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Temperatures from 10°C-25°C

To fully enjoy HIGHLANDER, we strongly advise you to prepare physically beforehand. We recommend you backpack around 200 km during the months leading to the event. During your physical preparations, don't forget to test the gear also.

Kitzbühel has a humid continental climate. The winters are cold and snowy, while summers are sunny and warm during the day but cool at night. Since the event will take place in summer, expect plenty of sunshine and small chances of precipitation.

Expect daytime temparatures ranging from 20°C-25°C (68°F to 77°F) but also nightime lows around 10°C-15°C (50°F to 59°F).

Note - The checklist for other formats differs from the one-day Lyra format.

Temperatures from 10°C-25°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. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10 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. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10 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 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 dry and sunny weather with low humidity and colder nights.

Even the rain is likely you should bring rain and dry weather clothing, including a cap or a hat, gloves, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking pants, rain pants, and a rain jacket.

Food

Local organic food by "Die Biokaiser"
Enjoy fresh, regional organic meals from Tirol – with breakfast, a packed lunch, and a nourishing dinner cooked over the open fire at camp each evening

Navigation

To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and use a compass  as well as a GPS navigation tool that you may use alongside the compass.

For Hercules, Pegasus, and Orion a special physical map will be provided by the Organizer.

Safety

For your safety, all participants must have a first aid kit during our events. On the trail and at checkpoints we will also have support from a dedicated Medical Team.

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

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER KITZBÜHEL - for Lyra download the Checklist

*Items marked with (MANDATORY) are MANDATORY ITEMS.

BACKPACK
  • backpack (35-60L)
  • backpack liner/cover
  • dry bags (2-5L)
  • ziplock bags
  • trash bag (provided by organizer) (MANDATORY)
FOOD & DRINKS
  • camping food divided by days (provided by organizer)
  • snacks
  • start water 3L (MANDATORY)
  • hydration bladder/water bottles (volume 4L) + water (MANDATORY)
  • water purification filter/drops/tabs (MANDATORY)
FOOD/COOKING
  • cookware & cutlery (MANDATORY)
  • biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap
SLEEP SYSTEM
  • sleeping bag / bivouac sack (MANDATORY)
  • sleeping bag liner
  • sleeping pad / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MANDATORY)
  • pillow
SHELTER
  • tent
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer)
  • compass
  • GPS device
  • mobile phone with navigation app
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MANDATORY)
  • base layer
  • underwear
  • rain shell (MANDATORY)
  • hiking socks
  • bandana / hat
  • camp shoes
  • gloves
LIGHT
  • headlamp / flashlight (MANDATORY)
  • 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 (MANDATORY)
  • survival blanket (MANDATORY)
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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