What better way is there to start your season than skiing under the tutelage of PSIA Demo Team members at some of the best mountains in North America. These courses offer skiers a great opportunity to develop an individual focus for the season. Our trainers will assess your technique, equipment and skiing-fitness and help you develop a stronger and more efficient platform to work from.

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, BC, CANADA - Early Season Jumpstart
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond Whistler-Blackcomb's pristinely manicured and groomed trails? We'll be happy to introduce you to the real Whistler-Blackcomb! A mountain full of diverse terrain and glorious views. Spend your days skiing and exploring the great bounty of this spectacular ski area. Then spend your evenings at world-class restaurants telling stories about your adventures out on the hill. By the week's end you will have overcome any early season weaknesses and will be in optimal form for the remainder of the season.
Levels 6-9.

Dates: November 28- December 6, 2008
Price: $3459

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SQUAW VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - Early Season Jumpstart
Get your skiing legs back with NASTC's excellent team of coaches at one of the largest and most awe-inspiring resorts in California - Squaw Valley! It's no wonder as to why this resort is such a popular destination, with its steeps, big bowls and endless cruisers there's a flavor for everyone. With 34 lifts and over 100 runs coupled with a deluxe base resort, it's hard not to have a good time. Start your season off right and let NASTC help you dial in your technique and equipment and make this your best season ever.

Levels 6-9
Dates: December 6-10, 2008
Price: $2489 (includes 5 days lift tickets and instruction, 3 dinners, welcome orientation)

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Here are some other resorts that we have traveled to for early season...

ASPEN/SNOWMASS, COLORADO
Five days of early season skiing and 4 resorts and 5200 acres to choose from will make this Jumpstart course ideal for finding the best conditions while getting your skiing dialed in. Mark your personal goals for the season and get a head start with our top trainers! Long-time NASTC trainer and 12-year Demo-Team member Victor Gerdin will be your guide in his own backyard of Aspen/Snowmass. He will show you the mountains and town the way only a long-time local can.

This acclaimed resort and very charming town is home to 4 world-class mountains and over 5200 acres of skiable terrain for every level of skier. Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands are renowned for expert and Intermediate variety while Buttermilk is an entire mountain created just for beginners and intermediates. We will guide you through unbelievably fun early season terrain plus we'll enjoy Aspen's remarkable restaurants, stimulating environment, and late night entertainment which is unparalleled and always an option!

We will stay at the Silvertree Hotel situated ski-in/ski-out to Snowmass and just a short walk or ride to other resorts, restaurants and other night life.

If you are looking to enjoy a few extra days or bringing a spouse or friend along, don't forget Aspen's famous shopping, art galleries, book stores, and winter concert series.

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KILLINGTON, VERMONT - Early Season Jumpstart
We are excited to offer NASTC's popular early season Jumpstart for the second time at one of the premier resorts on the East Coast! NASTC's trainers know this mountain VERY well. Killington stretches across seven mountains with 200 diverse trails and 33 lifts. With an average of 250 inches of natural snow per season and the country’s most extensive snowmaking system, Killington has offered the longest season in eastern North America for 43 consecutive years.

This will be an intensive, deluxe, and fun three day clinic to truly sharpen your skills well before the holiday crowds. We stay in the luxury mountainside Killington Grand Resort Hotel and dine at the resort's finest restaurants. If some pampering is in order, guests can always do some massage or spa time in the evenings too!

We don't have any dates for the 2008-09 season for Killington, but we may return to Killington again in the future.

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SUGAR BOWL, CALIFORNIA - INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Are you looking to expand your horizons in the world of skiing? Ready to quit your day job?! Become a ski instructor!! On day 1 you will work on your personal ski improvement through the use of exercises, drills, video, and intensive free skiing and. Day two you will learn the the fundamentals of skiing and the skill demonstrations and progressions that you need to know to start teaching. Evening tech talks will include the American Teaching System and proper equipment fit. All of this will prepare you for the PSIA Level I Certification, and most students attain it during the on and off-hill exam on Day 3 of the course. We can help you become placed in a PSIA ski school and become a member of PSIA.
We will also help you finalize with your local division of PSIA for member fees.
Levels 7-9. We don't have any dates for this course for this season.

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Accommodations in the Tahoe/Truckee area...

The Cedar House Sports Hotel is partnering with NASTC to provide complete ski packages in the Tahoe/Truckee area. The Cedar House is located just outside old downtown Truckee, CA. Offering world-class accommodations, they fuse contemporary angularity on the outside with Zen-like peacefulness on the inside.