San Bernardino Nationwide Forest will as soon as once more host the world-class journey from Could 24 – 28, 2023

HIGHLANDER, the world’s main international long-distance climbing occasion collection, declares continued U.S. growth in 2023 with the return of its Large Bear Lake Journey, offering members with the chance to discover the breathtaking unworldly landscapes of California’s pure surprise. Following the success of its inaugural U.S. occasion in 2022, the San Bernardino Nationwide Forest will as soon as once more host the world-class journey from Could 24 – 28, 2023, providing hikers a hassle-free, life-changing out of doors expertise.

HIGHLANDER is about to increase throughout the nation this 12 months with all-new model partnerships, beginning with its second installment of the Large Bear Lake journey. Designed for each inexperienced persons and advance seasoned hikers, HIGHLANDER was based in Croatia in 2017 when three pals determined to share their love and keenness for long-distance climbing, and has since gained international recognition for its unparalleled climbing experiences. With greater than 100 occasions in over 20 completely different nations, HIGHLANDER has grow to be a go-to journey for these seeking to discover a number of the most beautiful landscapes throughout the globe.

“That is only the start for us as we proceed increasing our footprint throughout the US market and make our return to the luxurious inexperienced forests, snow-capped mountain peaks and picturesque meadows of Large Bear Lake in 2023,” mentioned HIGHLANDER CEO, Jurica Barac. “We’re dedicated to creating HIGHLANDER’s climbing experiences attainable and extra accessible than ever earlier than, whereas bettering the lives of our members and bringing transformative experiences to extra folks, in additional locations.”

With a deal with creating an optimum surroundings for self-discovery, HIGHLANDER helps members depart with a way of feat, enlightenment, and a brand new perspective on life. In an effort to make the journey much more accessible and stress-free, HIGHLANDER has shaped partnerships with Spot Insurance coverage and RightOnTrek, offering members with insurance coverage at no extra value, and permitting them to simply hire all the mandatory gear. This 12 months, they’ve additionally teamed up with Croatian-based firm, Podravka, to supply members with nourishing meals throughout all U.S. hikes. These collaborations enable HIGHLANDER to supply a completely immersive and worry-free expertise for all members.

HIGHLANDER is designed for all ranges of hikers, with three completely different codecs to select from: Hercules, a 60-mile (approx.) five-day journey; Pegasus, a 30-mile (approx.) three-day journey; and Orion; a 15-mile (approx.) weekend journey. In the course of the day, members can have the chance to completely disconnect, immerse themselves in nature and embody bodily and psychological resilience as they hike by way of beautiful landscapes, but it surely’s the night-time expertise that actually units HIGHLANDER aside. With a fastidiously curated lineup of actions, members come collectively to attach, unwind, and make new pals below the celebrities. From sleeping below the open sky, to completely immersing themselves in nature, HIGHLANDER gives an otherworldly expertise that can stick with members lengthy after their journey is over. With every little thing from gear to skilled guides taken care of, members can focus solely on the journey forward, leaving all their worries behind.

The Large Bear Lake Journey is the primary of many HIGHLANDER occasions this 12 months throughout the US, along with scheduled occasions in the UK, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, Slovenia, and the United Arab Emirates.

HIGHLANDER is dedicated to sustainability and prioritizes educating its members on the right way to successfully protect nature for future generations. Following the Depart No Hint and Erase The Hint philosophies, the corporate promotes accountable and environmentally-friendly practices in the course of the occasion, encouraging members to depart nature higher than they discovered it.

Registration for the Large Bear Lake Journey is now open, however area is restricted.