Dreaming About Summer Skiing

Truckee, CA - The North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) will head down for the 16th year in a row to the famed slopes of Portillo, Chile, August 14-21. NASTC brings skiers from all over the world who haven't had enough of winter and skiing to this beautiful South American resort for a week long ski camp.
Portillo has been known to have record snowfalls and weather similar to that of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California which is only one of the many reasons of why skiers flock to this resort every year. The atmosphere at Portillo is often described as magical; it also the chosen summer training spot for the U.S. and Austrian National Ski Teams. It is not uncommon to find yourself eating dinner at a table next to these top World Cup athletes.

If you are not an Olympic hopeful, no need to worry as NASTC camps are designed for skiing mortals and not national champions. Their camps are for intermediate and advanced skiers who aspire to bring their skiing skills up a level and have a great vacation while doing it. As part of their program in Portillo, NASTC offers six full days of coaching by members of the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) National Demonstration Team – put plainly, “the best of the best.” In addition to the time spent out on the hill, the NASTC group gathers indoors for personalized video reviews, tech talks, ping pong tournaments and basketball games.

North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) to Summit and Ski down Mt. Shasta

Truckee, CA - The North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) will lead a group to the summit of one of California’s famed peaks, Mt. Shasta (14,179ft). The descent of Mt. Shasta on skis is truly an exceptional adventure and accomplishment; it’s a thrilling experience that combines mountaineering and skiing in one peak and one journey. There is no experience required to make the ascent on this 3-day expedition style approach, however experience skiing off-piste is necessary for the descent. A unique aspect of this NASTC guided adventure is that it combines together education and adventure. Each day, the group will participate in a snow school where the appropriate mountaineering and alpine touring skills will be learned, discussed and practiced.

The excursion will take place over 3 days from May 14-16. All three days are spent on the mountain. Each day will involve some ski time as well as well the instruction and practice of ski mountaineering skills and techniques. The ascent up to the peak and the descent back down on skis takes place all in one day. The descent from the summit is about 7,000ft. This expedition style of approach to Mt. Shasta is more enjoyable way to summit the peak and a valuable stepping stone to bigger mountaineering excursions.