• Tent
• Portable stove (gas / gasoline / alcohol)
• Compass 
• First-aid supplies (bandages, adhesive tape, adhesive bandages, stretch bandages, sterile gauze, antiseptic, repellent, pain relievers)

Check what your registration includes (items marked with * are not included in LYRA format):

• Food packages that include:
  1. Cooked meals on certain checkpoints: the most delicious local dishes to celebrate the amazing location you're in made with the best ingredients 
  *2. Backpacking food: food that tastes great while focusing on maintaining freshness
  3. Ready-to-eat & easy-to-prepare food: that includes some of the best non-GMO meals made with fresh vegetables and extra virgin olive oil. This includes staples like Fillo's and high-quality Adriatic sea sardines in olive oil from Podravka. 
• Beverages that include the best start of the day at the start of the event with coffee and tea, as well as all kinds of refreshments at the campgrounds such as Water, Coffee, Tea, Electrolyte drink, Hop water (HOP WTR)
• Snacks - including goodies from Kodiak Cakes, energy bars, fresh fruit, and much more 
• *HIGHLANDER Ranger that will take care of your safety during the night at each campground
• *HIGHLANDER buff
• *Transportation to the start location of the event
• Educational and entertainment activities - featuring educational lectures on various topics, sustainability workshops, wildlife education, yoga sessions, live music, stargazing, etc.
• Luggage storage - you will hand to us before the start and we will keep it safe for you at the finish of the event
• HIGHLANDER Finisher pin - a unique backpacking pin provided only to those who became HIGHLANDERs and finished the event
• HIGHLANDER Patch - completely unique event patch you can later show off on your backpack
• HIGHLANDER Certificate - Your finisher Adventure of a Lifetime diploma signed by HIGHLANDER CEO
• *Camping gas cartridge - you don't need to bring it on the plane or search high and low for it when you arrive at the location
• HIGHLANDER Hiker tag, Luggage tag, gpx file of your adventure and HIGHLANDER Passport with all the most important event information
• *HIGHLANDER Map - physical map of your adventure
• Lifelong friendships, cool stories to tell, pictures to show, and memories to carry forever

Also, by registering for the event you're automatically becoming a member of the HIGHLANDER Club which will bring you various benefits.

• 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.

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. 

There are no stores or supermarkets in the San Bernardino Mountains, so stock up ahead of time. :)

You can protect your food from bears by using bear-resistant canisters or bags. Bear Safety information.

*Detailed information on the provided camping food will be given in a timely manner.

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.

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.

All participants who collect all stamps and arrive at the finish before closing, will receive their HIGHLANDER Pin, Patch and Certificate.

Always be aware and alert to the danger of fire.

All participants must obtain a free campfire permit before the event.

You may not start any fires along the trail or in between camps. Fires are only allowed in provided fire rings located at campsites and may only be ignited using treated firewood or appropriate kindling.

Never leave a fire burning unattended or fall asleep while a fire is still burning. All fires must be extinguished properly.

Propane stoves are permitted. Use with the utmost care.

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.

San Bernardino National Forest's Wilderness ethics and etiquette.

• Dogs must remain on their leash at all times - both along the hiking route and within camping areas.
• Dogs must be taken outside of the camping areas to relieve themselves and their waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
• Dogs are not allowed inside any buildings including restrooms dining halls.
• Please note: Temperatures will be high, and unless your dog is well acclimated to heat, overheating can become a serious risk. Be sure your dog stays well hydrated. You will likely need to carry 1.5 to 2 times the amount of water you would normally bring for yourself alone. As a general guideline, plan for up to 2 liters of water every 1–2 hours, shared between you and your dog—adjusting for the dog’s size, trail difficulty, and heat intensity.

If cellular service is available, a serious injury or inability to walk must be reported to emergency services by dialing 9-1-1.

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.