Price: $995 (3 days instruction in group of 6 or fewer + tech talks / Optional Banquet $60)
Skier levels: 6-10
Lodging: email or text our office 530-386-2102
This camp is designed to get you off that intermediate or advanced plateau. Our highly experience and nationally ranked coaches will help you make the changes you need to meet your skiing goals. Your goals are our goals. Through a successful methodology including breaking down your skiing to its fundamentals, reviewing the building blocks of high-level skiing in just two days, video, equipment discussions, fitness recommendations, practical technique/tactics, and lots and lots of mileage, our top trainers will guide you through our step-by-step progression towards improved skiing mastery. Palisades has it all when it comes to terrain and snow, we are looking forward to skiing with you and sharing these incredible mountains with you.
Below is an initial itinerary for a sample day on the course. This schedule may change slightly based on the group, the weather, etc. We will send you an updated itinerary as we get closer. Also, below are the equipment and clothing lists. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the NASTC office 530.386-2102.
SAMPLE TRAINING DAY
8:00-8:30am – Group up in Conference Room, 20 min Stretching & Movement Prep. Establish the day’s schedule and goals.
9:00am-12:00pm – On snow: skill development via drills and technique work, terrain exploration.
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch with your group.
1:00pm-3:30pm – On snow: video, free-skiing varying conditions and terrain, personal feedback.
5:00pm-6:00pm – Indoor clinic: video viewing / technical session.
6:30pm – Banquet Dinner
Our schedule will vary day to day depending upon snow conditions, weather and desires of your group, and your group’s general progression and improvement. Throughout the week there will be video/video analysis, an indoor technical session, group dinners, and personal skiing evaluations.
Lodging Recommendations:
The Palisades Lodge is located at the base of Palisades and is just a short shuttle ride or drive to the base of Alpine Meadows. It’s convenient location in the village at Palisades, offers a picturesque setting at the foot of Headwall and access to a number of dining options and apres ski activities. The Palisades Lodge offers condominium style lodging in a ski in/out setting. In addition to the cozy and comfortable rooms, the Palisades Lodge has a fitness center and spa that includes a sauna and steam room. Be sure to mention that you are with NASTC when you call to make your reservations.
A nice option inTruckee is Gravity Haus, located a few min from downtown Truckee and offering a luxurious, relaxing and intimate environment as your home away from home while skiing with NASTC. Contact them directly to make reservations. 530-582-5655 or gravityhaus.com/locations/gravity-haus-truckee-tahoe/
Transportation:
If you need to fly in, the closest airport is the Reno-Tahoe International airport. If you are renting a car, we suggest reserving a 4 wheel drive. If you do not wish to rent a vehicle, we suggest North Tahoe Executive Shuttle, 866.583.7685 or North Lake Tahoe Express at www.northlaketahoeexpress.com or 866-216-5222. Please contact the NASTC office for carpooling opportunities.
Ski Shop: We recommend Granite Chief, the Start Haus, and Truckee Mountain Sports all on Donner Pass Rd in Truckee.
NASTC COACHING AIDES: Chris Fellows’ books Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding, Total Skiing, and All Mountain Skiing are great learning tools that you can bring home with you. Any of the books compliment what you learn in our curriculum of courses.
**PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY**: If you have to cancel for any reason (including medical), we require written notice in our office 14 days in advance of the first day of the course. With 14 days or more notice we can refund your payment minus 10% for administrative costs. Once we are within 14 days of the first day of the trip, we unfortunately cannot refund any portion of your payment even in the event of sudden illness or injury to you or your family. We recommend that you buy trip cancellation insurance (available through your travel or insurance agency) in case you get sick or injured (please stay healthy!!) before or during the trip, and baggage insurance (check your Homeowner’s policy or consult your travel or insurance agency) for your ski gear and clothes.
