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Big Sky Dec 2-4, 2024

19 Aug 2023, Posted by Ski NASTC in All Conditions / All Terrain, Big Mountain & Powder Skiing, Courses, Courses by Type, Early Season Training, Lake Tahoe, Latest News, Rockies / Utah / Wyoming, Utah / Wyoming

Big Sky, Montana Dates: Mon-Weds Dec 2-4, 2024 (Travel days: Dec 1 and Dec 4 after skiing or add a night and depart on the 5th) $3495 (incl 2 nights Dec 2-4 at The Huntley Lodge, buffet breakfasts Dec 3&4, 3 days lift tix, 3 full days small group instruction, tech talks, 2 planned but not included group dinners & prizes) Single upgrade for 2 nights Dec 2-4: $345 total Additional nights: $425/night whether single or double Ala carte $3045…

PORTILLO, CHILE AUG 9-18, 2024

06 Apr 2023, Posted by Ski NASTC in Courses, Courses by Type, Featured, International, International Adventures

Depart Friday Aug 9 and arrive home Sunday Aug 18, 2024 (Ski Saturday-Saturday) OUR 30th YEAR IN PORTILLO Price: $6995 Octagon (4-person room) / $8995 Double / $11,795 Single Includes: Santiago airport shuttle roundtrip, 7 nights lodging, 4 meals/day, lift tickets & 6 days instruction in groups of 6 or fewer, tech talks, video Portillo is South America’s premiere ski resort, famous for its majestic setting and deep snow. Once you go, you’ll never want to leave. There is a…

NASTC News

13 Sep 2019, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Portillo, Montana, Niseko, Kicking Horse, St Anton, Squaw…where will you ski this year? Adventure Skiing in the US, Europe, Japan, Canada, Chile, BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING, AVALANCHE SCHOOL Fall Rock Climbing Lessons on Donner Summit St Anton The Birthplace of Adventure Skiing When non-skiers think of Austria, Mozart and pastries might come to mind. But ask any skier what is the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Austria…POWDER! Austria is a pipe dream destination for most skiers. Alpine…

JUMPSTARTS KICK OFF SEASON AT BIG SKY AND SQUAW

10 Dec 2018, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Thank you to our Jumpstart Group this week! Our 23rd annual early season camp! (YES we’ve been around a LONG time!) Coaches Richie Jameson and Tom Murphy led 8 students to better early season skiing on GREAT conditions at Squaw Valley Dec 9-10, 2018. Thank you to alum student and welcome new ones to the NASTC Family!

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…

SILVERTON, CO (2025)

11 Apr 2018, Posted by Ski NASTC in All Conditions / All Terrain, Courses by Type, Rockies / Utah / Wyoming

SILVERTON Silverton, CO is big mountain skiing at its best. This course is for serious powder skiers, no groomed terrain is available. You ski helicopter skiing type of terrain here in the Colorado backcountry without the expense and take your off-piste/side-country skiing skills to the next level as the terrain demands. Silverton is not your typical resort: you leave all the glitz and hustle of resort-skiing behind. What you get is fresh, untracked powder in a quiet and beautiful setting….

Lake Tahoe Early Season Jumpstart

04 Nov 2016, Posted by Ski NASTC in Uncategorized

Early Season Jumpstart, Lake Tahoe December 9-10, 2019 Location: SQUAW VALLEY Price: $695 (does not include lift tix) Getting as much mileage and coaching as you can early in the season will set you up for a great winter. Ski with more confidence and fluidity before the season peak. This course focuses on refining fundamentals and building up your technique to ski with more efficiency all over the mountain. NASTC’s handpicked coaches will take your through a step by step…

Part II – What To Do On Your First Day Back On Skis

02 Nov 2016, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Your primary and probably only focus on your first day back on skis should be on establishing DYNAMIC balance. Being able to stay upright while you zig zag down the hill is not fall under the hashtag “#winning.” It would probably be more appropriate under the “#surviving.” Your goal should be able to establish balance on your skis without relying on your equipment. Most of the time we balance on surfaces that are stable and not moving. We’ve been doing…

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….

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