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ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

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  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 […]

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  Mexico Volcanoes Webinar

  Check out this informative webinar hosted by Alpine Ascents senior guide Hannah McGowan, where she shares her insider knowledge on the Mexico Volcanoes expedition!  Hannah covers the logistics and itinerary of this high-altitude adventure, giving you a detailed look at what it takes to summit El Pico de Orizaba (18,491 ft / 5,636 m), the […]

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  Cascades Conditions Report 9/18/24

  Greetings fellow climbers, Autumn is in full swing with cool nights in the mountains and a mixture of sunny and rainy days keeping us on our toes. Our summer climbing operations here in the PNW are slowly winding down for the summer climbing season. On Mount Rainier (Tahoma), our final trip of 2024 summited on […]