Client Experiences Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking Trekking and hiking around the world Thu, 29 May 2025 22:02:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://iantaylortrekking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Client Experiences Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking 32 32 I Climbed Cotopaxi with Ian Taylor Trekking https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/i-climbed-cotopaxi-with-ian-taylor-trekking/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/i-climbed-cotopaxi-with-ian-taylor-trekking/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:35:24 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=28425 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.  I got busy doing other things and when I set my sights on another trip to Cotopaxi in 2022 the mountain closed again. 2024 was […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/i-climbed-cotopaxi-with-ian-taylor-trekking/feed/ 0 8 Years, 5 Trips: My Incredible Journey with Ian Taylor Trekking https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/8-years-5-trips-my-incredible-journey-with-ian-taylor-trekking/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/8-years-5-trips-my-incredible-journey-with-ian-taylor-trekking/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:40:18 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=27962 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 that, it makes me stressed and anxious. But all that goes away the minute I see those sweeping vistas of the Khumbu region. I was […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/8-years-5-trips-my-incredible-journey-with-ian-taylor-trekking/feed/ 0 Kilimanjaro Over New Year! https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/kilimanjaro-over-new-year/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/kilimanjaro-over-new-year/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:59:30 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=27089 I climbed Kilimanjaro Over New Year! What an incredible experience with the dream team and Kilimanjaro’s Number one Guide. Asante Sana! I wanted to reach out to tell you how impressed I have been with every part of your organization. I recently completed the Lemosho Route, and the trip was an adventure of a lifetime! From […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/kilimanjaro-over-new-year/feed/ 0 Get Married at Everest Base Camp https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/get-married-at-everest-base-camp/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/get-married-at-everest-base-camp/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:00:43 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=26762 In May 2023, amidst the towering Himalayan peaks, my then-fiancé and I embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would forever etch itself in the tapestry of our love story. Our destination was Everest Base Camp, a place where dreams of daring mountaineers and adventurers come to life. Featured by the New York Times. But for […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/get-married-at-everest-base-camp/feed/ 0 Cayambe is a Challenging Peak https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/cayambe-is-a-challenging-peak/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/cayambe-is-a-challenging-peak/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:22:29 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=26532 Cayambe is a challenging peak, and a great lead up to Cotopaxi and Chimborazo next year. Ecuador is my new favorite location for trekking and mountaineering.  Ecuador, I will be back. Check out upcoming trips. Leading into Cayambe I have trekked in Nepal, Kilimanjaro and joined one of Ian’s mountaineering courses in Scotland before taking […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/cayambe-is-a-challenging-peak/feed/ 0 Vo2 Max testing for trekking and Mountaineering trips https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/vo2-max-testing-for-trekking-and-mountaineering-trips/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/vo2-max-testing-for-trekking-and-mountaineering-trips/#respond Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:57:38 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=26083 Yes, Vo2 Max testing for trekking and Mountaineering trips is important. If you are going on a trip that requires multi-day trekking or joining a mountaineering expedition you should consider getting a Vo2 Max test. Check out the Fast Lab in Denver Colorado. What is a Vo2 Max Test VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/vo2-max-testing-for-trekking-and-mountaineering-trips/feed/ 0 The Greatest Trekking Experience https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-greatest-trekking-experience/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-greatest-trekking-experience/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:11:45 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=25961 I have trekked all over the world and in my opinion the greatest trekking experience is the classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Read some reviews from our trips. The Greatest Trekking Experience I have just returned from the greatest trekking experience on the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu. I have trekked to […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/mera-peak-on-the-second-attempt/feed/ 0 Climbing Cotopaxi Again https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/climbing-cotopaxi-again/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/climbing-cotopaxi-again/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:26:12 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=24550 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 do it but realized I needed more day’s acclimatization, better gear, better guides and itinerary to be successful. I climbed Kilimanjaro with Ian Taylor Trekking […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/climbing-cotopaxi-again/feed/ 0 Professional Island Peak Climbs https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/professional-island-peak-climbs/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/professional-island-peak-climbs/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:06:56 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=24409 My name is Fiona Gallagher from Sligo, in Ireland. I joined and Ian Taylor Trekking trip to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak with a group of friends from the 15th October to 4th November 2022.  I hope the below information helps you as you prepare for your Island peak adventure. The Journey is More […]

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