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Truckee Tahoe Avalanche Classes Fill Fast

06 Sep 2019, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The AIARE level 1 is an extremely popular course with schools all over now offering it. NASTC is the 2nd oldest 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…

NASTC NEWS: Chile’s Hidden Gem, Summer Reading List, Mountain Bike Demos & Stunt Show

27 May 2015, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Rock Climbing Season Has Begun! Learning how to rock climb is easy and rewarding with NASTC’s certified guides. NASTC offers private rock climbing lessons and guiding on Donner Summit in Truckee. Donner Summit has world class granite that is ideal for climbing and you will get big views of the Tahoe Basin with each climb. Rock climbing is a great way to get away from the crowds on busy weekends and find some relaxation in the outdoors with friends and family….

Private Ski Guiding

06 Dec 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Uncategorized

Private Ski Guiding (from $95-$495 full or half/private or group/customized/all levels): Design your own day! Our private ski guiding day allows you to design exactly the day you want or your group wants! Want to ski new lines all day? Or gain lots more education about backcountry skiing safety. The backcountry skiing is great this year! Your day can be based at the resort, and we’ll tour into the sidecountry, returning to the chairlifts after skiing long, untracked lines. Or…

All Conditions/All Terrain – Squaw Valley, CA

15 Nov 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Uncategorized

Dates:  TBA Skier levels: 6-9 Price: $650  Includes:  instruction, lift tickets, personalized video reviews, tech talks and a group dinner. This course is a step by step progression designed to help you move past your intermediate or advanced plateau and skiing the entire mountain well whatever the conditions.  Getting 3 consecutive days of instruction and feedback from the National and Regional Demonstration Team members will elevate your skiing to a new level.  Focus on addressing some of the fundamental flaws…

Father’s Day Rock Climbing Special

05 Jun 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15.  Take 15% off a half day or full day of guided rock climbing.  A great way for Dad and the kids to spend the day together and create a memorable experience of learning a new sport together.  All levels of climbers welcome!  Beginner rock climbers will get a full introduction to the sport and come away with basic rock climbing skills.  Intermediate and advanced climbers can do multi-pitch climbs that appropriately challenges them for their ability level….

Summer rockclimbing with NASTC

18 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

As soon as summer gets here, we will have our full rockclimbing offering.  NASTC guides up on Donner Summit and offers private group or individual rockclimbing lessons and guiding for beginner through advanced climbers. Our guides are AMGA certified and know the area well, their goal is to provide you, your family and your friends with a safe and fun adventure.  Donner Summit has some of the best rockclimbing in the world.  It can accomodate every type of climber from single…

Early Season Jumpstart

22 Nov 2010, Posted by Ski NASTC in Uncategorized

Dates:  December 3-6, 2014 Location:  Northstar Skier levels: 6-9 Price: $1195 (includes lift tickets) This course is designed to boost your confidence levels and dial in the technique that you need to ski hard the rest of the season.  Creating a strong technical platform at the start of the season will help you ski better throughout the season.  In addition to your skiing technique your coaches will assess your equipment and dryland training needs to make sure they are the best fit for…

Photo Galleries

20 Oct 2010, Posted by Ski NASTC in Galleries

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