Temperatures from 2°C to 20°C
To make the most of your HIGHLANDER experience, we recommend preparing with some physical training, ensuring you have the right gear (and testing it beforehand), and familiarising yourself with the terrain and weather conditions of the event location.
Temperatures from 2°C to 20°C
Get your backpacking checklist here
Backpack checklistThe backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Start training with 8 - 10kg and increase gradually to 15 - 16kg. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10kg.
The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Start training with 8 - 10kg and increase gradually to 15 - 16kg. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10kg.
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 clothe is great (especially for underwear and base layers) for its quick-drying, anti-fungal, and anti-odour properties.
A fully packed backpack, including food and water, should not weigh over 15kg (for Lyra 8-10kg). The lighter, the better!
We recommend you backpack min 10km per week in the 2 months before the event and gradually increase the weight of your backpack until you feel comfortable hiking 15km with 15kg in one session by 2 weeks out.
During your physical preparation, don't forget to test the gear too!
< 15kg
The lighter, the better!
WEATHER
Expect cool mornings, sunny days and colder nights.
In March the Alpine National Park averages 27% chance of rain, so although rain is unlikely it's definitely possible. Temperature are pleasant but nights and mornings can get really cold and humid.
You should bring rain and dry weather clothing, including a cap or a hat, thermal gloves if you are sensitive to cold.
NAVIGATION
To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and basic compass skills 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 Organiser.
SAFETY
To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and basic compass skills as well as a GPS navigation tool that you may use alongside the compass.
For your safety, all participants must have a first aid kit during our events. All first aid kits must include a snake bandage, and you need to know how to use it.
