Backcountry ski skiing trips in California, Lake Tahoe, training, adventure skiing trips NASTC

Tahoe, CA NEW Tahoe Backcountry Skiing with NASTC & Shasta Mountain Guides

You will improve your technique AND enjoy an adventure in the backcountry with both NASTC and Shasta Mountain Guides. We start in bounds at Sugar Bowl, improve your turns, then go over avalanche skills and backcountry skiing techniques. For all backcountry levels, intermediate and up skiers.

Dates: February 6-8, 2008
Price: $870 (includes 3 days of lift tickets, 3 days of instruction and guiding)
Call NASTC at 530-582-4772 or email ski@skinastc.com to book this trip

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Tahoe, CA NEW Skiing the Backcountry at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort

Ever want to venture out under those ropes and enjoy pristine wilderness and the quiet sounds of only your skis as they float through light, untouched powder? With your guide safely leading, you can enjoy excellent backcountry skiing from Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort along the Sawtooth Ridge. This is a unique chance to ski some very unskied areas outside of Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort adjacent the Tahoe National Forest. You'll get an introduction to the skills and competencies needed to go outside the ski area boundaries safely. The course will include a comprehensive overview of avalanche awareness, proper equipment and backcountry skiing techniques...all led by the top guides and instructors. So your skiing will improve along the way too! Come join us for this first ever guided backcountry skiing course at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort this winter!

Dates: February 20-21, 2008

Price: $595

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MT. SHASTA, CA - CLIMB AND SKI A 14,162' PEAK

Experience the thrill of climbing to the top of Mt. Shasta (14,162 feet) and skiing down this famous California volcano, led by top guides from NASTC & Shasta Mountain Guides. The adventure is a physical challenge as well as a great experience skiing winter powder at the top and spring corn from the middle down to the cars. Levels 8-9.

Dates: May 31 -June 2, 2008

Price: $575 (includes 3 days instruction and guiding, 2 dinners, and group gear)

Call NASTC at 530-582-4772 or email ski@skinastc.com to book this trip
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TAHOE, CA - SPRING BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
A one-day adventure in our Tahoe backyard for new or experienced backcountry skiers or boarders with intermediate to advanced skills. If you have never been in the backcountry, you must experience the beauty and peacefulness of the mountains. Course covers avalanche basics, beacon use, and safe touring skills.
Levels 6-9
Dates: May 3, 2008
Price: $255 (includes instruction and guiding)

Call the Backcountry Ski Shop in Truckee, CA for your equipment needs and get the NASTC Discount -- 530-582-0909.

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Other backcountry adventures that we have offered...

THE LOST TRAIL LODGE:
On day 1, you will practice using avalanche beacons, specialized skins and touring adapters before heading off the backside of Mt. Lincoln on the Pacific Crest Trail towards Anderson Peak. From there you will descend through steeps or gentle glades (depending on your ability) and through the lush glades on the east slope. In the heart of Cold Stream Canyon you will find luxury at its finest in The Lost Trail Lodge with its gourmet kitchen, private rooms, parlor stoves, private whirlpool baths, and dramatic architecture. After a good sleep, we will ski right out our doors and enjoy some pristine snow before heading 4.5 miles back to Truckee via the Lodge’s snow cat. Levels 7-9

Call the Backcountry Ski Shop in Truckee, CA for your equipment needs and get the NASTC Discount -- 530-582-0909.

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SIERRA EAST SIDE CLASSICS BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE
Words cannot capture the beauty and perfection of spring skiing in the eastern Sierra. Our AMGA certified Ski Guides are ready to take you to the prime ski descents during this 3-day weekend. You will ski 2,000-5,000 vertical feet regularly: couloirs, bowls, and the finest spring corn. We will car camp so we have easy access to the best ski descent the day calls for. Join us for this spring backcountry bliss! Levels 7-9

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NASTC also offers a range of AVALANCHE courses click here to view

For avalanche advisories in the Tahoe area, take a look at www.sierraavalanchecenter.org and www.shastaavalanche.org for the Mt Shasta area.

NASTC has a relationship with its host ski areas and operates in and out of bounds within the ski areas with their permission. All of the above backcountry ski courses, with the exception of Mt. Shasta, are operated under NASTC's special use permit issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Tahoe National Forest. NASTC operates their Mt. Shasta course through a partnership with Shasta Mountain Guides under their special use permit issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.