Latest News Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

Day 3 on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

What I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Inca Trail

Posted on October 4, 2025 in Latest News

This is what I wish I knew before hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and why the classic 5-Day Trek is the best way to experience the Inca Trail...

Top Tips for Climbing Mount Fuji

Posted on September 22, 2025 in Himalayas & Asia

Climbing Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak at 12,388 feet (3,776m), is one of the most iconic trekking experiences in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people set out...

Climbing Mount Fuji

Posted on September 20, 2025 in Himalayas & Asia

Mount Fuji, standing proudly at 12,388 feet (3,776m), is Japan’s highest and most iconic peak. Growing up, I often saw its perfectly symmetrical cone of Fuji on branded items. When...

How to Layer Clothing for Trekking in Cold Weather

Posted on September 8, 2025 in Equipment Tips

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...

Everest Base Camp Weather and Temperature Guide

Posted on August 23, 2025 in Himalayas & Asia

Planning your Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek means understanding how weather, rainfall, and temperatures change throughout the year. At 5,364m (17,598 ft), the conditions at EBC are very different from...

Rainforest on the way to Mweka gate on Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro Temperatures: A Complete Guide

Posted on August 20, 2025 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Climbing Kilimanjaro is unlike any other trek in the world. At 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), Africa’s highest peak takes you from lush, equatorial rainforest to the icy, windblown arctic summit...

Why Trekkers Should Use AG1 for Peak Performance

Posted on August 16, 2025 in Equipment Tips

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...

What I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Mount Toubkal

Posted on August 15, 2025 in Kilimanjaro & Africa

Mount Toubkal stands tall above the North Africa plains at 4,167m (13,671 feet). Mount Toubkal is the highest mountain in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, North Africa, and the Arab World...

The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Posted on July 31, 2025 in Equipment Tips

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...

The Biggest Mistakes People Make Trekking to Machu Picchu

Posted on July 7, 2025 in Featured Treks

This post will cover the biggest mistakes people make trekking to Machu Picchu. I have been trekking the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu for 20 years. Our head guide...

Top Tips for Climbing Mount McKinley

Posted on June 20, 2025 in Equipment Tips

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...

Summit Night Climbing Cotopaxi

Posted on April 7, 2025 in Latest News

The summit night on Cotopaxi is challenging and requires excellent physical preparation and more importantly precise acclimatization. On this page we will cover important items you need to consider about...