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Portillo week 1

12 Jul 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The first week here in Portillo was awesome.  It’s good to be back in this breathtaking venue in the Andes.  It doesn’t take long to disconnect from the world and submit to the gentle pace and routine of Portillo.  The snow is pretty thin, there is very limited off-piste skiing but the snow quality is good.  In fact it is excellent training snow.  Every morning we were greeted with crisp Andean air, warming into a sunny and balmy afternoon.  The…

This is how the Men’s US Ski Team Gets it Done!

22 Jun 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Men’s speed group charged through Napa on bikes by Hank McKeePublished by Ski Racing Get a bunch of large athletic men together, put them in a competitive environment and you got yourself a testosterone fueled freight train. That train, consisting of the men’s speed group of the US Ski Team, recently ravaged the roads of Napa, California on bikes, riding between 60 and 100 miles day, sleeping on the beach and eating an incredible amount of food. “It was a…

New U.S Ski Team Women’s Tech Coach

22 Jun 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

New U.S. Women’s Tech Coach Pfeifer Sees Promise By Eric Williams Published on Ski Racing Recently named U.S. Alpine Ski Team women’s tech coach, Roland Pfeifer has his work cut out for him. The Austria native is charged with bringing the program “up to speed” after last season saw the team pull in a meager 10 top-10 results and just one podium. Though he hasn’t met most of his new stable of athletes, he’s already formulating plans for the season…

Climbing Season Has Begun!

14 Jun 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The warm temps have finally arrived.  The climbing season has now officially begun.  The Sierras offer some of the best climbing in the world.  The granite found right here in the Tahoe Basin is some of the best quality granite in the world.  Rockcliming is a great cross-training sport to add to your summer activities.  Rockclimbing is both a physically and mentally challenging sport that offers “in the moment” goals and decision-making, while building strength in your upper and lower…

Portillo Baby

31 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

It’s hard to think about summer or skiing in the summer when spring has barely made an appearance, but going to Portillo is different.  It is an experience that can change you, it offers you an escape into a world that is so different.  Here the sky is a brilliant blue hue, the sun shimmers powerfully down on you as condors glide gracefully through the sky.  The lake and it’s surrounding peaks are hypnotic and lure you into a state of…

New 2011-2012 Dates and Prices coming soon…

31 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

We think you guys are gonna like what you see for the 2011-2012 line-up of courses/destinations.  Our new pricing structure reflects our conscious effort to give skiers the coaching they need to keep progressing their skiing forward and to attain maximum enjoyment from their time out on the slopes – which we hope will be with us.  We want to give you the best value for your time spent with us.  We appreciate that you have chosen NASTC to be part of your…

Ski Tip: Pole Usage

24 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The function and correct use of our poles can seem as ambiguous as a politician’s speech.  Good pole usage complements and aids upper body movements in dynamic skiing.  Missing pole plants, poorly timed pole plants or directionally inappropriate pole swings can create dysfunctional elements in your skill set.  Diverse terrain requires attention to rhythm and strong core movements that are directed down the fall line.  The pole swing is timed with an extension move at the start of th turn,…

Michael Rogan & U.S Ski Team

24 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Looks like the U.S Women’s Ski Team has garnered a little help from PSIA.  While at their annual “Back to Basics” camp at Mammoth, U.S women’s speed Head Coach, Chip White enlisted help from PSIA National Alpine Team Captain, Michael Rogan.  Michael helped design a number of drills for the athletes to help the athletes better deal with terrain changes.  US Ski Team members, Stacey Cook, Leanne Smith, and Laurenne Ross were some of the few athletes that participated in…

Men’s US Ski Team Hosting Tryouts

20 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

http://www.usskiteam.com/alpine/news?storyId=3754 Now this is pretty cool.  The US Mens Alpine Team are holding tryouts at Mammoth Mountain.  The top peformers of the camp will be named to the C team and will be included in the Europa Cup training group.  Head coach Sasha Rearick realizes that a talent pool exists beyond world rankings and FIS pts.  The women’s team also held tryouts for their Development Team at Mammoth a few weeks ago.  The tryouts involve a two part process –…