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NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year

21 May 2012, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

NASTC Climbing: Group Summits Mt Shasta – 15th year On Sunday morning May 13, under sunny, crisp skies a group of strong advanced skiers summitted California’s 5th highest peak, the 2nd highest in the Cascade Range: the dramatic and rewarding Mt Shasta.  This represents a huge accomplishment!  When you summit Shasta you have ascended and descended a combined 14,000+ vertical feet in just a weekend. That’s huge! We work with guides from NASTC and Shasta Mt Guides for this 3-day…

The Swiss Machine

21 Apr 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Check out this video of Swiss alpinist, Ueli Steck a.k.a The Swiss Machine.  This guy is a genuine bad a**! It is always inspring to see athletes pushing the limits and breaking boundaries.  You have to admire their passion and determination.  The first video is of his record breaking ascent of the Eiger – 2hr 47min.  Note that he is free climbing, no ropes, just ice axes and crampons!  The second video is an interview with Ueli, how he prepares…