North American Ski Training Center – Tahoe, CA

Tag: rockclimbing

  • FAMILY CLIMB WITH BLACKBIRD MOUNTAIN GUIDES

    FAMILY CLIMB WITH BLACKBIRD MOUNTAIN GUIDES

    FOR 2024 ROCK CLIMBING RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Blackbird Mountain Guides
     
    We 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.com
     
    We 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

  • 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. 

  • Summer rockclimbing with NASTC

    As soon as summer gets here, we will have our full rockclimbing offering.  NASTC guides up on Donner Summit and offers private group or individual rockclimbing lessons and guiding for beginner through advanced climbers. Our guides are AMGA certified and know the area well, their goal is to provide you, your family and your friends with a safe and fun adventure.  Donner Summit has some of the best rockclimbing in the world.  It can accomodate every type of climber from single pitch to multi-pitch, easy introductory climbs to more technical pitches.  Rockclimbing is increasing in popularity every year, it is a great activity you can easily do with your kids and friend regardless of different ability levels.  Please give us a call or visit or website for rates.