Equipment Tips Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

How to Layer Clothing for Trekking in Cold Weather

Posted on September 8, 2025 in Equipment Tips

You have plenty of options when it comes to layering, and the key is to develop a system that works best for you. Everyone’s body reacts differently to cold, heat...

Why Trekkers Should Use AG1 for Peak Performance

Posted on August 16, 2025 in Equipment Tips

As someone who has led expeditions to the Himalayas, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and treks across the globe. I know that success in the mountains isn’t just about fitness, strength and conditioning...

The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Posted on July 31, 2025 in Equipment Tips

In 2008 I climbed Mount Everest and have led over 50 treks to Everest Base Camp over the last two decades. I have climbed Island Peak 25 times and Lobuche...

Top Tips for Climbing Mount McKinley

Posted on June 20, 2025 in Equipment Tips

Climbing Mount McKinley is the challenge of a lifetime. With the correct training, preparation and team you can make this expedition a more enjoyable experience. I have been on a...

Top Tips for Climbing Mount McKinley

Posted on December 3, 2023 in Equipment Tips

Climbing Mount McKinley is the challenge of a lifetime, but with the correct training, preparation and team you can make this expedition a more enjoyable experience. I have been on...

Top 20 Tips for Climbing Cotopaxi

Posted on August 18, 2021 in Equipment Tips

Here are our Top 20 Tips for Climbing Cotopaxi. Cotopaxi volcano attracts climbers from around the world. It is easily accessible from the United States and we have been leading...

Detailed Medical Kit Every Expedition Should have with them

Posted on December 7, 2020 in Equipment Tips

First Aid Kit List for Expeditions This is a large first aid kit for an Expedition. An adventure medical kit will depend on the trip you are actually going on...

High Altitude Trekking Being Safe and Successful

Posted on September 11, 2020 in Equipment Tips

High altitude trekking being safe and successful. This post is written from 20 years of experience. Firstly, I have personally led over 150 trips over 17,000 feet. Secondly, I have...

Island Peak Elements of a Successful Climb in Adverse Conditions

Posted on November 5, 2019 in Peak Climbing Stories

Myself and a team of 6 other successfully summited Island peak with Ian Taylor Trekking in September 2019. This climb incorporated a trek to EBC (Everest Base Camp) on route...

The Best Trekking Boots for your Mount Elbrus Trip

Posted on August 2, 2019 in Equipment Tips

After years of experience of wearing a lot of different trekking boots, here are the best trekking boots for your Mount Elbrus trip. Check out our Elbrus page with further...

Ultimate Inca Trail Packing List (2026 Update)

Posted on June 27, 2019 in Equipment Tips

Here is your complete gear guide for Machu Picchu Adventure By Ian Taylor Trekking — trekking specialists with decades of experience guiding the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The...

Kilimanjaro Packing List: What Gear to Carry For Success

Posted on April 12, 2019 in Equipment Tips

We have led over 3,000 people to the summit of Kilimanjaro with 95% success rate. If you are thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro you need to bring the correct gear and...