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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,…

Daydreaming about Portillo……..

09 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Counting down the days till we are in sunny and snowy Portillo. That place is so much fun, it’s a wonderland for skiers. If you like to ski and you like to have fun, this is where you need to go this summer. We can hardly wait to ski under the brilliant blue Andean sky, miles and miles of terrain infront of us with the breathtaking Lago del Inca as a backdrop. The skiing at Portillo is just downright fun,…

U.S Ski Team @ Portillo

06 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Great news!! The U.S Ski Team is going to be in Portillo at the same time that NASTC will be there. This is big! How awesome will it be, to watch U.S skiing icons in action. Talk about great visuals… With the intimate setting of Portillo, there is a good chance that you can meet some of these guys and gals. You may even find yourself on the exercise bike right next one of them, or sitting next to them in…

Freeski Training Center in La Parva, Chile

15 Apr 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

From The Ski Channel: http://www.theskichannel.com/news/skinews/20110414/World-class-freeski-training-center-to-be-built-in-La-Parva-Chile “With the latest announcement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approving men’s and women’s Ski Halfpipe for the 2014 Olympics, La Parva is on the forefront of building the ultimate training facility to be ready June 2012. It’s location in the heart of the Andes mountains and provides excellent snow conditions from June through October, creating an ideal off season training destination for Northern Hemisphere athletes. The resort has begun the process with the addition…

Winter season wind down

15 Apr 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The sun sits higher in the sky, the air is warmer, birds are chirping and the snow around town is melting really fast. These are all the signs that Spring is definitely here and Winter is on its way out. In previous years, most people would already start wearing flip flops and shorts but this year Mother Nature is keeping us guessing. One day it’s sunny and warm and the next day looks and feels like a mid-winter storm. After…

Gates & Freeskiing Camp at Mt. Hood

07 Apr 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Spring has finally sprung! Blue skies and warm temps abound and the skiing is incredible. Gotta love that California Corn snow! We are going to let the cat out of the bag and let you know that we will be hosting a Spring Gates camp at Mt. Hood. NASTC will be bringing a group of clients to Mt. Hood for it’s first ever Adult Gates Training Camp, joining forces with Sugar Bowl’s Danielle Nichols and the Start Haus of Truckee. Some…

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