Don't be fooled HIGHLANDER is no walk in the park!

Temperature is from 10°C to 25°C

HIGHLANDER is for everyone from hard-core mountaineers to nature lovers looking for a challenge. The safe and easy-moderate trail requires minimum hiking experience and solid physical fitness. A prior exercise regimen is advised.

To be able to enjoy our trail, starting a conditioning regimen prior to the event is strongly advised. (We recommend 200 km of hiking in the months leading to the event). The gear you will be packing for HIGHLANDER must be tested beforehand for full functionality.

At NP Blidinje and on the mountains Čvrsnica and Vran you can expect fog and cold in the morning and 25°C-weather during the day. Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering.

Temperature is from 10°C to 25°C

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Backpack checklist

RUCKSACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 13-15 kg.

HIGHLANDER backpack

RUCKSACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 13-15 kg.

Make sure you can walk comfortably in your backpacking shoes and break them in before the event.

Look into ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking methods of walking and packing. Bring only the indispensable items in your backpack and choose natural materials wherever possible. Merino wool is great (especially for underwear) for its quick-drying, anti-fungal, and anti-odor properties.

A fully packed backpack, excluding food and water, should not weigh over 17 kilograms.

< 17 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect fickle and changeable weather. Bring both dry weather and rain clothing, including a cap or hat, gloves, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking trousers as well as rain trousers and a rain jacket.

Food

For reheating food, you will need LPG or alcohol/gasoline.

Navigation

 To find your way around, you must know how to read maps (which will be provided by the Organizer) and use a compass.

Safety

For your safety, all participants must bring a first aid kit.

Littering

We believe our participants love and cherish nature and all its beauty. We know you wouldn’t litter, so please bring a waste bag for your litter.

Littering on and around trails, checkpoints, and mountain lodges are forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome but must always stay on a leash.

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER BLIDINJE

*Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK
  • backpack (50L)
  • backpack liner/cover
  • dry bags (2-5L)
  • ziplock bags
  • trash bag (provided by organizer) (MI)
FOOD & DRINKS
  • meals divided by days (provided by organizer)
  • snacks
  • start water 4L (MI)
  • hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 4L) + water (MI)
  • water purification filter/drops/ tabs (MI)
COOKING
  • gas / alcohol stove and stove fuel (MI)
  • cookware & cutlery (MI)
  • matches or lighter
  • biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap
SLEEP SYSTEM
  • sleeping bag / bivouac sack (MI)
  • sleeping bag liner
  • sleeping pad / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MI)
  • pillow
SHELTER
  • tent / bivouac sack / hammock + tarp (MI)
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer)
  • compass (MI)
  • GPS device
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MI)
  • base layer
  • underwear
  • rain shell
  • hiking socks
  • bandana / hat
  • camp shoes
  • gloves
LIGHT
  • head torch / flashlight (MI)
  • extra batteries
  • tent light
HYGIENE & PROTECTION
  • toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste
  • toilet paper - biodegradable
  • soap - biodegradable
  • light towel
  • lip balm
  • insect repellent
  • sunscreen
  • sunglasses
  • first aid kit (MI)
  • survival blanket (MI)
PERSONAL ITEMS & GEAR
  • watch
  • duct tape
  • trekking poles
  • gaiters
  • knife
  • pen and paper
  • phone/camera
  • national ID card of passport
  • money
  • a copy of itinerary left with family or friends

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Backpack checklist
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