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At Alpenglow Lights, we take adventure as seriously as the craftsmanship behind every light we build. Since 1988, we've proudly served the marine community with high-quality, energy-efficient 12V lighting, and have since expanded to support the RV and off-grid communities as well. We're here for the long haul—committed to making lighting that lasts, in both durability and timeless design.

We stay on the cutting edge of lighting innovation, combining modern technology with rugged, handcrafted beauty. Our lights feature warm white LED bulbs, impact-resistant, non-yellowing acrylic prismatic lenses, and solid hardwood housings. Built by hand in Missoula, Montana, each fixture reflects our dedication to quality and detail. For our range of overhead lights, we carefully select woods like mahogany, teak, oak, cherry, maple, alder, walnut, hemlock, and cypress.

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Company History

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Alpenglow began with Bob, a passionate off-grid homesteader with a love for sailing and a deep appreciation for durability, efficiency, and craftsmanship. Living off-grid, Bob couldn’t find lighting that matched the warmth and quality of traditional incandescent bulbs—so he built his own 12V lights.

When Bob installed his lights on his sailboat and took them to the Washington coast, fellow sailors immediately took notice. "Where’d you get those lights?" they’d ask. His answer: “I built them.” Impressed by the light quality, efficient performance, and finely crafted teak frames, they began asking him to build lights for their boats, too. Eventually, Bob gave in—and Alpenglow Marine Lights was born.

Founded in 1988, Alpenglow started as a true mom-and-pop operation—so homegrown, the oven was used more for molding lenses than baking dinner. Bob and his wife Marie ran the business for 20 years, producing lights out of their kitchen and other corners of their home.

In 2008, Alpenglow passed to a new couple who continued its legacy until 2013, when Christine and her husband Larry became the third owners. Operating from Eureka, Montana, they carried forward Alpenglow’s signature customer service with the help of long-time team members Lyle and Peggy.

In 2021, Christine and Larry began the search for new stewards of the brand—people who would honor the company’s roots and continue its legacy of quality craftsmanship.

In July 2022, Mark and Dave took the helm, moving Alpenglow Lights to Missoula, Montana. They remain dedicated to the tradition of handcrafting the finest marine, RV, and off-grid lights available—proudly continuing the story that started around a kitchen table nearly four decades ago.