Kilimanjaro & Africa Archives - Page 3 of 8

How do you Train for High Altitude and Low Oxygen Environments

Posted on January 1, 2021 in Himalayas & Asia

How do you Train for High Altitude and Low Oxygen Environments? This is a big question we get asked by people joining our treks and expeditions. When taking on a...

Supporting our Trekking Staff Through the Pandemic

Posted on November 27, 2020 in Europe

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has donated to our staff around the world. So far we have been able to send USD $32,680 to Nepal, Kilimanjaro crew and Inca...

Altitude Sickness Practice and Guidelines

Posted on November 21, 2020 in Europe

Here are some Altitude Sickness Practice and Guidelines. The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) convened an expert panel to develop evidence-based guidelines for prevention and treatment of acute mountain sickness, high...

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...

Sponsor a Child at the Mount Everest Primary School

Posted on July 3, 2020 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

On Monday, the 23rd of March, 2009, Graham Kinch and I officially opened the Mount Everest Primary School in Kitandwe, Uganda. Get in touch and sponsor a child at the...

Climbing Kilimanjaro for the 45th Time

Posted on February 10, 2020 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

My goal is to climb Kilimanjaro 50 times including, raising funds for the Ian Taylor Trekking foundation. I have worked with our head guide for the last 17 year and...

The Best Things to do in Arusha Before Climbing Kilimanjaro

Posted on June 12, 2019 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Here are some of the best things to do in Arusha Before Climbing Kilimanjaro. Arusha is the base for all our Kilimanjaro tours and Tanzanian Safari trips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FILJcBGzeak&t=78s Our Hotel...

Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide of the Year 2019

Posted on June 10, 2019 in Kilimanjaro Stories

He has done it. Our Head Guide on Kilimanjaro has been awarded Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide of the year for 2019. He has been working full time with Ian Taylor Trekking...

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...

What is the Right Down Jacket for your Climbing or Trekking Adventure

Posted on November 30, 2018 in Equipment Tips

Your down jacket may be one of the most important purchases you will make! Having the right warm, insulating layer can make or break your enjoyment level on a trekking...

Our Top 50 Tips for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on November 22, 2018 in Equipment Tips

After years of running trips on Kilimanjaro here are our our Top 50 Tips for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro We have helped over 3,000 people reach the summit and have 95%...

The Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro

Posted on November 7, 2018 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

I will save you all the hassle of trying to figure it out. The best route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is the Lemosho Route over 8 days, using Kosovo Camp...