Our Mission
At Ian Taylor Trekking, our mission goes beyond delivering world-class trekking and climbing adventures—we are deeply committed to the people and communities who make these journeys possible.
For over 20 years, we have worked with the same local teams across Nepal, Tanzania and Peru, building long-term relationships rooted in trust, respect, and shared success. We support our staff through education, business opportunities, and initiatives that benefit their families and communities—because their growth is our purpose.
Through the Ian Taylor Trekking Foundation, we have built five schools, supported clean water projects in East Africa, sponsored children’s education, and delivered stove projects in Nepal to improve health and daily life. These are lasting partnerships, focused on meaningful, long-term impact.
Alongside this, we provide a seamless, concierge-level experience—managing every detail so you can focus on the adventure.
When you travel with us, you’re not just reaching a summit—you’re helping create stronger communities and a lasting positive impact in the places we call home.
Why Choose Ian Taylor Trekking
Award winning Teams
2019 Kilimanjaro’s Number 1 Guide, Nepal International Tourism Award and the best guides in the business
Personalized Experience
Our experts are available 5 days a week to answer your questions
Best Guides
More expert guides and support on all of our trips
Acclimatization
More acclimatization built in to all our itineraries – offering a safer experience on our trips
Safety
We provide the best itineraries and information to make your trip safe and successful
Community Support
We have built 5 Schools and we support projects around the world in the local communities we work in.
Meet Our Team
Ian Taylor
I am Ian Taylor and with my wife Laura are the owners of Ian Taylor Trekking. I am from Leixlip, Ireland, but have made Colorado my home for the past 10 years. In 2008, I became the youngest Irishman to climb Mount Everest. My climbing partner and I set out to climb 4 mountains on 4 continents, culminating with Everest, in order to raise the funds to build a school in Uganda. Since then, I have climbed 6 of the 7 summits. I have been lucky enough to climb around the world and lead others to reach their own summits.
Laura Gravino
My name is Laura Gravino and myself and my husband, Ian Taylor run Ian Taylor Trekking. I was born in Lawrence, Kansas and was an athlete for most of my life. I played Division 1 athletics before moving to Ireland in 2004. Ian and I met in Dublin in 2007 while I was doing my Masters at University College Dublin. We started Ian Taylor Trekking together. We now live in Colorado since 2013 and have made Eagle-Vail our home where we are able to enjoy hiking, biking and skiing in our beautiful mountains. I have been lucky enough to travel many of the wonderful places on this earth and happy to get the chance to assist you in reaching your goals in the mountains!
Erin Nutini
My name is Erin Nutini. I was born in Kentucky and have lived in Colorado for 15 years now making the Rockies my outdoor playground. I am a nature lover and outdoor adventurer. My passion for nature is distinct in my photography. I am also a photographer, traveling the globe, capturing unforgettable landscapes and moments in time. “I am excited for this adventure with Ian Taylor Trekking! Setting people up for success so they get to experience these epic trips of a lifetime would be a joy for me to be a part of.”
Who we support
We believe in supporting our staff and the communities we work in. After climbing Everest in 2008 we raised $100,000 to build the Mount Everest school in Uganda. As of 2026 we have over 360 students attending the school. Interested in more important check out our Ian Taylor Trekking Foundation 501c3 for more information.
Ian Taylor Trekking have gone on to build four schools in Nepal. We support community projects in Peru and working on building a medical facility in Nepal right now alongside helping support the remote village of Goli where most of our staff come from. Our treks also support an orphanage in Arusha and sponsor children at the Mount Everest school. We help our staffs families and investing in environmental projects around the world.
Gallery
From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the pristine landscapes of Patagonia, our thoughtfully curated itineraries explore some of the most breathtaking corners of the world. Choose from our range of adventures, including:
