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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…

Spring Cleaning: Create Better Climbing Habits

27 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

We came across this short article and thought it was a good read as we head into the climbing season.  The evaluation and goal setting piece is something that is applicable to just about any sport. http://eveningsends.com/climbing/spring-cleaning-create-better-climbing-habits/ 

Snapshots from the La Grave Trip

21 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Just a few snapshots of our adventures in La Grave, France.  Incorporating learning and adventure at one of the top bucket list destinations for skiers. https://www.flickr.com/photos/nastc/sets/72157644366372900/ 

Skiing and Climbing

21 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

    It’s Memorial Day Weekend! Summer is Officially Here! Come ROCK CLIMBING with us over the Memorial Day weekend. Donner Summit is home to some of the world’s best granite and NASTC’s fun and friendly guides will make sure you have a fun and safe time out on the rocks. Book your private or semi-private lesson or guided rock climbing session now to reserve a slot for this weekend. It’s the perfect way to get away from the crowds…

Boot Fitting and Your Skiing

20 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Here’s Our Stance, What’s Yours? – By Gunner Wolf – Granite Chief, Truckee There are many ingredients to a properly fit ski boot. One of the most underrated and overlooked aspects are stance or balance which is both lateral canting and fore and aft balance. Being canted and balanced correctly not only improves your skiing experience but also helps your comfort level tremendously because you are now standing in the boot where the manufacture intended you to be, not pre-loading…

Surviving a lifetime in the mountains

07 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

A chilling story of life and survival in the mountains.  A story that anyone who spends any time in the mountains should read, or even if you don’t spend time in the mountains but are constantly in the pursuit of pushing your limits.  When you interact with nature on such an extreme level or engage in activities that push your boundaries, the rewards are great but so are the risks.  Some people only feel alive when their mortality is challenged,…

NASTC NEWS SNOW IN APRIL!

05 May 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

SNOW!!  What a sweet surprise this past weekend.  The storm that rolled through the Sierra’s produced quite a bit of snowfall – way more than what had been predicted.  Most of the NASTC coaching staff got to enjoy the fresh snow while in Mammoth for the PSIA-Western Division, Spring Convention event where they were giving clinics to instructors and coaches from all over the region. Conditions are great up at Mt. Shasta!  A couple spots are still open on the…

New snow for 2 All Conditions/Terrain Clinics upcoming!

10 Mar 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Are you an intermediate, advanced, or expert skier? Come join us this month at Sugar Bowl or Northstar! The snow is so good! NEW snow just today in Tahoe!! Space in both is limited! Email: jenny@skinastc.com Or call: 530-582-4772 / 530-386-2102 See below for more information!   SUGAR BOWL ALL CONDITIONS/ALL TERRAIN CLINIC Dates: March 15-16 Price: $650 Includes: 2 days instruction, lift tickets and tech talks   This two day ski improvement clinic is great tune up that that…