Ski training, instruction, adventure, backcountry skiing, trips, vacation, Lake Tahoe, California

Cat-skiing & Powder Adventure, GRAND TARGHEE, WY When you first catch sight of the Grand Tetons, your jaw can't help but fall open in wonder. NASTC brings you to the heart of this breathtaking mountain range. The Grand Tetons were in fact named Tee-win-At by the Shoshone Native Americans meaning "high pinnacles," when you arrive into Grand Targhee you will see why. Grand Targhee is famous for its champagne-like powder and abundant snowfall, an average of 500 inches per year! Imagine a powder paradise set aside for you without the pressures of a "grab all the vertical you can get in the shortest time" attitude. This course is designed for students to learn untracked powder technique at their own pace. Targhee also allows the avid and already proficient powder skier time to perfect and improve their technique and get on-the-fly coaching amidst their favorite medium-"pow-pow!" This is NASTC's 11th year at Tarhgee. This course offers a unique opportunity to receive high caliber instruction while enjoying two full days of cat-skiing and two days of resort-based skiing. Enjoy a week amongst friends in the warmth and comfort of Grand Targhee Resort and ski your heart out in some of the best snow in the country.
Trip dates: January 31 - February 4, 2009 Price: $2995 Double occupancy/ $3215 Single occupancy room Includes: lodging, lift tickets, 2 days of guided cat skiing, all day instruction with video review & tech talks and a group dinner Levels: 7-9 Equipment suggestions: Powder skis or all mountain skis that are wider underfoot 70% Off Piste


Transportation Suggestions: We would be happy to assist you in reserving shuttle service to and from Grand Targhee Resort. Should you choose to rent a car, we recommend reserving a 4-wheel drive vehicle; you can rent a car at whichever airport you decide to fly into. We recommend that you make your reservation early. Lodging: You will be staying in The Teewinot Lodge in hotel style accommodations. The Teewinot has a western design with lodge pole furnishings, hot tub, and a fireplace in the main lobby. There are 2 beds per room and we place you with another NASTC student, unless you would like to pay a single supplement and upgrade to have your own room. Also let the NASTC office know if you would like to stay an extra night at the lodge for any reason. There is one full bath with bathtub, color TV, telephone, and coffee maker. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sample Daily Schedule: 7:30am - Stretching and Warm-up (optional) 8:00am - Delicious buffet breakfast in the lodge 8:30am - Gear up for Cat Skiing (Mon, Tues) 9:00am - On the snow: skill development through drills and technique improvement 12:00pm - Lunch 1:00pm - On the snow: situations, free-skiing varying conditions and terrain, video 3:30pm - Cool down and wrap up 5:00pm - Video Review & technical discussion (optional) 6:30pm - Dinner with group, or on your own "I loved the great atmosphere, the group and the trainers" -David, WA "The powder was amazing and the coaching I got from the trainers helped me ski it better" - Steve, CO __________________________________________________________________________ PACKING LIST: Alpine skis, boots, and poles Helmet Collapsible probe (optional) Avalanche beacon (optional) Shovel (collapsible preferred) (optional) Pack with shovel straps (20-2500 cu. in.) (optional) Toiletries & prescriptions Several pairs of underwear Sunscreen & chapstick Several pairs of ski socks Ski tuning equipment (optional) Spring and winter gloves Two turtlenecks (polypropylene best) Altimeter (optional) Top and bottom long underwear (silk or polypro) Notebook w/pen Fleece layer, top and bottom Goggles and sunglasses with leashes 1-2 pairs gortex or other waterproof material ski pants Evening clothes: pants, shirts, sweaters Comfortable shoes & warm after-ski boots/shoes Gortex or other waterproof material ski jacket Camera Boot dryer Warm hat, baseball cap, and headband Swimming suit (optional)