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Climbing Cayambe

Posted on June 5, 2023 in Latest News

Don't be fooled, climbing Cayambe is a serious peak that requires excellent physical preparation. Here are some tips, advice and information about how you need to prepare to climb Cayambe...

Trekking to Machu Picchu

Posted on May 9, 2023 in Inca Trail Stories

I have just returned from trekking to Machu Picchu. It has been my mission to trek the famous trail to Machu Picchu for 10 years now. I had planned to...

Food and Accommodation Climbing Cotopaxi

Posted on April 26, 2023 in Latest News

There are many different approaches to climbing Cotopaxi. Our approach is the less traveled route. We have more acclimatization, use the best lodges, and have added some cultural and adventure...

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...

How Hard is Aconcagua to Climb?

Posted on March 2, 2023 in Latest News

How hard is Aconcagua to climb? This is a loaded question and one I get asked weekly. I have climbed Aconcagua 10+ times over a 20 year period and happy...

Climbing Cotopaxi Again

Posted on December 8, 2022 in Cotopaxi Stories

I was determined to go back and climb Cotopaxi. My name is Michael and I failed to reach the summit of Cotopaxi on my first attempt and knew I could...

My Experience Climbing Cotopaxi

Posted on September 5, 2022 in Cotopaxi Stories

My experience climbing Cotopaxi was amazing. For the longest time, my dream has been to climb Cotopaxi. I have hiked Kilimanjaro in 2018 and trekked to Everest Base Camp in...

Machu Picchu my Experience

Posted on September 2, 2022 in Inca Trail Stories

My experience of Machu Picchu was mixed. If you have always wanted to trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, do it with Ian Taylor Trekking. In 2010 I signed...

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...

5 Best Treks in South America

Posted on June 29, 2022 in Latest News

After 20 years of leading treks and mountaineering trips in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina, here are our five favorite treks in South America. South America is home to some...

Adventure Fitness Consultants in the UK

Posted on May 18, 2022 in Himalayas & Asia

Adventure Fitness Consultants Adventure Fitness Consultants specialize in the design and delivery of comprehensive mountain training and guiding programmes, alongside the provision of physiotherapy and injury rehabilitation, for all mountain...

Packing to Climb Cotopaxi

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Latest News

If you are thinking of climbing Cotopaxi in Ecuador, then this is what you should be packing to Climb Cotopaxi. We have designed our itinerary to give you a full...