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Portillo, Montana, Niseko, Kicking Horse, St Anton, Squaw…where will you ski this year? -
Kidz Climb – Annual Rock Climbing Camp
Kidz Climb Camp
Dates: June 25th & 26th, 2015
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Donner Summit
NASTC’s popular children’s climbing camp returns for it’s 15th season! This two-day camp is full of adventure. Kids will learn and challenge themselves through rock climbing. New climbers will learn the basics, intermediate climbers will work on their technique & tactics for more difficult climbs.
Climbing allows kids to practice their problem solving and decision-making skills, tangible goal setting and forces them to be present and in-the-moment.
The Kidz Climb camp is open to kids ages 4-14, all levels of climbers are welcome.
Please call 530-582-4772 or email [email protected] to enroll. -
NASTC NEWS: Chile’s Hidden Gem, Summer Reading List, Mountain Bike Demos & Stunt Show
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. Call NASTC, 530-582-4772 to book a guide, two-hour, half-day (4hrs) and full-day (7hrs) time slots are available.
Rock Climbing Guiding & Lesson Rates
Corralco – Chile’s Hidden Gem
Just before the Chilean landscape starts to break apart and about a 90 min drive from the main city of Temuco is the Malcahuello Natural Reserve. Within the reserve is the statuesque Lonquimay volcano, on it’s flanks is one of Chile’s best kept skiing secrets – Corralco.
The ski area is just over 1200 acres and does not include the backcountry skiing options. The runs in Corralco are steep with technical pitches coming off the top of the volcano. It has some of the best snow quality in South America and it’s newly renovated hotel is a bastion of tranquility full of natural light and wood. Explore a new side of Chile this summer August 22-29.
Books to Read this Summer
If you can’t chase the snow to the southern hemisphere, there are ways to satisfy the need to slide on snow. Here are some good reads to fuel your skiing daydreams. For those that are really snow/ski starved the only solution is to come to Chile with us.
Right on the Edge of Crazy – on tour with the U.S Downhill Ski Team by Mike Wilson
Ski the 14ers by Chris Davenport
Free Skiing – how to adapt to the mountain by Jimmy Oden
Total Skiing by Chris Fellows
Portillo – the spirit of the Andes by Henry Purcell
Start Haus Bike Demo Day
The Start Haus in Truckee is also a full service bike shop. It carries new and used bikes as well as a service and repair shop. June 6th is a Bike Demo day that includes a stunt show, free demo rides and discounts on bike sales. Come check it out! Don’t forget to join in on the FREE community bike rides every Thursday at 5:00pm. Meeting place is the Center for Health and Sports Performance parking lot.
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Kidz Climb Camp
KIDZ CLIMB CAMP
Dates: 2019 DATES TBA
Price: $125In this popular camp (in its 13th year!) your child will get to climb Donner Summit’s classic granite. Whether beginner or intermediate they’ll thrive, grow, and reach “new heights” during this course led by NASTC’s top guides. Students begin with an equipment orientation, learn how to use their climbing slippers well, and familiarize themselves with a couple climbing knots. We keep groups 5:1, and kids climb a bunch! We break for water and lunch, but try to get them on the rock as much as possible! Join us!!
Climbing is a sport that helps a child’s focus, self-esteem, self-reliance, coordination, and decision-making abilities. It provides very tangible, in-the-moment goals, and in that way, allows a great feeling of accomplishment. It is an individual sport that gives children solo time to process alone, but it is also a “team sport,” where kids work with their guide for safety and success and cheer each other on as each child attempts to reach their goals. Safety is #1 every step of the way. Children climb with state-of-the-art equipment and every safety precaution is taken. Fun is #2! And there is lots of it! Coming away with new found skills and an introduction into a new way to experience the outdoors is #3. These are our priorities and goals for your child!
Enroll soon, this one often fills early.
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NASTC NEWS
As the Mercury Rises, So Does The Anticipation of Skiing in Portillo, Chile
As it gets hotter, the thought of cooling off on the slopes in Portillo gets better and better. Skiing under the brilliant Andean sun, with fresh white snow underneath you and enjoying traditional Chilean barbecue and a pisco sour while overlooking the Inca Lake sounds like paradise as the haze of the heat grows more intense. The NASTC-Portillo ski week is the ideal escape. A week of skiing and relaxing in this beautiful ski in/out resort is just what the doctor recommended right?! Join NASTC August 15-24 for fun, relaxation, great skiing and coaching.
Summer Dream Skiing in Portillo, Chile
Dryland Training Starts Now
Most national teams are wrapping up their on-snow spring training and heading to warmer climates to kick their dryland training programs. Off-season training includes cycling for improved cardiovascular fitness and endurance as well as sessions in the weight room. Other activities such as paddling, kayaking, climbing are included but typically as active rest activities and as a way to break the routine up and keep things fun. How will your off-season improve your skiing? If you need help or ideas grab a copy of Total Skiing, it lays out a dryland program that is tailored to your skier type.
KidsClimb! Rock Climbing Camp
July 11th 9am-1pm on Donner Summit.
Introduce your kiddos to the world of rock climbing or give your experienced climbers a fun day of challenging themselves with more difficult techniques and tactics. Safety is our no. 1 priority. Each child gets multiple opportunities to climb and get coaching by a guide. Our guides are AMGA certified and have lots of experience working with kids. It is really neat to watch each child push their own limits, watch their problem solving skills at work and see the huge grins on their faces as their confidence increases. Climbing shoes, harnesses, and helmets are all provided with the camp.Connect With Us:
Contact Info:
Phone: 530-582-4772
Email: [email protected]
PO Box 9119
Truckee, CA 96162
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PO Box 9119
Truckee, CA 96162
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NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year
NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th yearOn 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 alpine climbing and ski mountaineering trip. We start at the Fifth Season shop, sort gear, and do a bag check. Once we’re sure everyone is set, we head up to the Bunny Flat trailhead and leave our cars there. We were a group of 4 plus 2 guides: Chris Fellows and Dane Brinkely. Our group included 3 climbers who flew all the way in from Mexico, from a new partner program called Ski Madness (stay tuned for some big mountain skiing they’re going to be doing with us around the world). In addition to Pablo, Joan, and Luis, our man Jack drove in from San Francisco and completed the well-rounded, fun group. They all headed up to Horse Trails and made camp the first day, did some ice axe and crampon skills work, and a short climb before dinner. The second day they did a more significant tour in order to continue to acclimatize. One of the forces that gets people on Shasta is the altitude and certainly if you come from sea level you have your work cut out for you. Around 10 or 12,000′ we humans start to “feel it.” Its an indescribable feeling: lethargic, lackadaisical, low-energy. Makes it extra challenging to get to the top of a 14,000 peak! So they pushed through and after the tour, more skills work, and an early dinner it was off to bed. Alarms rang at midnite and the guides got the hot water going. By 1:30am they were suited up: crampons? check, headlamps? check, moleskin? check. beacons on transmit? check. Off they went. Nine hours later – via the Helen Lake route – they were on the top and staring across the state’s open expanse beneath. Its an amazing feeling being up there. They had an epic, great ski down – perfect conditions for 6,000 vertical feet – then broke camp and made their way to the cars. Good job everyone!Here is what one of the climbers had to say: “It was an awesome experience… Chris is an amazing human being, guide, skier and friend. I could not ask for more…The mountain is impressive, the views astonishing, the runs long and fun…What a journey! We will be back exploring other routes. Thanks again a lot for all you did for us.”
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Climbing Season Has Begun!
The warm temps have finally arrived. The climbing season has now officially begun. The Sierras offer some of the best climbing in the world. The granite found right here in the Tahoe Basin is some of the best quality granite in the world. Rockcliming is a great cross-training sport to add to your summer activities. Rockclimbing is both a physically and mentally challenging sport that offers “in the moment” goals and decision-making, while building strength in your upper and lower body. Like skiing, climbing is a fun sport to do with the whole family or a group of friends. Climbing in the Sierras is another way to enjoy spectacular views of the area, an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in serenity. You don’t have to be a ripping climber to make the most out of your time spent on the rocks, there are many easy introductory climbs that offer great feelings of accomplishment as well as amazing views and a fun outdoor experience. The NASTC KidsClimb! camp is coming up soon, July 6 & 7. Is your kiddo signed up? This is a great camp for kids, regardless if they are into climbing or not. The camp is open to beginner and experienced climbers and offers a fun day at the Ropes Course at Squaw Valley, where they will warm into the techniques and challenges associated with rockclimbing. The second day offers a real experience, climbing a variety of pitches on Donner Summit. Safety is our primary concern at these camps, children wear helmets at all times and are outfitted with their own harness. Climbs are set with top ropes so the risk is kept minimal.
Our AMGA certified guides are fun and personable and know the local area well’ they can lead you to just the perfect spot for your climbing adventure. -
The Swiss Machine
Check out this video of Swiss alpinist, Ueli Steck a.k.a The Swiss Machine. This guy is a genuine bad a**! It is always inspring to see athletes pushing the limits and breaking boundaries. You have to admire their passion and determination. The first video is of his record breaking ascent of the Eiger – 2hr 47min. Note that he is free climbing, no ropes, just ice axes and crampons! The second video is an interview with Ueli, how he prepares for his climbs and what drives him – pretty cool!
Ueli’s latest achievement……On April 17, 2011 Ueli reached the summit of Shisa Pangma in 10.5 hours!!! Read the article for more details. http://www.examiner.com/climbing-in-national/ueli-steck-successfully-solo-climbs-shisha-pangma-8000-meter-peak-10-5-hours
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-dPjDYVKUY
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Zeb’s Most Recent Eastern Sierra Adventure
NASTC guide Zeb Blais at the top of East Peak, with Mt. Gibbs in the background
Wind ripping across Dana Plateau and deposting snow on the eastern flanks of East Peak
