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Sunday January 27 through Tuesday January 29 twenty four NASTC students will be enjoying the slopes of Alpine Meadows during our classic “All Conditions/All Terrain” course.  Trainers Kim Mann, Bryan Schilling, Barclay Moore, and Chris Fellows will lead their charges through all the varied conditions the mountain has to offer. The skiing is GREAT today by the way folks. Also: check out Truckee/Tahoe/Sugar Bowl local boy goin’ fast: Mark Engel!   http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/37111_533214290045199_1900154341_n.jpgWe’re all behind you Mark! Just finished up a…

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/3-secret-alps-ski-destinations/2 Though St. Anton is not much of a secret, most European skiers have either already been there or it’s on their list  Lot’s of them keep returning.  Their is a unique magical feeling in St. Anton.  It is definitely one of the 3 “must visit” European destinations for any serious skiers, the other two are Zermatt and Chamonix.  The NASTC weeklong St. Anton trip is an opportunity to get the insider’s experience of St. Anton, the opportunity to go where…

This is a must read for anyone that skis big mountain terrain and goes into the backcountry. http://www.mountainonline.com/mountain-magazine/item/888-keep-your-name-off-the-list

This is a good read for young racers, masters racers, parents of racers and ski instructors going for certification.  http://www.skiracing.com/?q=node/21360

A snapshot of Ted Ligety’s workout in the off-season.  This is when preparation is most important.  WC athletes do not have as much time during the season to continue working out due to travel and race schedules.  Their gym time during the season is focused on soft tissue recovery and flushing the legs out on the bike.  All the work to build up strength, power, stability and mobility must be done in the off-season.  You don’t have to be a…