Antarctica & North Pole Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on August 12, 2024 in Antarctica & North Pole

While you can’t fully replicate the effects of high altitude at home, you can certainly support your body’s acclimatization process before your trip. One option is to rent a hypoxic...

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...

Altitude Training Mask verses Weight in your Backpack

Posted on October 26, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Here are some thoughts about altitude training mask verses weight in your backpack. If you are signed up to one of our trekking trips or expeditions, the challenge you are...

Are There Alternatives to Taking Diamox at High Altitude

Posted on August 23, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Are there alternatives to taking Diamox at High Altitude? Before we get into that, just remember the tried and tested drug is Diamox. Our high altitude doctors and specialists recommend...

Where do I get Helicopter Evacuation Cover for my Trekking Adventure

Posted on August 11, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Where do I get Helicopter Evacuation Cover for my Trekking Adventure. There are lots of opinions out there, but you need local knowledge, logistics and know you will be taken...

Why do we trek, climb and adventure around the world

Posted on August 5, 2017 in Antarctica & North Pole

Why do we trek, climb and adventure around the world ? We trek and climb so that others can experience something monumental in their lives. We also want to see...

20 Reasons to Pick Ian Taylor Trekking for Your Everest Base Camp Trek

Pacing at High Altitude

Posted on December 15, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

kkingThe pace of a trip at high altitude needs to be managed correctly for your safety and success. The pace and heart rates at which you exercise on the trail...

Expedition North Pole 2020

Posted on December 1, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

Expedition North Pole 2020 ‘With vision we gain courage. With courage we gain confidence & with confidence there are no limits to the dreams we can achieve’ Ian Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KihZxQ2WDwg&t=91s...

Trekking Climbing and Adventuring the world with us

Posted on November 8, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

Trekking Climbing and Adventuring the world with us. After going on some mountain trips with shocking service, support, food, tents, equipment and staff it was time to offer something better...

Solar Charging for Adventure Trekking and Mountaineering

Posted on July 1, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

If you are joining a trekking or mountaineering expedition around the world, then purchasing a solar charger will be a good investment. You can even use it at home, traveling...

Muscle Memory for Trekking and Mountaineering

Posted on June 29, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

If you are considering joining a long distance trek or mountaineering climb, then one of the most important factors to start planning for is your training. Excellent physical conditioning is...

How should you be training for your trekking adventure

Posted on June 6, 2016 in Antarctica & North Pole

How should you be training for your trekking adventure. It is important to seek out accurate information about the trail, distances, terrain, elevation of each days hike you will be...