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SNOWCAT ADVENTURES AT HOMEWOOD

25 Nov 2014, Posted by admin in Uncategorized

NEW this year! The most exciting thing to hit Tahoe: Snowat skiing at Homewood! This is an on-going, book-when-you’re-ready NASTC offering. Bring your group, or call us and we’ll add you to one! Homewood Snowcat Adventures will debut this winter on 750+ acres of backcountry terrain on the flanks of Ellis Peak! Our guides are ready to take you out to enjoy it and improve with guided instruction! Once transported to the peak, groups of up to 10 skiers and…

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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…

Big Snowfall in South America

05 Jun 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

            Snow in the Forecast for Portillo Portillo is expected to be hit by a strong system at the end of the week with a forecast storm total of 69 inches! That is more snow than California had all season. Check out the write up on the NASTC-Portillo camp by The Ski Channel: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/20140603/summer-dream-skiing-in-portillo-chile-with-the-north-american-ski-training-center/   Summer Dream Skiing in Portillo, Chile           Truckee Running Festival If you are runner, join in…

Ski La Grave & the Southern Alps

16 Dec 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

   La Grave & Southern French Alps A Glacier Skiing Adventure March 1-8, 2014             If you had to choose one ski adventure for the whole season, this one would be it.  The Southern Alps are home to some of the top skiing destinations in Europe.  One of the biggest attractions besides the phenomenal skiing is the haunting beauty of the Southern Alps and the village of La Grave where will be staying for the week.  The…

Summer Ski Improvement Camp

03 May 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

   NASTC – Portillo, Chile Ski Improvement Camp, August 16-24, 2013 One week of skiing and coaching by PSIA National & Regional Team membersWork on skiing fundamentals, technique and tactics to master the whole mountainFocus on specific skills & tactics for steeps and off-piste (powder) skiing Portillo is a world class private resort in the heart of the Andes and the number one destination for skiing in the southern hemisphere. Find fun, adventure and relaxation with NASTC in this South American winter…

NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year

21 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year On Sunday morning May 13, under sunny, crisp skies a group of strong advanced skiers summitted California’s 5th highest peak, the 2nd highest in the Cascade Range: the dramatic and rewarding Mt Shasta.  This represents a huge accomplishment!  When you summit Shasta you have ascended and descended a combined 14,000+ vertical feet in just a weekend. That’s huge! We work with guides from NASTC and Shasta Mt Guides for this 3-day…

Ski Tip: Pole Usage

24 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The function and correct use of our poles can seem as ambiguous as a politician’s speech.  Good pole usage complements and aids upper body movements in dynamic skiing.  Missing pole plants, poorly timed pole plants or directionally inappropriate pole swings can create dysfunctional elements in your skill set.  Diverse terrain requires attention to rhythm and strong core movements that are directed down the fall line.  The pole swing is timed with an extension move at the start of th turn,…

Daydreaming about Portillo……..

09 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Counting down the days till we are in sunny and snowy Portillo.  That place is so much fun, it’s a wonderland for skiers.  If you like to ski and you like to have fun, this is where you need to go this summer.  We can hardly wait to ski under the brilliant blue Andean sky, miles and miles of terrain infront of us with the breathtaking Lago del Inca as a backdrop.  The skiing at Portillo is just downright fun,…