Have you been out to a climbing area and seen climbers high on a route and been interested about how it all works? Seen any climbing movies and think how cool would it be to know how to get on a multi pitch route? Climbing pitch after pitch to the top of a rock formation can be incredibly satisfying and rewarding. This two day Intro to Multi Pitch Rock Climbing course is for the climber breaking into the world of…
This course is designed for those who have some gear placing and anchoring skills and are wanting to learn to lead sport and traditional climbs. The two day Single pitch Lead Climbing Course covers everything from proper belaying, to anchor building, to leading to getting off the cliff with all of your gear safely. And is a great way to learn basic leading skills to make your climbing days more plentiful and rewarding. Topics covered: Belaying, lead and tope rope…
This two day course is an intro to outdoor climbing and is designed to improve you efficiency at the crag. Just getting into outdoor climbing? Have the basics down but need qualified instruction to make sure you are keeping yourself and climbing partners safe? Want to build a tool box of useful tips and tricks that will help you get in more than just a few routes in an average climbing day? We cover everything from outdoor climbing movement and…
Dates: Feb 24-26 (all price options incl 3 days instruction in group of 6 or fewer + tech talks / Optional Banquet $60) Price: $2095 incl 2 nights lodging at Palisades Tahoe Lodge, 3 day lift ticket Price: $1475 no lodging, 3 day lift ticket Price: $995 no lodging or lift tickets Skier levels: 6-10 The All Terrain/All Conditions course is NASTC’s trademark full immersion course designed to get you off that intermediate or advanced plateau. We started offering this…
The dream trip and ski clinic for every serious skier and powderhound! Kickinghorse is one of those destinations that is talked about in hushed whispers because those that have been there can’t contain their excitement, yet don’t want to spread the word too far! This resort is one of British Columbia’s true skiing gems, typically off the beaten path for most skiers the area has successfully preserved the true essence of what draws skiers to the sport and to…
Heart of the Alps, All-Mountain Adventure in NASTC’s European birthplace! We’ve run many camps here and spent entire seasons working here. Itinerary: Friday Feb 28 – depart US, arrive Zurich or Munich Saturday morning, take train to St Anton, walk across street to Grieshof, check in after 3pm Saturday Mar 1- group meeting at 5:45pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. Sunday – Friday Mar 2-7- guided skiing for 6 full days at St Anton+surrounding resorts. Breakfast and dinner daily at Grieshof. Saturday…
ALL MOUNTAIN STEEPS AND POWDER SKIING CLINIC Off-piste/All Mountain adventure skiing was born in Switzerland. Improve your technique in the steeps, powder and other off-piste conditions and terrain in the idyllic setting of the Swiss Alps. Explore a unique destination, and eye-opening experience, while receiving personalized coaching from some of the best instructors and coaches in the industry. You will have a memorable skiing experience and your skiing will improve tremendously. Step away from mainstream in beautiful Andermatt. Located…
Travel days: Jan 25 and 30 / Ski days: Jan 26-29 Price: TBA in August 2025 (includes 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 4 full days small group instruction, tech talks and no-host group dinner planning) Reservations: open now, very popular NASTC course Aspen Snowmass doesn’t need much of an introduction to the serious skier. The four mountains of Aspen, Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass have just about every kind of terrain and excellent snow consistency. NASTC will give you the insider…
Are you new to the backcountry? This one-day will give you a solid introduction to the equipment and skills you need to get out safely. Meet at the trailhead and spend a full day immersed in this beautiful landscape away from the crowds. Learn how to use your ski equipment, choose terrain, skin, kick-turns, setting a track, basic mountain navigation/route-finding, how to use your avalanche beacon, and of course do some great skiing! FULL DAY (8am-3pm) …
Dear Climbers, we don’t know yet when we will resume climbing on Donner Pass but when we do we hope you’ll be up there with us! Privates and groups will join our certified guides hopefully by July? August? Your guess is better than mine likely! But rock climbing is what we do all summer and fall (and usually part of spring, depending on the snowpack up on Donner Pass, which is 7000′. In the mean time, here are some exercises…
