HIGHLANDER Medvednica 2026 took place from May 29 to 31 in Zagreb, Croatia, bringing together 326 participants for a mountain hiking experience. The event offered a 56 km three-day route with overnight camping and a 19 km one-day route. The organising team used Telox TE320 PoC radios to maintain communication across the event area and support participants throughout the routes.
Customer Profile
HIGHLANDER Medvednica 2026
Croatia
Challenges

I. Wide Mountainous Terrain: Staff and volunteers worked across long forest trails, control points, and activity areas.


II. Dispersed Event Teams: Organisers needed to coordinate personnel stationed at different locations along the routes.


III. Noisy Outdoor Environments: Crowd activity and surrounding noise could affect the clarity of voice communication.


IV. Long Operating Hours: Communication devices needed sufficient battery capacity for extended outdoor activities.


V. Demanding Conditions: Equipment had to withstand dust, moisture, impacts, and frequent handling in mountainous terrain.

Telox Solutions

I. Instant Push-to-Talk: TE320 allows staff and volunteers to quickly share instructions via PoC apps.


II. LTE and Dual-SIM Connectivity: Wide LTE band support and dual-SIM capability provide flexible connectivity across the event area.


III. High-Quality Audio: A 3 W speaker and dual-microphone noise cancellation support clear outdoor communication.


IV. Long Battery: Removable 4000mAh battery supports multi-day events.


V. Rugged Build: IP68 rating and 1.5m drop resistance for harsh outdoor environments.


VI. Handy Hardware Controls: Channel knob, PTT, emergency and programmable keys for fast operation.

Benefits
The Telox TE320 helped the HIGHLANDER Medvednica organising team maintain reliable communication across hiking routes, control points, and activity areas. It improved coordination among staff and volunteers and supported faster responses to operational needs. With 326 participants and an event NPS score of 9.5, HIGHLANDER Medvednica 2026 delivered a well-organised outdoor experience. Telox will continue to provide reliable communication solutions for outdoor events and teams operating in challenging environments.