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NEPAL
Iconic Himalayan adventures
4–6 wks · 5,000–5,600 m
NEW ZEALAND
World-class backcountry treks
3–7 days · 500–1,800 m
EUROPE
Alpine peaks and legendary treks
3–10 days · 1,000–3,000 m
PATAGONIA
Wild, remote and unforgettable
4–14 days · 200–2,200 m
AFRICA
High peaks and vast landscapes
4–9 days · 1,500–5,900 m
TREK READINESS
Assess your preparation across seven hiking-specific dimensions, compare your current capacity with the demands of your objective, and find out what you should train next.
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THE SEVEN QUALITIES
AEROBIC BASE
Sustainable endurance
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High
TIME ON FEET
Long days, steady effort
Low
High
UPHILL CAPACITY
Climb strong, efficiently
Low
High
DOWNHILL DURABILITY
Control and resilience
Low
High
STRENGTH BASE
Power for the trail
Low
High
PACK CAPACITY
Comfort under load
Low
High
MULTI-DAY DURABILITY
Recover and repeat
Low
High
01 / FOUNDATION
TREK READY
A guided programme to build your trekking foundation.
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02 / BUILD
CUSTOM TREK PROGRAMMING
Personalised programming for your trek, timeline and starting point.
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03 / TRANSFER
1:1 TREK
PERFORMANCE
COACHING
Expert coaching for ambitious trekkers and bigger life goals.
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THE PEAKSTED APPROACH
We blend sports science with mountain sense to prepare your body and mind for what matters out there: long days, changing conditions, and the moments you’ll never forget.
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Practical intelligence for the places that pull you outside.
FIELD NOTE 07 / FUEL
FUEL FOR LONG DAYS, NOT JUST FAST ONES.
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FIELD NOTE 08 / DESCENTS
DESCENT LEGS: TRAIN THE WAY DOWN.
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FIELD NOTE 09 / PACK WEIGHT
TRAIN FOR THE WEIGHT ON YOUR BACK.
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