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Tag: Rock Climbing
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NASTC NEWS
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FAMILY CLIMB WITH BLACKBIRD MOUNTAIN GUIDES
FOR 2024 ROCK CLIMBING RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Blackbird Mountain GuidesWe have exciting news: we sold our NASTC rock climbing school to Truckee-based Blackbird Mountain Guides. We are very pleased to be selling to them. They run a highly respected backcountry ski, avalanche, mountaineering, and rock climbing school. We have known the owner Zeb Blais for many years, respect him very much, and they are a standout company in the mountain guiding world. Zeb is a IFMGA full certified guide and a really good person. Further, Blackbird has proven itself in the local and international guide community and employs a strong roster of AMGA trained and certified guides.Nothing else has changed at NASTC; we still offer our advanced ski clinics in Tahoe and at 20 locations around the world, host a full calendar of AIARE level 1&2 avalanche courses, and run guides backcountry skiing:www.skiNASTC.comWe can confidently inform you the change will be seamless for you. In fact, some of the same NASTC guides you already know will be leading the participants at Blackbird. Dates, ratios, logistics, and timing will remain the same.If you haven’t booked your climbing days yet this summer or fall, we encourage you to do so. The team at Blackbird is happy to answer any questions you might have for them ([email protected]) and we’re happy to answer any questions you might have about the transition and why Blackbird was our first choice for a buyer for our rock program.It has been a great pleasure to climb with all of you students and groups for 30 years! Thank you. And it has been our honor and blessing to employ the best guides in the area! Thank you.See you on the snow for more advanced ski clinics, avalanche education, and guided backcountry skiing! Up next? Portillo, Chile August 10-17, 2024!Warmly,Jenny & Chris
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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.
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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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Early Season Jumpstart
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 you and your goals. We are looking forward to kicking off the season with you.
Below is an initial itinerary for the course including a suggested equipment and clothing packing list. This schedule may change slightly based on the group or weather. We will provide you with an updated itinerary as we get closer to the start of the course. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the NASTC office 530.582.47.72
ITINERARY
Wednesday, December 3:
Meet in the village for a brief introduction then head up the gondola together as a group. We will do a few warm up runs and then divide into groups. This day is about getting your feet back underneath you, finding your balance and warming into the first day of skiing. In the afternoon we will review the video footage of your skiing taken during the day.Thursday, December 4:
Your trainer will let you know whether you will meet in the village or at the mid-mountain lodge. Once your group is assembled you will head up the hill for another full day of skiing and coaching. You will continue to work on fundamentals and making corrections to your technique.Friday, December 5:
Meet up with your trainer and group and head up the chairlift for full day of skiing and coaching. As you continue to strengthen your technique and correct ineffective movement patterns you will work on blending skills for overall ski performance. Group dinnerSaturday, December 6:
The last day of skiing with your group and coach. Things that you have been working on will start to come together, this day is dedicated to reinforcing your learning and getting lots of personal feedback. At the end of the day, we will say goodbye as everyone departs for home.On the first day of the course Wednesday, Dec 3rd, we will meet at 8:30am in the Starbucks at Northstar Village. Please be dressed in your ski gear
Directions:Take Interstate 80 to Hwy 267 South, Northstar is roughly 10 miles south on Hwy 267 from Truckee. Take a right at the light, entrance to Northstar and follow the road all the way to the resort.
Meals:
We will eat lunch together at one of the on-hill dining venues each day. If you want, you could also pack a bag lunch each day instead – just let your trainer know so he or she can plan accordingly.Group Dinner: Friday, Dec 12th: 6:30pm (included), Location: TBD
Lodging:
For lodging in Truckee, we recommend The Cedar House Sport Hotel. Contact the The Cedar House Sport Hotel directly to make reservations at 530-582-5655 and mention that you are with NASTC when making your reservation. 530-582-5655 or www.cedarhousesporthotel.com.There is also lodging located in the village at Northstar. Please call Northstar central reservations at 1 800 466 6784 or email [email protected]
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 vehicle. 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. Please inquire with us about carpooling opportunities.
The following list may help you pack: This list serves only as a guide and is not a complete list.
Alpine skis, boots, and poles
Helmet
Thermals (tops & bottoms)
Ski socks
Midlayers (moisture-wicking)
Fleece layer, top
ski pants & jacket
Ski gloves
Warm hat, baseball cap, headband, facemask, and neck warmer
Goggles and sunglasses
Evening clothes: pants, collared shirts, sweaters, shoes, sweats, slippers
Toiletries, including SUNSCREEN & chapstick with SPF, pain relievers, body lotionPlease remember that the balance of the course is due 30 days prior to the start of the course. If you have a balance due, please contact the NASTC office to settle your balance 530.582.47.72.
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 give you coaching and send it back to your locker room 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 Fellows’a books Total Skiing and Tactics for All-Mountain Skiing are available for purchase through NASTC. The books are great learning tools that compliment what you learn in The North American Ski Training Center’s on-hill curriculum. They are a companion to the NASTC methodologies and instruction received at our camps. The clinics and books were designed to give you the ultimate ski training resources that tie your on snow experience together with view at home learning materials. It is a specific learning tool that will serve as a reference and reminder of the course content. Please call the NASTC office to order 530.582.4772.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We love hearing from you! See you soon!