Tips from those who have been there before:
by Greg Hill

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Training - Obviously one of the more important tips. Train. In my opinion I would train on climbs that are similar to what we will be lapping. So get used to climbing 2000 ft at elevations around 9000ft. Try and train yourself to climb at a rate that does not exhaust but tires. Figure out your pace and stick to it, someone else's will not work for you. Don't over train, but get out there and get ready. Nothing prepares for long days as well as long days. get used to the physical and mental exhaustion, learn to love the pain. Psyche your self on the ups by looking forward to the downs.

Gear - Get the lightest gear you can get your hands on. Dynafit bindings are the optimum choice. So light and so fluid. Goode, Dynafit and Atomic all make light skis around 800 grams. Light is essential. Bring extra skins. three to four pairs for solo participants. Cross country ski poles will allow you to use your arms as well as your legs to propel yourself upwards.

Boots - Figure out which boots are suited to you and make em as light as possible. Then wear them every day up to the race so that they are an extension of your body and won't give you any pains on race day.

Clothing - The temperature and weather could change drastically. Be prepared for it all. Also figure out the optimum layering system. Each person is different, figure yourself out. My arcteryx softshell system works for all conditions.

Fuel - Eat well before and during the race. I try and snack in between laps,either as I ski down or briefly while I skin up. But again figure yourself out, what works for me may not work for you. Some like to eat constantly, others every 2-3 hours.

Attitude - Mental training is key. Learn to trick yourself into believing that this will be easy. It is as easy as you make it. My mantra is breathe and believe. By relaxing and believing in my goal, usually the impossible becomes possible. Relax and learn to enjoy the suffering. Remember that it will end.