Common methods for preparing for the race include strength and weight training, mountain climbing, running, cycling, and in-line skating. Heather Paul of Crested Butte works out every day and does Yoga to prepare for the race. In '98, New Zealanders Gardiner and Rose had their support crew spray homeopathic fluids under their tongues as they shuttled into the gondolas in the wee hours. The sprays were called Energize, Alert and Sleep Monster.
Volunteers are on hand to supply racers with any food they want.
Aspen's City Market is just a three-minute jog from the base of Aspen Mountain. Plus, Domino's delivers. Inside the gondola cars, skiers are wrapped in special comforters developed from NASA technology designed to cool warm bodies, warm cool bodies, and help flush lactic acid from tired muscles.