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 problem, we can set you up! Ratios of 4:1 or fewer with your family and friends maintains the safety of all and ensures a great skiing experience. Call or text NASTC anytime with questions! 

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 Tufa area.

Backpacking:

Campfires and camp stoves are currently prohibited outside of designated campgrounds.

Backpack camping is currently only allowed in Granite Chief Wilderness and within 500 feet of the PCT within the Tahoe National Forest (north of Barker Pass). The El Dorado National Forest is currently not open to backpacking, including the PCT south of Barker Pass and Desolation Wilderness.

Backpack camping is permitted as normally allowed on the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest (Nevada, Mt Rose area). Be aware of campfire restrictions! Camp stoves are currently allowed at this time on HTNF lands.

Camping:

Camping outside of designated campgrounds is currently prohibited on all local National Forests. Designated Campgrounds in the Truckee area which are currently open include:

Upper and Lower Little Truckee, Prosser Family, Silver, Granite Flat, Goose Meadows

Camp stoves are currently allowed in designated campgrounds, although campfires are still prohibited.

For more information visit the Tahoe National Forest and the National Forest Region 5 websites.

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 to my son’s ability level. His instructor was positive, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Both days of climbing were incredible, life-changing adventures!!”  -Chalsey “The team at NASTC is the best! My kids have loved climbing with Clinton and have enjoyed refining their climbing skills with him. Best of all, he emphasizes safety and has really drilled the best practices of climbing into them. Of course, the breathtaking locations aren’t bad either! Looking forward to many more years of climbing with this team!” -Jackie Because nature did not close. And so many of us all enjoyed Truckee/Tahoe or other rejuvenating nature destinations. Nothing provides a cleansing for the soul in these terrifically challenging times like mountains, lakes, meadows, rivers, rock crags, and oceans. So we hope you’re continuing to get outside regularly and safely (with social distance). Because as Toni Morrison said, “At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough.”  So we are hard at work here at NASTC creating more Covid-safe access to nature’s beauty…next up we’ll be playing in the snow (read on). In the meantime, we’re offering rock climbing lessons through October. ROCK CLIMBING RESERVATIONS THOUGHT FOR THE DAY GET READY FOR BC SKIING  If I had a nickel for every time someone asks if the resorts will be open this winter, I’d share my wealth with you! We don’t know; we can only hope. But as Covid rages on, we need to be ready to play where we can earn our turns with natural social distancing…in the backcountry! This winter NASTC will offer daily private guided backcountry tours in Truckee/Tahoe for all levels with our certified guides. We will also help you with rentals if you need. Or if you want help buying equipment, contact us.  BACKCOUNTRY SKIING WITH NASTC NASTC AVALANCHE SCHOOL  The promise of pristine powder fields and underpopulated terrain are luring more and more skiers and riders into the backcountry. However, with more access the risk has never been greater, and the need to know basic safety protocols, rescue techniques, avalanche hazard awareness and management are essential to survival and having a great time out there. This winter we will offer the AIARE level 1 and 2 on seven weekends Dec-March. The potential of a hybrid online learning program including Zoom sessions is being developed by AIARE and we’re very confident we can deliver a fantastic learning experience. We’ll keep you posted as we finalize these flexible courses. The field work should remain the same. We are already taking reservations, and – warning – these classes always fill up. DATES and RESERVATIONS HERE AVALANCHE COURSES 2020-2021 PLACES WE LOVE TO STAY Truckee’s Cedar House Sport Hotel’s mission is to provide a cohesive guest experience that inspires. They accomplish this as an active lifestyle hotel with a strong environmental consciousness. “Experience our world – one that is rooted in fresh mountain air, pure water and irresistible mountain trails” say owners Jeff & Patty Baird, and we could not agree more! Book your stay now, you won’t regret it! CEDAR HOUSE SPORT HOTEL SUPPORT TRUCKEE-TAHOE From weathering interstate closures to harsh mountain conditions, one of the most wonderful qualities of the Sierra Nevada business community is its resilience in times of adversity. Due to the unexpected nature of local business closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term risk our mountain towns face is being unable to recover when the crisis has subsided. If we allow that to happen, then we allow our region to be changed forever by a temporary interruption. Community members strongly impact how well our area bounces back; please help us preserve our community institutions. A WAY TO HELP TRUCKEE TAHOE: The Resilence Fund Hey NASTC Nation! To ensure you receive these emails, will you please  add [email protected] to your “safe senders” list? Thank you! Thank you Sponsors! ROSSIGNOL HESTRA CLIF BAR SMITH DYNAFIT BLACK DIAMOND EVOLV BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS AIARE CEDAR HOUSE SPORT HOTEL LEKI Copyright © *|NASTC|* *|08062020|*, All rights reserved. CONTACT US: P.O. Box 9119 Truckee CA 96162 (530) 386-2102 [email protected]

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 problem, we can set you up! Ratios of 4:1 or fewer with your family and friends maintains the safety of all and ensures a great skiing experience. Call or text NASTC anytime with questions! 

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 online in advance. The check-in process will be spread out (6 ft apart) outside at School Rock or Green Phantom Walls. When clients or guides must be closer than 6 ft, appropriate PPE will be worn (masks and gloves). Clients will provide their own masks and gloves, or be given them by NASTC. Hand washing stations will be available so guides and clients can wash their hands before and after every climb. Sanitizer will be available as well. All equipment will be washed and disinfected at the end of every day (harnesses, helmets, shoes). Climbing equipment must be washed per manufacturer’s guidelines. Whenever possible, clients will bring their own harness, shoes, and helmet.

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.

We want you to feel comfortable putting some adventure plans on your future calendar. Right now we all feel so shut-in our homes. Its hard to plan. Here is a risk-free way to ensure you to think again about climbing and/or skiing with us! Click our secure Paypal link below and make a 100% refundable (anytime) deposit of $100-$500 (feel free to do more if you want to) towards a future adventure. No need to commit to dates, fully refundable, and as a bonus you get 5% off (against your balance)!  Again: fully refundable, transferable, and has no expiration date. Please call or text our office staff any questions anytime, 530-386-2102. When you make your deposit below, you will receive an email containing your receipt, dollar amount, and reiterating the flexible terms! Here’s to future fun together NASTC Nation! Thank you for your support. Our staff deeply appreciates it!