Expect fickle and changeable weather. Bring dry weather and rain clothing, including a cap or hat, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking pants, rain pants, and a rain jacket. Merino wool is great (especially for underwear) for its quick-drying, anti-fungal, and anti-odor properties.

For cooking food, you will need an ultralight backpacking canister stove and at least a 1L pot per person.

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

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

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.

Keep in mind that littering on and around trails, checkpoints, and mountain lodges is forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.

Dogs are welcome but must always stay on a leash. See the Rules for more info.