Equipment Tips Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking Trekking and hiking around the world Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:38:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://iantaylortrekking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Equipment Tips Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking 32 32 How to Layer Clothing for Trekking in Cold Weather https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/how-to-layer-clothing-for-trekking-in-cold-weather/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/how-to-layer-clothing-for-trekking-in-cold-weather/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:17:15 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=33144 You have plenty of options when it comes to layering, and the key is to develop a system that works best for you. Everyone’s body reacts differently to cold, heat, and exertion, so your layering strategy should be based on your own past experience and comfort level. That said, here’s my recommendation for how to […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/how-to-layer-clothing-for-trekking-in-cold-weather/feed/ 0 Why Trekkers Should Use AG1 for Peak Performance https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/why-trekkers-should-use-ag1-for-peak-performance/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/why-trekkers-should-use-ag1-for-peak-performance/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:19:53 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=32768 As someone who has led expeditions to the Himalayas, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and treks across the globe, I know that success in the mountains isn’t just about fitness, strength and conditioning. It’s about the whole picture — nutrition, hydration, recovery, and gut health. That’s why I’m excited to recommend AG1 to Ian Taylor Trekking clients as […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/why-trekkers-should-use-ag1-for-peak-performance/feed/ 0 The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trekking to Everest Base Camp https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-people-make-trekking-to-everest-base-camp/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-people-make-trekking-to-everest-base-camp/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:31:00 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=32623 In 2008 I climbed Mount Everest and have led over 50 treks to Everest Base Camp over the last two decades. I have climbed Island Peak 25 times and Lobuche East 10+ times. It is sad to say that we no longer run trips to Island Peak, but that’s a whole other story. Read some […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-biggest-mistakes-people-make-trekking-to-everest-base-camp/feed/ 0 Top Tips for Climbing Mount McKinley https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-tips-for-climbing-mount-mckinley-2/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-tips-for-climbing-mount-mckinley-2/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:18:42 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=32372 Climbing Mount McKinley is the challenge of a lifetime. With the correct training, preparation and team you can make this expedition a more enjoyable experience. I have been on a numbers of Denali expeditions on two different routes and I recommend you consider the West Buttress route for your Mount Mc Kinley expedition. Check out […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-tips-for-climbing-mount-mckinley-2/feed/ 0 Top Tips for Climbing Mount McKinley https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-tips-for-climbing-mount-mckinley/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-tips-for-climbing-mount-mckinley/#respond Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:20:49 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=26959 Climbing Mount McKinley is the challenge of a lifetime, but with the correct training, preparation and team you can make this expedition a more enjoyable experience. I have been on a numbers of Denali expeditions on two different routes and I recommend you consider the West Buttress route for your Mc Kinley expedition. Check out […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-tips-for-climbing-mount-mckinley/feed/ 0 Top 20 Tips for Climbing Cotopaxi https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-20-tips-for-climbing-cotopaxi/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-20-tips-for-climbing-cotopaxi/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:09:55 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=20357 Here are our Top 20 Tips for Climbing Cotopaxi. Cotopaxi volcano attracts climbers from around the world. It is easily accessible from the United States and we have been leading trips there for a decade now. We have decided to offer our top 20 tips for a safe, successful and enjoyable experience. Contact us and […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/top-20-tips-for-climbing-cotopaxi/feed/ 0 Detailed Medical Kit Every Expedition Should have with them https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/detailed-medical-kit-every-expedition-should-have-with-them/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/detailed-medical-kit-every-expedition-should-have-with-them/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:10:15 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=19307 First Aid Kit List for Expeditions This is a large first aid kit for an Expedition. An adventure medical kit will depend on the trip you are actually going on. This list will help you develop your own personal medical kit needed for any wilderness trek or expedition. Instruments 1). Thermometer2). Tweezers – fine point […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/detailed-medical-kit-every-expedition-should-have-with-them/feed/ 0 High Altitude Trekking Being Safe and Successful https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/high-altitude-trekking-being-safe-and-successful/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/high-altitude-trekking-being-safe-and-successful/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:51:44 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?post_type=post&p=18758 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 climbed to the top of Mount Everest at 29,029 feet and Kilimanjaro 40+ times. Finally, I have also led over 40 treks to Everest Base […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/high-altitude-trekking-being-safe-and-successful/feed/ 0 Island Peak Elements of a Successful Climb in Adverse Conditions https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/island-peak-elements-of-a-successful-climb-in-adverse-conditions/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/island-peak-elements-of-a-successful-climb-in-adverse-conditions/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:51:27 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?p=16440 Myself and a team of 6 other successfully summited Island peak with Ian Taylor Trekking in September 2019. This climb incorporated a trek to EBC (Everest Base Camp) on route which aided our acclimatization. We were faced with variable weather conditions throughout our trip, particularly on Island Peak summit day.  What made it harder, was […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/island-peak-elements-of-a-successful-climb-in-adverse-conditions/feed/ 0 The Best Trekking Boots for your Mount Elbrus Trip https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-best-trekking-boots-for-your-mount-elbrus-trip/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-best-trekking-boots-for-your-mount-elbrus-trip/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2019 22:54:59 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?p=16059 After years of experience of wearing a lot of different trekking boots, here are the best trekking boots for your Mount Elbrus trip.  Check out our Elbrus page with further information.  We have developed a 12 day itinerary on Elbrus, which gives you a better trekking experience prior to your summit attempt.  We trek around […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/the-best-trekking-boots-for-your-mount-elbrus-trip/feed/ 0 Inca Trail Trek: Packing Essentials for Your Machu Picchu Adventure https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/inca-trail-trek-packing-essentials-for-your-machu-picchu-adventure/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/inca-trail-trek-packing-essentials-for-your-machu-picchu-adventure/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:36:35 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?p=15866 Inca Trail Trek: Packing Essentials for Your Machu Picchu Adventure. If you are thinking of trekking the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu? Here is what you should be packing for your Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu.   If you sign up to one of our trips we send you a 40 page dossier with […]

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]]> https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/inca-trail-trek-packing-essentials-for-your-machu-picchu-adventure/feed/ 0 Kilimanjaro Packing List – Kilimanjaro’s Number 1 Guide https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/kilimanjaro-packing-list-kilimanjaros-number-1-guide/ https://iantaylortrekking.com/blog/kilimanjaro-packing-list-kilimanjaros-number-1-guide/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:34:04 +0000 https://iantaylortrekking.com/?p=15532 We have led over 3,000 people to the summit of Kilimanjaro with 95% success rate. If you are thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro you need to bring the correct clothing. I have been on the summit in -18C – 0F and -4C – 30F. You never know what you are doing to be greeted with the […]

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