Latin & South America Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

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 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...

Weather Conditions on Our Treks and Climbs in Ecuador

Posted on December 15, 2025 in Latest News

The first thing I went I learned about the weather in Ecuador is do not trust the weather predictions. The online forecast is pretty much always wrong. The second thing...

Aconcagua Insights from 11 Summits

Posted on November 29, 2025 in Latin & South America

Climbing Aconcagua presents its own specific set of challenges. Success rates on Aconcagua hover around 30%. Pretty low for a trekking peak. Aconcagua 22,811 feet (6,962m) the tallest peak in...

Day 3 on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

What I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Inca Trail

Posted on October 4, 2025 in Latest News

This is what I wish I knew before hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and why the classic 5-Day Trek is the best way to experience the Inca Trail...

Need Helicopter Evacuation & Trekking Insurance? We’ve Got You Covered!

Posted on August 14, 2025 in Europe

When you embark on an adventure with Ian Taylor Trekking, safety comes first. And the most essential safeguard? Trekking insurance that includes helicopter evacuation coverage. Need Helicopter Evacuation & Trekking...

The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trekking to Machu Picchu

Posted on July 7, 2025 in Featured Treks

This post will cover the biggest mistakes people make trekking to Machu Picchu. I have been trekking the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu for 20 years. Our head guide...

Summit Night Climbing Cotopaxi

Posted on April 7, 2025 in Latest News

The summit night on Cotopaxi is challenging and requires excellent physical preparation and more importantly precise acclimatization. On this page we will cover important items you need to consider about...

Mountains you need to climb before Aconcagua

Best Mountains to Climb Before Aconcagua

Posted on March 3, 2025 in Latest News

Firstly, we will cover the best mountains to climb before Aconcagua. It is also important to understand more about high altitude and why our information can make the difference between...

I Climbed Cotopaxi with Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on December 13, 2024 in Cotopaxi Stories

It has been a long time coming but finally I reached the summit of Cotopaxi. I originally tried to climb Cotopaxi in 2015, but the volcano erupted in August 2015...

20 Things to Know Before Climbing Aconcagua

Posted on November 30, 2024 in Latest News

I want to be clear, high on Aconcagua is steep and challenging terrain. The team has been doing 6 and 7 hour days with minimal recovery at high altitude. You...

The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition and Hydration for Mountaineering Expeditions

Posted on September 5, 2024 in Europe

Heading out on a mountaineering expedition requires careful planning and preparation. This is the ultimate guide to nutrition and hydration for Mountaineering Expeditions. From acclimatizing to bringing the right gear...