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How a Close Call in La Grave Changed My Thoughts About Bindings Gear failure is part of the risk we accept as skiers—so how do we stay safe? April 27, 2020 By Erin Smart I aligned my vision down the narrow slot of snow between the jagged rocks below my skis. My partner Benj, who had just skied through, was waiting below in the top of the Trifide 1 couloir. The snow at the top was firm, yet grippy, and there…

Red River Gorge, Kentucky Acadia National Park, Maine Todra Gorge, Morocco Kalymnos, Greece Joshua Tree National Park, California Railay Beach, Thailand Yosemite National Park, California Donner Pass, California This is the list folks! And notice Donner Pass comes in a hot 8th! (Some might bump it up higher but at the risk of sounding partial we are honoring the ranking.) In any case, rock climbing in Truckee Tahoe is truly epic and a must-do for all beginner climbers as well…

2020-2021 NASTC COURSE CALENDAR (tentative ofcourse) Here’s what we hope the future holds: Dec 5 | AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee Dec 6-8 | AIARE L2 in Truckee Dec 7-9 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Big Sky Dec 7-8 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Squaw Valley Dec 11-13 | AIARE L1 in Truckee Jan 2-8 | The (Canadian) Powder Highway Jan 16-17 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood Jan 16-18 | AIARE L1 in Truckee Jan 29-31| AIARE L1 in Truckee Feb 13-20 | Ski the Alps: Zermatt Feb 6-7 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood Feb 5-7 & Feb 13-15 & Feb 19-21 | AIARE L1…

Hi NASTC Nation! Our sense of community feels even more important than ever right now.  Each of us is likely feeling increasing health and financial doubt as we face each day. There is so much uncertainty as we ride out this unprecedented time. This we do know: our active & healthy life style is what we all value and will continue to make a priority. The NASTC business model has always been to help our clients continue to advance their adventure mountain lifestyles and to maintain health, fitness…

Dear NASTC Family, in our 25-year history we have never faced such a difficult global challenge. Our hearts go out to you and yours as we all face down Covid-19.  The past week has been a dramatic reminder of how lucky we are, and what trauma many people face daily around our world. Mostly we hope your loved ones stay healthy and that together we can fight this monster and flatten the curve as quickly as possible! Like every other…

AVY CLASS ADDED MARCH 15-17 Because these have been so popular, we’ve added a final set of dates until next December. Space is limited and will go fast, sign up as soon as you can. The AIARE curriculum is a 3-day intensive seminar designed to give you an understanding of avalanche formation, “nature’s billboard” observation skills, the ability to use an avalanche transceiver and probe and how to dig a snow study pit.  This is a minimum amount of know-how if you want to travel,…

We hope you had a great holiday season and that your 2020 will include lots of skiing and adventuring! And we hope to be a part of that! Join us in Kicking Horse, St Anton, Squaw, or Portillo! Or take an Avalanche Course. Hire one of our guides for a backcountry tour. Come catskiing with us at Homewood! Let us know anytime how we can help make your alpine skiing, adventure travel, backcountry skiing, and rock climbing dreams come true!…

Authors interview and podcast link: The new Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding book is now available for free to members as a digital edition. Print copies of the book will be available in November. This brand new resource, written by former PSIA Alpine Team member Chris Fellows and Douglas Kechijian, offers guidance for a fitness training regimen that promotes improved movement and body longevity for snowsports instructors. Having technical expertise combined with physical preparation opens up new possibilities for skiers and riders….