Fitness Level
It goes without saying that excellent stamina for the 7 to 9 days on the polar ice is the most important requirement. The kind of strain we are in for can best be compared to that of long hikes: we will move forward on our skis 7 to 10 hours a day and help each other with whatever job has to be done.
Three normal training units a week during some months before the journey starts should do as a preparation. For those interested we can put together a training program some time before the journey.
During a mandatory briefing weekend in Switzerland all participants will find out whether they and their equipment are ready for the North Pole.
