Peakbagger.com

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Peakbagger.com provides a free online database of mountain peaks and ranges and tools for climbers to log ascents, post trip reports, and track climbing activity.

Target Customer

Summit-focused hikers, climbers, and mountain lovers who want to explore peaks and ranges and maintain climbing records

Key Differentiator

Claims to be the world's largest collection of online peak lists (over 750 main peak lists and more than 10,000 created by registered users); dynamic, community-driven peak database

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in content

Pain Points

1Lack of a centralized, searchable database for peaks, ranges, and climbing activity
2Difficulty in tracking personal ascents, trip reports, and peak-list completion
3Fragmented access to peak lists and geographic information without a single platform

Key Features

1Large dynamic database of peaks, lists, ranges, and climbers
2Peak lists and the ability to create or use user-generated lists (over 750 main peak lists, 10,000+ user-created lists)
3Search functionality for specific mountains, ranges, peak lists, and climbers
4User accounts to log ascents, post trip reports, and track climbing activity
5Mobile apps (Android and iOS) that synchronize with the web database

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Users can log ascents and track climbing activity
2Users can post trip reports and monitor peak-list completion
3Access to the world’s largest collection of online peak lists and a comprehensive taxonomy of ranges

Competitive Advantages

1Free to view content and use for registered users
2No ads for registered users
3Optional donations to support site and mobile apps
4Mobile apps provide a cross-platform interface to the same database (Android and iOS)

Key Benefits

1Comprehensive peak and range information in one place

2Ability to log climbs and track progress against peak lists

3Community-driven content including trip reports and user-generated lists

4Offline/mobile access via partner mobile apps that sync with the web database

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Peakbagger.com is a free web site that presents information and statistics about the mountain peaks and mountain ranges of the world. Registered users can log ascents, post trip reports, and track climbing activity. It features a large dynamic database of peaks, lists, ranges, and climbers, and offers mobile apps that synchronize with the web database.

Target Market

Summit-focused hikers, climbers, and mountain enthusiasts seeking peak data, trip planning, and community-driven content

Unique Value Proposition

Largest collection of online peak lists coupled with a global peak database and cross-platform mobile apps, all accessible for free with optional donations

Technical Requirements

Web-based platform requiring user login for logging ascents; mobile apps for Android and iOS that connect to the same database; map features and updated map layers (e.g., 3DEP lidar layer) referenced in site updates

Pricing Model

Free to view; optional donations for site/database and for the mobile apps; donations via PayPal

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