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ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO KNOW AND FOLLOW ALL RULES
Detailed event rules will be announced later.
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MANDATORY GEAR
A Mandatory Gear List is established for every HIGHLANDER ex-pedition, and all participants are required to prepare theirequipment accordingly. The list for this specifc adventure wilbe released in the lead-up to the event. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
Participants missing required equipment, either at the start or during the event may not be able to continue in the event.
BACKPACKING GEAR LIST
- Tent or bivouac sack or hammock and waterproof tarp
- Sleeping bag (not required if bringing bivouac sack)
- Sleeping pad (not required if bringing bivouac sack with a built-in sleeping pad)
- Head torch / flashlight
- Cookware & cutlery
- Water purification tablets or drops or filter
- Backpacking stove
- Minimum 4L / 1 gallon of water on start
- Hydration bladder or water bottles with a minimum total volume of 4L
- Warm clothing and footwear suitable for terrain and conditions
- Compass
- First-aid KIT
- Survival blanket
- Trash bag (provided by organizer)
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SHARED EQUIPMENT
Some of the equipment can be shared in a group of maximum 4 people.
However, the group must cross the Finish Line within a time difference of no more than 30 minutes from the first to the last group member. Participants sharing equipment must inform the organizing staff at Registration - Event week. Staff may check equipment before the event start. Participants missing required equipment, either at the start or during the event, will be disqualified and will not be eligible to receive a HIGHLANDER Pin, Patch, and Certificate and may not be able to continue in the event.
- Tent
- Portable stove (gas / gasoline / alcohol)
- Compass
- First-aid supplies (bandages, adhesive tape, adhesive bandages, stretch bandages, sterile gauze, antiseptic, repellent, pain relievers)
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REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Registering for HIGHLANDER will bring you excitement and a new adventure into your life. It will also make you commit to yourself that you will do something fantastic for your health - both physically and mentally.
Since our goal is to launch HIGHLANDER worldwide you will be able to visit even more iconic locations across the world in the years to come, and on your journeys, you will always have never-ending support from the HIGHLANDER community.
Check what’s included in your registration (*Items marked with are not included in the HIGHLANDER 1DAY program): Meals Package, including: Prepared food at certain checkpoints: local delicacies made from the finest ingredients, celebrating the beauty of the place you’re at. 2. Hiking meals: delicious and fresh food. Ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare food: including some of the best non-GMO meals made with fresh vegetables and extra virgin olive oil, such as sandwiches. Drinks: The best coffee and tea on the day of the event start, plus a variety of beverages at each camp, including water, coffee, tea, and electrolytes. Snacks: Energy bars, fresh fruit, and more options. HIGHLANDER Ranger: Ensures your safety at each camp overnight. HIGHLANDER Passport Shuttle transport from the event start location Educational and entertainment activities: Including themed talks, sustainability workshops, outdoor education, yoga sessions, live music, stargazing, and more. Luggage storage: Leave your luggage with us before departure and retrieve it after the event. HIGHLANDER Finisher Badge: Exclusive backpack badge, awarded only to those who complete HIGHLANDER. HIGHLANDER Arm Patch: Unique event patch to proudly display on your backpack. HIGHLANDER Certificate: Lifetime adventure graduation certificate signed by the HIGHLANDER CEO. Camping fuel canisters: You don’t need to carry them on the plane or search for them on arrival. HIGHLANDER Hiking Tags, Luggage Tags, Your Adventure GPX Track, and HIGHLANDER Passport: Contains all essential information for the event. *HIGHLANDER Map — Physical adventure map. Lifetime friendships, amazing stories, shareable photos, and unforgettable memories. Additionally, once you register for the event, you automatically become a member of the HIGHLANDER Club, enjoying a variety of benefits.
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VIOLATION OF THE RULES
Participants will be disqualified under the following circumstances ➝
- If groups the teams sharing gear reach the finish line more than 30 minutes apart
- Preventing staff from verifying that gear meets requirements
- Missing required gear
- Littering
- Fire starting
- Sleeping or cooking in locations that are not organized by HIGHLANDER
- Bivouacking outside of the designated camps
- Being unable to complete any given day or stage
Please note that all types of firearms are prohibited at the event.
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FOOD
The organizer will provide camping meals according to the dietary preferences you selected during registration. HIGHLANDER China offers both meat and vegan options. Meals will be distributed at the start and at the campsites.
Provided camping food is suited to the average daily needs of an average adult: cooked meals, backpacking food, ready-to-eat food and easy to prepare food such as spreads, cheese, cold cuts, and bread. You can choose between a meat or vegan diet; a gluten-free option, however, is not available. You choose your diet preference during the registration process.
Participants supply their own snacks and extra food (as deemed necessary). We recommend bringing any of your favorite snacks, dry fruit, and similar food in addition to the meals provided by the organizer.
*Detailed information on the provided camping food will be given in a timely manner.
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WATER
You must bring your own water to the Start (minimum 4L / 1 gallon).
It is important to stay hydrated, so please make sure to always carry enough water with you. We will check your water quantity at the start and before you leave camp each morning. Four liters is the minimum amount you must depart with.
Drinking water will be provided in sufficient quantities at each campground. Where possible we will provide you with additional water stations in between the checkpoints where you can fill up on water and stay hydrated.
We will not provide a means to carry it, so please pack your own bladders or bottles.
Mountain water is NOT safe for drinking, so using water purification (tablets/drops/filter) is necessary.
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BIVOUACKING AND CAMPGROUNDS
Participants choose their bivouacking spot at the campground.
Choose a location on a hard dry surface such as rock, sand, gravel, or pine needle duff, NOT on vegetation or in meadows.
Sleeping arrangements may only include the gear on the Backpack Checklist: tent, tarp, bivouac sack or hammock.
Fires are prohibited.
Lodging, cooking or borrowing gear from mountain lodges or huts are PROHIBITED.
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TIME LIMITS
HIGHLANDER is not a race but it does have a time limit.
All participants who collect all stamps and arrive at the finish before closing, will receive their HIGHLANDER Pin, Patch and Certificate.
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FIRE
Open flames are strictly prohibited in the forest.
Stay alert at all times and pay attention to fire safety.
Open fires are not allowed along the trails or between campsites. Fires may only be lit in designated fire rings at the campsites, using properly prepared firewood or suitable kindling.
Do not leave a fire unattended or go to sleep while it is still burning. All fires must be completely extinguished.
Propane stoves are allowed, but must be used with extreme caution.
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LITTERING AND WASTE
Garbage cans will be located at the campgrounds.
Littering and polluting are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
Participants may use the toilets available at checkpoints, huts, etc.
In nature, feces must be buried at least 6 inches deep and 200 feet away from campsites, water sources, buildings, and hiking trails. Use toilet paper sparingly and pack it out. A plastic bag confines odors effectively, and double bagging prevents any accidental contamination.
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DOGS
Not allowed to bring
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WITHDRAWING
In the event of a serious injury or inability to walk, and if there is no cellular coverage, this must be reported at the nearest checkpoint through other participants or the organizers so that emergency services can be called.
If cellular service is available, a serious injury or inability to walk must be reported to emergency services by dialing 1-1-0.
The organizer is not responsible in any way for participants' withdrawal. Withdrawing participants will be responsible for making their own transportation arrangements.
Check Backcountry safety tips to avoid unnecessary withdrawal.
THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE RULES.
MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP
A few days before the start of the event you will receive an email that will include your BIB number and the QR code you will be asked for at the Mandatory Check-in. It is required to pick up your packet the day BEFORE the hike starts. If you absolutely cannot pickup your packet the day before, please let us know in advance.
As your safety is our number one priority, we will check your Mandatory Equipment at Check In. We also reserve the right to check your equipment at the start.
If you have additional luggage that you will not hike with, please inform our staff about it during your Check-In and they either tag it and collect it there or you can also bring it to the shuttle at the Parking Lot and staff will tag and it collect it there.
