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Surviving a lifetime in the mountains

07 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

A chilling story of life and survival in the mountains.  A story that anyone who spends any time in the mountains should read, or even if you don’t spend time in the mountains but are constantly in the pursuit of pushing your limits.  When you interact with nature on such an extreme level or engage in activities that push your boundaries, the rewards are great but so are the risks.  Some people only feel alive when their mortality is challenged,…

NASTC NEWS SNOW IN APRIL!

05 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

SNOW!!  What a sweet surprise this past weekend.  The storm that rolled through the Sierra’s produced quite a bit of snowfall – way more than what had been predicted.  Most of the NASTC coaching staff got to enjoy the fresh snow while in Mammoth for the PSIA-Western Division, Spring Convention event where they were giving clinics to instructors and coaches from all over the region. Conditions are great up at Mt. Shasta!  A couple spots are still open on the…

New snow for 2 All Conditions/Terrain Clinics upcoming!

10 Mar 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Are you an intermediate, advanced, or expert skier? Come join us this month at Sugar Bowl or Northstar! The snow is so good! NEW snow just today in Tahoe!! Space in both is limited! Email: jenny@skinastc.com Or call: 530-582-4772 / 530-386-2102 See below for more information!   SUGAR BOWL ALL CONDITIONS/ALL TERRAIN CLINIC Dates: March 15-16 Price: $650 Includes: 2 days instruction, lift tickets and tech talks   This two day ski improvement clinic is great tune up that that…

Get in the Best Shape Now

29 Jan 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Six Tips to Get in the Best Shape Possible Now https://www.thesnowpros.org/NewsInformation/NewsampAnnouncements/tabid/117/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/391/Six-Tips-to-Get-in-the-Best-Shape-Possible-Now.aspx

La Grave March 1-8

22 Jan 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

We are going to La Grave and YOU need to come! Good for intermediate through expert skiers, we have 2 groups going! There are 3 spots left on this epic trip. We only do it once every about 5 years. La Grave is unpatrolled, uncontrolled, inexplicably amazing terrain: over 7000 vertical feet off one chairlift! We stay at the charming Auberge Edelweiss and enjoy fine food and wine after long days of skiing this treasured valley. Hear about it from…

NASTC in Schweitzer

15 Jan 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Greetings NASTC Nation! While its so far an unsually (read: painfully!) light snow year in Tahoe, NASTC students are enjoying deep powder cat skiing today and tomorrow in Schweitzer with Selkirk Powder Cats, next month in Snowbird, and in March in La Grave, France. Phew! Our AIARE Avalanche courses are also filling up. Of course anyday now its got to do the Sierra Nevada “thing” and dump…for days…and days. That would make us very happy. Keep your eye on our…

NASTC NEWS Happy Holidays

18 Dec 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Hello NASTC Skiers and Friends!  All North Tahoe resorts are open!  Great skiing this past weekend at Alpine Meadows which opened from top to bottom last Friday – sign up for the All Conditions/All Terrain course, January 26-28 and see why this mountain is still one of the locals’ favorite places to ski.  If the forecast holds true, we should be getting a fresh coat of paint this week.  News on the World Cup front:  Marlies Schild tied Swiss legend…