Latin & South America Archives - Page 5 of 8

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...

Packing for your Aconcagua Expedition

Posted on November 20, 2020 in Latest News

What should you be packing for your Aconcagua expedition? Once you have signed up to one of our Aconcagua Expeditions, we will send you our 35 page trip Dossier with...

10 Reasons to Pick Ian Taylor Trekking for your Aconcagua Climb

Posted on November 18, 2020 in Latest News

Here are 10 reasons to pick Ian Taylor Trekking for your Aconcagua Climb. We have been running premium level trips to Aconcagua since 2006. We work with a highly qualified...

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...

Kilimanjaro is always fun Aconcagua is always hard work

Posted on March 18, 2020 in Latin & South America

I am not making light of climbing Kilimanjaro but climbing Aconcagua is a big step up. People always think if I can get to 5,895m/ 19,341 feet in 8 days...

Alone on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Posted on July 3, 2019 in Inca Trail Stories

One of the greatest trekking experiences is to have a trail all to yourself in one of the most beautiful mountain environments on the planet. Having the coveted Inca Trail...

Ultimate Inca Trail Packing List (2026 Update)

Posted on June 27, 2019 in Equipment Tips

Here is your complete gear guide for Machu Picchu Adventure By Ian Taylor Trekking — trekking specialists with decades of experience guiding the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The...

Top 20 Tips for Climbing Aconcagua

Posted on May 15, 2019 in Latin & South America

Our Top 20 Tips for climbing Aconcagua are designed to help you plan and prepare when taking on an expedition like this. We know what it takes to climb Aconcagua...

5 Reasons to Pick the 5 Day Classic Trek to Machu Picchu

Posted on May 12, 2019 in Latest News

Here are 5 reasons to pick the 5 Day Classic Trek to Machu Picchu. Since first arriving in Peru in 2001, we have been deeply inspired by the richness of...

Training to Climb Aconcagua

Posted on April 12, 2019 in Latin & South America

Here is how you should be training to climb Aconcagua. First things first, DO NOT show up on one of our Aconcagua expeditions without being fully prepared. If you show...

Inca Trail Permits: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on March 5, 2019 in Latin & South America

The iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous trekking routes in the world, distinct from the many other Inca Trails that crisscross the former Incan...