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

Temperatures from -20°C to 5°C

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 its full functionality. 

Gorski kotar is known for its so-called “winter climate” characterized by cold winter. Bring well-made and durable hiking clothing suitable for layering and for all kinds of weather.

Temperatures from -20°C to 5°C

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Backpack checklist

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg backpack and gradually increase to 15-17 kg. 

HIGHLANDER backpack

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg backpack and gradually increase 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 17 kg (10 kg for Lyra). The lighter, the better!

< 17 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect cold and snowy weather with cold nights.

Bring dry weather and rain clothing, including a cap or hat, gloves, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking pants, winter pants, and a winter jacket.

Food

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

Navigation

To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and use a compass. For Pegasus format a special physical map will be provided by the Organizer.

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 is forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.

Dogs

Dogs are NOT welcome at this event

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER GORSKI KOTAR (WINTER EDITION)

Below you will find the list of mandatory items (marked as MI); you can't participate in the event without this gear.

BACKPACK
  • backpack (up to 50L)
  • backpack liner/cover
  • dry bags (2-5L)
  • ziplock bags
  • trash bag (provided by organizer) (MI)
FOOD & DRINKS
  • camping food divided by days (provided by organizer)
  • snacks
  • start water 2L (MI)
  • hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 2L) + water (MI)
  • thermos bottle for tea (0,5L - 1,5L) (MI)
  • tea pot
  • water purification filter/drops/ tabs (MI)
COOKING
  • backpacking stove (MI)
  • cookware & cutlery (MI)
  • matches or lighter (MI)
  • 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
  • winter tent (not mandatory eq - group tent will be provided by the organizer, unless you want to try winter bivouac)
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer)
  • compass (MI)
  • GPS device or mobile app for navigation (MI)
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MI)
  • base layer - quick dry
  • underwear - quick dry
  • rain shell and pants (MI)
  • hiking socks
  • bandana
  • winter hat (MI)
  • camp shoes
  • winter gloves + spare gloves (MI)
LIGHT
  • head torch / flashlight (MI)
  • extra batteries (MI)
  • power bank (MI)
  • tent light
FOOTWARE AND GEAR
  • head torch / flashlight (MI)
  • winter boots (MI)
  • snow boots (possibility to rent - Limited option!) (MI)
  • hiking poles for snow (MI)
  • gaiters (MI)
  • half crampon
  • shovel
  • rope
  • ice axe (only for participants with winter mountaineering certificate)
  • helmet
  • power bank (MI)
  • 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)
  • astro foil (MI)
  • reserved astro foil
PERSONAL ITEMS & GEAR
  • watch
  • duct tape
  • trekking poles
  • gaiters
  • knife (MI)
  • 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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