Peak Innovations (PI π)
We are a dynamic non-profit think tank and innovation hub dedicated to incubating transformative projects in climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing.
Vision
People have the knowledge, tools and support to pursue meaningful mountain experiences.
Mission
Peak Innovations improves mountain experiences by rethinking the fundamentals: gear, guiding, education, and research to make mountain travel safer and more accessible.
A First-Principles Approach
We focus on the core elements that influence what shapes a great mountain experience: The people you're with, the tools you have, the knowledge you bring, and the places you're able to access.
PEOPLE
Guide-Led Experiences
Trips designed and run by the people in the field.
- ✓Fewer middlemen
- ✓Clear communication
- ✓Personal experience from start to finish
TOOLS
Purpose-Built Equipment
Gear that solves real mountain problems.
- ✓Smoother systems
- ✓Lighter, more efficient solutions
- ✓Reduced complexity
KNOWLEDGE
Accessible Education
Clear, professional knowledge before you go.
- ✓Affordable learning
- ✓High-quality instruction
- ✓Self paced
Independent Research
Evidence over assumptions.
- ✓Safer decisions
- ✓Improved efficiency
- ✓Knowing the why behind the how
PLACE
Access to Mountain Experiences
We make any place possible.
- ✓Tailored objectives
- ✓Guided access
- ✓Flexible pricing
Meet Our Founder
Nadav Oakes
Born and raised in Israel, Nadav honed his skills guiding climbing, mountaineering, and canyoneering before transitioning to the US. His global climbing portfolio spans the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. As both an inventor and guide, he designs and tests gear innovations in the field, bringing real-world experience to every product and educational initiative. Based in Bozeman, Montana, Nadav is available for guiding work locally and internationally.
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