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LUNA Chix of NASTC Grand Targhee Adventure Weekend "Cuz, girls, just wanna have fun!" NASTC has put together a specialty course for women skiers February 11-14 at Grand Targhee, WY. The incredible beauty of the Grand Tetons is awe-inspiring. We can't imagine a better backdrop for a girl's weekend away. Women will have the opportunity to ski and train with some of the best female instructors in the country in a fun and relaxed environment. Grand Targhee is notorious for an abundance of snow and its light fluffy consistency. Targhee is also known for its genuine Western charm, friendliness and warm hospitality. This girls' adventure weekend is a great way explore the off-piste and become a more confident and versatile skier under the attentive guidance of expert instructors in a fun and friendly environment. This course is designed for students to learn untracked powder technique at their own pace. It is also for the avid and already proficient powder skier who wants to perfect and improve their technique and get great coaching while skiing amidst their favorite medium- fresh powder! We will spend our time at Grand Targhee exploring the abundant terrain and cat-skiing on Peaked Mountains, Targhee's reserved playground for cat-skiers only. Nothing beats floating in champagne-like powder and then sitting in the warm and cozy lodge sipping on a glass of wine or soaking in the hot tub. Ladies, this weekend is about you. You will receive personalized coaching that will help you make breakthroughs in your skiing and you will be able to relax, get away from it all and rejuvenate your soul in the beauty of the Grand Tetons.
Trip dates: February 11-14, 2010 Price: $2245 Double occupancy/ $2415 Single occupancy room Includes: lodging at Grand Targhee Resort, lift tickets, guided cat skiing, all day instruction with video review & tech talks, breakfast daily, a wine & cheese welcome reception and 1dinner Levels: 6-9 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 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 __________________________________________________________________________ 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)