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Snow in Sierras!

The rumors are true! There is snow in the Sierras. The storm system that moved through this past weekend brought a decent dusting of snow to the upper elevations. The smoke from the King Fire has left the basin and has been replaced with the sweet smell of fall.
Loveland ski area will be opening mid-October and Copper Mountain is scheduled to turn its lifts by October 31st.
The NASTC brochure with 2015 courses, destinations and dates will be coming out soon! We hope to see you on the slopes with us this season.

Alpine Meadows, January 25-27

Alpine Meadows will charm its way into your heart. It has a big mountain feel with numerous tucked away chutes, technical steps and a wide variety of open bowls and fun off-piste terrain. The All Conditions/All Terrain course is an ideal program for skiers that want to build stronger technique for all mountain skiing as well as for those that are starting to make the transition from groomed terrain to off-piste terrain.
Alpine Meadows offers a good balance between challenging terrain and groomed runs. You will be rewarded with incredible views of Lake Tahoe just about anywhere you go on the mountain.
In this course you will ski in small groups with skiers that share similar skills and goal and your trainer will work very closely with you providing personal feedback and coaching to help you meet your goals. The course incorporates a full immersion learning style helping skiers make lasting improvements. The NASTC experience will change your perspective on skiing.

Squaw Valley, February 22-23

At NASTC we believe in long-lasting learning that comes from a systematic approach that results in improved skiing performance but also a personal transformation. At this All Conditions/All Terrain course, the full immersion style of learning will be focused on developing stronger skill blends and tactics. Squaw Valley’s expansive and exhilarating terrain is ideal for a course such as this and slopeside lodging keeps the logistics simple so you can focus on skiing and having fun.

Total Skiing

If you need a little guidance on how to train and prepare for your best season, pick up a copy of Chris Fellows’ book Total Skiing.
The book shares his proven pyramid program for assessing skills and creating your skiing profile. Step by step, you’ll identify exercises to enhance those skills and create a personal training program to improve functional movement, including stability and mobility, ski-specific fitness, essential ski techniques, and tactics for performance on all terrains.
Total Skiing also includes sample programs for each skier type that offers guidance from preseason to postseason with dry-land and on-snow drills for foundational, intermediate, and advanced performance solutions. Order your copy directly through NASTC.