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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.

Corralco – Andes Ski Paradise

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.

May 27, 2015
Kidz Climb Camp

KIDZ CLIMB CAMP

Dates: 2019 DATES TBA
Price: $125

In 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.

May 12, 2015
Father’s Day Rock Climbing Special

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. We climb in The Tahoe National Forest on Donner Summit, one of the premier climbing destinations in the world. Your safety is our number one priority, all guides are AMGA certified and highly experienced. All gear and equipment is included – just show up ready to climb!

June 5, 2014
NASTC NEWS May 17, 2013

The Mt. Shasta Climb & Ski is kicking off this weekend; we are looking forward to hear back from the crew for stories from their weekend adventure on one of California’s highest peaks.

BOOK NOW for your rock climbing adventure or lesson with NASTC over Memorial Day Weekend! Escape the crowds and take in beautiful views as you play on the rocks. Donner is summit is a highly acclaimed area for rock climbing and comes with the extra bonus of big views of Donner Lake and the Pacific Crest Trail is right there if you wanted to add a little hiking to your day. NASTC’s fun and friendly guides are ready to show you and your family a fun time on the rock. Our guides are AMGA certified and NASTC provides all the gear you need. All you have to do is show up in your athletic gear ready to climb! Call 530.582.4772 or email the NASTC office to reserve a time slot. https://skinastc.com/about/rock-climbing-instruction-and-guiding

KidsClimb! is June 27 & 28: Our annual kids rock climbing camp is always a sold out event. Reserve your spot early! The two day camp is from 9:00am-1:00pm each day. The first day is spent at the Ropes course at Squaw Valley, where kids warm into climbing and learn the basic movements and problem solving skills. The second day is spent on Donner Summit where kids will have the opportunity to climb a variety of pitches ranging from introductory climbs to intermediate/advanced pitches. Your kids will be on belay at all times and work with our awesome team of guides to literally reach new heights. https://skinastc.com/all-courses/162

Women’s Climbing Workshop – July 20th: Our women’s climbing workshop is returning after its successful launch last summer. This one day workshop is open to all levels of climbers. This is a great event to get your feet wet if you have never climbed before AND a great day to spend climbing with other women and sharing technique and tips for climbers with more experience. This day is about camaraderie amongst women in sports and building a stress-free, anxiety-free supportive environment to learn something new and with the freedom to share tips and ideas with each other. https://skinastc.com/all-courses/244

Portillo, Chile – August 17-24: A summer dream skiing adventure. Join NASTC in Portillo, Chile for a unique summer vacation. Our weeklong ski improvement camp will help you step up your skiing and move off that intermediate or advanced plateau. You will build the necessary skills and tactics to descend the famed runs of Portillo, like Rocajack, Lake Run and Primavera. Coaches are selected from across the United States and are ranked amongst the best in the country. You will also learn valuable free-skiing skills such as how to read terrain and how to select which aspects to ski. The on-hill instruction is complemented with a selection of indoor presentations on a variety of topics including how to tailor your off-season cross-training to help improve your skiing, equipment and skiing performance and more. This is an education filled week in the beautiful location of Portillo, Chile combined with lots of mileage on the slopes, the hospitality of a world class resort and the warmth and friendliness of the Chilean culture.

May 20, 2013