Our friends at Triple Echo are filming this years Highlander for The Adventure Show on the BBC and they're looking for interesting people to feature. We know you're all interesting and it's hard for us to know who to single out so it would be great if you could help us. If you'd like to be the next rugged TV star get in touch with us so we can let Triple Echo know about you.


The location for this year's Highlander is in the wonderful hills around Kinlochewe
From Inverness head North towards Dingwall on the A9 then take the Ullapool road, the A835 west to Garve. Turn left just past Garve on the A832 to Achnasheen then right at the roundabout (allegedly the only one in Ross-shire?) to Kinlochewe

There are lots of Bed and Breakfasts in the area, the Kinlochewe Hotel and a caravan park for caravans and motor homes only. There is a campsite with basic facilities 2km west of the village on the A832 at Taagan. There is a Youth Hostel and campsite in Torridon, 10 miiles south west of Kinlochewe.

The Whistle Stop cafe 01445 760423 and the Kinlochewe Hotel 01445 760253 both do evening meals. However, they stop serving at 9.00 and 8.30 respectively and do get very busy so booking is essential. If you are going to arrive later than 9.00 then eat on your way as there won't be anywhere serving food in Kinlochewe

The Whistle Stop cafe will be serving breakfasts on Saturday from 07:00


Registration will be at the Village Hall. This will be signed from the A832

Parking will be spread around Kinlochewe. Please follow marshal instructions for parking on Saturday morning

Timetable

Registration Friday 16.00 - 22.00 and Saturday 6.00 - 8.00

Start times

C/D 8 - 9am. Allow an hour to walk to your start from Kinlochewe village hall

A/B/Score 7.30 - 8.30. Allow 30 mins to walk to your start from Kinlochewe village hall

All note that there is a strict course cut off at 17.30 on Saturday.

You must be at the finish by 17.30 at the very, very latest. The courses this year are challenging and you do need to be sure that you can complete your chosen course within this cut-off time.

There will be hot food at the finish of day 1 from midday onwards. Bring money for beer at the ceilidh in the evening and for breakfast on Sunday

Bacon butties etc for breakfast will be available in the marquee at the overnight camp on Sunday morning from 6.00

Day 2 start times are 7.00 - 7.30 for dibbing starts, 7.30 - 8.30 for chasing starts with the fastest teams in each class going off last.

Prize giving will be in the village hall on Sunday at 15.00

Other useful info

Compass Point will have their well stocked mobile shop at registration for all your last minute purchases (and lots of other lovely stuff). We're also delighted to announce that Silva will have a stock of running and outdoor headlamps and compasses for sale and are donating some very tasty prizes

Our Lovely Sponsors


Haglofs

The Swedish outdoor company Haglöfs first introduced its Intense range in 2006, and since then have established themselves as one of the leading brands to provide top notch super lightweight gear for high adrenalin activities. As part of their commitment to the development of this range they are now working with Tim Higginbottom and Chris Near, both leading Mountain Marathon runners, and will be supporting the Highlander Mountain Marathon with a fantastic range of prizes from the Haglofs range
The Haglöfs UK team will be present at the event with the latest Intense range including tops, shorts, tights, jackets and rucksacks. You can find more about the company and its products on www.haglofs.com

Silva
We are delighted that Silva are supporting the Highlander 2012. Silva are world leaders in orienteering/adventure sports lights and compasses. www.silva.se

Craigdon

Craigdon Mountain Sports, proud sponsors of the 2012 Highlander Mountain Marathon, are a local outdoor retailer providing specialist equipment and advice for those wanting the best service. Our staff are all outdoor enthuisiasts with the highest levels of training and experience in the business. We specialize in custom fitting footwear and making custom orthotics in order to provide the best foot comfort and long term health for the enthusiastic outdoor user. To do this we also hold stock of up to five width fittings in individual walking boots to provide the perfect fit. We pride ourselves on providing one of the most comprehensive ranges of outdoor clothing and equipment in the industry, and are committed to sourcing the right mix of technical product as well as those which offer the best value for money. Come along and speak to the experts for a new pair of off-road running shoes or to check out the lightest kit on the market.
See our latest offering at our stores in Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverurie, and Perth or visit our website at www.craigdonmountainsports.com <http://www.craigdonmountainsports.com>

Make sure you've checked the event info and rules pages on the Highlander site so you know what to bring and carry with you for the weekend www.handsonevents.co.uk