Latest News Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on September 28, 2026 in Peak Climbing Stories

I will sum up climbing Alpamayo in Peru: Difficult, underestimated, risky and unbelievable. Few mountains capture the imagination quite like Alpamayo. Rising to 19,511feet (5,947m) in Peru's spectacular Cordillera Blanca...

What is the Flight into Lukla Airport Going to be Like

International Flights for Trekking and Adventure Travel

Posted on September 26, 2026 in Latest News

Planning an international trekking adventure? Find the right flights for your trip, understand your international travel options, and get expert assistance booking flights that work with your trekking or climbing...

Fassa to Pale Hut to Hut trek in the Dolomites

The Ultimate Training Advice for trekking in the Dolomites

Posted on September 16, 2026 in Europe

Here is our ultimate training advice on how to prepare for a Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Trek. After twenty years of running treks and expeditions around the world we know the people...

Best Time to Climb Mount Toubkal: Month-by-Month Guide

Posted on September 1, 2026 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Mount Toubkal can be climbed throughout the year, but it is not the same mountain throughout the year. We have been climbing Mount Toubkal for over eighteen years, and the...

Leading the Future of Adventure Travel

Posted on May 19, 2026 in Latest News

Let's all give 1% back! What a privilege it is to travel, explore, eat, shower, drive and make plans. Adventure travel has to change and we are leading the future...

Aconcagua from the route into plaza Argentina

What I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Aconcagua

Posted on April 7, 2026 in Latest News

This is what I wish I knew before climbing Aconcagua and why you need to doing some pre acclimatization before joining a 20 day Aconcagua expedition. There’s a moment on...

What I Wish I Knew Before Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Posted on March 6, 2026 in Himalayas & Asia

It has been 25 years since I first set foot in Everest Base Camp. I was in my twenties when I first walked into Nepal’s Khumbu Valley, following the legendary...

What I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Mera Peak

Posted on March 6, 2026 in Himalayas & Asia

This is what I wish I knew before climbing Mera Peak. Trekking to and climbing Mera Peak 21,246 feet (6,476m) is often described as Nepal’s highest “trekking peak” — but...

What I Wish I Knew Before Trekking the Huayhuash Circuit

Posted on February 10, 2026 in Latest News

Trekking the Huayhuash Circuit in Peru is one of the most spectacular high-altitude treks in the world, but it is also one of the most underestimated. This is not a...

Ian Taylor and Laura Gravino on the summit of Kilimanjaro

What I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on February 5, 2026 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

I’ve been climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for over 20 years. I’m closing in on 50 summits, and I still learn something new on the mountain every single trip. I’ve seen things...

The Toubkal Circuit Trek

Posted on February 2, 2026 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

The Toubkal Circuit Trek is a genuinely underappreciated gem. Culturally rich, expertly run trekking adventure through the Atlas mountains. If you have a little more time available, the Toubkal circuits...

Camino Francés Daily Distances, Elevation and Walking Conditions

Posted on January 29, 2026 in Europe

Here is a complete guide to our 9-Day Camino to Santiago. The Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela is one of the most popular and rewarding long-distance walks...