Tag: Rock Climbing

SELF-RESCUE

Whether you are a new or a very experienced climber, do you know what to do if things go wrong? For example what if your partner takes a leader fall several pitches up and gets injured, do you know what to do? This is a highly recommended safety, skill/technique/tools, and decision-making course for any level climber. If you are lead climbing, this really is a “I should take that course” type of thing! You may find yourself in a situation necessitating knowledge of self-rescue techniques.

There are techniques, strategies, and systems that will help you save your partner and yourself. You need to know the best practices, including anchoring methods, and raising/lowering systems, using the gear you have. Then if a situation arises you can react in a calm and well-rehearsed manner, avoiding it getting any worse.

Two-Day Course Curriculum Includes:

Rope ascending and descending

Counter balance

Descent with an injured climber,

Raising and lowering systems with a knot pass

Belaying off an anchor

Belay escape, and more in this thorough one-day class

DATES: Sept 8-9, Sept 22-23 and Oct 13-14, 2019 or by private arrangement

PRICE:

$390 – 3 person min

$530 – 2 people

$950 – 1 person

Call, text, or email with questions or to enroll: 530-386-2102 / [email protected]

Paypal $100 deposit or full payment to [email protected]

June 18, 2018
NEW! Teen Climbing Camp

July 2-3 Summer Climbing Camps for both Youngin’s and Teens! Half day format

Age 7-12 from 9-noon

Age 13-17 from 1-4pm

Price: $175 (includes shoes, harness, helmet, snack and T-shirt)…multi-camper discounts available, please ask when booking.

To make your reservation, call 530-386-2102 or email [email protected]

More info

Click the paypal link to pay and confirm your reservation. You will receive an email with more information from us then.

April 3, 2018
Rock Climbing with Local KRNV Sports Journalists

Here is an inside look to what your first time rock climbing would be like. Click on the video to watch as we take KRNV (My News Channel 4) sports journalist,Gianna Giorgi, and photographer, Julian del Gaudio, on their very first rock climbing experience. We had a great time introducing them to this very fun and rewarding sport and showing them our Donner Summit playground. We are fortunate to have world class granite right here in Truckee which is the ideal type of rock for climbing. We have access to a variety of climbs with all levels of difficulty. Learning how to climb really is as easy as it looks.

http://mynews4.com/sports/exploring-our-backyard/exploring-our-backyard-rock-climbing-adventure-at-donner-summit

July 8, 2016
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.

June 8, 2015
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
Spring and Summer Events with NASTC

Rock Climbing AND Skiing!

Join NASTC this summer for Tahoe rock climbing and Andean ski training! We don’t stop skiing – ever! Ski the untracked at Corralco & world famous steeps of Portillo, Chile. Portillo has long been the summer home of many ski legends. Offering world class terrain comprised of long steep pitches, technical chutes, big fields of powder and offpiste terrain, Portillo is an ideal location to hone your skiing skills.
Located near the Chilean – Argentinean border, Portillo is a short drive from the capital city of Santiago, its high elevation guarantees great snow quality and typically big snowfalls.
Its picturesque setting on the shore of the Lago del Inca and at the foot of massive Andean peaks will capture your heart and be imprinted in your memory forever. Portillo offers the ideal balance between exhilaration and relaxtion.

Summer Dream Skiing – Portillo, Chile

NEW! Corralco, Chile

This breathtakingly beautiful resort is located on the Loquimay volcano in the magical Araucania region of Chile, which is just a short flight south of Santiago. The resort is located in a natural reserve with scenery, landscape and terrain that are unlike other ski areas in South America. This trip will feature NASTC’s full immersion methodology and itinerary for building stronger fundamentals and tactics. The itinerary will include resort skiing as well as some hiking where you will be rewarded with big views and exciting descents. Fall in love with more of Chile when you visit Corralco with NASTC: August 22-29. Levels: advanced and expert.

Andes Ski Paradise, Corralco, Chile

Rock Climbing Season has Begun!

Warm temps have opened up the climbing season early. Rock climbing is a fun way to experience the beauty of the Sierras. For 15 years we’ve been teaching climbing in the summer, as one of Tahoe’s premier rock schools. Our certified guides will lead you through a positively amazing experience, whether your first time climbing or not! Donner Summit offers climbs for all levels. We do private lesson and groups from April-November. Join us for 2 hrs, 4 hrs, or 7 hrs! Bring a friend and save money!

“KIDZCLIMB” climbing camp is July 9-10 this year! Price: $225 Two half days on Donner Summit – our popular camp for kids ages 4-14. Space limited, contact our office to enroll.

One of our favorite off-season sports, rock climbing is a great cross-training activity for skiing and other sports, it also has big rewards for life in general. Rock climbing teaches you how to be present in the moment, how to focus your mind and empower you with confidence.
Form YOUR OWN group! G! et a few friends together and learn to climb! Full day or half-day lessons/guiding are available with all gear and equipment included. All ages and levels are welcome! Please call 530-386-2102 or email [email protected] for reservations and rates.

Rock Climbing Tahoe

Ski Better on Your Mountain Bike

It’s no secret that skiing and mountain biking go hand in hand like apples and cinnamon, beer and brats, yoga and anger management – just kidding but you get the picture.
Why is mountain biking so good for your skiing? Well first the physics involved in mountain biking are quite similar, gravity, centripetal and centrifugal forces come into play when mountain biking over terrain. Much like in skiing, terrain and speed changes the way force acts upon the bike and rider. The skills that we use in skiing to manage force are also present in mountain biking. The body is placed in athletic position on the bike, torso is forward and there is bend in the ankles, knees and hips. When a rider stands up on the bike to absorb terrain, the joints bend and extend fluidly in equal parts to act as a shock absorber.
Movement of your center of gravity fore and aft along the bike to adjust for changes in pitch and pressure distribution along the length of the bike frame. Lateral ! movement of your body is also necessary to balance against centripetal and centrifugal force. Weighting and unweighting the bike is also a necessary skill to manage terrain. These are all skills that are also involved in alpine skiing. Balancing on a moving object that is also affected by forces of gravity is fun and challenging (mentally and physically) and to be able to do it on the snow in the winter and on the dirt in the summer is a treat and makes us more successful at it.

On May 1, The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Western Division began its first ever mountain bike clinic. It was attended by 15 participants and four coaches. The lead coaches were Chris Fellows and Kristin Martin del Campo with help from Adrian Evans and Rachel Georgieva. The morning began with balance and alignment exercises followed by braking techniques, hopping front and rear tire techniques and the ability to steer into a corner. The morning tech session ended with high-s! peed cornering techniques. The coaching consisted of error rec! ognition and correction developmental exercises and a discussion on the crossover between biking technique and skiing technique.
The group finished off the clinic by going for a ride where they could practice their new skills. Everybody enjoyed having a session working on cornering, hopping and high-speed maneuvers down a single track. The downhill provided fun and a chance for everyone to apply their new found skills. This was a fun and educational day that also offered a little peek into the future of PSIA-W, NASTC and the offerings provided on a low snow year.

NEW! Weekly Group Mountain Bike Rides

NASTC is organizing weekly group mountain bike rides. We will meet Wednesdays at 5:00pm in Truckee at the Center for Health and Sports Performance parking lot. 10710 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161.
Rides are geared towards intermediate – advanced level riders. There is no charge for these rides, they are meant to be fun community events where like minded riders can get together, share information, explore new trails and experience the fun and challenge of mountain biking together.
Ride Schedule:
Week 1: 06
Week 2: Tahoe Donner Nordic
Week 3: Carpenter valley
Week 4: Deer Creek
Week 5: Jackass
Week 6: Yogi
Week 7: Western States
Week 8: Summit Lake

May 6, 2015
All Conditions/All Terrain – Squaw Valley, CA

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 in your technique, learn new tactics and feel your performance increase as you rip around Squaw for 3 full days of skiing and coaching with the NASTC team.

Squaw Valley is one of the largest ski areas in the Lake Tahoe area. It has an abundance of terrain, with 6 peaks and over 100 runs all accessible by their network of 33 lifts including a funitel and tram. Squaw is a really fun mountain to explore, there are lots of fun “hidden” runs that only a local can show you how to get to.  Squaw Valley almost has the same number of bars and eateries in their beautiful deluxe village at the base of the mountain.  It’s always a good time at Squaw Valley, USA!

ITINERARY:
Sunday, February 22:
Meet at The Pocket by the fireplace in the Olympic House (next to Dave’s Deli). After a short introduction we will head up the slopes. After a couple of warm up runs you will be divided into groups so that you have an effective learning enviroment. You will ski with your group and trainer for the remainder of the day. Afternoon video review & apres ski.

Monday, February 23:
Meet at The Pocket. Boot-up and head out to the ski lifts. Ski with your trainer and group, the afternoon will be focused on consolidating what you learned and personal feedback and coaching. We will review video footage of your skiing at lunch. Depart Squaw Valley for home.

SAMPLE TRAINING DAY

8:45am – Meet up with your trainer and warm up
9:00am-12:00pm – Skill development via drills and technique work
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch with group on hill
1:00pm-3:00pm – On the snow: video, free-skiing varying conditions and terrain, personal feedback
4:00pm-5:30pm – Indoor clinic: video viewing/technical session
6:30pm – Dinner with group

Our schedule will vary day to day depending upon snow conditions, weather and desires of your group, and your group’s general progression and improvement. Throughout the week there will be video/video analysis, an indoor technical session, group dinners, and personal skiing evaluations.

We will meet you at 8:30am at The Pocket in the Olympic House Lodge next to Dave’s Deli. Please arrive ready to ski.   We will begin promptly with a brief indoor orientation, pass out lift tickets, and head out to the Funitel to ski by 9:00am.

Directions:

Take Interstate 80 to Hwy 89 South, Squaw is 10 miles south on Hwy 89 from Truckee. Take a right at the light, entrance to Squaw Valley and follow Squaw Valley Road to the resort.

The following list may help you pack:
Alpine skis, boots, poles
Helmet
Several pairs ski socks
Top and bottom long underwear
Midlayers
Fleece layer, top
Ski pants
Ski jacket
Spring and winter gloves
Warm hat, baseball cap, headband, face mask, and neck warmer
Goggles and sunglasses
Evening clothes: pants, shirts, sweaters, sweats, (afternoon tech talks & dinners out)
Comfortable shoes
Toiletries, including sunscreen & chapstick, aspirin, body lotion
Workout clothes (optional)

Lodging Recommendations:

The Squaw Valley Lodge for lodging in the village at Squaw. www.squawvalleylodge.com 1-800-549-6742. The Squaw Valley lodge offers condominium style lodging in a ski in/out setting.  In addition to cozy and comfortable rooms, The SVL has a Fitness Center & Spa that includes a sauna and steam room.  Be sure to mention that you are with NASTC when you call to make your reservations.

Transportation: If you need to fly in, the closest airport is the Reno-Tahoe International airport. If you are renting a car, we suggest reserving a 4-wheel drive. If you do not wish to rent a vehicle, we suggest North Tahoe Executive Shuttle, 866.583.7685 or North Lake Tahoe Express at www.northlaketahoeexpress.com or 866-216-5222. Contact NASTC for carpooling opportunities.

V1DIGITAL COACHING SYSTEMS:
NASTC’s MOST IMPORTANT TAKE HOME TEACHING TOOL: V1
Here is the way to get the most out of your NASTC course: you will literally take your ski course “home” with you. After all that your trainer tells you on the snow, you need to take something home to keep it all fresh on your mind. NASTC’s technology partner for this cutting edge teaching tool is V1 Digital Coaching Systems. This program will allow you to see your video on a secure website, a virtual “locker.” You will be able to look at your video at your leisure with skiing analysis and tips from your trainer. The trainer does voice over critiques and offers drills to improve your skills. You can log on anytime you want to remind yourself what you are working on. You can use this system for multiple courses to see your progress and continue to receive expert coaching and tips in-between your NASTC courses. You can even send us video your friend or spouse shoots, we will review it, coach you on it and send it back to your locker for you to view and learn from. Sign up for this take-home bonus feature prior to your course by contacting the NASTC office.

Chris Fellow’s new book, Total Skiing is now available. This book is the ultimate ski training resource. It will help reinforce your on snow experience together with learning materials that you can view at your leisure. Visit our website or call the NASTC office to order 530.582.4772.

Squaw Clinic

**PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY**: If you have to cancel for any reason (including medical), we require written notice in our office 14 days in advance of the first day of the course. With 14 days or more notice we can refund your payment minus 10% for administrative costs. Once we are within 14 days of the first day of the trip, we unfortunately cannot refund any portion of your payment even in the event of sudden illness or injury to you or your family. We recommend that you buy trip cancellation insurance (available through your travel or insurance agency) in case you get sick or injured (please stay healthy!!) before or during the trip, and baggage insurance (check your Homeowner’s policy or consult your travel or insurance agency) for your ski gear and clothes.

November 15, 2014
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

Big Snowfall in South America

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 on the fun at Riverview Park in Truckee this Saturday. There will be 5k, 10k and Half Marathon runs as well as kid races/runs and a prize giveaway at the end. Register at Granite Chief Shop in Truckee on Friday between 4-6pm.

Truckee Running Festival

Father’s Day Rock Climbing Special

Don’t forget about the NASTC Father’s Day rock climbing special, June 14-15. We are offering a 15% discount on half and full day rock climbing rates next weekend only. Call now to book a memorable day for the family! Space is limited.

Rock Climbing Lessons, Tahoe-Truckee

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June 5, 2014