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Ski Far Away, Don’t Miss a Day

11 Jun 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Ski Far Away, Don’t Miss a DayBy Susan Schnier I was getting my fair share of sideways glances as I rummaged ski gear out of the garage on August 17. Assessing my stash of long underwear, ski socks and down jackets while wearing shorts and flip flops, I had a flickering moment of uncertainty about whether this mid-summer ski trip to Portillo in far-off Chile was even worth the hassle. But after leaving the next morning and clicking into my…

ClifBar – Why we chose them

04 Jun 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

We chose to partner with ClifBar for several reasons. Firstly they make some good stuff! They are also an enviromentally conscious company, something we also value as well as their pledge to give back to the community. ClifBar also doesn’t compromise quality for profit and uses organic ingredients in all their products. They walk the walk as well as talk the talk, and by that we mean supporting and participating in an active lifestyle. ClifBar supports a number of athletes…

Have you met our lead climbing guide yet?

31 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Chris Baumann NASTC Rockclimbing Guide Chris started rock climbing in the Lake Tahoe area over 25 years ago. After teaching family and friends the art of climbing for many years, he decided to turn his passion into his career. Spend a day with Chris as your rock climbing guide and take advantage of his enthusiasm, safe and patient teaching style and genuine love of the sport. Chris prides himself in getting even the “faintest of heart” up the rock. He…

NASTC NEWS May 25, 2012

25 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC’s Annual Portillo Summer Skiing Adventure: August 17-26Enjoy face-full after face-full of fresh powder as you ski amidst the towering Andean peaks that surround the transcendent resort of Portillo. Let the mystical Inca Lake with its ever-changing shades of blue and green lull you into a state of serenity and mindfulness. There is no doubt that Portillo is a very spiritual location with unique powers of rejuvenation and inspiration. This is the ideal location for a summer ski improvement camp. …

NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year

21 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year On Sunday morning May 13, under sunny, crisp skies a group of strong advanced skiers summitted California’s 5th highest peak, the 2nd highest in the Cascade Range: the dramatic and rewarding Mt Shasta. This represents a huge accomplishment! When you summit Shasta you have ascended and descended a combined 14,000+ vertical feet in just a weekend. That’s huge! We work with guides from NASTC and Shasta Mt Guides for this 3-day…

Skiing South of the Border

17 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Summer Skiing South of the Borderwww.skinet.com Don’t put your skis away just yet, there’s still plenty of skiing to be had in 2012. Although recent storms around the country have improved skiing conditions considerably, this season as a whole has been one of the toughest in decades. Thanks for nothing, La Nina. We certainly won’t blame you for pulling out the bicycles, the golf clubs and the kayaks—heck, that’s what we did this weekend as temperatures in Boulder reached the…

A Day in the Life of a World Class Athlete

16 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Read original article here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304746604577384021387990452.html Killer Pull-Ups, Brutal Sprints and a Nap for a Ski Champ By MATTHEW FUTTERMAN Mark Meyer for The Wall Street Journal During her off-season, Kikkan Randall will run for 90 to 150 minutes on the rolling trails at what she calls a ‘conversational pace’ of eight-minute miles. For Kikkan Randall, a cross-country skiing world champion, working out in the off-season is about far more than sliding across the snow. Ms. Randall spends spring and summer…

US Alpine Team Announces Coaching Changes

16 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Read original article here on skiracing.com http://www.skiracing.com/?q=node%2F12359 US Alpine Team Announces Coaching Changes The formal announcement of adding 32 years of Austrian coaching experience to the US men’s team, and a slight realignment of the women’s coaching ranks has been issued from headquarters at Park City. As Ski Racing reported a month ago, the alpine men’s team added coaches Andreas Evers and Bernd Brunner as well as former racer TJ Lanning. Evers heads the men’s speed group. Brunner will head…

10yr old Bouldering Champion

15 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Check out this little girl – she is quite an inspiration. A 10yr old bouldering champion. If she inspires you to get out and learn how to climb, check out the climbing opportunities with NASTC. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.nytimes.com%2Fvideo%2F2012%2F05%2F12%2Fsports%2F100000001512042%2Fashimas-ascent.html&h=DAQGXnwV5AQHe44gvjWHXPSP7aBcdML7Q4qqXLjhyXK33HA

Portillo in Forbes.com

14 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Portillo PowderEverett Potter, 05.21.12, 6:00 PM ET The Hotel Portillo lies on the shores of the Lake of the Incas in the treeless Chilean Andes, 9,000-plus feet above sea level and a two-hour drive from Santiago. It is painted a jolting Crayola yellow and blue, possibly to catch your eye during a whiteout. It is the centerpiece of a remote and raw landscape of rock and snow, overseen by condors with 11-foot wingspans who slalom the thermals around 19,000-foot peaks….