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Summer Ski Improvement Camp

03 May 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC – Portillo, Chile Ski Improvement Camp, August 16-24, 2013 One week of skiing and coaching by PSIA National & Regional Team membersWork on skiing fundamentals, technique and tactics to master the whole mountainFocus on specific skills & tactics for steeps and off-piste (powder) skiing Portillo is a world class private resort in the heart of the Andes and the number one destination for skiing in the southern hemisphere. Find fun, adventure and relaxation with NASTC in this South American winter…

Looking for An Adult Summer Ski Camp?

26 Jun 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) based here in Truckee, CA runs a weeklong adult ski training camp in Portillo,Chile. NASTC brings the top ranked instructors from the U.S to coach the weeklong ski program. The camp focuses on freeskiing skills and breaks down your technique to help you build a stronger skillset and overcome the proverbial plateau. The camp’s theme is to improve one’s comfort on all types of conditions and terrain. Groups are small and intimate which means…

This is how the Men’s US Ski Team Gets it Done!

22 Jun 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Men’s speed group charged through Napa on bikes by Hank McKeePublished by Ski Racing Get a bunch of large athletic men together, put them in a competitive environment and you got yourself a testosterone fueled freight train. That train, consisting of the men’s speed group of the US Ski Team, recently ravaged the roads of Napa, California on bikes, riding between 60 and 100 miles day, sleeping on the beach and eating an incredible amount of food. “It was a…

Ski Tip: Pole Usage

24 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The function and correct use of our poles can seem as ambiguous as a politician’s speech. Good pole usage complements and aids upper body movements in dynamic skiing. Missing pole plants, poorly timed pole plants or directionally inappropriate pole swings can create dysfunctional elements in your skill set. Diverse terrain requires attention to rhythm and strong core movements that are directed down the fall line. The pole swing is timed with an extension move at the start of th turn,…

One of the Best Days of the Year!

22 Apr 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The skiing out there is unreal!! Probably one of the best spring skiing days ever! Hands down. The mountains are buffed out and smooth and the snow is just right. Get out there and make some turns you will feel like rockstar. You can go just about anywhere as the coverage is great and the conditions are so forgiving. If you are backcountry buff, there is a gold mine out there – have fun!

Banzai Tour & NASTC Alpine Meadows Course

06 Jan 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Daron Rahlves’ Banzai Tour (sponsored by Sugar Bowl Resort) and the NASTC All Conditions/All Terrain course are both taking place at Alpine Meadows on January 23rd! What a sweet “two for one” deal, an opportunity to get great coaching from the top instructors in the country, ski a great mountain and witness a one-of-a-kind event that incorporates the disciplines of big mountain skiing, downhill racing and skier-cross – guess that makes a “three for one” deal. Alpine Meadows is the first…

Tip for Skiing Heavy Snow: Clock Drill

10 Dec 2010, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

An Interview with Chris Fellows, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

09 Dec 2010, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

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.” .

Early Season Jumpstart

22 Nov 2010, Posted by Ski NASTC in Uncategorized

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…

Photo Galleries

20 Oct 2010, Posted by Ski NASTC in Galleries

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