Join NASTC this season and change the way you ski forever. This is learning, but not in a classroom! This blend of guiding and highly-skilled instruction is just what you need to bring your skills up. We make learning fun, and don’t say “just do this.” We will guide you through a PROCESS, a learning experience, something where you are in the driver’s seat and you’re making the changes. Changes that will last forever. You’re not throwing money away if you try this. Come let us guide you and see your skiing reach new levels, among beautiful mountains, at the best resorts and villages in the world.
Category: Latest News
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Great new issue of 32 Degrees
Hey Skiers, here is a good read, hot off the presses, by Chris Fellows in PSIA’s awesome publication 32 Degrees:
http://content.yudu.com/A3wvft/32DegreesFall2015/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesnowpros.org%2FPublications%2CVideosResources%2F32Degrees.aspx
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Hear it From Our Clients:
“Fabulous experience in Portillo! The NASTC program integrates all of the necessary inputs to increase fun and performance on the mountain including equipment/fitness/ski coaching. There is nobody that does it better and I’ve taken many ski courses from many coaches over the years. We all come to improve our skiing but you will leave a NASTC course a better skier and have a new tribe of passionate ski friends. Purchase Chris Fellows’s book “Total Skiing” well before the trip and integrate the dryland training program into your preparation before your course to obtain the most value form the NASTC program.”
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Another GREAT Climbing Season…
And its not over! We had so much fun this summer with all you kids, grown-ups, and families! Thank you for climbing with us! You’re awesome.
NASTC Nation, we are still rock climbing, its BEAUTIFUL in Tahoe. Come on up and enjoy a half day on the rock with our certified guides! Just ping us, 530.386.2102, to set up your day. All equipment is provided. See you on the Summit!
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2016 DATES HERE
Hey Skiers,
here are the BIG FIVE this year – all described elsewhere on our site, but for those looking just for the quick calendar update:
Big Sky, MT: Dec 3-6, 2015
Niseko, Japan: January 12-20, 2016
Squaw Valley, CA: January 24-26, 2016
St. Anton, Austria: February 13-20, 2016
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PLENTY OF SNOW IN CHILE!
We are taking TWO group this year to Chile: Portillo August 15-22, and Corralco August 22-29. The snow gods have smiled and our folks (over 35 of them!) will have a blast shredding summer pow with Chris, Kurt, Kim, and Ben. With lots of alumni on board as usual for these special trips, the new folks are sure to see their way quickly to a super good time. Thank you to our gracious hosts at each resort ahead of time! We wish you all a safe, fun adventure next month. May the snow gods keep smiling.
NASTC’s summer climbing school has been going strong with wonderful groups and privates on the world-famous granite of Donner Summit. Our guides lead groups and individuals of every ability, level, and age through the fall – until it snows. Come join us! As one recent teenage girl said “of all the things I did during my week in Tahoe, climbing was the most satisfying and memorable. I can’t believe I did it! I’m normally afraid of heights! I went all the way, I found things to hold onto. My friends encouraged me and I DID IT!! The view at the top was so, so good. I will remember this forever.”
Attention all 2015-2016 skiers: watch for a list of awesome destinations this year: St Anton, Niseko, Big Sky, Aspen, and Squaw Valley. Keep your ears open for early season discounts as we line up our best year yet!
And to get ready, click this link for photos and video of the best DRYLAND TRAINING DRILLS! http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/107241/u-s–ski-team-s-5-essential-ski-training-exercises
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Kidz Climb – Annual Rock Climbing Camp
Kidz Climb Camp
Dates: June 25th & 26th, 2015
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Donner Summit
NASTC’s popular children’s climbing camp returns for it’s 15th season! This two-day camp is full of adventure. Kids will learn and challenge themselves through rock climbing. New climbers will learn the basics, intermediate climbers will work on their technique & tactics for more difficult climbs.
Climbing allows kids to practice their problem solving and decision-making skills, tangible goal setting and forces them to be present and in-the-moment.
The Kidz Climb camp is open to kids ages 4-14, all levels of climbers are welcome.
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Chasing Snow – Summer Skiing
Wake up to the snow sparkling under the brilliant Andean sun. Watch condors soar above you as you select the line of descent through fresh powder. Watch the sunset over the Lago del Inca from the warmth of the hot tub. This is a perfect day in Portillo.
Portillo has some of the best skiing in the Southern Hemisphere. It is not a ski area for the meek, its runs are steep, fun and exhilarating. With the resort being private, there are no crowds and often you can have the run all to yourself.
The sun is almost always shining in Portillo that you almost forget you are in winter. When the sun is not shining some of the most formidable snowstorms are taking place. The hotel’s amenities will keep you entertained while you wait out the storm or help you unwind and relax after a full day on the slopes. For night owls, the bar has live music nightly and a nightclub that starts going at midnight.
The NASTC program at Portillo is guaranteed to improve your skiing. ! The terrain and the convenience of the all inclusive hotel and ski in/out setting makes Portillo an ideal setting for a full immersion camp. NASTC’s approach to ski improvement and the curriculum for the Portillo course are surefire ways of improving your skiing.
Dates: August 15-22
Includes: lodging (7nts), all meals, ski pass, instruction, ground transportation to and from Portillo and more.
How to get there: Fly into Santiago and take the group shuttle up to Portillo – you arrive in time to make some turns in the afternoon before the lift closes
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NASTC NEWS: Chile’s Hidden Gem, Summer Reading List, Mountain Bike Demos & Stunt Show
Rock Climbing Season Has Begun!
Learning how to rock climb is easy and rewarding with NASTC’s certified guides. NASTC offers private rock climbing lessons and guiding on Donner Summit in Truckee. Donner Summit has world class granite that is ideal for climbing and you will get big views of the Tahoe Basin with each climb. Rock climbing is a great way to get away from the crowds on busy weekends and find some relaxation in the outdoors with friends and family. Call NASTC, 530-582-4772 to book a guide, two-hour, half-day (4hrs) and full-day (7hrs) time slots are available.
Rock Climbing Guiding & Lesson Rates
Corralco – Chile’s Hidden Gem
Just before the Chilean landscape starts to break apart and about a 90 min drive from the main city of Temuco is the Malcahuello Natural Reserve. Within the reserve is the statuesque Lonquimay volcano, on it’s flanks is one of Chile’s best kept skiing secrets – Corralco.
The ski area is just over 1200 acres and does not include the backcountry skiing options. The runs in Corralco are steep with technical pitches coming off the top of the volcano. It has some of the best snow quality in South America and it’s newly renovated hotel is a bastion of tranquility full of natural light and wood. Explore a new side of Chile this summer August 22-29.
Books to Read this Summer
If you can’t chase the snow to the southern hemisphere, there are ways to satisfy the need to slide on snow. Here are some good reads to fuel your skiing daydreams. For those that are really snow/ski starved the only solution is to come to Chile with us.
Right on the Edge of Crazy – on tour with the U.S Downhill Ski Team by Mike Wilson
Ski the 14ers by Chris Davenport
Free Skiing – how to adapt to the mountain by Jimmy Oden
Total Skiing by Chris Fellows
Portillo – the spirit of the Andes by Henry Purcell
Start Haus Bike Demo Day
The Start Haus in Truckee is also a full service bike shop. It carries new and used bikes as well as a service and repair shop. June 6th is a Bike Demo day that includes a stunt show, free demo rides and discounts on bike sales. Come check it out! Don’t forget to join in on the FREE community bike rides every Thursday at 5:00pm. Meeting place is the Center for Health and Sports Performance parking lot.
