Adrian Ballinger: podcast appearances and interviews

Adrian Ballinger, born on February 25, 1976, is a British-American certified mountain guide holding certifications from the IFMGA and AMGA organizations. He is the founder and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions, a company specializing in mountaineering expeditions. Ballinger has led over 150 international climbing expeditions across six continents and has successfully summited 18 eight-thousand-meter peaks. He is recognized for his innovative approach to high-altitude mountaineering, particularly his use of pre-acclimatization in altitude tents to reduce expedition times significantly. Ballinger is notable for being the only American to have completed three successful ski descents of eight-thousand-meter peaks, including the first ski descent of Manaslu from its summit. Additionally, he is the fourth American to have summited both Mount Everest and K2 without the use of supplemental oxygen.