COURSES

New this year NASTC is providing backcountry guiding and avy ed in Tahoe Donner for members and guests. We are basing at the beautiful new Adventure Center to bring you the best backcountry education available! The Adventure Center is located at the TD Cross Country Ski Area (just around the corner from the Downhill Area).

Get out and explore the great backcountry skiing right in TD with our professional instructors and guides. Learn avy skills and find powder for fun turns long after the resorts are skied out.

There is some really fun inbounds terrain at Tahoe Donner’s Cross Country Ski Area. Don’t forget, a trail pass is required for any off-piste skiing or boarding within the cross country ski area boundary. Be sure to check the trail map to familiarize yourself with the area. Access to any temporary or permanently closed areas is considered trespassing and violators will be subject to prosecution.

If you don’t own a BC set-up (skis, skins, boots, poles, beacon, shovel, probe, backpack) we recommend the following shops for rental. Make your reservations early! BlueZone Sports, Granite Chief, Tahoe Mountain Sports, The Backcountry, and Sports Hub. When you make your reservation we will email you an equipment list.

Its easy to get your kit together, don’t be intimidated. If you’ve always wanted to try skiing the backcountry, this is your opp!

Level requirements vary, see below for specifics. Space is limited. Book early by clicking Paypal tabs below. Minimum 3, maximum 5 per group. Bring the family, its a great thing to do together!

Please feel free to call NASTC/Jenny with any questions: 530-386-2102.

AVY SAVVY
DATES: Jan. 6, Jan. 27, Feb. 23, March 3 – Half Day
SKIING AND AVY ED LEVEL: ALL (beginners welcome)
An intro/overview to the
backcountry. Learn to use
avalanche gear, what to
do if someone is caught in
avalanche, route selection,
plus a beginner level tour.

To reserve your space:

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INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY
DATES: Jan. 7, Jan. 28, Feb. 24, March 4 – Half Day
SKIING LEVEL:
Intermediate and up
Review use of backcountry
gear, practice beacon use
and burial, discuss route finding
and selection, then enjoy tour
up and great ski down!

To reserve your space:

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HAWKS TO EUER VALLEY*
DATES: Jan. 20, Feb. 10, March 10 – Half Day
SKIING LEVEL: Advanced/Expert
Enjoy a beautiful climb up Hawks
Peak, ski the north face
down to Euer Valley, and then
skin back up. Route subject to
conditions.
*Please note this terrain is closed
and not accessible without a Tahoe
Donner-approved guide.

To reserve your space: