Antarctica & North Pole Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on August 12, 2024 in Antarctica & North Pole

While you can’t fully replicate the effects of high altitude at home, you can certainly support your body’s acclimatization process before your trip. One option is to rent a hypoxic...

Altitude Explained Through its Risks, Challenges, and the Latest Research

Posted on August 18, 2023 in Antarctica & North Pole

Understanding the Elements, Risks, Challenges, and Research of going to high and extreme altitude. We have been leading high altitude trek for 20 years alongside doing research on our trips...

Altitude Training Mask verses Weight in your Backpack

Posted on October 26, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Here are some thoughts about altitude training mask verses weight in your backpack. If you are signed up to one of our trekking trips or expeditions, the challenge you are...

Are There Alternatives to Taking Diamox at High Altitude

Posted on August 23, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Are there alternatives to taking Diamox at High Altitude? Before we get into that, just remember the tried and tested drug is Diamox. Our high altitude doctors and specialists recommend...

Where do I get Helicopter Evacuation Cover for my Trekking Adventure

Posted on August 11, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Where do I get Helicopter Evacuation Cover for my Trekking Adventure. There are lots of opinions out there, but you need local knowledge, logistics and know you will be taken...

20 Reasons to Pick Ian Taylor Trekking for Your Everest Base Camp Trek

Pacing at High Altitude

Posted on December 15, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

kkingThe pace of a trip at high altitude needs to be managed correctly for your safety and success. The pace and heart rates at which you exercise on the trail...

Should I get a Fitness Test for Climbing

Posted on February 29, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

Of course you should get a fitness test for any climbing trip. The first thing you need to do if you are considering a climbing expedition is to consult your...

Be Mountain Fit

Posted on September 15, 2015 in Antarctica & North Pole

You have decided to go on a trekking adventure, so being mountain fit is critical for your safety and success. It could be a trek to Everest base camp, Annapurna...

The Effects of Altitude on Blood Pressure

Posted on August 27, 2014 in Antarctica & North Pole

NEW RESEARCH ON BLOOD PRESSURE AND GOING TO ALTITUDE

Booking Terms and Conditions

Posted on May 25, 2013 in Antarctica & North Pole

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT When something becomes predictable and absolutely safe, it ceases to be exciting or to be an adventure. For an activity to be adventurous it must have an uncertain...