Alpenglow Expeditions’ Tahoe Via Ferrata Opened this Weekend on Tram Face at Palisades Tahoe, CA The Alpenglow Expeditionsโ Tahoe Via Ferrata opened for its summer operations over the weekend. Located on the iconic Tram Face at Palisades Tahoe, CA, the Tahoe Via Ferrata towers above The Village and first opened on 1st October 2018. Related: The Top 9 Via Ferratas in the United States The @TahoeVia is open daily for summer operations! This climbing excursion […] Climbing CragBrains | June 6, 2022 0 Comments
Don’t Miss Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th, Presented By Take Care Tahoe Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund Whether you’re a backcountry rookie or professional ski mountaineer, keeping your skills sharp is a life-long process. For the second year running, Take Care Tahoe is hosting Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th. It’s a mix of online programming and in-person events to promote backcountry safety and education, and best of all, it’s […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | December 8, 2021 0 Comments
Alpenglow Expeditions Via Ferrata at Squaw Valley, CA Reopens Following Closure Due to Wildfires The Alpenglow Expeditionsโ Tahoe Via Ferrataย has reopened for full operations after being forced closed by the wildfires blazing across California. Located on the iconic Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort, CA, the Tahoe Via Ferrata towers above The Village at Squaw Valley and first opened on 1st October 2018. While the Caldor Fire is not quite extinguished, evacuation orders have […] Climbing CragBrains | September 8, 2021 0 Comments
Want to Work in the Industry? Squaw Valley’s Alpenglow Expeditions are Hiring Alpenglow Expeditions was founded in 2004 by IFMGA certified guide Adrian Ballinger.ย Theyโre based right out of the Squaw Valley base area but lead expeditions to high peaks worldwide, including Everest. Alpenglow is accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association, which means their professionalism is of the highest caliber. If youโre looking for someone to guide you in the mountains, these […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA’s Alpenglow Expeditions Open Bookings for 2022 AIARE Avalanche Education Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions Squaw Valley, CA, based Alpenglow Expeditions just opened up booking for their 2022 AIARE 1 classes for those of you who like to plan ahead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alpenglow Expeditions (@alpenglowexpeditions) We caught up with AIARE instructor Ben Weaverย and asked him a couple of questions about […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 1, 2021 0 Comments
New to the Backcountry? Alpenglow Expeditions Has You Covered Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions The 2020-21 ski season is going to be unique for reasons I need not explain. Many of you (myself included) are planning on spending a lot more time in the backcountry than usual. For even the most seasoned resort skier or rider, venturing outside the ropes can be a scary leap. First, there’s all […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
Alpenglow Expeditions Announces Plan for Online Avalanche Courses This Winter Recently, Olympic Valley-based guiding company, Alpenglow Expeditions announced their updated Covid-19 policy with regards to their AIARE 1 & 2 courses. In the past, AIARE (the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) courses have predominantly, if not entirely, consisted of in-person classes. Regardless of level, students have historically spent time in the classroom and the field. Obviously, due to […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
Alpenglow Expeditions Significantly Reduce Price of Private Ski-Guiding in Squaw Valley, CA Backcountry Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions Legendary Squaw Valley, CA is home to some of the most jaw-dropping terrain in the country.ย From any vista point at Squaw, itโs clear that the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada continues well past the ski resort boundary. Many a skier has dreamt of dipping into the incredible terrain that lay just outside the […] Backcountry SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 4 Comments