WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, BC, CANADA - Early Season Jumpstart
From 1995-2003, this was our most popular course. We took a break to try some other mountains with our clients, but now its time to return to North America's top-ranked resort! Whistler and Blackcomb have a combined 7,000+ acres, including 550 acres of snowmaking and 2 glaciers. This is a sure-fire way to start your season right with tons of vertical, top trainers, small groups, immediate video feedback, a world-class village, and deluxe accommodations. You'll stay in the ski in-ski out Residence Inn by Marriott (beautiful condos with kitchens and breakfast buffet). Levels 6-9.

Dates: November 28 - December 6, 2008
Price: $3459 (includes 8 nights of lodging, 7 days of lift tickets, 6 days of instruction, and ground transportation)

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ST. ANTON, AUSTRIA - Tyrolian Ski Adventure
The true ski enthusiast should not miss this unique chance to be treated to locals-only stashes, guided off-piste descents to pristine Austrian villages, and NASTC's expert coaching. We will stay in the wonderful Montjola Lodge and dine on the finest Austrian fare. A traditional Tyrolean ski village, St. Anton combines the charm of Austrian hospitality with lively apres-ski activites, 5000' vertical, and runs up to 5 miles long. Jens Borgnaes, a NASTC trainer, is the #1 instructor/guide in St. Anton, a top trainer for Austrian ski instructors, and one of the most incredible skiers you'll ever meet. Levels 6-9

Dates: March 13-22, 2009

Price: $3995

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PORTILLO, CHILE - Summer in the Andes 2008
Portillo has been South America’s #1 ski resort, famous for its majestic setting and deep snow. Once you go, you’ll never want to leave. This is NASTC ’s 14th season at this friendly, exclusive, and challenging resort. Ski down to glacier-blue Lake Inca or traverse into huge bowls amidst 15,000’ Andean peaks. With 12 lifts, 23 runs, and all the snow of a maritime range, we have skied it all in August (equivalent of February at home). Portillo is home to big mountain extremists, racers, and every-day carvers, but amidst the familial and social atmosphere of the Grand Living Room and the late night disco, everyone is equal. Levels 6-9

Dates: August 14-24, 2009

Price:$4390 (includes ground transfers, Portillo Octagon lodging and meals, 8-day lift ticket, 6 days instruction, hotel amenities, and final night in 4-star Santiago hotel)
Hotel upgrades available.
Backcountry tours and heli-skiing upgrades optional.

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COMING IN 2010 Zermatt, Switzerland Skiing Adventure

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LAS LEÑAS, ARGENTINA Summer in the Andes
Las Leñas is world-renowned in skiers’ circles for it’s huge out of bounds skiing. Long traverses
and BIG vertical descents (4,034’) entice skiers from around the globe. In addition to over 40 miles of marked terrain, Las Leñas offers more than half a million acres of off-piste skiing. This is an expert skiers paradise (40% of the terrain is double black diamond), but there is also plenty for the advanced (25%) and intermediate (30%) skier. The Marte Lift, often called the “best lift in So. America,” gets you to epic terrain you simply won’t believe: big bowls, narrow chutes, and the couloirs. The resort 1 hour from Malargue (90 minute flight from Buenos Aries). Lodging options range from basic to 5-star, and you won’t quickly forget the cuisine and fine wines. Levels 6-9

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VALLE NEVADO, CHILE - CHILEAN SKI ADVENTURE
A larger resort we enjoy visiting in Chile is Valle Nevado. It is connected by lifts to three other vast ski areas, and boasts the only detachable quad in Chile. With almost 3,000 vertical feet of skiing, an 18,000-ft. peak right behind it, seven 4-star restaurants, and 3 grand hotels, Valle Nevado is a very unique South American ski vacation experience that is not to be missed. You will also have the opportunity to go Heli Skiing! NASTCs off-piste ski improvement clinic will lead you safely and successfully through this exhilarating new terrain at the resort and in the expansive Andes mountain range. Levels 6-9

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VERBIER, SWITZERLAND
We love to explore Verbier, Switzerland with our clients. You will be treated to access the Four Valleys by 95 lifts, guided backcountry descents, and NASTC's expert coaching. With peaks reaching over 10,000 feet you are sure to enjoy the alpine panorama while skiing 250 miles of slopes on epic terrain with every conceivable degree of difficulty. We stay at the lovely chalet style Golf Hotel.

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LA GRAVE, FRANCE
NASTC and La Grave may have the most symbiotic relationship in skiing. This is the perfect match: big mountains with no grooming and no patrol, plus NASTC trainers and French guides to lead the way. Every day is a new adventure armed with our fat skis, beacons, shovels, and harnesses. A cable car starting in the village lifts us up 7,000 vertical feet of awe-inspiring terrain. We stay in the "Skiers' Lodge," the charming La Chaumine Lodge with just 36 beds and 4-star meals. Levels 8-9

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Note: all dates listed for courses out of California include travel days.