Where Trail Dreams
Meet New Heights.
ABOUT ELEVATION LAB.
Elevation Lab. creates immersive trail running, hiking and movement-based retreats
across Lombok — designed to build confidence, connection and capability in wild places.
across Lombok — designed to build confidence, connection and capability in wild places.
What began in the mountains of Sembalun quickly grew into a deeper exploration of the island.
The more we travelled, the more we discovered that Lombok isn’t defined only by summits, but
by savannas and coastlines, jungle paths and valley floors, rice-field trails, sunrise ridgelines and
small villages where community shapes everyday life.
The more we travelled, the more we discovered that Lombok isn’t defined only by summits, but
by savannas and coastlines, jungle paths and valley floors, rice-field trails, sunrise ridgelines and
small villages where community shapes everyday life.
Our retreats reflect that range. Some are gentle and exploratory. Others lean into long days, technical
terrain and multi-day journeys. Movement might mean running, hiking, power-hiking, scrambling or
simply covering ground together — always paced for the group, not for performance alone.
Every experience is designed with intention: thoughtful route planning, strong safety systems, close
collaboration with local guides and deep respect for the communities who host us. Whether you’re
joining your first multi-day adventure or stepping into one of our signature expeditions, you’ll be
supported, challenged appropriately and welcomed fully.
Elevation Lab. was built for people who want to move through landscapes rather than rush across them — to learn about the places they travel through along-the-way, reconnect with themselves
and leave with more than just photos.
and leave with more than just photos.
As our journeys expanded beyond Sembalun and into every corner of Lombok, one truth stayed constant:
elevation shows up everywhere here — in volcanic ridges and rolling grasslands, jungle edges and
coastal climbs, and village roads that rise just enough to make your legs burn.
That’s what Elevation Lab. stands for — movement that lifts you physically, mentally and culturally.
We hope to welcome you onto one of our journeys soon.
ABOUT ELEVATION LAB.
Elevation Lab. creates immersive trail running, hiking and movement-based retreats
across Lombok — designed to build confidence, connection and capability in wild places.
What began in the mountains of Sembalun quickly grew into a deeper exploration of the island.
The more we travelled, the more we discovered that Lombok isn’t defined only by summits, but
by
savannas and coastlines, jungle paths and valley floors, rice-field trails, sunrise ridgelines and
small villages where community shapes everyday life.
Our retreats reflect that range. Some are gentle and exploratory. Others lean into long days, technical
terrain and multi-day journeys. Movement might mean running, hiking, power-hiking, scrambling or
simply covering ground together — always paced for the group, not for performance alone.
Every experience is designed with intention: thoughtful route planning, strong safety systems, close
collaboration with local guides and deep respect for the communities who host us. Whether you’re
joining your first multi-day adventure or stepping into one of our signature expeditions, you’ll be
supported, challenged appropriately and welcomed fully.
Elevation Lab. was built for people who want to move through landscapes rather than rush across them — to learn about the places they travel through along-the-way, reconnect with themselves
and leave with
more than just photos.
As our journeys expanded beyond Sembalun and into every corner of Lombok, one truth stayed constant:
elevation shows up everywhere here — in volcanic ridges and rolling grasslands, jungle edges and
coastal climbs, and village roads that rise just enough to make your legs burn.
That’s what Elevation Lab. stands for — movement that lifts you physically, mentally and culturally.
We hope to welcome you onto one of our journeys soon.
MEET THE FOUNDER.
Meet Niké — trail runner, mountain lover,
and the heart behind Elevation Lab.
Her journey into trail running — and into Lombok — didn’t
follow a master plan. It began with curiosity, a pair of trail
shoes, and a first trip to Sembalun years ago. There, she
completed the Sembalun 7 Summits… and something clicked.
follow a master plan. It began with curiosity, a pair of trail
shoes, and a first trip to Sembalun years ago. There, she
completed the Sembalun 7 Summits… and something clicked.
“I’d never visited a place like this before — it’s a trail runner’s
heaven. The mountains, the trails, the views, the easy and the
technical, and the kindness of the community.”
At the time, Niké was living and working in Bali, sketching out
her first retreat concept, Peakin’, in late 2022. But each return
to Lombok made one thing clearer: this island wasn’t just a
place to host a retreat — it was where she wanted to be. The
landscapes, the culture, the people and the simplicity all
aligned in a way Bali never quite did.
her first retreat concept, Peakin’, in late 2022. But each return
to Lombok made one thing clearer: this island wasn’t just a
place to host a retreat — it was where she wanted to be. The
landscapes, the culture, the people and the simplicity all
aligned in a way Bali never quite did.
So she moved.
And the vision evolved.
What started as Peakin’ became Elevation Lab. — a deeper, more community-rooted expression of
everything she loved about Lombok.
everything she loved about Lombok.
Years of attending training retreats, particularly during her triathlon years, shaped her understanding
of what great experiences should feel like: supportive, challenging and well-structured, with a strong
sense of community — both within the group and with the people who call the places we explore home.
of what great experiences should feel like: supportive, challenging and well-structured, with a strong
sense of community — both within the group and with the people who call the places we explore home.
Trail running revealed Lombok beyond its peaks — through the everyday landscapes most people never
see. Moving by foot allowed her to connect with the island in a way that felt real and meaningful: ridgelines,
savannas, rice fields, coastlines, jungle edges and small villages where locals greet you with warmth.
see. Moving by foot allowed her to connect with the island in a way that felt real and meaningful: ridgelines,
savannas, rice fields, coastlines, jungle edges and small villages where locals greet you with warmth.
This is the perspective she brings into Elevation Lab. — experiences designed to help people explore
Lombok with curiosity, respect, movement and connection, just as she did.
Lombok with curiosity, respect, movement and connection, just as she did.
MEET THE FOUNDER.
Meet Niké — trail runner, mountain lover,
and the heart behind Elevation Lab.
Her journey into trail running — and into Lombok — didn’t
follow a master plan. It began with curiosity, a pair of trail
shoes, and a first trip to Sembalun years ago. There, she
completed the Sembalun 7 Summits… and something clicked.
“I’d never visited a place like this before — it’s a trail runner’s
heaven. The mountains, the trails, the views, the easy and the
technical, and the kindness of the community.”
At the time, Niké was living and working in Bali, sketching out
her first retreat concept, Peakin’, in late 2022. But each return
to Lombok made one thing clearer: this island wasn’t just a
place to host a retreat — it was where she wanted to be. The
landscapes, the culture, the people and the simplicity all
aligned in a way Bali never quite did.
So she moved.
And the vision evolved.
What started as Peakin’ became Elevation Lab. — a deeper, more community-rooted expression of
everything she loved about Lombok.
Years of attending training retreats, particularly during her triathlon years, shaped her understanding
of
what great experiences should feel like: supportive, challenging and well-structured, with a strong
sense of community — both within the group and with the people who call the places we explore home.
Trail running revealed Lombok beyond its peaks — through the everyday landscapes most people never
see. Moving by foot allowed her to connect with the island in a way that felt real and meaningful:
ridgelines,
savannas, rice fields, coastlines, jungle edges and small villages where locals greet you with
warmth.
This is the perspective she brings into Elevation Lab. — experiences designed to help people explore
Lombok with curiosity, respect, movement and connection, just as she did.
OUR GUIDES AND HOSTS.
Our guiding team is the heart of Elevation Lab. Made up of experienced local trail runners, mountain
guides, porters and hosts, these are the people who know every ridgeline, every valley crossing, every
safe line and hidden gem.
guides, porters and hosts, these are the people who know every ridgeline, every valley crossing, every
safe line and hidden gem.
They are first and foremost safety-focused professionals, trained to move groups through challenging
environments with care and confidence. Alongside them, Elevation Lab. hosts support each journey
— helping coordinate logistics, pacing, communication and the overall guest experience, while working
closely with local teams on the ground.
environments with care and confidence. Alongside them, Elevation Lab. hosts support each journey
— helping coordinate logistics, pacing, communication and the overall guest experience, while working
closely with local teams on the ground.
What sets our guides and hosts apart:
- Deep local knowledge of terrain, weather and seasonal patterns
- Years of experience leading hikers, runners and summit missions
- A strong focus on safety and environmental respect
- Genuine warmth and hospitality that help guests feel at home from day one
Together, they bring the knowledge, care and coordination that give each journey it’s depth.
OUR GUIDES AND HOSTS.
Our guiding team is the heart of Elevation Lab. Made up of experienced local trail runners, mountain
guides, porters and hosts, these are the people who know every ridgeline, every valley crossing, every
safe line and hidden gem.
They are first and foremost safety-focused professionals, trained to move groups through challenging
environments with care and confidence. Alongside them, Elevation Lab. hosts support each journey
— helping coordinate logistics, pacing, communication and the overall guest experience, while working
closely with local teams on the ground.
What sets our guides and hosts apart:
- Deep local knowledge of terrain, weather and seasonal patterns
- Years of experience leading hikers, runners and summit missions
- A strong focus on safety and environmental respect
- Genuine warmth and hospitality that help guests feel at home from day one
Together, they bring the knowledge, care and coordination that give each journey it’s depth.
OUR PLAYGROUND.
Lombok is where raw beauty meets real adventure —
an island shaped by volcanoes and mountains, wrapped in
coastlines, savannas, rice fields, jungle valleys and ridgelines
that still feel untouched.
an island shaped by volcanoes and mountains, wrapped in
coastlines, savannas, rice fields, jungle valleys and ridgelines
that still feel untouched.
Our home base sits in the highlands, but our journeys span
the island. Elevation is always part of the story — whether
you’re moving along soft dirt trails, runnable ridges, technical
climbs or even the occasional asphalt road that tilts skyward,
framed by rice fields or coastal views.
the island. Elevation is always part of the story — whether
you’re moving along soft dirt trails, runnable ridges, technical
climbs or even the occasional asphalt road that tilts skyward,
framed by rice fields or coastal views.
The terrain will ask something of you — and give something back:
perspective, strength and a story you’ll carry home.
perspective, strength and a story you’ll carry home.
Lombok brings the landscape.
We bring the experience.
Together, they create the perfect playground for adventure and discovery.
OUR PLAYGROUND.
Lombok is where raw beauty meets real adventure —
an island shaped by volcanoes and mountains, wrapped in
coastlines, savannas, rice fields, jungle valleys and ridgelines
that still feel untouched.
Our home base sits in the highlands, but our journeys span
the island. Elevation is always part of the story — whether
you’re moving along soft dirt trails, runnable ridges, technical
climbs or even the occasional asphalt road that tilts skyward,
framed by rice fields or coastal views.
The terrain will ask something of you — and give something back:
perspective, strength and a story you’ll carry home.
Lombok brings the landscape.
We bring the experience.
Together, they create the perfect playground for adventure and discovery.
OUR COMMUNITY.
Our community is made up of runners, hikers, adventurers, first-timers,
seasoned athletes, weekend wanderers and curious explorers from
all over the world.
Different backgrounds. Different abilities.
The same love for movement, nature, challenge and connection.
The same love for movement, nature, challenge and connection.
What they all share:
They come for the adventure
— and leave with something more.
— and leave with something more.
Confidence.
Strength.
Friendships.
A deeper connection to themselves
and the land they moved through.
Strength.
Friendships.
A deeper connection to themselves
and the land they moved through.
From three-day trail retreats to week-long summit journeys
and island crossings, our guests remind us every day why
Elevation Lab. exists — to create experiences that move
you, shape you and stay with you.
and island crossings, our guests remind us every day why
Elevation Lab. exists — to create experiences that move
you, shape you and stay with you.
OUR COMMUNITY.
Our community is made up of runners, hikers, adventurers, first-timers,
seasoned athletes, weekend wanderers and curious explorers from
all over the world.
Different backgrounds. Different abilities.
The same love for movement, nature, challenge and connection.
The same love for movement, nature, challenge and connection.
What they all share:
They come for the adventure
— and leave with something more.
Confidence.
Strength.
Friendships.
A deeper connection to themselves
and the land they moved through.
Strength.
Friendships.
A deeper connection to themselves
and the land they moved through.
From three-day trail retreats to week-long summit journeys
and island crossings, our guests remind us every day why
Elevation Lab. exists — to create experiences that move
you, shape you and stay with you.
READY TO EXPERIENCE LOMBOK BY FOOT?
Whether you join a retreat, book one of our private signature journeys, or design a fully
custom adventure — there’s more than one way to explore with Elevation Lab.
custom adventure — there’s more than one way to explore with Elevation Lab.
ABOUT ELEVATION LAB.
What began as a simple intention — to share the raw beauty of Sembalun’s mountains and trails — quickly grew into something much bigger. The more we explored, the more we realised Lombok held an entire world of landscapes and stories waiting to be experienced on foot.
Not just the peaks — but the savannas, coastal cliffs, rice fields, valleys, jungle edges, tiny villages, sunrise ridgelines, and the warmth of the communities who welcome you along the way.
What started as a mountain mission evolved into a deep love for the whole island — its culture, its people, its trails, its spirit.
Elevation Lab. was born from that expansion: a desire to create intentional training retreats designed to build strength, confidence, and connection through movement across Lombok.
As our journeys grew beyond the mountains of Sembalun and into the wider corners of the island, one thing became clear — the name Elevation Lab. still belongs.
On Lombok, elevation shows up everywhere.
In rolling savannas.
In volcanic ridges.
In valley floors and jungle edges.
In coastlines that rise just enough to make your legs burn.
You can’t escape it — so we embrace it.
Here, elevation becomes our playground.
OUR GUIDES AND HOSTS.
Our guiding team is the heart of Elevation Lab.
Made up of experienced local trail runners, mountain guides, porters and hosts, these are the people
who know every ridgeline, every valley crossing, every safe line and hidden gem.
They are first and foremost safety-focused professionals, trained to move groups through challenging
environments with care and confidence. Alongside them, Elevation Lab. hosts support each journey
— helping coordinate logistics, pacing, communication and the overall guest experience, while working
closely with local teams on the ground.
What sets our guides and hosts apart:
- Deep local knowledge of terrain, weather and seasonal patterns
- Years of experience leading hikers, runners and summit missions
- A strong focus on safety and environmental respect
- Genuine warmth and hospitality that help guests feel at home from day one
Together, they bring the knowledge, care and coordination that give each journey it’s depth.