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“The Funnel” at Squaw is as good as a regular snow year!, says Chris after skiing it recently with a client.  “Its filled in enough and there is some excellent snow in there right now.”  Its just a matter of skiing with someone who knows where to go and when to go there. As in the spring, you have to”follow the snow and the sun.” And then, its excellent skiing! Really it is – it may be far from full…

Snowbird Performance Camp turned Steep and Deep Camp….. What started out as a technical bootcamp, almost overnight became an off-piste technique and tactics camp.  The group met up at the newly remodeled Aerie Lounge and Restaurant, the restaurant has some of the most amazing views of Snowbird.  The bathrooms may have the best view of all with floor to ceiling windows (no joke)!  The course started out with the group working on basic stance and balance and movement into the…

There is great terrain for working on your technique this season.  The skiing in Tahoe is so good right now. Yes, limited terrain still, but what is open is fabulous.  Groomers, you rock.   Most seasons we don’t get the opportunity to really focus on our skiing because we get so distracted by all the fun lines and fresh snow. Make the most of this low snow lull by spending some time training and working on good movement patterns.  You…

So you’ve just shredded all that awesome corduroy – and it truly is awesome because the temps overnight have been crisp and the resorts have made a fresh new layer of snow.  However, now you’re on your 15th lap, you’re losing that initial exhiliration you had while laying down arcs in the snow first thing in the morning.  You’ve taken the time to be up at the mountain and therefore are determined to make the most of it…..but how?  Start running…

Check out this sweet little video on NASTC’s All Conditions/All Terrain courses.  An original JZ production! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErCO3diEohs

Snow is Coming! How to Ski the Heavier Deep Pow in the Sierras Nothing is better than waking up seeing 2 feet of fresh at lake level or the valley floor; especially this season! We are all anxiously awaiting tonite’s storm here in Tahoe and it should be a good one through the weekend. We’re all pretty comfortable with the light, white stuff but what if (pray not) the snow is heavier than you imagined? How do you tackle these…

Check out this sweet video on our last NASTC Chamonix trip.  It’s a big snow year over there and the skiing is going to be awesome.  Experience Chamonix at its full potential. NASTC is offering 10% off any trip/course – must sign up before the first snowfall!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnvqMQfojvU&feature=youtu.be

Skiing man-made snow is a far cry from those fluffy powder days that we dream about.  But skiing firm man-made conditions can be fun too, especially when it’s the only snow around.  In fact, days like these can be some of the best training.  Spend some time on your technique now and you’ll reap the rewards when the white stuff does come!  The first thing you need is a good tune.  Sharp edges and a smooth waxed base go a…

It is really snowing in Chamonix.  We’ve heard a couple different reports and the snowfall for this time of year has blown past records.  Long time locals have been saying that, they haven’t seen this much in 30 years!  We’ve posted some pictures on facebook taken by our guide in Chamonix.  This is going to be Europe’s big season.  This is the year to do that European Adventure you have always wanted to do.  If watching the snow spray from your…