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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  Prices TBA by Jan 1, 2024…approx $6995 (Octagon lodging) / Double in hotel $8695 / Single in hotel $10,795  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,…

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…

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…

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All Conditions/All Terrain – Squaw Valley, CA

15 Nov 2014, Posted by Ski NASTC in Uncategorized

Dates:  TBA Skier levels: 6-9 Price: $650  Includes:  instruction, lift tickets, personalized video reviews, tech talks and a group dinner. This course is a step by step progression designed to help you move past your intermediate or advanced plateau and skiing the entire mountain well whatever the conditions.  Getting 3 consecutive days of instruction and feedback from the National and Regional Demonstration Team members will elevate your skiing to a new level.  Focus on addressing some of the fundamental flaws…

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 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…

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…