Peak 7 Adventures

What Peak 7 Adventures does

Peak 7 Adventures is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005-2006 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington (mailing address in Mead, WA), delivering outdoor adventure programming to under-resourced youth across the Pacific Northwest. Its core product portfolio spans seven activity categories: rock climbing (with personalized instruction), backpacking, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and challenge course/team-building experiences. Programs are delivered by paid seasonal staff and volunteer guides, many of whom hold Wilderness First Responder or whitewater certifications; the organization runs its own Raft Guide School and partners with Wilderness Medicine to offer certification courses. Operations rely on a US Forest Service Special Use Permit for backcountry and mountaineering work and a partnership with UGM Camp for the on-site challenge course. Equipment is purpose-built or commercial-grade (Osprey packs, Platypus filtration, climbing hardware, rafting craft), and the organization has opened a physical retail concession for SUP/kayak rentals under Spokane's Division Street Bridge.

The organization's business model is hybrid. Earned revenue comes from per-person program fees ($45-$165 for day trips, $550 for the multi-day Reveal the Creator Deschutes trip), corporate team-building programs ($500-$1,000 per group, plus $100-$200/hour portable offerings), climbing instruction ($65-$350 per person), and equipment rentals. Mission funding is sourced from individual donors, an Evergreen Monthly Giving recurring program, corporate sponsors, and grant funders; the 2024/2025 sponsor roster includes 25+ organizations spanning national retailers (Walmart, Cabela's), regional utilities (Avista), tribal governments (Tulalip, Puyallup), charitable trusts (MJ Murdock), and corporate giving arms (Thrivent). Distribution is direct via the peak7.org website for booking and donations, supplemented by email newsletter, YouTube, community fundraising events (Bocce Tournament, Climb for 5), and seasonal volunteer/guide recruitment.

Peak 7 serves four customer segments: under-resourced youth (primary mission, served via partner referrals and scholarships that remove financial, gear, and access barriers), schools and youth organizations, corporate and small business teams, and general public individuals. Annual program outcomes displayed on the website (participants, trips, lifetime impact, smiles captured) are presented but show as zero values in the source data, reflecting rendering artifacts rather than confirmed scale. The organization is led by Executive Director Austin Dannen (joined 2009), supported by a four-person director team and a 10-member board with backgrounds in financial services, philanthropy, and counseling.

Name

Peak 7 Adventures

Legal name

Peak 7 Adventures

Website

https://peak7.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peak 7 Adventures is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005-2006 in Spokane, Washington, providing outdoor adventure programming — including backpacking, mountaineering, climbing, rafting, SUP, snowshoeing, and challenge courses — to under-resourced youth across the Pacific Northwest, funded by program fees, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Rock Climbing, Mountaineering & Via Ferrata Guides (THAAADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB), Climbing & Mountaineering Gyms/Guides (Indoor, Outdoor, Via Ferrata) (THAAAKAG), Climbing & Via Ferrata Guiding / Instruction (THAAALAH)

Keywords

• Outdoor youth programs
• Experiential education
• Guided adventure services
• Corporate team building
• Nonprofit youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Mead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for outdoor adventure programs including backpacking, climbing, rafting, mountaineering, snowshoeing, SUP, and challenge course experiences. Pricing varies by activity type, duration, and group size.
2. Equipment Rentals: Stand-up paddleboard and inflatable kayak rentals at Spokane River concession stand. $45 for 2 hours, $35 for happy hour pricing.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Relies entirely on fundraisers and donations from individuals, sponsors, and grant funders. Monthly giving program (Evergreen Monthly Giving Group) provides recurring donations.
4. Corporate Team Building: Custom team building programs for schools, nonprofits, small businesses, and corporate teams with pricing ranging from $500-$1000+ for group sessions.
5. Climbing Instruction: Private and semi-private climbing instruction services with per-person pricing based on group size, ranging from $65-$350 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peak 7 Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides guided outdoor adventure programs—rock climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and challenge course/team building experiences—for under-resourced youth across the Pacific Northwest. The organization also generates earned revenue through corporate team building, climbing instruction, SUP/kayak rentals at a Spokane River concession stand, and guide certification training, all funded in part by donations and grants.

Product overview

Peak 7 Adventures is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor adventure experiences for youth in the Pacific Northwest. The core offerings include rock climbing (with personalized instruction), backpacking, mountaineering, whitewater rafting, stand up paddleboarding, snowshoeing, and challenge course/team building programs. These adventures are designed to be accessible to all youth regardless of socio-economic standing, removing barriers to outdoor access. The organization also operates a SUP and kayak rental concession, offers open enrollment trips for individual youth, and provides professional training programs including Raft Guide School, Intro to Ascent Guiding, and Wilderness Medicine certification courses. All programs emphasize spiritual growth, personal development, and building confidence through outdoor challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Backpacking Multi-day backpacking trips across western Washington from coastal trails to high alpine routes, including Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Olympic National Park, and Glacier Peak Wilderness. Group sizes of 5-10 with 2-5 day trip lengths. Targeted at under-resourced youth in the Pacific Northwest.
• Mountaineering Technical mountaineering expeditions including Sahale Peak, Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak, and Eldorado Peak. Multi-day climbs with glacier crossings and roped team climbing, ranging from intermediate to advanced difficulty. For under-resourced youth and individuals seeking guided mountain experiences.
• Rafting Whitewater rafting experiences on multiple rivers including Spokane River, Clark Fork River (Montana), Wenatchee River, and Deschutes River (Oregon). Offers both single-day and multi-day (2-4 day) trips with Class III-IV rapids for groups and individuals.
• Rock Climbing Rock climbing trips offered in Spokane, Seattle, and Vantage (Frenchman Coulee) regions. Day trips run 4 hours with group sizes of 8-20 participants and include instruction on climbing techniques and rappelling. For groups, schools, youth organizations, and individuals.
• Snowshoeing Winter outdoor activity on Mt. Spokane featuring trails to summit or warming huts. Includes snowshoes, winter clothing, and hot cocoa. Group sizes of 8-20, available January-March, 4-6 hours including drive time. For groups and individuals.
• Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Half-day SUP adventures on flat water lakes in Spokane and Lake Washington in Seattle. Group sizes of 6-12, available July-August. Includes paddle boarding instruction and optional BBQ facilities in the Seattle location. For groups and individuals.
• SUP and Kayak Rentals Self-service stand up paddleboard and inflatable kayak rentals under the Division Street Bridge in Spokane. Includes watercraft, paddle, PFD, leash, mini lesson and safety briefing. Rental rates of $45 for 2 hours or $35 happy hour. For walk-up and reservation customers during summer months.
• Challenge Course and Experiential Education Team building programs for schools, nonprofits, businesses, and corporate teams. Offers on-site low rope elements at UGM Camp (4-hour minimum) and portable experiential education brought to client locations (2-hour minimum). Programs focus on leadership, communication, trust, and collaboration for groups of 8-200+.
• Rock Climbing Instruction Personalized climbing instruction and guide services for individuals or small groups. Offers half-day (4 hours) and full-day (6-8 hours) options with guide services for learning basics, anchor building, or lead climbing. Per-person pricing based on group size from $65 to $350.
• Open Enrollment Trips Individual youth enrollment opportunities including the 'Reveal the Creator' multi-day Deschutes River rafting trip (5 days, 4 nights, August 10-14, $550 per person, ages 14-18) including transportation, food, guides, and gear. Includes whitewater rafting, faith discussions, and team building.
• Raft Guide School 6-day, 50-hour training course to become a licensed raft guide in Washington state. Covers boat setup, river reading, paddle skills, and base camp management. Takes place on Clark Fork river. Cost: $200. For aspiring guides.
• Intro to Becoming an Ascent Guide Week-long introductory skills course focused on risk management, Leave No Trace principles, basic crevasse rescue, and navigation skills for ages 16+ with interest in mountaineering and backpacking. For aspiring ascent guides.
• Wilderness Medicine Classes Partnership with Wilderness Medicine for Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid certification courses. Contact: [email protected]. For aspiring guides, outdoor professionals, and individuals pursuing wilderness medical credentials.
• Youth Adventure Programs Life-changing outdoor adventures for under-resourced young people across the Pacific Northwest, including spiritually-focused experiences designed to help youth grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally. All gear provided, scholarships available. The foundational youth program supported through donations and grants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth transformation through outdoor adventure, with testimonials of life-changing experiences including recovery from addiction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UGM Camp (Union Gospel Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Union Gospel Mission Camp for challenge course programming. Peak 7 hosts challenge course groups at UGM Camp located 45 minutes northwest of Spokane. Jenny and Ken Weddle serve as onsite camp administrators of UGM Camp since 2002.
• Wilderness MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid certification courses. Daniel Klassen serves as contact for upcoming classes.
• US Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial use permit holder for backcountry and mountaineering operations. Peak 7 operates under special use permit with the US Forest Service and is an equal opportunity provider.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal youth missions organization. Former guide Nathaniel Moscatelli participated in YWAM Nepal before joining Peak 7.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Outward Bound USA: National outdoor experiential education nonprofit offering multi-day wilderness expeditions (backpacking, rafting, climbing) for youth and schools. Directly comparable on activity mix, youth/adult programming, and experiential education curriculum—differentiated by scale and national footprint.
• Big City Mountaineers: National nonprofit providing outdoor mentoring trips for under-resourced youth, with multi-day backpacking, climbing, and paddling expeditions. Closest peer—same target beneficiary (under-resourced youth), same activity mix, same outdoor adventure model in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
• Adventure Treks: Summer adventure camp operator offering multi-week teen expeditions in backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and mountaineering. Closely aligned on teen adventure programming and multi-skill curriculum, though structured as a tuition-based camp rather than nonprofit.
• Summit Adventure: Faith-based outdoor adventure ministry offering backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, and rafting expeditions for youth groups. Closely aligned on faith-based mission integration, teen programming, and Pacific-Northwest/California operating territory.
• Camp Timberline: Colorado-based summer wilderness adventure camp offering backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, and mountaineering for teens. Direct match on multi-sport teen expedition model; current Peak 7 guide Clarissa Sayre previously guided for Camp Timberline, indicating operational familiarity.
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): Premier wilderness education nonprofit offering expedition-based courses in backpacking, mountaineering, rafting, and climbing, plus wilderness medicine certification. Comparable on adventure activity portfolio, instructor-led model, and WFR/WFA training programs that overlap Peak 7's open-enrollment offerings.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Inland Northwest: Regional community youth and family organization with outdoor programs, camps, and challenge courses in the same Spokane-area market. Competes for the same school and youth-organization contracts but operates a much broader portfolio of services beyond outdoor adventure.
• Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho: Regional youth outdoor organization providing camping, climbing, paddling, and wilderness programming for girls. Competes for the same school and youth-organization partnerships in the Pacific Northwest and overlaps on outdoor badge and adventure programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Spokane): National youth development nonprofit with a Spokane chapter serving similar under-resourced youth demographics. While not adventure-focused, it competes for the same school and community partnerships and shares a youth-development mission in the Pacific Northwest.

Emerging players

• Student Conservation Association: National nonprofit placing youth in outdoor service and adventure roles in national parks and forests. Comparable on youth outdoor access mission and federal land partnership model, though focused more on conservation service than adventure recreation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Peak7Adventures
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peak-7-adventures

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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