Price includes 7 nights
of lodging in the Wildwood Hotel, daily breakfast, 7 day lift ticket,
6 days of instruction, 1 dinner, video analysis, tech talks, NASTC swag,
and sponsor giveaways.
LODGING: The Wildwood Lodge combines the warmth and comfort of a mountain
lodge and the convenience of being just steps away from the slopes,
the Snowmass Village Mall, and the Snowmass Conference Center. Two heated
swimming pools and whirlpools, saunas, health club with steam room and
massage service, two restaurants and lobby lounge and bar, concierge,
complimentary Aspen airport shuttle, on-site ski shop, ski valet, exemplary
service, and more all contribute to the total convenience you will experience
when you stay there.
Here is what you can expect at Aspen/Snowmass:
Day 1 March 8th
Travel day. Arrive into Aspen/Snowmass (fly into Aspen, Eagle,
or Denver and take a shuttle or rent a car to Aspen/Snowmass). Check
into your room in the Wildwood Hotel.
Day 2 March 9th
Meet in the morning at the Brother's Grill for an orientation
and breakfast. Get ready and take a couple warm up runs and split into
groups. Ski with your NASTC instructor, who will video tape your skiing
to review it that afternoon. The group will meet for a video review
and tech talk after skiing, then go to dinner, which is optional.
Day 3 March 10th
Meet in the morning to stretch with your NASTC trainer, then
have a nutritious breakfast at the Brother's Grill. You will get ready
to go and meet at the base of the slopes. You will be split into groups
with a NASTC trainer. You will work on some basic techniques, such as
balance and stance, and skiing in the powder. Your trainer will video
tape you on a couple runs. At the end of the day, you will get to review
your video and your trainer will go over it with you. The group will
have a chance to clean up and meet for dinner.
Day 4 March 11th
You have the option to begin your day stretching with the NASTC trainer,
which we highly recommend. Then after breakfast, you will get ready
to ski. After a full day, the group will meet for an afternoon tech
talk with the NASTC trainer, then go for a nice dinner.
Day 5 March 12th
Day off. You have the choice to ski this day on your
own or take a little rest. You can enjoy the cafes, museums, or spas
in the quaint little town or the mountain is right there for you to
take some runs.
Day 6 March 13th
After stretching and breakfast, meet on the slopes to work on your ski
technique on and off piste. Meet for an afternoon tech talk and then
dinner.
Day 7 March 14th
Get a good stretch after skiing all week and eat a hearty breakfast.
Explore some new terrain with your NASTC trainer and ski some different
conditions. After a hard day of skiing and more video taping, meet to
review the video with your trainer and then go out to dinner with the
group for a farewell, raffle dinner (included).
Day 8 March 15th
Ski with your trainer all day, then depart for the airport
and home!
PACKING LIST:
Alpine skis, boots, and poles
Helmet (recommended, but not required)
Several pairs of underwear & ski socks (wool/polypropylene blend
or polypro socks best)
Top and bottom long underwear (silk or polypro)
2-3 turtlenecks (polypro best)
Fleece layer, top and bottom
One or two pairs gortex or other water/wind proof material outer ski
pants
Gortex or other water/wind proof material ski jacket
Spring and winter gloves (2 pair, waterproof)
Warm hat, baseball cap, headband, facemask, and neck warmer
Goggles and sunglasses w/leashes (2 pair goggles if you have them)
Boot Dryer, Cat Tracks
Evening clothes: pants, collared shirts, sweaters, shoes, sweats, slippers
Toiletries, including sunscreen & chapstick with SPF, soap &
shampoo, aspirin, body lotion
All Optional: ski tuning equipment, day pack, water bottle, altimeter
watch, camera, pen & notebook, alarm clock
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