Going to the Khumbu Region in the Himalayas is no easy task. It is long…it is hard…and it is truly amazing. From day one I knew I was being looked after. I got a full training program and all questions were answered. It is a feat of endurance and stamina, that requires preparation and commitment. At times, I questioned my own abilities, my endurance levels. However, doing this trip with Ian Taylor Trekking quickly absolved all of these fears, and I was at peace on my Summit bid of Island Peak, knowing that I had Ian Taylor Trekking at my back the entire time. I can’t wait to work with them on my next challenging adventure’.

In 2007 I wanted to take on the challenge of Trekking to Everest Base camp. I met Ian Taylor in Wicklow as he was training for Everest. Ian trained me up and I lost 3 stone and made my successful trek to Everest Base Camp. Ian inspired me and I grew in belief being around him. I am training for Everest Camp 2 and can wait to get back to the Himalayas.

‘ I met Ian in 2008 after his successful ascent of Mt. Everest, and wanted to aspire to reach the same goal of climbing Mt. Everest. With no experience Ian took me through the steps of how you would go about reaching this goal. Ian introduced me to some of his contacts, planned out the route to take in all aspects of the journey. Four years later I stood on top of the world. Ian’s understanding, experience and knowledge of how to prepare to climb mountains is what made the difference. He was always available to give advice on all aspects of my trip. I would recommend anyone looking to go into the mountains to talk to Ian first.’

We are just back from our Trek to Everest Base Camp, we had the journey of a lifetime. I wish I had of trekked here many years ago. We will be back next year to trek the Annapurna Circuit with you. Ian I want to thank you for your encouragement, I am not sure I would have made this journey without your help. Everyone looked after us so well and this trip exceeded our expectations. Thanks again.

I want to recommend using Ian Taylor Trekking, I remember standing on the top of Island peak and will remember the moment for the rest of my life. From the moment I contacted Ian and training with him and his team I learned the skills needed to make this ascent, all my feared were alleviated and I climbed to 20,000 feet with confidence. The knowledge and information I received helped me achieve success and that came down to Ian Taylor Trekking always being at the end of a phone or e-mail. Thank you so much and can’t wait for Everest Camp 2.

While climbing Mont Blanc in 2008 with Ian Taylor, I met some wonderful people who I still know as friends. Ian’s love of mountaineering is infectious and he encourages climbers to not just endure the trek, but enjoy it. He encourages a fun atmosphere. Mountaineering can be scary but it’s much easier to relax and enjoy yourself when you feel safe. This is achieved by Ian’s attention to the preparation and training of his climbers. He always has words of motivation in your tough moments too. And so my decision to go on another expedition to the most vast and breathtaking mountain range in the world, the Himalaya, with Ian in 2010 was an easy one. Unforgettable.

What a journey we had trekking the Annapurna circuit. A friend in Chicago recommended Ian Taylor Trekking as a great operator and after speaking to Ian we wanted to work with him. We had 12 people trekking in Nepal and everything exceeded our expectations. The service in Kathmandu, Pokhara was amazing, their staff were first class, our guides took us at a snail pace which helped us enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. Thank you so much for all your time helping our team on this amazing journey. We will be back next year for more

I had a great to trip with the Irish group and Kaji. The staff were absolutely great and kept us safe. Small details like what to eat and how to acclimatize made a huge difference and we saw other people do dumb things without professional staff. Im looking forward to being in touch with you again once I have my plans finalized to do the kilimanjaro trek in 2 years. Thank you for making this all possible and compliments for working with such great people. Thanks and all the best.

I have recently returned from a trip to Nepal where myself and a group of five other trekkers successfully completed our ascent to Everest Base Camp. Being a ‘first-timer’ I was a bit apprehensive about the whole trip, but from the moment I met the rest of the group at Dublin Airport, I never looked back. Our Leader Ian,[IAN TAYLOR TREKKING] whom I had only spoke with over the phone/email, immediately banished all nerves and I was made feel part of the “family”. Ian had emailed a detailed training schedule which left me well prepared for the following three weeks. My reasons for taking part in the challenge was to experience both high altitude trekking and culture and this I received in abundance. Together with Ian and a team of Sherpas I achieved my goals even though we had a couple of obstacles to overcome {airport closures, altitude sickness,}. We were well prepared and dealt with each crisis successfully.Such place names as NAMCHE BAZAAR, TENGBOCHE MONASTERY and STARBUCKS in LUKLA all hold lovely memories and will forever be in my heart. Apart from the daily trekking I also enjoyed the well-earned rest in the tea-rooms each evening. From card games and story telling, the craic was good and it wasn’t hard to spot the Irish group in the corner. It was truly an amazing adventure and one I hope to repeat in the not to distant future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ian and his team for his help in allowing me to achieve my dream and look forward to signing up again with him for the next trek of a life-time.

I just returned from a trekking trip in Nepal with a group of nine from all around Ireland, anyone considering this trek to base camp I would highly recommend it. Each day was outstanding with spectacular views every step I took, pictures taken could never justify the beauty of the Himalayas. The friendliness of the people who we met from all over the world. Ian Taylor Trekking has to be the best experience I’ve ever had, his Sherpa’s will treat you like lords, with these people you will see the top of the world. Ian Taylor’s Trekking advice on You Tube is the perfect way to gear up an prepare for the climb of your life. The views from Lukla to base camp then from Kala Patthar looking at Everest head on, will last you forever. With a 100% pass rate it would be silly not to venture with Ian Taylor Trekking to give u an experience of a lifetime. I could write for ever, why not try this for yourself, things are possible.