Category: Blog
2025 Tahoma (Rainier) Webinar
Planning to climb Mount Rainier? This webinar is your ultimate prep guide! Join Alpine Ascents guide Lyra as she breaks down everything you need to know about our iconic 3-Day Disappointment Cleaver climb—from logistics and gear to training strategies. Lyra covers climb logistics, essential gear recommendations, and physical preparation tips to help you get ready. […]
Ask a Guide: Great Peaks of Bolivia
Submission by Rachel Molstad. Wait… There Are Mountains In Bolivia? Yes indeed, and it’s one of South America’s best kept secrets! Bolivia is a landlocked country in the heart of South America and home to the spectacular high altitude glaciated Cordillera Real (Royal Range) of the Andes. The Cordillera Real is an extremely rugged portion […]
What to Keep in your Backcountry Repair Kit
Submission by Gabe Nolan. Just a few days ago, I came home from a 5 day ski touring trip exploring the majestic Rogers Pass in British Columbia with 3 of my buddies. As the trip planner, I knew I should pack a few extra essentials – perhaps most importantly my trusty backcountry repair kit. I […]
The Road to Everest: Why You Can’t Just Buy the Summit
by Don Wargowsky When most people think of Mount Everest, they picture long lines of climbers snaking up the mountain, Sherpas carrying impossible loads, and a steady stream of headlines or movies suggesting that with enough money, anyone can waltz their way to the top. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Climbing Everest isn’t […]
Level Up Your Backcountry Skiing Webinar
Dreaming of powder days far from the resort? Trade the chairlift for a skin track and dive into our Level Up Your Backcountry Skiing webinar! Led by Lyra Pierotti, Alpine Ascents senior guide and IFMGA-certified pro, this session is packed with expert advice to help you prepare for a season of backcountry adventures. Special guest […]
New Directions and What It Takes To Chase a Dream
Submission by Uyen-Phuong Nguyen, a member of the 2024 BIPOC Guide Development Program. There are certain forks in the roadmap of your life, where the path you’re about to take has large implications for how the rest of life’s journey will take shape for you. By making a single choice, you turn down countless other […]
When is the Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro isn’t just one of the fabulous and challenging Seven Summits. It has a unique beauty and character that you won’t find on the peaks of Everest or Denali. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers people a journey through five diverse ecosystems and unsurpassed mountain views. That, plus the accessibility of the mountain, makes it […]
2025 Denali Webinar
Ready to dive deep into the world of Denali? In this webinar recording, veteran Denali guide Hannah McGowan brings you an inside look at what it takes to tackle North America’s highest peak. From route logistics and gear essentials to crucial preparation tips, Hannah shares her hard-earned insights from her last 9 Denali expeditions on […]
Finding My Path Through the Alpine Ascents BIPOC Guide Development Program
Submission by Esteban Usuga, a member of the 2024 BIPOC Guide Development Program. After two exhausting years in graduate school, pursuing a career in medicine, I hit a wall—and not the cool kind of bonk that comes from pushing your body to its limit. This was deeper. I was mentally drained, struggling under the weight […]
Gloves, Mitts, and Liners, Oh My!
Submission by Andy Souder in the Gear Department Believe it or not, being able to use your hands comfortably makes mountaineering much easier. Keeping your hands warm, comfortable and protected can be a make-or-break piece on the summit push. One of the most frequent questions we get asked here in the Gear Department is “do […]
