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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…

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…

WE HAVE REOPENED OUR ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL ON DONNER SUMMIT FOR PRIVATES AND S.I.P. GROUPS   We are excited to announce WE’RE OPEN! We have a detailed plan in place in strict compliance with state & local guidelines to protect our rock climbers and guides. Make a refundable reservation now for 1:1 or shelter-in-place groups of 4 or fewer! Reservations are refundable up to 2 days prior for any reason, and day-of if you are not feeling well. Make your reservation HERE or text or call our…

We are excited to announce WE’RE OPEN! We have a detailed plan in place in strict compliance with state & local guidelines to protect our rock climbers and guides. Make a refundable reservation now for 1:1 or shelter-in-place groups of 4 or fewer! Reservations are refundable up to 2 days prior for any reason, and day-of if you are not feeling well. Make your reservation HERE or text or call our office 530-386-2102. Reservations and paperwork (waivers, medical forms) will all done…

Let’s go! We’re reopening our rock climbing school with procedures in strict compliance with state & local guidelines to protect our local students & staff. Make a reservation now for 1:1 or shelter-in-place groups of 4 or fewer! Text or call our office 530-386-2102! Truckee/Tahoe is closed still but plan now for your summer.

NATURE NEVER CLOSES We are eagerly awaiting the day soon when the state government allows us to reopen our Donner Summit Rock Climbing School. We have a detailed plan to ensure the health and safety of our guides and climbers, and we are currently taking refundable reservations including 5% off for summer and autumn climbing, as well as all our skiing adventures and avalanche courses. But nature is not closed. So we hope you’re getting out there regularly and safely (with social distance) in order to…