LEARN ABOUT ALL HIGHLANDER FORMATS

Embark on a 1-Day wilderness challenge!

Escape the digital chaos and immerse yourself in nature's embrace within the diverse San Bernardino National Forest. This adventure invites you to hike throughout the mountains and atop ridgelines, pushing your physical limits under the HIGHLANDER spirit.

The trail will demand your athletic prowess, but with proper preparation and the right mindset, you will conquer it.

Rest easy knowing logistical support, food rations, water, and even medical and Search and Rescue assistance are all provided. Experience the thrill of terrain, challenge your boundaries, and experience so much more than a day of fitness anywhere else could do for you, in just one unforgettable day!

Named after the harmonious lyre in Greek mythology, the Lyra symbolizes balance and harmony, traits mirrored in this adventure. This 1-day quest is designed for audacious souls and adventure seekers with limited time on their hands.

As the shortest overnight format, HIGHLANDER Orion, will take you to a 18 mile long route during 2 days.

Leave your worries behind for a weekend as you escape to 18 miles of mountain trails with HIGHLANDER Orion.

It will take you just a few hours of driving to escape the vibrant cities of Southern California to come to one of America's most accessible mountain destinations: Big Bear Lake. This idyllic alpine town is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, backpackers, and families looking for a weekend adventure in the open air or simply an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Breathtaking nature, tranquil hideaways, and the Adventure of a Lifetime await when you venture into the untamed wilderness around Big Bear Lake. You will enjoy the scenery seen in classic movies, such as Gone with the Wind and Heidi.

This adventure is ideal if you want to complete your backpacking adventure over one spectacular weekend.

This 2-day and 1-night HIGHLANDER format allows you to experience the HIGHLANDER spirit and inspires you to continue the backpacking lifestyle. Over two days, you will explore part of the San Bernardino Mountains and camp out under the starry California sky.

Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the most conspicuous and recognisable constellations in the night sky.

HIGHLANDER Pegasus, a 3-day backpacking Adventure of a Lifetime, takes you through 34 miles of unforgettable trails.

A 3-day backpacking adventure in Big Bear's magical late spring scenery will take you through 34 miles of new horizons.

If you want to challenge yourself while enjoying nature and socializing with the backpacking community – this is the format for you! On this 3-day journey, you will spend three days admiring the visual splendor of towering pines and sleep two nights in the serenity of nature at our designated campsites.

Even though Big Bear Lake is a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and three hours from San Diego – many trails in the Valley are somewhat of hidden gems. While the lake called Big Bear Lake is certainly the focus of town, we'll show you the rarely visited trails, creeks, and even a hidden lake.

All year round, Big Bear Lake offers larger-than-life adventures in the heart of the San Bernardino Mountains for winter and summer sports enthusiasts, as well as harbor for city dwellers to relax and enjoy the beauty of the picturesque vistas. Big Bear is home to one of the nation's few solar observatories and alpine zoos for injured wildlife.

During these three days and two nights, you will make life-long memories hiking through Big Bear Valley with us.

This format is named after a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. It is easily recognizable because it is dominated by a prominent asterism known as the Great Square.

HIGHLANDER Hercules is a 5-day and 4-night backpacking adventure with a total of approximately 60 hiking miles.

Explore 60 miles of South California's favorite outdoor destination known for its awe-worthy nature like never before – through a 5-day backpacking festival!

Approximately a 2-hour drive from Los Angeles and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake is the perfect outdoor location for a good reason. Its shimmering lake, enchanted forest, and endless blue sky are the perfect backdrop for your Adventure of a Lifetime.

Wildlife flourishes in Big Bear's alpine environment. The towering forests are home not only to the majestic bald eagles but also to bears, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and numerous other species. About 29 species of rare plants, ten indigenous to the area, are protected in the Big Bear Valley.

You will complete this stellar adventure in five days, with four nights spent campinh in our designated campsites under the most amazing starry skies. Shake up your routine and get out of the city to find your better self in the heart of Big Bear Lake.

HIGHLANDER Hercules got its name after the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles. It is also the second-largest northern constellation.

HIGHLANDER Ursa Major takes you on a 103 mile long backpacking journey that lasts for 5 days.

Step into the ultimate backpacking experience. This format is reserved for the toughest ones who are truly ready to undertake that kind of challenge.

Since you will need to backpack for 103 miles during 5 days, this challenge is for those who are truly ready and have finished some of the following in the past 2 years: Long Distance hike 5+ days (e.g. PCT, CDT, Appalachian Trail, etc.), Spartan Ultra (finisher), Spartan Trail or any other Trail Race - 50+ miles finisher or HIGHLANDER Hercules.

You will backpack your way around Big Bear Lake, visiting all the highest peaks and the deepest creeks. The terrain’s toughness will leave you breathless, and the views will take your breath away. Test your endurance on different terrains - from desertic Cactus Flats to climbing up and down the Sugarloaf Mountain.

Through this trail you'll put your body through the ultimate fitness challenge that will also change your mental set up and make you appreciate the simple things in life more.

This challenge will not be a walk in the park. It's an Adventure of a Lifetime reserved only for those physically ready to take it on.

HIGHLANDER Ursa Major is the largest northern constellation and its name in Latin means greater bear.