NASTC NEWS: SNOW in the Sierras, October 12, 2012
15 Oct 2012, Posted by in Latest News
SNOW!! Yup it’s here! This morning, the summits surrounding Lake Tahoe were a different color. Snow guns are primed to start blowing and resorts will soon be spinning their chairlifts. We can’t wait for that first crisp morning on the snow and the feel of the skis gliding underneath you and that first turn when the skis hook up…
NEW! NASTC has partnered with SKiA, the manufacturers of the Sweetspot Trainer. The Sweetspot Trainer is designed to help you find the sweetspot of the ski and balance on it better. Great balance and accurate movements are the cornerstones to good skiing. This dryland training device will be incorporated into NASTC camps starting this winter season.
October 13th is Team Day at Granite Chief Ski Shop in Truckee. Discounts for all ski team members; race, freestyle, big mountain and masters.
Backcountry Skiers! Check out Megan Michelson’s article in the November issue of Outside Magazine (out on magazine racks now). Megan was present for the terrible avalanche accident that took three lives at Stevens Pass last February. The article touches on the decision-making done that day, and on the human factors we bring up in every AIARE course we teach. This incident will likely be a case study for Avalanche Level 1 courses this season.
HERE ARE SOME CAMPS & DESTINATIONS THAT YOU WILL WANT TO SIGN UP FOR ASAP!
Early Season Jumpstart, December 5-8, Squaw Valley: The first few days back on skis are some of the hardest. This is also when your skiing is at its most fragile. Your body is trying to remember movement patterns but when you start to make inefficient movements from the get-go, unfortunately those movements are the ones that get trained into your muscle memory instead. NASTC’s coaching staff will help you get a head start on your ski improvement, dial in your equipment and log in some mileage so that you are set up for your best season yet.
Off-piste Improvement & Cat-skiing at Grand Targhee, WY, January 12-16: We’re going baaack! We just can’t help it, we love this place. The NASTC Grand Targhee camp is the perfect set up to improve your off-piste powder skiing skills. This camp allows you to make a seamless transition from skiing groomed runs into the off-piste. Two days of lift accessed skiing will allow you develop and consolidate the skill set and tactical approach to skiing powder. Two days of cat-skiing will allow you ample unrushed opportunities to apply those skills and tactics. Grand Targhee’s un-crowded slopes and champagne light powder make the transition and experience even better.
The camps at Squaw Valley and Crested Butte offer the ultimate in terrain challenge. If steeps, bumps, and other tough mountain conditions and terrain are your nemesis then either of these courses are for you. Breaking through your skiing plateau while taking in the scenic beauty of the Elk Mountains or the Sierras makes for memorable skiing vacation. While at Crested Butte you can enjoy a delicious lunch at the charming slope side restaurant, Uley’s cabin, or stop in on your last run and take in the lively après ski scene. After a day of hammering it on the slopes enjoy a relaxing stroll through the vibrant town of Crested Butte. At Squaw Valley you can enjoy the majestic beauty of Headwall and Lake Tahoe as a backdrop to your turns as you conquer new terrain. End your day in the hot tub with a glass of California wine in your hand watching the sun set behind the serene peaks of the Sierras.
St. Anton, Austria, February 15-24: 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! And lots of it! Austria is a pipe dream destination for most North American skiers. Alpine chalets amongst vast fields of powder, cozy mountain restaurants serving up the best of Alpine cuisine, fluffy down comforters to wrap your weary body in and seemingly endless runs where every bend and dip reveals another mind blowing view. Yup that is St. Anton. Spend a week living the dream and squeeze every ounce of elation out of the experience as NASTC coaches and guides you through this Tyrolean wonderland.
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