Kilimanjaro & Africa Archives - Page 2 of 15

Kilimanjaro: Choosing a Western Company Over a Local Operator

Posted on February 15, 2024 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

If you are thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro you have to choose the right company. Here is a comprehensive guide to climbing Kilimanjaro and choosing a Western Company over a Local...

Top 5 Reasons for the 8-Day Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro

Posted on February 9, 2024 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Here are our top 5 reasons for the 8-Day Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro. It's so simple do very targeted and specific training and pick 8 days on the Lemosho Route...

Kilimanjaro Over New Year!

Posted on January 18, 2024 in Client Experiences

I climbed Kilimanjaro Over New Year! What an incredible experience with the dream team and Kilimanjaro's Number one Guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FILJcBGzeak Asante Sana! I wanted to reach out to tell you...

Altitude Explained Through its Risks, Challenges, and the Latest Research

Posted on August 18, 2023 in Antarctica & North Pole

Understanding the Elements, Risks, Challenges, and Research of going to high and extreme altitude. We have been leading high altitude trek for 20 years alongside doing research on our trips...

Training for Big Mountains

Posted on March 13, 2023 in Client Experiences

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...

Kilimanjaro’s Number 1 Guide

Posted on February 6, 2023 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

I have just arrived home after an ultimate Kilimanjaro experience that was life changing. We had Kilimanjaro’s Number one Guide leading the way which was a great privilege. Firstly, if...

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...

How do you Train for Hiking Downhill

Posted on July 31, 2021 in Europe

How do you Train for Hiking Downhill? I have climbed Everest to the top and led over 150 expeditions above 17,000 feet. There are lots of things that make a...

Train Hard Climb Easy

Posted on April 29, 2021 in Himalayas & Asia

Train hard, climb easy is the approach everyone should take in the world's mountain ranges. No matter what you’ve seen in climbing documentaries or heard from others, trekking and mountaineering...

Alone on Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on February 10, 2021 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

We were alone on Mount Kilimanjaro. It was a daunting challenge to keep running trips to Kilimanjaro during the pandemic. We ran some private trips in October, November, and December...

How do you Train for High Altitude and Low Oxygen Environments

Posted on January 1, 2021 in Himalayas & Asia

How do you Train for High Altitude and Low Oxygen Environments? This is a big question we get asked by people joining our treks and expeditions. When taking on a...

Additional Expenses on a Kilimanjaro Trip

Posted on November 29, 2020 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Here are some additional expenses on a Kilimanjaro trip. Firstly you need to consider the Kilimanjaro experience you are looking for. Secondly you need to consider the amount of days...