About Alpenglow Expeditions
Alpenglow Expeditions is a world-class mountain guiding company headquartered at Palisades Tahoe — formerly Squaw Valley — in Olympic Valley, California. Founded and staffed by IFMGA-certified guides holding the highest international credential in mountain guiding, Alpenglow represents the pinnacle of professional guiding in the Lake Tahoe area and beyond. Their programmes span the full spectrum of mountain sports, from introductory courses for beginners to high-altitude expeditions on the world's most iconic peaks.
Locally, Alpenglow offers an extensive curriculum of courses and guided outings in the Sierra Nevada. Introductory rock climbing courses teach the fundamentals on the magnificent granite that makes the Sierra one of the premier climbing destinations in North America, with progressive skills development from single-pitch cragging to multi-pitch alpine routes. Mountaineering courses cover essential skills including rope work, glacier travel, route finding, and self-arrest, preparing participants for alpine objectives throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Backcountry ski touring is a centrepiece of their winter programme, with guided tours accessing the extraordinary snow and terrain that lies beyond the boundaries of Tahoe's ski resorts. The guides' intimate knowledge of the local snowpack and terrain allows them to find the best conditions on any given day, from steep couloirs to gentle powder fields. Avalanche safety education through AIARE-certified courses provides the knowledge and decision-making skills needed for independent backcountry travel. A Via Ferrata experience offers protected climbing on a fixed route for those seeking exposure and excitement without previous climbing experience.
For those with global ambitions, Alpenglow leads international expeditions to the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, and other major mountain ranges, including attempts on peaks like Everest, Cho Oyu, and Aconcagua. Having guides of this calibre based at Lake Tahoe is a remarkable asset for the region, and their local programmes benefit directly from the breadth of experience gained on the world's highest mountains.
