Kilimanjaro & Africa Archives - Page 2 of 8

Kilimanjaro: Choosing a Western Company Over a Local Operator

The Real Cost of Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on April 5, 2024 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a dream for so many people and if you're here, it's probably on your list too. At 5,895 meters, it's the highest peak in Africa and one...

High Altitude Trekking Tips for Success

Posted on April 1, 2024 in Himalayas & Asia

Here are some high altitude trekking tips for Success. Discover the essential secrets to conquering high altitude trekking with confidence and ease. Our expert tips are your key to acclimatizing...

Kilimanjaro: Choosing a Western Company Over a Local Operator

Posted on February 15, 2024 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

If you are thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro you have to choose the right company. Here is a comprehensive guide to climbing Kilimanjaro and choosing a Western Company over a Local...

Top 5 Reasons for the 8-Day Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro

Posted on February 9, 2024 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Check out our top 5 reasons why the 8-Day Lemosho Route Is the Best Kilimanjaro Climb. It's so simple! Do very targeted and specific training and pick 8 days on...

Kilimanjaro Over New Year!

Posted on January 18, 2024 in Kilimanjaro Stories

I climbed Kilimanjaro Over New Year! What an incredible experience with the dream team and Kilimanjaro's Number one Guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FILJcBGzeak Asante Sana! I wanted to reach out to tell you...

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...

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...

Kilimanjaro’s Number 1 Guide

Posted on February 6, 2023 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

I have just arrived home after an ultimate Kilimanjaro experience that was life changing. We had Kilimanjaro’s Number one Guide leading the way which was a great privilege. Firstly, if...

Hiking vs Trekking the Difference

Posted on August 19, 2022 in Europe

Hiking vs Trekking, understanding the Differences. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you might have heard the terms "hiking" and "trekking" being used interchangeably. However, there are some key differences between...

How do you Train for Hiking Downhill

Posted on July 31, 2021 in Europe

How do you Train for Hiking Downhill? I have climbed Everest to the top and led over 150 expeditions above 17,000 feet. There are lots of things that make a...

Train Hard Climb Easy

Posted on April 29, 2021 in Himalayas & Asia

Train hard, climb easy is the approach everyone should take in the world's mountain ranges. No matter what you’ve seen in climbing documentaries or heard from others, trekking and mountaineering...

Alone on Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on February 10, 2021 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

We were alone on Mount Kilimanjaro. It was a daunting challenge to keep running trips to Kilimanjaro during the pandemic. We ran some private trips in October, November, and December...