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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 –…

Lance Armstrong accused of doping

20 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

http://outside-blog.away.com/blog/2011/05/tyler-hamilton-accues-lance-armstrong-of-doping.html If Lance Armstrong is one of your heroes, this article and soon to follow discussion and investigation might make you think twice about this mighty cyclist. Lance is often held as a fitness and athletic role model for sports enthusiasts and athletes all over the world. If this news is actually proven true, it would be devastating to many people across the globe. We just have to hope that these accusations are false and Lance remains one of the…

Skiing Mt. Everest

19 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Check out this article about Chris Davenport’s descent of the Lhotse face on Mt. Everest. http://espn.go.com/action/freeskiing/news/story?id=6534652

Portillo 2010 Slideshow

18 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC’s 2010 trip to Portillo slideshow https://skinastc.com/gallery/photo-galleries check it out!

Summer rockclimbing with NASTC

18 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

As soon as summer gets here, we will have our full rockclimbing offering. NASTC guides up on Donner Summit and offers private group or individual rockclimbing lessons and guiding for beginner through advanced climbers. Our guides are AMGA certified and know the area well, their goal is to provide you, your family and your friends with a safe and fun adventure. Donner Summit has some of the best rockclimbing in the world. It can accomodate every type of climber from single…

AMGEN Tour of California

16 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

We were so excited to get front row seats to one of the most spectacular and prestigious cycling races – The AMGEN Tour of California. It is considered cycling’s most important and successful stage race in the United States, and one of the most anticipated professional cycling races in the world. This was the first time the tour has come to Lake Tahoe, the course changes every year and Lake Tahoe was added to this year’s event to increase the…