rushing into a waterfall. The stillness as the sun rises over 14,000 ft spires. The birdsong that greets the morning. The deep breath of mountain air that makes you feel alive.

Climbing in the High Sierra isn’t only a physical challenge—it’s mental clarity and connection in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.

Book your alpine climb today and experience it with a world-class guide.

09/11/2025

🎙️ “Portillo is a very specific experience… basically you envision a massive cruise ship from the sixties and all of the culture around that that just rammed itself right into the middle of the mountains.” – Amie Engerbretson

Amie knows what she’s talking about—she’s spent years chasing ski culture around the world. In this episode she digs into what makes Portillo so unique: a self-contained ski experience where rolling groomers meet technical bootpacks, and the entire vibe centers on one iconic hotel in the Chilean Andes.

Listen now: https://youtu.be/WQg1mdM9ndw

You’ve climbed in Mexico, Peru, or Ecuador—now it’s time to take the next step. Aconcagua (22,841’) is the perfect progr...
09/09/2025

You’ve climbed in Mexico, Peru, or Ecuador—now it’s time to take the next step. Aconcagua (22,841’) is the perfect progression, testing your skills on a true expedition while still manageable in length. Rad terrain, big mountain logistics, and the chance to see if the Himalaya is in your future.

Back by popular demand. We’ve opened new December 2025 dates for Ecuador Climbing School and Ring of Fire. Use your holi...
09/08/2025

Back by popular demand. We’ve opened new December 2025 dates for Ecuador Climbing School and Ring of Fire. Use your holiday break to climb 19,000-ft peaks or ski volcanoes — without being gone for weeks.

📸: from our incredible trip with The Adventure Addicts!

The High Sierra is calling, and the season is almost done. This is your chance to climb in one of the most stunning moun...
09/04/2025

The High Sierra is calling, and the season is almost done. This is your chance to climb in one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world—without leaving California.

From bright blue alpine lakes to granite spires towering 14,000 ft above sea level, the Sierra Nevada offers the ultimate alpine playground. Our expert guides will lead you through classic routes and hidden gems, making sure you get the most out of your time in the mountains.

Don’t wait until next year. End your summer on a high note and join us for an unforgettable alpine adventure before the season closes. Spots are limited—book your climb today.

09/04/2025

The north side of K2 in China hasn’t been climbed in more than a decade, and for good reason. To even get there, you travel through remote, tourism-limited regions, ride camels for weeks with all your gear, and cross a massive river that’s only passable when frozen. Once in, you wait out the melt, climb, then stay until conditions shift again to make your exit. Adrian calls it a dream trip—one of those rare expeditions so wild and committing that if the invite came, it’d be nearly impossible to say no

Before: fresh faces at the base, 2:24 am. After: 18,491’ later and Orizaba gave us the full treatment, 12:20pm. 🇲🇽⛰️ The...
09/02/2025

Before: fresh faces at the base, 2:24 am.

After: 18,491’ later and Orizaba gave us the full treatment, 12:20pm. 🇲🇽⛰️

The Volcanoes of Mexico deliver. Join us in December 2025.

09/02/2025

K2’s risk isn’t just about the mountain—it’s also about the gap in training for high-altitude workers in Pakistan. In Nepal, decades of investment through the Khumbu Climbing Center created a system of mentorship and certification that makes workers far safer.

Adrian and others are pushing for similar investment in Pakistan: “Knowledge is slowly being moved from mountain guides, foreign climbers, and the Nepali Sherpa to the Pakistani porters…That process just needs way more investment from all the foreign companies, from climbers, from government.”

Until that happens, the risks on K2 remain multi-faceted beyond the objective hazards on the mountain itself.

🎉 Happy Labor Day! Today’s your last chance to save big on our Labor Day Sale. Book one of our winter courses—AIARE 1, B...
09/01/2025

🎉 Happy Labor Day! Today’s your last chance to save big on our Labor Day Sale. Book one of our winter courses—AIARE 1, Backcountry 1.0, Inbounds AIARE Rescue, or a Palisades Tahoe Backcountry tour—and we’ll cover your gear rentals. That’s a savings of $75–$150 per person. Don’t miss it—use code LABORDAY25 before it’s too late.

08/29/2025

Simplicity matters on big mountains. On Aconcagua, we cut out the extra days of slogging with heli access, efficient acclimatization, and local support. The focus stays where it should: on the climb.

Room left on our teams this December / January. Take the next step to 7,000m.

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