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Just think about it: what are you waiting for? Sign up for your adventure ski training vacation NOW…we’ve got Big Sky, Sugar Bowl, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Niseko (Japan), Kicking Horse, Iceland, AIARE avalanche classes, and private backcountry guiding for you. We hope you’ll come. We love what we do and want to share these experiences with you. NASTC was founded in 1994 to bring good skiers great places and bring their skiing up a notch. We love our clients, and…

Squaw Valley is opening this weekend folks! Its going to snow all week in the Sierras. Come get some early turns in! Better yet, sign up for one of our early season tune-up courses: Sugar Bowl Dec 3-4 or Big Sky Dec 11-13. Always a good idea to get some early turns in ahead of the crowds so you can enjoy the rest of your season even more with greater technical and tactical know-how on the slopes. Get your gear…

E-bike? I was skeptical at first. Just the thought of riding my bike with a little help from an external power source made me pause and wonder, “Is this the right thing?” I consider myself a core Mountain Bike Rider, jeez, I have been riding trails in Tahoe since 1986 when I bought my first real mountain bike, a Bridgestone MB 1 from Steve at the Village Ski Loft in Incline Village. He was very informative and promised that I…

The dream trip for every serious skier and powderhound! Kickinghorse is one of those destinations that is talked about in hushed whispers because those that have been there want to brag about it but don’t want to spread the word in case too many people hear about it. This resort is one of British Columbia’s true skiing gems, typically off the beaten path for most adventure skiers the area has successfully preserved the true essence of what draws skiers to…

We are offering two Avalanche education 3-day classes again this year, and the new 1-day AIARE “Rescue Course.”  AIARE, (the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) has now more clearly defined recreational skier/rider education as a separate track from the professional education track with their AIARE 1/AIARE 2/Rescue Courses VS the Pro 1, Bridge, and Pro 2 courses. NASTC is an AIARE school. We are one of the oldest AIARE schools in Tahoe/Truckee. We offer the AIARE 1 on…

  THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME GROUP LAST WEEK IN PORTILLO, HERE IS PART OF THE POSSE ENJOYING ROCA JACK AND THE INCREDIBLE VIEW OF LAKE INCA! WE WERE GRACED WITH AWESOME RETURNING CLIENTS (you know who you are you fantastic folks!!), POWDER THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, NICK HERRIN, COLTER FELLOWS, GUEST APPEARANCE BY TERESA GERDIN, AND ALL AROUND FUN TIMES!

SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! 7/23/17 PHOTO ALBUM FROM PAST PORTILLO CAMPS! NASTC skiers learning how to ski the steeps on Roca Jack better. And learning how to ride the Roca Jack lift! Apres-ski in the pool and hot tubs The group – all skiers intermediate, advanced, and expert level looking to bring their skills up a step! Good night Portillo.

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Super cool events in less than 2 weeks – put on your calendar now! PSIASkatetoSki2017 The PSIA/AASI Western Division is hosting a summer educational event series! These events below are open to members and non-members. Saturday July 29 – Skate to Ski clinic at Tahoe Donner This event emphasizes and combines the benefits of inline skating to enhance your fitness IQ, and specific skill development for Alpine skiing. Beginners through advanced skaters welcome! The camp fee is $80 which includes…

Flying the NASTC colors? Limited Edition 2017 Trainer Jacket First Come, First Serve Click here for Info And…only a few spots left! Read more about NASTC’s Adventure Ski Training Vacation August 12-19 in Portillo, Chile DONNER PASS CLIMBING Get out & enjoy rock climbing on Donner Pass with professional guides from NASTC. All levels welcome from first-timers to experienced climbers. All equipment is provided. Next-day reservations available (email) or 530-386-2102 2018 CLINIC DATES Most of our 2017-2018 ski season dates are loaded, check…