Sidecountry & Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry skiing has never been more available or more popular. We are fortunate to have so much amazing ski terrain right here in our backyard. For over 16 years NASTC has been leading skiers into the backcountry to enjoy the pristine setting of the Sierra wilderness. Not only is a trip into the backcountry an uplifting experience for your soul, it is also an adventure and a great way to get powder turns in well after the mountain is "skied out." One of the best times to venture into the backcountry is in the spring, when the weather is beautiful and the spring corn is perfect. If you feel you've skied everything at your home resort, then the backcountry is your next frontier. NASTC offers one day and multi-day excursions in the Western and Eastern Sierras. We run guided trips to the Sierra Club Huts, overnight trips out of Lost Trail Lodge, Mt Tallac descent, and backcountry excursion through the Buttermilks and much more. Customized backcountry trips are available; all you have to do is call the NASTC office to choose your own adventure. NASTC also offers a 3-day trip to Mt. Shasta, where you will climb to the summit and then enjoy a 6,000 foot descent on skis back to basecamp. No backcountry skiing skills are necessary to participate in the NASTC backcountry adventure. All skiers must carry a beacon, shovel and probe with them, we will teach you the basic avalanche awareness, how to use Alpine Touring (AT) equipment, route-finding, and more.

Backcountry/Sidecountry, Tahoe, CA
Dates: January 8, February 19, March 12, 2011

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Tahoe, CA Backcountry Overnight Adventure

Enjoy improving your backcountry know-how (beacon use, touring techniques, route finding, and more) and your actual skiing. You'll ski off Donner Summit to the remote and decadent Lost Trail Lodge nestled deep in the woods near Truckee.

Dates: TBA
Price: TBA

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MT. SHASTA, CA - CLIMB AND SKI A 14,162' PEAK

Experience the thrill of climbing to the top of Mt. Shasta (14,162 feet) and skiing down this famous California volcano, led by top guides from Shasta Mountain Guides. The adventure is a physical challenge as well as a great experience skiing winter powder at the top and spring corn from the middle down to the cars. Levels 8-9.

Dates: May 14-16, 2011

Price: TBA (includes 3 days instruction and guiding, 2 dinners, and group gear)

Call NASTC at 530-582-4772 or email ski@skinastc.com to book this trip
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Call the Backcountry Ski Shop in Truckee, CA for your equipment needs and get the NASTC Discount -- 530-582-0909.

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NASTC also offers a range of AVALANCHE courses click here to view

For avalanche advisories in the Tahoe area, take a look at www.sierraavalanchecenter.org and www.shastaavalanche.org for the Mt Shasta area.

NASTC has a relationship with its host ski areas and operates in and out of bounds within the ski areas with their permission. All of the above backcountry ski courses, with the exception of Mt. Shasta, are operated under NASTC's special use permit issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Tahoe National Forest. NASTC operates their Mt. Shasta course through a partnership with Shasta Mountain Guides under their special use permit issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.