Latin & South America Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

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 Client Experiences

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...

Acclimatize to Altitude From Home

Posted on August 12, 2024 in Antarctica & North Pole

While you can’t fully replicate the effects of high altitude at home, you can certainly support your body’s acclimatization process before your trip. One option is to rent a hypoxic...

My Everest Base Camp Trekking experience.

8 Years, 5 Trips: My Incredible Journey with Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on July 23, 2024 in Client Experiences

Trip one: Everest Base Camp, Nepal, 2017 September, 2015, I’m rushing with friends to get to the cinema to see Everest, the new blockbuster movie. We’re running late, I hate...

Brighter Future: Multi-Functional Community Center for Inca Trail Porters

Posted on June 6, 2024 in Latest News

Brighter Future: Multi-Functional Community Center for Inca Trail Porters. Help us help others. Ian Taylor Trekking has been supporting the needs of local communities for the past 17 years. After...