NASTC LAN Inflight Magazine Article
17 Jun 2011, Posted by in Latest News
Nice article on the NASTC Portillo camp in LAN’s inflight magazine! http://in-lan.com/2011/06/summertime-skiing/?lang=en
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Climbing Season Has Begun!
14 Jun 2011, Posted by 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 in Latest News
NASTC’s 2010 trip to Portillo slideshow https://skinastc.com/gallery/photo-galleries check it out!