North American Ski Training Center

2012-01-25T11:27:00.000-08:00

Snowbird Utah! What a great week of skiing and training. The NASTC crew made huge progress in all mountain technique and tactics. Crested Butte is next on the schedule.

NASTC in Lake Tahoe offers hands-on ski lessons - Roseville California News including Rocklin & Placer County

2011-11-09T16:16:00.000-08:00

NASTC in Lake Tahoe offers hands-on ski lessons - Roseville California News including Rocklin & Placer County

Rossignol Rippers!

2010-10-27T08:50:00.000-07:00

Rossignol skiers!

Opulence, I has it

2010-10-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

Treat yourself to a Pygmy giraffe, dogs that play poker(or that another game?), or a NASTC trip this year. What makes this commercial great is the attention to detail. Watch it slowly and you will pick out some interesting nuances. Live life slower and see what you notice.
Slow down this year and notice what you have been missing. Call NASTC(530-582-4772) for information regarding our next full immersion ski experience.

A change of seasons

2010-10-14T12:05:00.000-07:00

I was leaving the South
To fling myself into the unknown…
I was taking a part of the South
To transplant in alien soil,
To see if it could grow differently,
If it could drink of new and cool rains,
Bend in strange winds,
Respond to the warmth of other suns
And perhaps, to bloom.

Richard Wright

Good Night Steve!

2010-10-12T15:08:00.000-07:00

"One can never be bored by powder skiing because it is a special gift of the relationship between earth and sky. It only comes in sufficient amounts in particular places, at certain times on this earth: it last only a limited amount of time before sun or wind changes it. People devote their lives to it "for the pleasure of being so purely played" by gravity and snow.
Dolores LaChapelle

Getting ready for ski season! Bikes are good, but dont forget the fundamentals.

2010-10-12T12:32:00.001-07:00

Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the
Human race. H.G. Wells
Its impossible to get me off my MT. Bike in the fall and into the gym. However I know the key to season durability is to find the weak links and deal with them in prehab, so I don't face rehab halfway through the season. Total Skiing my new book due out Dec 12 will give anyone the tools to screen for fitness holes and tactics and technique flaws. Taking these suggestions will ensure you have a happy healthy ski season. Look for it and buy it!!
Thanks

Crested Butte Mt. Bike, Alone in the WOODS!!

2010-10-05T14:29:00.000-07:00

Doest a tree make a sound when it falls in the woods, does a blog get read when in cyberspace? The only way to really understand the smell. the color, the texture and the feel of flying through peaking aspens in the high alpine of Colorado is to be there. Chris Rust and Bill Ellard hosted me for 4 days of primo mtbing last week. Nick Herrin joined in for a few rides and gave us a locals only visit to his favorite haunts. Dyke, Deer trail, 401, Strand and Hartland were a sampling how awesome this place is. An exciting and adventuresome trip that included confrontations with a fox, bull, herd of cows, hawks, ranchers, steep decents, knarly climbs tight switchbacks, slick rock like technicals, bow hunters, ATV's, sweeping single track through a sea of sage and cow patties. At the end we promised to return.

Crested Butte Mt. Bike

2010-09-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

Mountain Biking with Nick in Crested Butte next week!

Win a free Pair of GOODE SKI POLES by clicking here- YouTube - skinastc's Channel

2010-09-08T08:32:00.000-07:00

YouTube - skinastc's Channel
Win a brand new pair of Goode ski poles by subscribing to the NASTC YouTube ski channel. its easy!

SL Skiing in 2010

2010-09-07T14:57:00.000-07:00

This is the kind of skiing you want to show the kids, Ted.

Dynasty - Warren Miller - OFFICIAL 2010 Ski Trailer

2010-09-03T17:31:00.000-07:00

A little snack before the season!

Tahoe Sierra Century 2010 | Olympic Valley, California 96146 | Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

2010-09-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Tahoe Sierra Century 2010 | Olympic Valley, California 96146 | Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
What have I signed up for??? I should probably go for a practice ride before the main ride.

Portillo / NASTC Group Reinforce Why we Do This!

2010-08-25T06:55:00.000-07:00

This years Portillo Chile / NASTC All Conditions All Terrain Camp was a reminder that these camps are about more than improving your skiing. The extremely positive attitude and drive to have fun from this years group reminded all of us that it is more than just skiing. Sports camps can be intimidating and create more doubt than confidence in ones mind, but when you are immersed in a positive environment like the one we had in Portillo this year, the vibe changes. Good on YA NASTC group!!! The result was a safe, fun week where learning was a product of adventure and exploration, not being taught.

Portillo 2010 : NASTC Portillo Team Rocks the Roca!

2010-08-22T07:45:00.000-07:00

Nick, Dave, Jon, Dave, Marlin and Chris on the upper slopes of Roca. Great view of Aconcagua and the hotel below. The week was as much about enjoying a true ski vacation as it was about pushing limits, however all would agree that we had the perfect blend of both in this years NASTC at Portillo All Condition / All Terrain Camp. With only 400 guest skiing at the resort the private club atmosphere prevailed and we explored great terrain and and untracked snow, with out the push of crowds. The snow was not as deep as last year but great skiing was found with just a little more exploring. We are making plans for next years clinic already while the excitement of this years clinic still lingers. I do miss the Hotel Portillo bakery smell first thing in the morning and the sight of spinning chair lifts as my first sight of the day as I peak out my bedroom window. I challenge anyone to find a more perfect ski training venue in August.

JULIA MANCUSO

2010-07-23T17:57:00.000-07:00

3rd place in this big mountain comp.

Snowing in Portillo

2010-07-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

We are excited to run our 16th consecutive ski training session in Portillo, Chile. Nick, Victor, Kim and I will be hosting this seasons camp and are planning a real adventurous ski training vacation, that may prove to be one of the best so far. Call the office with any questions or comments. See you soon!
Chris

Dolphin Turn

2010-07-22T14:14:00.000-07:00

J4 championships at Sugar Bowl

2010-04-16T07:30:00.001-07:00

The Championships brought a new level of skiing out of each kid. It was really exciting to see the kids excel and learn the lessons of good sportsmanship and the fruits of hard work and tenacity. The transformations that took place over the season were many, but the ones that helped these kids learn the lessons of self confidence and self sufficiency were most impressive. Big congrats go out to the kids, coaches and parents! Very Impressive!!

Mammoth Mountain's Taylor Garcia wins J4 GS

2010-04-12T10:13:00.000-07:00

Sugar Bowl hosted the J4 championships this week end and the skiing took on a new level of performance from 11-12 year olds. The photo of Garcia shows the speed, intensity and precision that these young racers are now achieving. Garcia beat some of the west coasts best GS skiers with flawless technique and tactics that combined with fearlessness won him first place. My congratulations goes out to all that competed this week. A job well done!!!

Zermatt, Switzerland

2010-04-04T15:04:00.000-07:00

Another Euro ski fest first in Zermatt and then on the the Ortler in Italy. All skiers were in rear form, but I must say that Ingrid aka Christine was a bad little German girl. We crossed glaciers, climbed peaks and circumnavigated the Matterhorn. All in the spirit of the NASTC philosophy, a total immersion ski adventure. The team came from the far reaches of the planet to converge on the little ski hamlet know as Zermatt. Greg from Dubi, Sandy from Texas, Howard from SF, Elliot from Washington, Christine from the Black Forest, Ron from New York, Michael from France, Kim from Switzerland and Chris from Austria. The gang worked as a team as they navigated, with the help of UIAGM/IFMGA full certified guide Michael Silitch and Ski trainer/ NASTC director Chris Fellows through some of the most challenging terrain and conditions any NASTC camp has encountered. Kim Mann, Events coordinator for NASTC not only held down the social and logistical responsibilities, but helped with the on hill coaching. The team began to move like a Swiss clock by day 5 and we finished the week with a challenging ski down the Sunegga. As we said our goodbyes the guides and coaches began to pack for the next leg of the European ski fest.

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 39.32°N and Longitude 120.31°W (Elev. 7062 ft)

2010-02-05T06:51:00.000-08:00

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 39.32°N and Longitude 120.31°W (Elev. 7062 ft)

Good image for had snow skiing!

2010-01-11T15:01:00.000-08:00

Switzerland Avalanche Info!

2010-01-10T18:56:00.000-08:00

Check out this site for the latest avalanche information in Switzerland!

http://www.slf.ch/lawineninfo/lawinenbulletin/nationale_lawinenbulletins/index_EN

5 Dead, 3 Missing After Swiss Avalanches - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com

2010-01-07T20:34:00.001-08:00

5 Dead, 3 Missing After Swiss Avalanches - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com

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Rossi powder ski line up 2010!

2009-12-29T11:57:00.000-08:00

I have been getting a lot of questions about our new partnership with Rossignol. Here is a quick peek at this years powder ski line up by freeskier mag.

Sulden am Ortler

2009-12-28T14:27:00.000-08:00

Sulden am Ortler is the jumping off point for the NASTC Ortler tour happening March 20-27!

The best women skiers in the world warm up in Aspen!

2009-12-21T08:35:00.000-08:00

Mental Imagery- To be successful in skiing you you must put energy into the components of mobility and stability, ski specific fitness, technical and tactical skills and mental imagery. Run these "movie clips" over in your mind before each run to remind yourself what superior technique looks like. Push off with confidence and ski to the image in your mind's eye. It is like a song that stays in your head all day, but its an image of good skiing.

Caution: There is a wide range of technical precision in this clip, depending on the individuals motivation, body type, ranking on the WC, warm up tactic. However, they are all skiing a surface that consist of rock hard ice.

Happy viewing!!

New Rossi gets high marks!

2009-12-18T14:11:00.000-08:00

Avenger 82I
New Rossi that is an excellent one ski quiver choice. Great all mountain design that hooks up on piste and floats well off-piste. This ski is designed to meet 70% of your front side needs and meets 30% of your back side challenges. NASTC has included this ski in the 2009-2010 demo fleet, so come by and give it a ride!!

Powder turns at Squaw today

2009-12-07T16:59:00.000-08:00

Today-
The NASTC Jumpstart crew had a treat skiing deep powder at Squaw Valley USA

Forecast
A cold storm is currently impacting the forecast area. Snow level is down around 900' this morning. This is producing uncommonly low density snow for this region. Storm snow accumulations are running 10 to 15 inches along the Sierra Crest south of Hwy 50 and in the Carson Range while 18 to 25 inches have accumulated along the Sierra Crest north of Hwy 50. An additional 8 to 16 inches is expected to fall across the forecast area today and an another 1 to 4 inches tonight. Remote sensors above 8,000' are reporting air temperatures in the low teens and single digits this morning. Ridgetop winds have gradually shifted from southwest to west over the past 24 hours. Wind are expected to shift back to southwest and decrease to moderate in speed today after peaking with ridge gusts over 100 mph mid day Sunday.http://www.tahoeloco.com/resort-cams- check out the resort web cams!

Mt. Hut of the Future

2009-11-13T15:59:00.000-08:00

The ETH Zurich and the Swiss Alpine Club SAC have invited guests on 25 September 2009, to preview the, "Cabin of the Future" located in the Swiss Alps. The New Monte Rosa-SAC is open after the winter break starting in March 2010 for climbers.
Wow, check it out http://www.neuemonterosahuette.ch/400_ergebnisse.php

Veterans Day Snow Storm, YES!

2009-11-10T17:36:00.000-08:00

It is getting cold up here at the NASTC world headquarters and we are preparing for a new system bringing snow and colder temps. Ski season is soon upon us!! I hope I don't jinx it.

Veterans Day: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to between 10 and 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph

Zermatt Web Cams

2009-11-05T17:26:00.000-08:00

For all who are joining us in Zermatt Switzerland here is a link to the resort web cams. Enjoy
http://www.ski-zermatt.com/features/zermatt-live-cams.html

Get Avy reports on your phone!

2009-11-04T15:54:00.000-08:00

For you tech heads, here are a few apps that will keep you informed Skiing Magazine

Keep your eye on the sky with these web cams

2009-10-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

Current view from Mt Judah at Sugarbowl http://www.sugarbowl.com/webcams
Current view from Squaw High Camp http://www.squaw.com/high-camp-cam
Current view from Heavenly http://www.skiheavenly.com/video-and-interactive/web-cams.aspx

Lateral lunge

2009-10-15T13:50:00.000-07:00

The lateral lunge builds hip mobility and balance with opposing leg muscles groups. This drill will add stability and a wider range of movement found in active skiing.

Here it comes! The systems are moving our way.

2009-10-09T10:36:00.000-07:00

A SIGNIFICANT STORM SYSTEM IS ANTICIPATED TO IMPACT MUCH OF THE

WESTERN U.S. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. BASED ON THE

LATEST INFORMATION...SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF PRECIPITATION ARE

POSSIBLE IN THE SIERRA AND SOME WESTERN NEVADA VALLEY LOCATIONS

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. SEVERAL INCHES OF RAINFALL ARE POSSIBLE FOR

THE SIERRA WITH UP TO AN INCH IN THE LOWER ELEVATIONS AROUND RENO

AND CARSON CITY. SNOW LEVELS ARE GOING TO BE VERY HIGH WITH THIS

SYSTEM...WITH SNOW IMPACTS LIMITED TO MOUNTAIN ELEVATIONS ABOVE

8500 FEET. THE SNOW LEVEL MAY BRIEFLY FALL AS LOW AS 7500 FEET

MONDAY EVENING. HOWEVER MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO

FALL AFTER SNOW LEVELS RISE EARLY TUESDAY

Tahoe Weather Update: Tahoeloco.com

2009-09-29T18:20:00.001-07:00

Tahoe Weather Update: Tahoeloco.com

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Big Snow in Chile!

2009-09-11T22:53:00.000-07:00

Did I mention 163cm in 48 hours?

First Post- Portillo Chile

2009-09-03T11:11:00.000-07:00

I just returned from an incredible week in Portillo Chile, with some of the most fun people and true die hard skiers I know. It took a day to ascend the 36 switch backs and an avalanche prone road, but we made it arriving Sunday evening. The week was filled with skiing untracked powder, eating fine Chilean cuisine, drinking fine wine, talking ski technique ad-nauseum, laughing at ourselves, playing ping pong like true nerds,watching the Banff film fest, hanging in the bar with Austrian Ski Team members and skiing superstars, soaking in the hot tub, swimming in the pool, listening to over synthesised 80's music covers in the bar, and sleeping very, very hard.

I have been running this camp for 16 years and it is always the same and never the same. The quality of the experience is always top shelf, but the vibe is always different. When you combine a group of people that have a fever (not swine) for skiing in August with a strong Andean storm system, you are in for a treat.

The powder, the uncertainty of the light, the closures and the openings all created mystery and an element of excitement. We all ended the week with a smile on our faces and racking our brains on how to stay just a little longer.
Fellows