Adrian Ballinger is the founder of Alpenglow Expeditions, a guiding service dedicated to getting clients to the summit…fast. While a typical Everest expedition takes 2.5 months, Alpenglow averages around one month. Alpenglow has guided over 100 clients to the summit of Everest and other mountains around the world. Adrian has both AMGA/IFMGA certifications, has summited Everest six times, and skied two 8,000 meter peaks.
The moms don’t care who summited, they don’t care how rad you were, they care that you come home!
Gear Recommendations
HandpressoWild Hybrid
Handpresso created a machine with the ultimate versatility. With the Handpresso Wild hybrid, you may vary the coffee experience as inspiration and weather dictates. Not only is the Wild hybrid versatile, but the quality is still there! The Handpresso Wild hybrid is simple, light, elegant and compact. You bring it absolutely anywhere: in the office, on holiday, on weekends, while trekking or travelling. You generate a 16-bar pressure as with a bicycle pump, add hot water (from a kettle or a thermo flask), espresso coffee, and prepare a high quality espresso.
MarmotQuasar
At under nine ounces, the ridiculously warm and lightweight Quasar is a modern marvel. Ultralightweight, DWR-treated Pertex® Quantum® shell fabric and the best 900-fill down available give this jacket an unbelievable warmth to weight ratio and compactibility that’s next to nothing. Stuff the coat into its own zippered chest pocket for fast and light packing.
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