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Craving international travel? Latin America was one of the first to open up and we’re going to Portillo, Chile! Book with us now to this unforgettable destination and improve your skiing. Get off that intermediate or advanced plateau finally and reach a new comfort level in all conditions and terrain. Its one of our favorite international ski training playgrounds, as the immense Andean mountains offer long, steep runs, and the hotel offers luxurious accommodation and sumptuous dining. Call to discuss…

AUGUST 7-14, 2021 WE ARE PLANNING TO GO (depart Friday Aug 6 and arrive home Aug 15)  Portillo is South America’s premiere ski resort, famous for its majestic setting and deep snow. Once you go, you’ll never want to leave. NASTC will be celebrating its GOLDEN+1 ANNIVERSARY 26th season at Portillo.  There is a reason we keep going back to this friendly, exclusive and exhilarating resort.  Ski down to the glacier-blue Inca Lake or traverse into huge bowls amidst 15,000ft…

BOOK A PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OR TAKE OUR INTRO CLASS. Private: Book your instructional tour on any day of your choice for yourself or your small group. Paypal your deposit below, or email ski@skinastc.com with date request. Available for half or full day. Pricing from $115-$495 pp IBS Class: the Intro to Backcountry Skiing class will give you a solid start using the equipment and learning the skills you need to get out safely.  The day includes: use of skins…

CHRIS FELLOWS SKINS UPSLOPE WITH A GROUP OF CLIENTS IN THE BRITISH COLUMBIA BACKCOUNTRY, PHOTO COURTESY NASTC AN ACADEMY INSPIRED BY AUSTRIA Written by David Bunker in Outdoors, Ski & Ride 2020  TRUCKEE’S NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING CENTER UPHOLDS THE TRADITIONS GLEANED FROM THE BIRTHPLACE OF MODERN SKIING   If you were to compare the ski world to academics, Chamonix might be Stanford, a place where ski innovators thrive and boundary-pushers shred impossibly steep lines. Austria’s St. Anton, and the nearby Bundessportsheim, in particular, would be…

NASTC’s certified guides are available to take you out safely backcountry skiing. This is a great way to enjoy skiing, get good exercise, and remain socially distanced. What a better season to learn, or deepend your skills! NASTC offers daily intro BC, Intermediate BC, and BC tours in the Truckee-Tahoe area. We also offer overnight experiences (with a roof over your head!) And we offer AIARE L1 adn L2 avalanche education courses, which include 2 ski tours. Need gear? No…

Wondering What’s Up in the TNF? Hike/Run: Day use is currently open in all local National Forests in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area. Be aware of specific closures due to fires, including the Fork Fire (Wright’s Lake), North Complex (Quincy-Oroville), and Loyalton Fire (Loyalton-Dog Valley). In the Eastern Sierra, please be aware that portions of the Inyo National Forest are currently closed to all use due to ongoing fire, including the Hoover, Ansel Adams, and John Muir Wildernesses, Devil’s Postpile, and the South…

At NASTC we believe that proper equipment choices are essential in your technical success in the mountains.  The gear we believe in and recommend has been the result of a multi year testing process in extreme winter mountain conditions and volatile changing weather patterns.  Our equipment partners are the top brands who lead the industry in innovation and vision.  NASTC’s success is due to a balance between, top professional instructors and guides, committed and loyal clients, and key industry partnerships….

NATURE NEVER CLOSED Despite Covid it has been a fantastic summer for rock climbing here on Donner Pass in Truckee. Our Rock Climbing School opened in June with a detailed set of procedures and precautions in place, and all has gone well. Thank you to our amazing students and awesome guides who have made it so fun for all! What you’ve said: “From start to finish, our adventure with NASTC Rock Climbing School far exceeded our expectations. The booking process was easy and personalized…