Himalayas & Asia Archives - Page 3 of 13

Posted on February 6, 2024 in Himalayas & Asia

Check out our Top 10 Tips for Baruntse Peak. I have climbed Everest, Mera Peak 6 and Baruntse Peak and am happy to help you understand the challenges on this...

The Mental Game of Trekking in Nepal

Posted on November 29, 2023 in Himalayas & Asia

Many people focus on the physical and technical training. The mental game of trekking in Nepal is sometimes overlooked. The thin air at high altitude leaves many gasping for breath...

Get Married at Everest Base Camp

Posted on November 6, 2023 in Everest Stories

In May 2023, amidst the towering Himalayan peaks, my then-fiancé and I embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would forever etch itself in the tapestry of our love story. Our...

Top 12 Tips Climbing Lobuche Peak

Posted on October 24, 2023 in Himalayas & Asia

We have been leading high quality Lobuche climbs for over 15 years. I have climbed Everest and Lobuche 10+ times. We have the same guides on each trip, bring our...

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...

Building our Fourth School in Nepal

Posted on May 23, 2023 in Himalayas & Asia

Building our Fourth School in Nepal came down to the hard work of our staff on the ground in Nepal and the support of Sanjeev Nagrath and Alfonso Ahedo. Both...

Training for Big Mountains

Posted on March 13, 2023 in Kilimanjaro Stories

My name is John Pendzinski from North Carolina and here is my experience training for big mountains. I have been on four Ian Taylor Trekking trips starting with Everest Base...

Nepal Bans Solo Trekking

Posted on March 13, 2023 in Himalayas & Asia

Nepal Bans Solo Trekking from the 1st of April 2023. This is a sad day as we never want to see access to mountains restricted. Is this a good or...

Mera Peak on the Second Attempt

Posted on December 15, 2022 in Peak Climbing Stories

My name is Mike Brennan and I made five major mistakes in my planning and execution for climbing Mera Peak. Firstly, I got lazy on a range of fronts. I...

How Many People Have Climbed Mount Everest?

Posted on November 29, 2022 in Himalayas & Asia

We've only been climbing Mount Everest for the last 70 years, which is a relatively short period compared to the 200-year-old history of this sport. But, as one can imagine...

Professional Island Peak Climbs

Posted on November 24, 2022 in Peak Climbing Stories

My name is Fiona Gallagher from Sligo, in Ireland. I joined and Ian Taylor Trekking trip to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak with a group of friends from the...

Everest Base Camp Trek with Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on November 4, 2022 in Everest Stories

The Everest Base Camp trek with Ian Taylor Trekking was an incredible experience. This was in large part due to the planning, organization and commitment of the Ian Taylor Trekking...