Trek-specific training and preparation for hikers taking on demanding objectives such as Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro and New Zealand's Great Walks, combining sports science with real trekking experience.

Do I need to be fit already?

No. The free readiness check shows where you stand for your objective, and the programmes start from where you are. No gym is needed. If you're managing significant pain, a recent injury or a health condition, get individual guidance first.

What does the free readiness check tell me?

In about 3 minutes it scores seven trekking capacities, such as aerobic base, uphill capacity and downhill durability, against your objective, and names where to focus first. It isn't a medical assessment.

Trekkers following a mountain ridge above the clouds

MOUNTAIN PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Train for the mountain. Arrive ready.

Q: How is Trek Ready different from the Personalised Trek Plan?

Trek Ready (US$59) is a self-guided 8-week programme in FITR with Base and Summit tracks. The Personalised Trek Plan (US$89/month) gives you a new individual four-week block each month, built around your trek.

Q: Will training stop altitude sickness?

No. Training builds strength and endurance, but fitness doesn't guarantee altitude tolerance. High-altitude treks need an acclimatisation plan, attention to symptoms and qualified local guidance.

Trek-specific training and preparation for demanding hikes and multi-day treks, from Everest Base Camp to the Great Walks.

CHECK YOUR READINESS

Free · ~3 minutes · Trek-specific

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Snow-covered mountain peaks beneath a cloudy sky

MOUNTAIN PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Train for the mountain. Arrive ready.

Trek-specific training and preparation for demanding hikes and multi-day treks, from Everest Base Camp to the Great Walks.

START FREE READINESS CHECK

Free · ~3 minutes · Trek-specific

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Where do you want to start?

Nathan Gee in a beanie and grey jacket in front of a blue glacier

Lauren Jones in a black puffer jacket in front of a blue glacier

Real people behind your preparation.Nathan Gee is a sport scientist and mountain guide. Lauren Jones is Peaksted’s co-founder and content lead. They build practical training around what your trek actually demands.Nathan & Lauren

Meet the team

Trekking demands more than cardio.

One hike is one long day. A trek repeats the climbing, the steep descents and the loaded pack, day after day. General fitness does not train for that.

Climb with confidenceBuild the uphill capacity for long ascents.
Stay strong on descentsPrepare your legs for repeated downhill loading.
Go again tomorrowTrain for consecutive days on your feet, often with a pack.

Seven capacities. One mountain.Typical demand on a long, high trek

Aerobic baseSustained effort over hours, not minutes.
Time on feetFull days of walking, repeated.
Uphill capacityStrength and endurance for elevation gain.
Downhill durabilityControl through repeated, loaded descents.
Strength baseThe lower-body foundation everything else builds on.
Pack capacityMoving comfortably under load.
Multi-day durabilityRecovering to repeat the effort tomorrow.

Choose the support that fits your trek.

Start free, then decide how much guidance you want. Each option has a clear next step.

Start here if you are unsureCheck your readiness first.Free, about 3 minutes. See your biggest gap for your trek before you choose how to train.

Check my readiness

Three ways to train

Trek Ready
Best if I want a clear plan to follow myself
8-week programme with Base and Summit tracks, plus the Training & Education Hub series.
US$59one-timeExplore Trek Ready
Personalised Trek Plan
Best if I want a plan built around my trek and schedule
Individual training matched to your date and available time.
US$89per monthExplore personalised plans
1:1 Coaching
Best if I want a coach beside me throughout
Ongoing coaching, FITR guidance, nutrition and fuelling strategy. Replies within 24 hours.
US$249per monthExplore coaching

Payment, response times and guarantees

Trek Ready is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
For a personalised plan, we reply within 1–2 business days and confirm fit before you pay.
For 1:1 coaching, complete your first two weeks and weekly review. If it is not the right fit, tell us and we will refund month one in full. After that, the 3-month minimum applies.
Founding prices apply while places remain. Any future price change will be shown before a renewal, extension or new purchase.

REAL EXAMPLES

See the plan before you start.

A Trek Ready sample week, its eight weeks and how FITR delivers every programme.

A WEEK YOU CAN PICTURE

Four sessions. One clear purpose.

This is the Base track: four sessions a week. Summit is five sessions a week and is included in the same purchase.

MONLower-body strengthStep-ups, squats and downhill control

WEDAerobic workBuild a pace you can hold for hours

FRIStrength + packCarry, brace and climb under load

WEEKENDMountain DayWalk longer on real terrain

Then eight weeks, two at a time

Week 1Build the BaseEstablish aerobic foundation.

Steady, low-intensity aerobic work to build the engine everything else is layered on top of.

Week 2Build CapacityCreate the habit and capacity.

Consistent training volume becomes routine, and your baseline capacity starts to lift.

INSIDE THE APP

Know exactly what to do next.

Real screens from Trek Ready, delivered in FITR.

Trek Ready FITR client preview of a Week 3 goblet squat with an exercise video, coaching cues and set tracking — **Know how to do the work**A real Week 3 Base-track exercise card: video demonstration, coaching cues, alternatives and set tracking.
1Video demonstration
2Coaching cues and alternatives
3Set, rep and load tracking
What you are looking at
1Video demonstration
2Coaching cues and alternatives
3Set, rep and load tracking

Trek Ready FITR client preview of a Week 3 Mountain Day with time, effort and recovery guidance — **Know what your long day asks**A real Week 3 Mountain Day: duration, effort, pack choice and when to progress.
1Duration, effort and pack
2How to pace it
3When to progress
4Prep work first
What you are looking at
1Duration, effort and pack
2How to pace it
3When to progress
4Prep work first

The FITR connect-your-devices screen listing Apple Health, Garmin, Oura and Whoop, beside a hiker's smartwatch — **Connect the watch you already wear**FITR pairs with Apple Health, Garmin, Oura and Whoop, so your training sits alongside the data you already track.

Partnered with FITR Training. Backed by the Training & Education Hub series.Visit FITR Training Education Hub

Real client previews from FITR. The programme may evolve. Your sessions and progress live in the app.

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Client stories

Real people. Real preparation.

What clients say after training with Peaksted.

“Before Trek Ready I was doing plenty of cardio, but my training had no real structure. The programme gave me a clear plan and I felt noticeably stronger and more capable on longer hikes.”
Savannah RoseTrek Ready →
“Having the training built around my actual trek made a massive difference. I knew exactly what I was training for each week instead of just trying to get generally fitter.”
Tom Williams1:1 Mountain Performance Coaching →

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions people ask before they start.

How is Trek Ready different from the Personalised Trek Plan?

Will training stop altitude sickness?

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Trek guides

Iconic treks, better preparation.

Every route asks for something different. Pick a mountain to see what it asks of your legs, lungs and pack.

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NepalDifficult
Everest Three Passes
Three high passes, the Gokyo lakes and long days in thin air.
Three long pass days
Duration
About 15–20 days
Highest point
Over 5,300 m
Biggest challenge Three long pass days
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NepalStrenuous
Everest Base Camp
A non-technical trek through Nepal's Khumbu: Himalayan scale, repeated walking days and serious high-altitude demands.
Climb. Descend. Repeat.
Duration
12–14 trekking days
Distance
~130 km return
Highest point
~5,600 m
Biggest challenge Climb. Descend. Repeat.
See the guide →
TanzaniaStrenuous
Kilimanjaro
A non-technical high-altitude trek to 5,895 m. Sustained uphill travel, smart acclimatisation and durability for summit night.
Altitude and acclimatisation
Duration
5–9+ days
Distance
Route dependent
Highest point
5,895 m
Biggest challenge Altitude and acclimatisation
See the guide →
France · Italy · SwitzerlandStrenuous
Tour du Mont Blanc
An alpine circuit with long climbs, steep descents and a different valley each day.
Big climbs, bigger descents
Duration
7–12 days
Distance
~170 km loop
Biggest challenge Big climbs, bigger descents
See the guide →