Temperatures from 10°C to 25°C
To fully enjoy HIGHLANDER, we strongly advise you to prepare physically beforehand. During your physical preparations, don't forget to test the gear also.
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.
Temperatures from 10°C to 25°C
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Backpack checklistThe backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 kg.
The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 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.
A fully packed backpack, excluding food and water, should not weigh over 16 kg.
< 16 kg
The lighter, the better!
Weather
Expect fog, rain, and cold in the morning and over 25°C weather during the day. Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering.
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.
*Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!
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