General FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM OUR HIGHLANDERS

01

What do I receive when I complete HIGHLANDER?

If you complete any distance of HIGHLANDER successfully, you will receive a unique experience to remember every time you look up in the sky, lifetime friends, a hard-earned HIGHLANDER Title, Pin, Patch, and Certificate.

02

Will HIGHLANDER take place in the event of bad/inclement weather?

No.

REGISTRATIONS - CHECK-IN - START

01

How do I register?

To register for the event, complete the registration form on the event website and submit using the REGISTER HERE button.

Payments are made online only using a debit or credit card.

Capacity is limited, make sure you don't miss your slot and register now for the Adventure of a Lifetime!

02

How can I register as a Team?

You can register as a team using Team Registration for a group of 3 participants.

  • We offer special rates for group registrations.
  • Choose a member of your team that will make the purchase of the whole group. Congratulations, you are now a Team Captain. During the purchase, you are asked to name the team and make a password.
  • You share the name and the password with the other 3 people in your team, that register as Team Members.
  • Team Members register with a price of $0 but need Team's name and password in order to register.
  • The group registration is limited to 3 participants. Choose your group category based on your group number.

03

Can someone else register for me?

No, all participants must come to the Check-in in person during the Check-in open hours and personally sign the event waiver.

04

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Yes, participants must be 18 years old on the event day. However, minors are allowed to participate ONLY in the Orion format and should be registered with a parental guide.

Consent for Minors

05

I have not received the confirmation e-mail – where can I find it?

The confirmation email is automatically sent after submitting the payment. Check your inbox and spam folders, and if confirmation is not found, please contact lebanon@highlanderadventure.com.

06

How do I change my personal details (address, e-mail…)?

If this is your first time registering for an event on the Active.com platform, you will create an Active profile. Here you will have access to all registered events, and you can edit some of your personal details.

  • Log in to https://myevents.active.com.    
  • Scroll through the list of registered events
  • Choose “Edit Registration Information”
  • Make changes to custom questions etc.  
  • Save changes

If you need to change other information (such as an email address), please contact lebanon@highlanderadventure.com

07

What is the check-in procedure?

All participants must register in person at the event prior to the start to collect the Participant´s Kit and sign the event waiver. 

We do not send out in the post the Participant's Kit. 

You will receive an email with all the information one week before the event. 

WHAT TO BRING

01

What food is provided?

It depends on you and your body. For each participant, the Organizer will provide camping food, distributed at checkpoints. There is a specific field in the registration form that includes diet preferences. A vegetarian option will be available at all checkpoints. Vegan and gluten-free options, however, will not be available.

We all have unique eating habits and feel full at different rates so if you think you need additional food / have a special diet please bring it with you.

02

Can I bring my dog?

At the moment dogs are not allowed on the HIGHLANDER events due to the challenging in terrain.

03

Can I bring my drone?

We are aware some of you might want to capture your Adventure of a Lifetime by using a drone, however, we have to point out that drones are, unfortunately, not allowed.

04

What type of clothing should I pack?

August is considered the “summer” season in the Lebanon. Though it is known to be sunny and cool temperatures, rain clouds can form suddenly. It's usually warm during the day, and cold at night between 15c to 20c degrees, especially at the highest camp. Expect fog and cold in the morning and up to 25 - 30°C during the day. During the night, temperature can drop 15 degrees Celsius.

Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering. 

To be safe, we recommend you prepare for all types of weather as well as you can.

THE ROUTE

01

I have never hiked, but I feel physically ready. Can I register?

Of course! 

If you are a professional hiker and mountaineer HIGHLANDER Hercules would a very good challenge for you! However, HIGHLANDER Pegasus and Orion are not for professional hikers and mountaineers only. They welcome nature lovers hungry for activity and adventure. All trails are safe however it is challenging in some parts due to steep elevation gain. Though a minimum of hiking experience is required, very good physical fitness is required to push through long-distance hiking. It is highly advised to train using a heavy backpack, so you build up your endurance and overall fitness. We suggest starting a training regimen in the months leading to the event to be more comfortable and confident.

HIGHLANDER Orion is less challenging than HIGHLANDER Pegasus, but do not take this category lightly. It still includes long-distance hiking with a variation of uphill and downhill carrying a heavy backpack. Training month leading to the event is key to building your fitness so you can take on this challenge with more comfort and confidence.

Ask yourself this question: Can I walk 100km or 50km or 25km on a main street carrying 15kg on my back? If you have doubts, then you should start training today. Hiking the same in mountain terrain will be much more challenging.

Don't underestimate the challenge. Be prepared and start training.

Find more information on how to get ready here.

02

How can I best prepare for HIGHLANDER Cedrus?

All participants should be physically prepared for tackling a 100 km or 50 km or a 30 km hike smoothly. We recommend some training in the months leading to HIGHLANDER Cedrus to prepare for the adventure. 

Above all, you must be able to carry a heavy backpack (practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 kg). Make sure you can walk in your hiking shoes and break them in prior to the event.

*Backpack weight on average is between 12 to 18kg depending on how lightweight your gear is.

03

Is there cellular service on the course?

Most hiking trails in the Ehden Mountain region are marked very well. 

It is important to adhere to markers and official hiking trails. CHECKPOINTS with trained staff are very distant apart.

The organizer will provide a GPS file of the route.

04

Do I have to set up my tent close to checkpoints?

We have dedicated places for camping. These are marked on the map.

05

Will you be designating sleeping areas?

Designated tent spots sites are on the Camp Checkpoints for each HIGHLANDER format or in close vicinity, and you are required to camp on these sites. 

06

Can I sleep in mountain lodges or huts?

No. Sleeping is allowed only in tents and sleeping bags that are required HIGHLANDER gear for all participants. Mountain lodges and huts are not available across this trail.

Sleeping in a tent is a special experience and one of the best parts of a true hiking adventure.

07

Are hiking poles a good idea?

A great idea! It has been shown that using hiking poles will reduce the accumulated stress on the feet, legs, knees, and back by sharing the load more evenly across the whole body. This is especially true when carrying a heavy pack on your back.

08

What if I have gear trouble?

Checkpoint staff is trained for such cases. Feel free to consult them with any gear malfunction or similar issues.

09

Can I share my gear with other participants?

Yes. Participants sharing equipment must inform the organizing staff at the Check-in. Gear that can be shared includes the required tents, iso butane/alcohol stoves, compasses, and first aid kits. Participants sharing the required gear must cross the finish line within a time difference of no more than 30 minutes from the first to the last group member.

CONTACTS

01

Who do I contact in case of any questions?

Please contact the organizer at lebanon@highlanderadventure.com

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