Hiker standing on a mountain summit above the clouds

ABOUT PEAKSTED

Trained by science.

Tested by mountains.

Peaksted helps hikers and trekkers prepare physically and mentally for the mountains — so they can go farther, move with confidence, and meet the demands of real adventure.

EXPLORE TRAINING

CHECK YOUR READINESS

ABOUT PEAKSTED

Trained by science.

Tested by mountains.

Peaksted helps hikers and trekkers prepare physically and mentally for the mountains — so they can go farther, move with confidence, and meet the demands of real adventure.

EXPLORE TRAINING

CHECK YOUR READINESS

Camp 1 · Why we exist

Your training should serve the mountain.

Mountains do not care about gym numbers alone. They demand endurance, strength, durability, judgement, and the ability to keep moving when conditions turn.

Peaksted exists to bridge the gap between general fitness and the real demands of hiking and trekking, helping people prepare with more purpose, more confidence and more respect for what the mountain actually asks of them.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Illustrative effort, day after day.

Tired legs on day four
Loose rock, steep steps and long descents
Do it again tomorrow, with a pack
Judgement when conditions turn

Camp 2 · The team

Meet the team.

Two people, one standard: preparation that respects the mountain. Tap a card to see what's behind the photo.

Nathan Gee
Founder · Sport scientist · Mountain guide
Nathan Gee
- BSc Sports Science
- Mountain guide
- Strength & conditioning background
- 8 years coaching experience
- Hiking & trekking performance focus
Nathan leads Peaksted's training, coaching and performance education. With a background in sport science, strength and conditioning, years of coaching experience and his work guiding in the mountains, his focus is helping hikers and trekkers build the endurance, strength and resilience needed for real mountain objectives.
Read Nathan's guides →
Lauren Jones
Co-founder · Marketing & content lead · Sports nutrition
Lauren Jones
- Studying towards NASM Sports Nutrition Qualification
- Marketing & content strategy
- Outdoor & tourism experience
- Hiking, trekking & global travel
Lauren leads Peaksted's brand, content and communication, and the nutrition and fuelling side of its coaching. Is studying towards the NASM Sports Nutrition Qualification, with a background in marketing and outdoor experience, she helps shape Peaksted into a practical, engaging and human resource for hikers and trekkers preparing for meaningful adventures.
Read the fuelling guide →

Camp 3 · Between us

Between the two of us.

Combined experience of Nathan and Lauren.

Camp 4 · Our approach

What shapes our approach.

Experience in mountainous and alpine environments.

Altitude is planned for, not trained away. Fitness helps, but acclimatisation is its own process.

How altitude really works →

From steep climbs and descents to wet trails, valleys and long backcountry days.

Uphill capacity and downhill durability are trained as separate qualities, because the mountain asks for both.

See the seven capacities →

Multi-day hikes and trekking demands that require endurance, adaptability and resilience.

Day one is rarely the problem. Day four is. Multi-day durability gets training of its own.

Train for repeated days →

Preparation shaped by what actually works on the trail, not just what looks good in theory.

We test ideas against real routes and turn what works into clearer preparation.

Check your readiness →

Camp 5 · What we stand for

Four things we won't compromise on.

Purposeful preparation
Every session has a reason, and the reason traces back to what the mountain will ask.
Resilient mindset
Hard days happen. We train the judgement to keep moving well when they do.
Earn the view
No shortcuts. The summit means more when the work behind it was real.
Respect the mountains
Conditions, local guidance and the people who live there come first.

Camp 6 · The journey

Not based in one place.

Peaksted isn't based in one place. We travel to train, test and learn in the mountains, and we plan to explore more mountainous countries. Pick a range to see where we're at.