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Portillo: A Day In Your Life

18 May 2018, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Here’s how your morning goes when you ski Portillo, Chile with us: wake up (to powder), go downstairs for stretching and huge breakfast with the best dang coffee ever and warmed milk, walk back upstairs to get your ski clothes on, downstairs to boot up (friendly boot room attendant has brilliant memory for faces so he can match 400 guests to their boots by day 2 usually), walk 10 paces outside, click into your bindings (did I mention your skis were right next to…

PLENTY OF SNOW IN CHILE!

25 Jul 2015, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

We are taking TWO group this year to Chile: Portillo August 15-22, and Corralco August 22-29. The snow gods have smiled and our folks (over 35 of them!) will have a blast shredding summer pow with Chris, Kurt, Kim, and Ben. With lots of alumni on board as usual for these special trips, the new folks are sure to see their way quickly to a super good time. Thank you to our gracious hosts at each resort ahead of time!…

NASTC NEWS: Chile’s Hidden Gem, Summer Reading List, Mountain Bike Demos & Stunt Show

27 May 2015, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

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….

Spring and Summer Events with NASTC

06 May 2015, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

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: Open Your Mind to the Full Chilean Mountain Experience

17 Jun 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The word “portillo” means “opening or road between two heights” – an apt descriptor for both the Chilean ski resort as well as the transformations that occur on its slopes every summer. The highs and lows, laughs and cries of this annual trip set a standard for personal exploration unlike any other ski experience. To truly immerse yourself in the adventure, start by clearing away any preconceived notions you might have of what a ski vacation entails. Full-immersion summer training…

Big Snowfall in South America

05 Jun 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

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…

NASTC NEWS

28 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

As the Mercury Rises, So Does The Anticipation of Skiing in Portillo, Chile As it gets hotter, the thought of cooling off on the slopes in Portillo gets better and better. Skiing under the brilliant Andean sun, with fresh white snow underneath you and enjoying traditional Chilean barbecue and a pisco sour while overlooking the Inca Lake sounds like paradise as the haze of the heat grows more intense. The NASTC-Portillo ski week is the ideal escape. A…

NASTC NEWS May 17, 2013

20 May 2013, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

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…

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…

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