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23 Apr 2020, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

2020-2021 NASTC COURSE CALENDAR (tentative ofcourse)

Here’s what we hope the future holds:

Dec 5 | AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee
Dec 6-8 | AIARE L2 in Truckee
Dec 7-9 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Big Sky
Dec 7-8 | Jumpstart your Skiing at Squaw Valley
Dec 11-13 AIARE L1 in Truckee
Jan 2-8 | The (Canadian) Powder Highway
Jan 16-17 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood
Jan 16-18 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Jan 29-31AIARE L1 in Truckee
Feb 13-20 | Ski the Alps: Zermatt
Feb 6-7 | Backcountry Basics at Homewood
Feb 5-7 & Feb 13-15 & Feb 19-21 | AIARE L1 in Truckee
Feb 21-24 | Catskiing Grand Targhee, WY
Mar 8-10 | All Conditions All Terrain at Squaw Valley
Mar 6 AIARE Rescue Course in Truckee
Mar 7-9 AIARE L2 in Truckee
Jan 16-17 & Mar 15-17 | Catskiing Guide Course at Homewood

Dates TBA: Aspen and Silverton, CO

Guided backcountry skiing for individuals or groups, and resort private lessons also available – Text or call 530-386-2102.

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SOME GOOD NEWS

WITH JOHN KRASINSKI

Have you watched any of these episodes? Some Good News is a 2020 web series created and hosted by actor and filmmaker John Krasinski. The show, which is hosted on YouTube, is “a news show dedicated entirely to good news” which The Office actor launched just weeks ago to raise spirits during the pandemic. Here’s the latest episode, really worth a few minutes, we promise!
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Starting today on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, people around the world are joining “Earth Day Live,” a three-day mobilization to stop the climate crisis. Its a 72-hour live-stream event featuring music, speeches, art, and on-line teach-ins to bring attention to climate action. Earth Day 1970 gave voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet. In the decades leading up to that first Earth Day, Americans were consuming huge amounts of leaded gas due to massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry dumped smoke and sludge with little fear of consequence. Air and river pollution were commonly accepted as part of the process of “progress”. Most folks were not thinking about how damaging the environment could threaten not only earth but human health. With the publishing of Rachel Carson’s bestseller Silent Spring in 1962 (more than half million copies sold in 24 countries), people began to link the environment, pollution, and public health.

Today we celebrate 50 years, Happy Birthday Earth Day.

JOIN EARTH DAY LIVE

TOWN OF TRUCKEE

Truckee has put up some great new signs to help keep us all healthy and safe during this difficult time. With the sun shining warmer now (and forecast to keep doing so), many folks may be heading out on the trails to get fresh air and exercise. Thank you to the Town of Truckee for putting up these new signs on the paved trails. Be mindful of others around you and remember that the CDC recommends wearing a face mask when out in public, particularly in closed spaces and congested areas.
Stay Healthy!
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ARE WE CLIMBING THIS SUMMER?

ROCK CLIMBING ON DONNER SUMMIT

Dear Climbers, we don’t know yet when we will be able to resume climbing on Donner Pass, but when we do we hope you’ll be up there with us! Private and group lessons will join our certified guides hopefully by July? August? Your guess is likely better than ours. In the mean time, here are some exercises to stay in shape at home. Some are more advanced than others, so be your own coach and take care.

Russian Twists

Sit on the floor and bring your legs out straight. Lean back slightly so your torso and legs form a V-like shape, bracing your abdominal wall to engage your core. Balancing here, twist your torso from side to side without moving your legs.

Pistol Squats

A pistol squat is a single-leg squat where you raise one leg out in front of you and lower down as far as possible on the other leg before standing up. It’s a great way to get full range of motion in each leg and build deep strength with flexibility. If you can do a full minute of pistol squats (30 seconds per leg), great, but consider using a door frame for assistance in getting up and down by lightly pulling on it as you come out of the squat.

Side Lines

Find an open space, mark off a distance of about 100 feet with 10-foot increments. Sprint from the baseline to the end and back, reducing the distance by 10 feet on each turnaround until you are finished. Try to touch the ground at each turnaround.

Finger Raises

Hold a high plank using your fingers to hold you as high as possible. This will really build finger strength and core, as you should be fighting to stay afloat.

Jumping Lunges

Lower down into a basic lunge, with your knee straight above your toes, not extending past them. Instead of slowly pushing back up, jump, quickly switching your legs to the alternate position while in the air, landing softly, and smoothly lowering down into the next lunge.

Box (or Stair) Jumps

From an athletic stance, jump with both feet up on a box or stair. Hold the squat position to the count of 10, then jump back down. Repeat.