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Meditation Through Movement

07 Jun 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

For those of you who find doing balance and strength poses in a room decked out in Buddhist decor with a someone verbally guiding you to let the light in to heart chakra is not your thing, but are still seeking moments of clarity and tranquility within your mind, try rock climbing. Much like Tai Chi, rock climbing centers the mind away from the external world. Climbing is usually done in beautiful outdoor destinations away from the hum of city…

FAMILY CLIMB WITH BLACKBIRD MOUNTAIN GUIDES

30 May 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Lake Tahoe, Latest News, Rock Climbing Tahoe, Rock Climbing Tahoe-Truckee

FOR 2024 ROCK CLIMBING RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Blackbird Mountain Guides We have exciting news: we sold our NASTC rock climbing school to Truckee-based Blackbird Mountain Guides. We are very pleased to be selling to them. They run a highly respected backcountry ski, avalanche, mountaineering, and rock climbing school. We have known the owner Zeb Blais for many years, respect him very much, and they are a standout company in the mountain guiding world. Zeb is a IFMGA full certified…

NASTC NEWS May 17, 2013

20 May 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The Mt. Shasta Climb & Ski is kicking off this weekend; we are looking forward to hear back from the crew for stories from their weekend adventure on one of California’s highest peaks. BOOK NOW for your rock climbing adventure or lesson with NASTC over Memorial Day Weekend! Escape the crowds and take in beautiful views as you play on the rocks. Donner is summit is a highly acclaimed area for rock climbing and comes with the extra bonus of…

Summer Ski Improvement Camp

03 May 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC – Portillo, Chile Ski Improvement Camp, August 16-24, 2013 One week of skiing and coaching by PSIA National & Regional Team membersWork on skiing fundamentals, technique and tactics to master the whole mountainFocus on specific skills & tactics for steeps and off-piste (powder) skiing Portillo is a world class private resort in the heart of the Andes and the number one destination for skiing in the southern hemisphere. Find fun, adventure and relaxation with NASTC in this South American winter…

Want to work on your skiing in the summer but can’t get to the slopes?

24 Apr 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The one thing that you can work on this summer without hitting the slopes, is getting into a balanced and centered stance. A centered stance is the corner stone to good skiing. Many high end athletes put a large amount of energy and focus on balance and a centered stance during their on-hill and dryland training. More tools and information are becoming available to recreational skiers as studies make progress on the mechanics and physics of dynamic balance. The pursuit of excellence…

Total Skiing Proves to be a Captivating Read with The PSIA National Team

16 Apr 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

A little light reading before heading out on the hill to lead clinics during National Academy at Snowbird.

A Week in Portillo with NASTC

15 Apr 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Summer Dream SkiingPortillo, ChileAugust 16-24, 2013 Included: ground transportation, lodging, meals (4/day), lift tickets, instruction, indoor presentations and video reviews and a welcome cocktail reception.Day 1 – Saturday, August, 17Arrive into the airport in Santiago. If you have not been to Chile before or you have a new passport since the last time you entered Chile, you must pay the entry fee. This line will be immediately to your left when you enter the immigration area. The entry fee is…

NASTC NEWS SPRING, ADVENTURE & MORE

10 Apr 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Do you have any cool spring or summer plans? Here are a couple of options from NASTC to pump up your adventure quotient this spring and summer. Mt. Shasta Trip: How does skiing down one of California’s highest peaks sound for bragging rights? NASTC runs an annual trip up Mt. Shasta that includes a climb to the summit and then a ski down back to basecamp. This is a one of a kind adventure, that is easily accessible, doesn’t require…

Ski Mt. Shasta?

29 Mar 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

When one considers a 14,000ft peak, it is usually for climbing or mountaineering. What about ski mountaineering? Combining downhill skiing with mountaineering. NASTC offers a ski mountaineering trip on Mt. Shasta in the heart of the spring, when conditions are at their peak for this kind of adventure. No mountaineering experience required. What?! Genuinely, you do not have to have any mountaineering skills to do this trip, in fact it is a great introductory trip to ski mountaineering – think Haute…

NASTC Update: Winter is not over! Snow is on the way & more.

14 Mar 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

After a week of some warm temperatures and great spring skiing, it looks like the weather will be changing course. The forecast shows that things will dramatically change early next week, with snow starting Tuesday through Wednesday and lingering snow showers on Thursday. Looks like conditions are going to be fantastic for the ski improvement camp at Northstar next week, March 22-24. We still have space available in the course. It should be a great 3 –days on snow. …