Client Experiences Archives - Ian Taylor Trekking

I Climbed Cotopaxi with Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on December 13, 2024 in Client Experiences

It has been a long time coming but finally I reached the summit of Cotopaxi. I originally tried to climb Cotopaxi in 2015, but the volcano erupted in August 2015...

My Everest Base Camp Trekking experience.

8 Years, 5 Trips: My Incredible Journey with Ian Taylor Trekking

Posted on July 23, 2024 in Client Experiences

Trip one: Everest Base Camp, Nepal, 2017 September, 2015, I’m rushing with friends to get to the cinema to see Everest, the new blockbuster movie. We’re running late, I hate...

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...

Get Married at Everest Base Camp

Posted on November 6, 2023 in Client Experiences

In May 2023, amidst the towering Himalayan peaks, my then-fiancé and I embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would forever etch itself in the tapestry of our love story. Our...

Cayambe is a Challenging Peak

Posted on September 19, 2023 in Client Experiences

Cayambe is a challenging peak, and a great lead up to Cotopaxi and Chimborazo next year. Ecuador is my new favorite location for trekking and mountaineering. Ecuador, I will be...

Vo2 Max testing for trekking and Mountaineering trips

Posted on July 13, 2023 in Client Experiences

Yes, Vo2 Max testing for trekking and Mountaineering trips is important. If you are going on a trip that requires multi-day trekking or joining a mountaineering expedition you should consider...

The Greatest Trekking Experience

Posted on June 28, 2023 in Client Experiences

I have trekked all over the world and in my opinion the greatest trekking experience is the classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Read some reviews from our trips...

Trekking to Machu Picchu

Posted on May 9, 2023 in Client Experiences

I have just returned from trekking to Machu Picchu. It has been my mission to trek the famous trail to Machu Picchu for 10 years now. I had planned to...

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...

Mera Peak on the Second Attempt

Posted on December 15, 2022 in Client Experiences

My name is Mike Brennan and I made five major mistakes in my planning and execution for climbing Mera Peak. Firstly, I got lazy on a range of fronts. I...

Climbing Cotopaxi Again

Posted on December 8, 2022 in Client Experiences

I was determined to go back and climb Cotopaxi. My name is Michael and I failed to reach the summit of Cotopaxi on my first attempt and knew I could...

Professional Island Peak Climbs

Posted on November 24, 2022 in Client Experiences

My name is Fiona Gallagher from Sligo, in Ireland. I joined and Ian Taylor Trekking trip to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak with a group of friends from the...