Adventure Skiing in the US, Europe, Japan, Canada, Chile, BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING, AVALANCHE SCHOOL
Fall Rock Climbing Lessons on Donner Summit
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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. |
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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.
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ONE CLICK RESERVATION:
AVALANCHE CLASSES
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| 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. |
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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.
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HOW ABOUT A WEEK IN KICKING HORSE BRITISH COLUMBIA?
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| 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. |
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SKI NEWS:
MARCEL HIRSCHER RETIRES
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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 HIRSCHER |
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AUTUMN CLIMBING ON DONNER SUMMIT
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| 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 ski@skinastc.com 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: $125PP
Full-day Lesson:
1 person: $545
2 people: $265PP
3 or more $195PP
Two-hour Lesson:
1-person: $185
2-people: $130PP
3-people: $100PP
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| AN EASY CHOICE FOR PARING DOWN YOUR TRAVEL SKI QUIVER |
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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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