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Private Ski Guiding
Private Ski Guiding (from $95-$495 full or half/private or group/customized/all levels):
Design your own day! Our private ski guiding day allows you to design exactly the day you want or your group wants! Want to ski new lines all day? Or gain lots more education about backcountry skiing safety. The backcountry skiing is great this year! Your day can be based at the resort, and we’ll tour into the sidecountry, returning to the chairlifts after skiing long, untracked lines. Or your day can be 100% in the backcountry and we’ll tour up peaks like Castle, Donner, Anderson, or Judah Peaks on Donner Summit. This is a great way to get powder turns in well after the mountain is “skied out,” and to find new terrain if you feel you’ve skied everything at your home resort.
During a side country or backcountry adventure with NASTC you can improve your turns also while out there. Your NASTC guide is not only a certified guide, but a ski instructor/coach who can give you pointers on your skiing technique as well if you like!
Rent your AT skis/skins/boots at Granite Chief, Tahoe Mountain Sports, The Backcountry, or Sports Hub in Truckee. We recommend you call ahead & make a reso.
Beacon, shovel and probe rental from us for $25/full or half day/person
(or each item for $10/full or half day/person)You’ll meet your guide either at the NASTC office (10710 Donner Pass Rd), or at the designated trailhead.
Prices range based on group size. Five person maximum per guide.
FULL DAY (9am-3pm) HALF DAY (9am-1pm)
1 person-$495 $295
2 pp- $295 per person $195 pp
3 pp- $235 pp $155 pp
4 pp- $199 pp $135 pp
5pp- $175 pp $115 ppEmail for details and bookings: [email protected] or 530-386-2102
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Total Skiing at Sugar Bowl
March 13-14, 2015
$450
Includes lift tickets, all day instruction in groups of 6 or fewer, tech talks, video review, course materials and SWAGPerched atop Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl is the ideal place to challenge yourself and focus in on the building blocks of your skiing. With an approach and curriculum taken from Chris’s book, Total Skiing, you’ll bring your skills up a notch in this 2-day clinic. Our top trainers will address your specific issues holding you back from progressing and maintaining your improvement. Sugar Bowl’s rich history is celebrated this year, its 75th birthday. Come be a part of the fun!
Daily schedule
Fri March 13
8:30 meet in the Judah Lodge upstairs
9-12 Ski in small group with your trainer, ease into it, what is your skill base?
12-1 Lunch
1-3:30 Ski in small group with your trainer, address terrain issues, video
4-5:30 Tech Talk, apres ski gatheringSat March 14
8:30 meet in the Judah Lodge upstairs
9-12 Ski in small group with your trainer, what are your tactics, video
12-1 Lunch, review video
1-3:30 Ski in small group with your trainer, rebuild your package
4 wrap it up, say our good byesThe following list may help you pack:
Alpine skis, boots, poles
Helmet
Several pairs of ski socks (wool/polypropylene blend or polypro socks best)
Top and bottom long underwear (silk or polypro)
2-3 turtlenecks (polypro best)
Fleece layer, top and bottom
Jogging/workout clothes and shoes for stretching sessions
One or two pairs gortex or other water/wind proof material outer ski pants
Gortex or other water/wind proof material ski jacket
Spring and winter gloves (2 pair, waterproof)
Warm hat, baseball cap, headband, face mask, and neck warmer
Goggles and sunglasses w/leashes (2 pair goggles if you have them)
Evening clothes: pants, shirts, sweaters, sweats, comfortable shoes
Toiletries, including sunscreen & chapstick, soap & shampoo, aspirin, body lotion
Camera, pen & notebook, alarm clockV1DIGITAL 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.V1 Program Prices:
Personal coaching after NASTC course: $25
Personal coaching of video you send in not shot on a NASTC course: $35NASTC COACHING AIDES: Chris Fellows’ new book TOTAL SKIING, published by Human Kinetics is available for purchase through the Pro Shop page. He is also the author of All-Mountain Skiing published by PSIA (currently available too). Both of these are great learning tools that you can bring home with you. Both of these books compliment what you learn in The North American Ski Training Center’s curriculum of courses.
**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.
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Holiday Gift Ideas
Don’t know what to get the skier who has everything? They’ve got the clothes, the gear, the gadgets, the season passes, they’ve even booked and paid for a ski clinic with NASTC already? Really? Well then, here’s some ideas:
SkiA Sweetspot Trainer
If you are not able to dedicate as much time as you would like to your dryland training, there is a tool that can help you ski better before you even click into your bindings. The SkiA sweetspot trainer is a balancing aid that will help you achieve better balance over your base of support (your feet). You clip the device onto your ski boots and forces you to find the optimum balance point as you stand, move around, tip and twist your feet. You find out very quickly what adjustments you have to make to not fall down and what muscles groups need to fire to assist in making and maintaining those adjustments. Check out the video link below “How to Use a SkiA Trainer” with Chris Fellows. http://youtu.be/wAVhaUyUJPAWomen’s Ski Day
Along with Coaltion Snow, we’re offering a Women-Only ski day at Sugar Bowl!
December 13, 2014 l Sugar Bowl Resort: Get your season on and celebrate International Women’s Ski Day! We are partnering with CoalitionSnow.com to help you fine tune your skiing skills before the season gets underway. Join this high-touch, high-impact all-mountain free-skiing clinics for intermediate to advanced skiers. Our instructors will do nothing short of improving your skills in a non-competitive and super fun environment. Only $75 secures your spot. Fee does not include lift tickets or food/drink. (But we know you have those four tickets from your Alpine/Squaw pass and now’s the time to cash one in.) Minimum 10 people required to run. Click on the link below to register. https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=544671d8e4b0664ae93f2c86Total Skiing – THE book
If you consider yourself a serious student of the sport of skiing, this is a great resource. What type of skier are you? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? How can you improve your skills and your downhill experience? Total Skiing was developed specifically to help you answer those questions.Author/ski instructor Chris Fellows shares his proven pyramid program for assessing skills and creating your skiing profile. Step by step, you’ll identify exercises to enhance those skills and create a personal training program to improve functional movement, including stability and mobility, ski-specific fitness, essential ski techniques, and tactics for performance on all terrains.
Total Skiing also includes sample programs for each skier type that offers guidance from preseason to postseason with dry-land and on-snow drills for foundational, intermediate, and advanced performance solutions.
Whether you are looking to polish your skills, conquer the new terrain, or compete on circuit, Total Skiing is your total guide to exhilarating all-mountain skiing! Email NASTC for your copy, on sale now! [email protected]
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All Conditions/All Terrain – Squaw Valley, CA
Dates: TBA
Skier levels: 6-9
Price: $650Includes: 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 DAY8:45am – 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.
**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.
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An Interview with Chris Fellows, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
An interview with Chris Fellows on his book Total Skiing in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette
“Total Skiing” offers a variety of on-snow and off-snow drills and training programs for each type of skier that “will deliver big paybacks in performance and will increase the fun factor on the slopes.”.
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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!