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NASTC’s Annual Portillo Summer Skiing Adventure: August 17-26
Enjoy face-full after face-full of fresh powder as you ski amidst the towering Andean peaks that surround the transcendent resort of Portillo.  Let the mystical Inca Lake with its ever-changing shades of blue and green lull you into a state of serenity and mindfulness.  There is no doubt that Portillo is a very spiritual location with unique powers of rejuvenation and inspiration.  This is the ideal location for a summer ski improvement camp.  The wild nature of Andes lends to almost endless possibilities for adventure.  You can heli-ski and descend 14,00ft peaks as condors soar above you.  Ski across a frozen lake after descending a 2,000ft pitch of bottomless powder.  Watch the sun set over the Andes while you sip a delightful glass of Chilean cabernet.  Cut loose at the bar where the floor vibrates with everyone’s dancing feet and the live band plays popular tunes.  Out on the hill, you will work closely with your trainer to achieve your ski improvement goals.  Days are filled with a variety of skill development & application and terrain exploration.  If you still want some additional education, you can sit in on any of the number of the presentations by the NASTC coaches.  http://youtu.be/lm5UNB-_3BM

Rockclimbing and KidsClimb! Camp
As the temperature keeps rising and the cobalt blue sky that Tahoe is known for is here to stay, rock climbing comes to mind.  Rock climbing is one of the many adventure filled outdoor activities available in the Truckee-Tahoe area.  We run our climbing lessons on Donner Summit, which has world class granite (some of the best rock to climb on) and has stunning views of Donner Lake and the surrounding Tahoe Basin.  Whether you are new to climbing or an experienced climber our attentive guides will show you all the necessary techniques to help achieve your climbing goals and have a fun and successful day out on the rocks.   Please call the NASTC office, 530.582.4772 to book your rock climbing lesson. 

KidsClimb! Camp – June 29, 9:00am-1:00pm, $75.00 includes helmet, shoes and harness.  This is fun day out on the rocks dedicated to young climbers of all abilities.  The camp will be based at Donner Summit.  Kids can expect to do top rope, single pitch climbs as well multi-pitch for the more experienced climbers, and learn the basics of rappelling and bouldering.  Climbing provides mental as well as physical challenges that each child must work through.  They learn how to self assess, set in-the-moment goals and how to work with a partner for safety and encouragement.  You can register your child online or directly with the NASTC office 530.582.4772.  Space is limited.

Post-season Training for the Underpowered Skier 

At this time of year we are trying to rebuild mobility, strength and cardiorespiratory fitness after our bodies have broken down during the course of the season. 

Functional Movement (Mobility):  3-6 times per week

Cardiorespiratory Fitness:  2-4 times per week

Strength, Power, Agility:  2 times per week. 

Maintaining good levels of fitness and mobility will allow you to move right into pre-season training seamlessly.  You don’t have to commit this program to purely gym time, use other sports to cross train like mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, surfing.  For specific mobility, strength and agility exercises check out Chapter 8 in Total Skiing