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Happy 2020! Don’t Miss The Chance To Improve Your Skiing And Get Avy Savvy
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Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding Book
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.
Here, Fellows discusses the idea for the book, and how it can help professional instructors and their students:
Where did you get the idea for this book?
During a NASTC camp in Portillo in 2017 (PSIA-AASI CEO) Nick Herrin, Doug and I dreamt up the concept. It was the first powder day of the week and we were skiing nonstop runs down Plateau and Garganta, also known by the gringo name…Gargantua. We were amazed at how many good skiers and riders there were, although not abnormal for Portillo. We knew that to ride continuous runs at speed all morning there was a level of fitness beyond the norm. We said, imagine if everyone could be this fit. That moment started us working on the book.
How will it benefit ski and snowboard instructors?
It won’t, unless they make a lifestyle choice to incorporate the concepts into their regimen and teaching. Then they will see increased performance and body durability. They will also experience a long, injury free season.
What new information does it contain, and how does it speak to current fitness trends?
Nothing new. Just well thought through exercises and drills that address the physical preparation needs of all skiers and riders. Don’t expect the hot new drill or exercise that you see your favorite snow sports athlete doing on YouTube. These are tried and true drills that will create solid foundations for athletic movement on snow.
How will this book help instructors prepare for the season, and stay healthier during the winter?
By giving them a physical fitness recipe with the proper ingredients that they can mix and match to meet their specific needs. By building this early season program they will segue into the season being stronger, more mobile and with better endurance. This will set up a good starting point for a fun and challenging season.
Why is it such a timely release?
There is no time like the present to get started on a fitness regime. As Warren Miller said, “If you don’t start now, you will be one year older when you do.
This book is being billed as a resource that can also benefit students. How?
Everyone can use this information to improve. Students have always looked to instructors to provide them with information that they have used to get better. Now instructors can link this information to the student and the student can do research and get the information direct and ultimately be linked into the PSIA-AASI world. It’s a great way to cast a wider net for future instructors as well as future students.
Get your free digital copy of Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding (you must log in to access the manual).
Listen to Chris and Doug on the First Chair Podcast:
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THANK YOU for skiing & climbing with us 25 Years! ❄
THANK YOU for being part of the NASTC family all these years! It has been 25 years since we started NASTC in 1994, and we are grateful for almost 3 decades of skiing, climbing, and adventuring with you.The dream to start NASTC came from Chris and Jenny Fellows and the late Mike Sodergren. The idea was a total immersion ski school along the lines of the great Austrian and French Ski Instructor Academies where students immersed themselves for multiple days. We started NASTC with 6 courses at 3 ski areas: Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl, and Whistler. Next we added Portillo and Kirkwood. With the help of countless individuals we kept trying to create the best high-performance ski school where true “students of the sport” could get the advanced training they sought and have the opportunity to experience greater adventure and excitement at mt ranges around the world. Mike lived to help plant the seeds, but tragically died with 17 others including his wife Mariam – another beloved Tahoe ski instructor – in a landslide in Thredbo, Australia in 1997.
In 2002 we founded our rock climbing school as well, with a mission to offer all ages and abilities climbers a fun chance to climb with the best guides on Donner Summit. Rock climbing is the great equalizer: when you’re up off the ground, whether 5′ or 500′ of air beneath you, you have to be in the moment, you can neither look back nor forward. Kids are especially natural at climbing, both physically and mentally. Climbing is a great activity for parent/child, colleagues, or as an event activity.
NASTC now offers a rotation of 28 courses at 16 world-class resorts worldwide. We draw from the top guns in the world of ski instruction – the teachers of teachers – the PhDs of ski pros. We are so incredibly lucky to count these instructors and guides as our friends and colleagues. They’ve made a career teaching skiing and helping people truly improve and further enjoy their sport.
When you come to NASTC you don’t just “take a clinic” and leave. You become part of a family, truly improve, and leave with a road towards further improvement. You make life-long skiing friends who enjoy great camaraderie and stay in touch long after the course ends. Heck, we even take partial credit for a few marriages…love birds who met at NASTC!
So, again, our heartfelt thanks to you for being with us all these years. You are why we do what we do, and we hope to see you soon! Here’s to another 25 years of adventuring together!
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SEARCH AND RESCUE GONE WRONGJOIN US IN BIG SKY, MT DEC 9-11
LEARN MORE (2 spots left)! NEW! SKI FITNESS BOOK $19.95
BY CHRIS FELLOWS & DOUG KECHIJIAN
Hardcover copies of Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding are available now! This helpful book includes a comprehensive lineup of exercises that will help you improve your individual fitness so you can build greater endurance and strength – which means longer and healthier seasons! Written by former PSIA Alpine Team member Chris Fellows (NASTC) and Doug Kechijian (Resilient Performance), who has a PhD in physical therapy from Columbia University, this guide is perfect for professional instructors or goal-oriented recreational skiers who seek a solid, snowsports-specific workout regimen. It is available now through NASTC and PSIA.ORDER TODAY, WE’LL SHIP TOMORROW 2019.20 NASTC COURSE CALENDAR
Dec 7 | AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee
Dec 8-10 | AIARE L2 in Truckee
Dec 9-11 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Big Sky
Dec 9-10 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Squaw Valley
Dec 13-15 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Jan 18-19 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood
Jan 18-20 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Jan 31-Feb 2 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Feb 2-8 | All Mountain & Heli Skiing in Kicking Horse
Feb 8-9 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood
Feb 15-17 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Mar 2-4 | All Conditions All Terrain at Squaw Valley
Mar 7 | AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee
Mar 7-14 | All Mountain Adventure in St Anton, Austria
Mar 8-10 | AIARE L2 in Truckee
Mar 15-17 | Catskiing Guide Course at HomewoodGuided backcountry skiing for individuals or groups, and resort private lessons also available – Text or call 530-386-2102.
LEARN MORE DEC-FEB AVALANCHE CLASSES
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BEFORE THEY FILL UP!
Dec 13-15 & Jan 18-20 & Jan 31-Feb 2 & Feb 15-17
This course is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche class designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. You should be an intermediate skier/rider at least, but there are no other prerequisites to take this course. Everyone should take this before heading out into the backcountry. All of our avalanche courses are based on the AIARE program curriculum.REGISTER TODAY KICKING HORSE, BC FEB 2-8
The dream trip and ski clinic for every serious skier and powderhound! Kicking Horse is one of those destinations that is talked about in hushed whispers because those that have been there can’t contain their excitement, yet don’t want to spread the word too far! LEARN MORE 
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NEW Fitness Book by Chris&Doug
https://www.thesnowpros.org/news/id/2398/new-free-digital-resource-fitness-for-skiing-and-snowboarding
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10.29.19 Blog/Eblast
2019.20 NASTC COURSE CALENDAR
Dec 7 | AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee
Dec 8-10 | AIARE L2 in Truckee
Dec 9-11 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Big Sky
Dec 9-10 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Squaw Valley
Dec 13-15 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Jan 18-19 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood
Jan 18-20 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Jan 31-Feb 2 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Feb 2-8 | All Mountain & Heli Skiing in Kicking Horse
Feb 8-9 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood
Feb 15-17 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Mar 2-4 | All Conditions All Terrain at Squaw Valley
Mar 7 | AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee
Mar 7-14 | All Mountain Adventure in St Anton, Austria
Mar 8-10 | AIARE L2 in Truckee
Mar 15-17 | Catskiing Guide Course at HomewoodGuided backcountry skiing for individuals or groups, and resort private lessons also available – Text or call 530-386-2102.LEARN MORE JOIN US IN BIG SKY, MONTANA
JUMPSTART YOUR SKI SEASON | DECEMBER 9-11
Big Sky has the best snow in the country right now with more on the way. This annual camp is the best way to get lots of early season mileage and coaching. Enjoy three days focused on you in small groups on a massive mountain!LEARN MORE NEW! SKI FITNESS BOOK
BY CHRIS FELLOWS & DOUG KECHIJIAN
If you’re a PSIA instructor then you have just received a fantastic new digital resource created just for you, and – best of all – absolutely free to PSIA-AASI members. Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding, which includes a comprehensive lineup of exercises that will help you improve your individual fitness so you can build greater endurance and strength – which means longer and healthier seasons! Written by former PSIA Alpine Team member Chris Fellows (NASTC) and Doug Kechijian (Resilient Performance), who has a PhD in physical therapy from Columbia University, this guide is perfect for professional instructors or goal-oriented recreational skiers who seek a solid, snowsports-specific workout regimen. It is available now through the Snow Pro Library app. A print version will be available for purchase next month!SAVE 10% OFF YOUR EARLY PRINT VERSION!
PREORDER TODAY AIARE AVALANCHE CLASSES
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BEFORE THEY FILL UP!
This course is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche class designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. You should be an intermediate skier/rider at least, but there are no other prerequisites to take this course. Everyone should take this before heading out into the backcountry. All of our avalanche courses are based on the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) program curriculum. NASTC’s avalanche school is based at the beautiful Cedar House Sport Hotel. Our professional instructors and guides lead you through the classroom portion of the curriculum and then head to the field for hands-on learning, instruction, scenarios, and step-by-step decision-making.
REGISTER TODAY JOIN US IN KICKING HORSE, BC
POWDER & STEEP SKIING | FEBRUARY 2-8
The dream trip and ski clinic for every serious skier and powderhound! Kicking Horse is one of those destinations that is talked about in hushed whispers because those that have been there can’t contain their excitement, yet don’t want to spread the word too far! You will stay in a beautiful home at the base of the resort, a short walk to the lift, and enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and aprés ski catered by a private chef. LEARN MORE SOELDEN WORLD CUP OPENER
KIWI SKIER, ALICE ROBINSON, WINS WORLD CUP OPENER ON OCTOBER 26 IN SOELDEN
On Saturday Oct 26, seventeen-year old Alice Robinson became the youngest Soelden World Cup winner EVER, and the youngest WC winner since Mikaela Schiffrin nearly 7 years ago. With an incredible second run, she edged Schiffrin and Tessa Worley out for the win. It was only her 11th start.“It’s nice to start off quite well, but I just got to keep building and hopefully keep it up,” said Robinson, who plans to start in her first World Cup speed event at a super-G in St. Moritz in December.
Robinson moved to Queenstown from Australia at age four and learned skiing at Coronet Peak. A local coach, Tim Cafe, led her through the international youth ranks but the pair went separate ways after Robinson joined Chris Knight’s International Ski Racing Academy in the Italian Dolomites, with Val di Fassa and San Pellegrino as main training venues. She also trained in the past at Sugar Bowl Academy, CA. We’ve known awesome Alice and her wonderful family for many years and can’t wait to watch her bright future!
SEE ALICE’S WINNING RUN FROG LAKE UPDATE
TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST MEETING
Last week Chris went with Truckee Donner Land Trust Executive Director, Perry Norris, out to Frog Lake to get a look at this incredible 600-acre new acquisition that will provide fantastic backcountry skiing, secluded summer rock climbing, and future hiking and biking trails. This is the type of location we want to take you to! The campaign to conserve Frog Lake, Red Mountain & Carpenter Ridge ties into other conserved landscapes like Lower Carpenter Valley and Independence Lake, and gives a sneak peak at potential trails that will open up these incredible places to the public. Please respect the current property owners and wait to explore these in 2020 when we complete the acquisition.LEARN MORE Copyright © *|NASTC|* *|2019|*, All rights reserved.
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NASTC News: Winter is Coming
Take a NASTC clinic this year:
Adventure Skiing in the US, Europe, Japan, Canada, Chile, Tahoe Backcountry Guiding & Avalanche School
St Anton, Austria March 7-14
The Birthplace of Adventure Skiing
When non-skiers think of Austria, Mozart and pastries might come to mind. But ask any skier what is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Austria…POWDER! Austria is a pipe dream destination for most skiers. Alpine chalets among vast fields of powder, cozy mountain restaurants serving up the best Tyrolean cuisine, fluffy down comforters, and seemingly endless runs where every bend and dip reveals another mind blowing view…this is St. Anton. Spend a week living the dream as NASTC coaches guide you an epic adventure skiing week, trust us its a huge change from your typical U.S. resort experience.
ST ANTON/REQUEST AN ITINERARY NEW SKI FITNESS BOOK COMING OUT BY CHRIS FELLOWS AND DOUG KECHIJIAN
If you’re a PSIA instructor then this fall, you’ll see two brand-new digital resources created just for you, and – best of all – both of them are absolutely free to PSIA-AASI members. The first is the new Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding guide, which includes a great lineup of exercises that will help you improve your individual fitness so you can build greater endurance and strength – which means longer and healthier seasons! Written by former PSIA Alpine Team member Chris Fellows (NASTC) and Doug Kechijian (Resilient Performance), who has a PhD in physical therapy from Columbia University, this guide is perfect for professional instructors who seek a solid, snowsports-specific workout regimen. It will be available through the Snow Pro Library app in the coming weeks, so be on the lookout for an update when it launches. Later this fall, a print version will be available for purchase – by instructors and recreational skiers and snowboarders who want to get the utmost enjoyment out of every moment on snow. ORDER EARLY COPY OF PRINT VERSION (10% SAVINGS)! HAVE YOU SEEN SLOMO?
Dr. John Kitchin quit a medical career to pursue his passion: skating along the boardwalk of San Diego’s Pacific Beach. He calls himself “Slomo.” This beautiful movie just might change your life. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BLADE
(SKI Magazine Aug 2013)ONE CLICK RESERVATION:
AVALANCHE CLASSES
This course is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche class designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. You should be an intermediate skier/rider at least, but there are no other prerequisites to take this course. Everyone should take this before heading out into the backcountry. All of our avalanche courses are based on the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) program curriculum. NASTC’s avalanche school is based at the beautiful Cedar House Sport Hotel. Our professional instructors and guides lead you through the classroom portion of the curriculum and then head to the field for hands-on learning, instruction, scenarios, and step-by-step decision-making.
LEARN MORE/REGISTER FOR AN AVY CLASS SKI BIG SKY COUNTRY
Kick off your ski season right with lots of vertical led by our top instructors…and no crowds! In Big Sky, you will discover a skiing spirit as wild and huge as the terrain. You will be inspired and challenged during three days on this massive set of peaks, and enjoy the base village’s authentic and friendly western vibe and down to earth attitude. Here’s TODAY’S FORECAST for early snow!LEARN MORE + BIG SKY ITINERARY HOW ABOUT A WEEK IN KICKING HORSE BRITISH COLUMBIA?
The dream trip and ski clinic for every serious skier and powderhound! Kickinghorse is one of those destinations that is talked about in hushed whispers because those that have been there can’t contain their excitement, yet don’t want to spread the word too far! You will stay in a beautiful home at the base of the resort, a short walk to the lift, and enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and apres-ski catered by a private chef.
LEARN MORE + KICKING HORSE ITINERARY TAHOE NEWS:
HOMEWOOD AND NASTC to offer Guided Backcountry Tours, Avalanche Classes, and Catskiing
In partnership with the North American Ski Training Center (NASTC), this season Homewood will offer snowcat guide and back-country training to the public. Participants will learn basic safety protocols, rescue techniques, avalanche hazard awareness and management and more. AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Training will be offered Jan 7-9, 2020. Snowcat Guide Training will be offered to the public March 15-17, 2020, and Homewood and NASTC Backcountry Basics will be offered Jan 18-19, 2020 and Feb 8-9, 2020.
AUTUMN CLIMBING ON DONNER SUMMIT
Autumn is perhaps the BEST time to climb Donner Pass in Truckee! We offer beginner through expert climbing private lessons for individuals and groups this time of the year. Technique, crack climbing, anchor building, self-rescue, lead climbing, multi-pitch, anything you want to cover! Its OK for groups to be different abilities, fitness, and ages. Bring the office, reunion, team! Call/Text 530-386-2102 for resos (til it snows)! LEARN MORE + MAKE A RESERVATION VOTE TO PROTECT THE PLANET
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Protect Arctic Refuge in Historic Vote
In a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed (225-193) the Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that would halt the Trump administration in its efforts to pursue oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the measure, which is the first stand-alone bill the House of Representatives has passed to protect the sacred Arctic Refuge.
This bill would restore protections that were stripped when the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act mandated oil and gas leasing, development and production on the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge. Oil industry allies in Congress used the Tax Act to circumvent normal legislative channels and insert Arctic Refuge drilling into legislation using an expedited process. Approximately 70 percent of Americans oppose development in the Arctic Refuge, according to a number of recent polls.
“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.” George Washington
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NASTC News
Portillo, Montana, Niseko, Kicking Horse, St Anton, Squaw…where will you ski this year?
Adventure Skiing in the US, Europe, Japan, Canada, Chile, BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING, AVALANCHE SCHOOL
Fall Rock Climbing Lessons on Donner SummitSt Anton
The Birthplace of Adventure Skiing
When non-skiers think of Austria, Mozart and pastries might come to mind. But ask any skier what is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Austria…POWDER! Austria is a pipe dream destination for most skiers. Alpine chalets among vast fields of powder, cozy mountain restaurants serving up the best Tyrolean cuisine, fluffy down comforters, and seemingly endless runs where every bend and dip reveals another mind blowing view…this is St. Anton. Spend a week living the dream as NASTC coaches guide you an epic adventure skiing week, trust us its a huge change from your typical U.S. resort experience.
ST ANTON/REQUEST AN ITINERARY THE PSIA-W SODERGREN SCHOLARSHIP
Are you a PSIA/AASI ski instructor? Then consider applying for the Sodergren Scholarship and get part of your NASTC tuition paid for on any trip. Click the link below for more information about this great ski instructor scholarship. Mike and Mariam Sodergren were were killed in a landslide in Thredbo, Australia in 1997. Mike and Mim were beloved and respected instructors, educators and motivators and spent more than 30 back-to-back winter seasons.APPLY TODAY! ONE CLICK RESERVATION:
AVALANCHE CLASSES
The AIARE Level 1 is an extremely popular course with schools all over now offering it. NASTC is the 2nd oldest AIARE avalanche school in Truckee. This course is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche class designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. You should be an intermediate skier/rider at least, but there are no other prerequisites to take this course. Everyone should take this before heading out into the backcountry. All of our avalanche courses are based on the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) program curriculum. AIARE is the country’s foremost authority on avalanche education. Based at the beautiful Cedar House Sport Hotel, our professional instructors and guides lead you through the classroom portion of the curriculum and then head to the field, where we spend a significant amount of time with hands-on learning, instruction, scenarios, and step by step decision-making.
LEARN MORE/REGISTER FOR AN AVY CLASS SKI BIG SKY COUNTRY
Kick off your ski season right with lots of vertical led by our top instructors…and no crowds! In Big Sky, you will discover a skiing spirit as wild and huge as the terrain. This is big mountain skiing at its best, you will be inspired and challenged during your days here. Big Sky is an ideal mountain to stretch your limits and build strong off-piste skiing skills. You’ll strengthen your skill blending, tactics, work on line choice, and get lots of mileage as well. Big Sky has some of the most skiing acreage in the country. And you’ll be charmed by the base village’s authentic and friendly western vibe and down to earth attitude.LEARN MORE + BIG SKY ITINERARY HOW ABOUT A WEEK IN KICKING HORSE BRITISH COLUMBIA?
The dream trip and ski clinic for every serious skier and powderhound! Kickinghorse is one of those destinations that is talked about in hushed whispers because those that have been there can’t contain their excitement, yet don’t want to spread the word too far! This resort is one of British Columbia’s true skiing gems, typically off the beaten path for most skiers the area has successfully preserved the true essence of what draws skiers to the sport and to the mountains. This camp will focus on steep skiing skills and powder snow tactics. If you want to learn how to charge down technical slopes and ski big aprons of powder this is your ideal course. You will stay in a beautiful home at the base of the resort, a short walk to the lift. Wake up to the smell of coffee brewing and the beautiful views of the resort and the surrounding mountains. After working on your skiing and exploring the amazing terrain at Kicking Horse, you will end the day back at the house: watch your skiing footage while enjoying a warming and delicious apres ski snack. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and the apres ski are catered by a private chef.
LEARN MORE + KICKING HORSE ITINERARY SKI NEWS:
MARCEL HIRSCHER RETIRES
On Sept 4, the ski world saw perhaps the greatest ski racer ever, Austrian Marcel Hirscher, retire after the technical specialist’s unprecedented success during 12 years on the World Cup circuit. He had six season titles in each of the slalom and giant slalom disciplines. He’s one of the most dominant athletes of his generation, up there with Steph Curry, Megan Rapinoe, Simone Biles, Rafael Nadal, and Sidney Crosby.He won 67 World Cup races in all to sit third on the all-time list behind Lindsey Vonn (82) and Ingemar Stenmark (86). Mikaela Schiffrin is closing in on Hirscher’s tally, with 60 wins ahead of the new season, which starts in Solden, Austria in October.
Hirscher also won seven world titles in various disciplines plus two gold medals in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. He won a silver in Sochi in 2014.
WATCH: VONN/SCHIFFRIN TRIBUTES TO HIRSCHERAUTUMN CLIMBING ON DONNER SUMMIT
Autumn is perhaps the BEST time to climb Donner Pass in Truckee! We offer beginner through expert climbing technique coaching, crack climbing, anchor building, self-rescue, lead climbing, multi-pitch, and more. And if you just want to get out with a family member who is neither the same skill nor fitness level, a day on the rock lends itself to that. We can cater a private to different abilities! Its a perfect experience for a family or group of friends to share together, regardless of previous experience, ability levels, fitness levels, or varying relationships to heights.
Privates or small group lessons are a great way to zero in on you, and precisely what you need to improve on! Fun for wedding or birthday parties, office bonding, corporate meeting, reunions, etc. Group dynamics and teamwork are great things to work out on the rock, facilitated by our expert guides.
Please call/text 530-386-2102 or email [email protected] to book your autumn rock climbing lesson (we offer climbing lessons til it snows)!
Half-day Lesson:
1 person: $350
2 people: $220PP
3 people: $160PP
4 people: $140PP
5 or more: $125PPFull-day Lesson:
1 person: $545
2 people: $265PP
3 or more $195PPTwo-hour Lesson:
1-person: $185
2-people: $130PP
3-people: $100PPLEARN MORE + MAKE A RESERVATION AN EASY CHOICE FOR PARING DOWN YOUR TRAVEL SKI QUIVER 
Last spring I was able to demo several pairs of skis, one in particular that I really enjoyed and found to be a welcome improvement was the Rossignol Experience 94 TI. There have been some upgrades in the Rossignol Experience line. My first impressions were that the ski continued to have great edge grip in firm conditions but was easier to enter into turns and release more gradually out of the turn. Because of the early taper in the tip and progressive side cut the ski performed well in varied terrain and conditions. But the thing that stood out most to me was how consistent and non-jumpy the ski felt in variable snow. I found a bigger sweet spot and a forgiving feel allowing me to increase my speed without the ski feeling nervous or jumpy. This is due to a new technology built into the ski called Line Control Technology (LCT) where the metal is tipped on its side and sandwiched by two layers of rubber running down the middle of the ski. Check out this video by Rossignol about the new technology
The LCT created a very secure and consistent feel as the ski moved through challenging and inconsistent terrain with ease. The new technology has changed the characteristics of the top end Rossignol Experience ski and made it far more versatile while maintaining its solid under foot feel for carving on firm snow. The Experience 88 is still a solid performer and speaks to my traditional roots with its shape and stiffness, however when looking to pare down my travel quiver the Experience 94 TI is on my mind. I highly recommend this ski for those looking to narrow their quiver down, especially when traveling to those exotic locations where a huge ski bag is less than optimal. –Chris
Thank you for reading! Chris and Jenny Fellows and the NASTC Family
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Truckee Tahoe Avalanche Classes Fill Fast
The AIARE level 1 is an extremely popular course with schools all over now offering it. NASTC is the 2nd oldest avalanche school in Truckee. This course is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche class designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. You should be an intermediate skier/rider at least, but there are no other prerequisites to take this course. Everyone should take this before heading out into the backcountry.
All of our avalanche courses are based on the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) program curriculum. AIARE is the country’s foremost authority on avalanche education. Based at the beautiful Cedar House Sport Hotel, our professional instructors and guides lead you through the classroom portion of the curriculum and then head to the field, where we spend a significant amount of time with hands-on learning, instruction, scenarios, and step by step decision-making. You come away with a huge amount of information and learning. The class is 3 @ 8-hour days, with half of day one in the field, 2/3 of day two, and all of day three.
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Avalanche Training in Tahoe & Truckee
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, ski or ride in the backcountry or sidecountry safely. There is time spent daily in the classroom and in the field.
Dates: December 13-15 2019, January 18-20 2020, Jan 31-Feb 2 2020 & February 15-17 2020 SIGN UP HERE
The goals of the course are:
- The student will be taught safe travel methods in avalanche terrain
including trip planning and preparation, interpretation of the avalanche bulletin, observational techniques for snowpack, weather, avalanches, terrain analysis, safe travel techniques, and decision-making fundamentals
- The student be will shown how to use various rescue equipment, and companion rescue protocols
- The student will be taught how to execute mock rescues in the field
- The student will be introduced to the avalanche triangle, weather, snowpack, terrain and the human factor
- Attain Level 1 certification upon successful completion
- The student will be taught safe travel methods in avalanche terrain
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“I Went Climbing with NASTC” by Siobhan Kenney of Tahoe Mt Sports
Check out this great blog by our friends at Tahoe Mountain Sports, author (and now good climber!) Siobhan Kenney:
http://blog.tahoemountainsports.com/rock-climbing-with-nastc/
