Training Archives - Page 2 of 11 - Ian Taylor Trekking

Frequently Asked Questions About Training for Island Peak

Posted on May 26, 2021 in Himalayas & Asia

Here are some frequently asked questions about training for Island Peak after 15 years on this mountain. A lot of people are underestimating Island Peak and it is time to...

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...

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...

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...

Understanding Heart Rate Zones for Your Trekking Training

Posted on March 23, 2020 in Latest News

Understanding Heart Rate Zones for Your Trekking Training is extremely important. If you have decided to ramp up your training for your multi-day trekking or mountaineering trip its worth getting...

How can you Train for High Altitude or Low Oxygen Environments?

Posted on March 10, 2020 in Latest News

How can you Train for High Altitude and Low Oxygen Environments. A big question we get asked all the time. When taking on a trekking or mountaineering adventure in a...

Going the Extra Mile in Your Mountaineering Training

Posted on March 7, 2020 in Latest News

If you are training for any endurance sport you need to ‘hit the wall’ You need to know what It feels like to have nothing left, and still trek for...

Daily Distances on Mera Peak

Posted on December 19, 2019 in Himalayas & Asia

Check out our daily distances and elevation gains for our Mera Peak Expedition. Our Mera Peak itinerary is one that takes you off the beaten path, with stunning views and...

Island Peak Elements of a Successful Climb in Adverse Conditions

Posted on November 5, 2019 in Client Experiences

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...

Expert Advice on Climbing Island Peak in Nepal

Posted on October 7, 2019 in Himalayas & Asia

We filmed some promotional video’s in the Mount Everest Region in 2014 as we were looking to showcase the quality of our treks and climbs in the Everest Region. We...

Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide of the Year 2019

Posted on June 10, 2019 in Client Experiences

He has done it. Our Head Guide on Kilimanjaro has been awarded Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide of the year for 2019. Athumani has been working full time with Ian Taylor Trekking...

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...