Absolutely the best ski camps in the business. Fantastic and exotic locales...the best ski…read moretraining...all run with exceptional attention to detail. Been on 1 camp per year for 20 years- some of my best memories on (and off) snow! You will leave a better skier with tons of new skills and drills that you can work on later. Looking forward to my next NASTC adventure.

Absolutely THE BEST ski instruction - customized small groups, personalized attention to the areas…read moreYOU need to improve upon. The instructors you find with NASTC are at the highest levels nationally and internationally. These are the instructors that TEACH the instructors! I started with NASTC as a weak intermediate skier having tried several other highly touted ski "camps". The instructors at NASTC took the time to really dig into the reasons I wasn't progressing (physical fitness, focused equipment choices, fear on challenging terrain) and helped me set up the building blocks for real success. I made so much progress in my first week with them that I immediately booked a second course. I've been skiing with NASTC every winter since (and in some of the most beautiful locales in the world: St Anton, Portillo, Chile, Verbier, La Grave!). NASTC helped me develop from a "blue groomer girl" to a confident skier that doesn't think twice about tackling black and double black terrain. If you are looking for real, measurable improvement in your skiing, don't think twice. NASTC is the real deal.

Great for beginners! We took lessons with Julian at granlibakken who was patient and encouraging!…read moreHe gave us good basics to work with! Sam with the rentals was helpful as well! They both made the experience a positive one, we'll be back

I had tried skiing 3 times prior to booking a half day private lesson. I had previously had two…read moregroup lessons and still did not feel like I could ski even as a beginner would. I told myself if I can't get it this time then skiing is just not for me. As an athlete, this was a tough thought to have. However after my half day lesson with Julian I can actually say I see hope. He was patient and encouraging. I'm not skiing down black diamonds by any means but I feel more confident that I understand how to ski and will become better with more practice. The beginner hill is perfect for a true beginner. I highly recommend this option for anyone looking for a top quality, truly beneficial lesson.

Established in 1928, Auburn Ski Club is a USSA Ski Club located at the west end of Boreal Ski…read moreResort. It is unique in that it offers Alpine, Nordic, and Biathalon programs. The mountain views are spectacular, perched at the top of Donner Summit but offering easy access from Interstate 80. In addition to offering season-long training programs which vary in intensity and duration (from novices to pros), the facility has 25 km of groomed cross country trails. Several years ago, they began opening the trails to the public (previously it was a members-only facility). You can now purchase a full or half-day pass and rent poles, skis, and boots. A full day (pass and equipment) for adults is a great deal at $38. A commercial kitchen provides the essentials to store or prepare a lunch, and the downstairs offers locker storage (unlocked for guests) and showers. For kiddos that are just learning to cross-country ski, their Super Sliders program (which also offers drop-ins- lesson and equipment included) for the 4-10 year-old set is a great way to introduce skiing to kids. Coach Meg is awesome with little ones! In short, this is a destination for many training teams and ski races while also encouraging new skiers to explore and test their limits. The center is a hub for skiers of all levels and abilities- from pro to novice. Give it a shot!

We love ASC! We have done the ski club for about 4 years now and my son has improved so much! He's…read morefaster that me now and he's only 10!

I recently took an AIARE level 2 Avalanche course. The instruction was good but about halfway…read morethrough the day I fell early on a ski descent on a moderate slope with variable terrain and fractured/ dislocated my ankle. There was minimal to no assessment of my injury and I wound up sidestepping/ sliding/ skinning back to the car a few miles away with essentially minimal help/support. When I mentioned that I couldn't bear weight on my injured ankle I was instead given advice to "keep your weight forward and lean into the fall line". I was in a mild to moderate degree of shock by the time I reached my car. No one outreached me afterward. When I reached out to Tahoe Mountain School after the event with some constructive feedback the response that I received was " Sorry, we heard that the issue was due to lack of skier ability". I'll be the first to admit that my skiing ability was indeed severely compromised by a fractured ankle that required surgery but somehow they seemed to miss the point about doing a basic assessment. As a physician and SAR volunteer (unknown to those in the class) I'd grade the response to real life backcountry injury an "F" and the company's response to feedback as tone deaf.

Took the intro to Backcountry skiing class. Instructor was very knowledgeable and a good teacher…read more He took us to a location down the road to get to the backcountry, helped us learn how to use our gear, we hiked in with our backcountry skis, he taught us how to ascend, do switchback turns, and again, set our gear for downhill. Also taught us how to use our beacons, and the procedure for skiing with a buddy. Excellent course far exceeding my expectations, and I am excited to have this new wonderful hobby.

I spent a week at Powder Creek Lodge with Backcountry Babes, and it was AWESOME. The ski guides…read morewere amazing - I felt totally safe with them, and they found super fun terrain despite the high avalanche danger while we were there. They were also willing to explain their decision making and teach us more about snow science, which I really liked. The ski terrain was incredible. I could spend years there and not get bored. The food was amazing - way exceeded my expectations, and the lodge itself is really nice. Every detail is so well thought out, and the wood-fired sauna was a perfect way to end every day. I had never really been one to seek out women's only experiences, but really enjoyed it. It was a laid back, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere. I signed up for the trip on my own, and met such an amazing group of people. As one of the younger women on the trip, it was inspiring for me to see that I can still be shredding the backcountry 25 or 30 years from now. I'm planning on going on more trips with Backcountry Babes, for sure.

From the owner: We create backcountry skiing adventures for women. Fun, well-organized trips in an encouraging…read morelearning environment. Our guides and clients inspire an atmosphere of laughter, comfort, camaraderie and good friends. Oh, and great powder turns and avalanche education, too :)

My boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Lake Tahoe for an early Valentine's day surprise. As soon…read moreas he told me I said we have to take a snowboard lesson up there! I took a lesson with these guys in Big Bear this year and wanted to take another one at some point so this worked out great. My instructor D'Andre was so sweet and just as good as the instructor I had in Bear. He had me working on controlling my speed by carving and doing quicker and quicker carves. I can honestly say I did their Comet run on my own no problem after working with these guys in my lessons. I can't recommend them enough, super informative and helpful!! Thank you guys again!!!!

Instructor texted back to book time for a Mammoth lesson the following week. Instructor then went…read moreMIA and never texted back or called. I called the office and lady that answered and said she only deals with Big Bear bookings and she would let the Mammoth instructor know to call me. 4 days later, still no call. I already booked my son's ticket ahead of time due to having to make a reservation and rentals. It's Wednesday, we leave Thursday and have no idea if we have a lesson or not. Very unprofessional. Not to mention friends are going the following week that wanted to book a lesson as well. I will advise against.

My sister and I attended the Adult 2-hour ski lesson for First Timers. There were 6 of us total on…read morea Thursday morning. Our ski instructor was Neal. He was a nice older man, but I felt like he spent more time trying to remember everyone's name rather than teaching us how to ski. We spent forever learning how to clip in and out of the skis. We then learned how to walk uphill with our skis. We rode the Magic Carpet and made our way downhill. We didn't even go down the bunny slopes. We ended the lesson by riding the Easy Rider ski lift and made our way downhill. I would've liked if we spent more time mastering proper form and technique, especially how to turn properly, rather than rushing us straight to the top of Easy Rider hill. As neither of us had ever skied before, we thought the price we paid for the lesson was fair. For $225/person, it included the 2-hour lesson, ski rentals, and a ski lift ticket valid for the remainder of the day. The young gentlemen working the equipment rentals were very friendly. Most if not all of them appeared to be seasonal workers from other countries.

Had my first lesson here for snowboarding, came in with a little knowledge but still wanted to…read morelearn the basics. S/o to our instructor Teo for making the group lesson fun! There were seven of us, and we would practice how to strap in, take the magic carpet, ride with one and two straps on, as well as practice both heel/toe side. Very impressed, we could do a lot in about 2 hrs. We practiced going on the bunny slope about 2-3 times on our own. He took the time to help individuals out who were struggling and always waited to make sure we were together as a group before going back up the hill. Definitely appreciated the encouragement as well as the motivation to just try without handing it to us on a platter. Very reasonable price and highly worth the chance to take a lesson.

My wife and I saw the article on Biste in the RGJ. We had plateaued in our skiing ability --…read morebasically being stuck at the "Advanced-minus" level for the last several years. We were ready and eager to take it to the next level. We had tried "on the mountain" lessons but were frustrated that in a one-hour lesson you only received about 8 minutes of actual instruction. As soon as we saw the picture in the RGJ of Kris giving instruction on the "treadmill", we knew that this was what we were looking for. We called Kris right away and signed up for the introductory lesson. The bad news is that Kris told us that we were skiing totally wrong. The good news is that we already knew that, and Kris immediately got to work on building a strong skiing foundation. The intro lesson was such a smash hit that when we went skiing the next day we both called it "the first real skiing day of our lives". We are now on lesson five of the twelve-lesson series, and we are seeing improvement at each lesson, and more importantly we are seeing improvement on the slopes. Kris is a great teacher, and the treadmill allows instant feedback. If you are serious about learning to ski properly and taking your skills to the next level, we can highly recommend Kris and the Biste method.

From the owner: We are a sports and fitness instruction operation located in Reno. We teach skiing and Snowboarding…read moreIndoors. We are a new northern Nevada business, looking for clients in the Reno, Sparks and Carson area. We offer one on one training on our ski simulator called the #SnowBiste and teach using our unique training methodology called the #BisteMethod. Our Method is a paradigm shift to the way skiing and snowboarding have been taught in the past. 1) We can teach you 10X faster than traditional means. 2) Our teaching process is a lot less expensive. There is no lift ticket and no rental equipment, we supply it. 3) We are a lot closer than the mountains saving you time. We are located in Reno. A half hour session of training on the Snow Biste equals a full day of skiing on the mountain. 4) We are not limited to daylight (banker) hours. We offer our training sessions at times that fit 'Your Schedule' and hectic lifestyle. 5) We teach both never-evers (skiers and snowboarders) and advanced ski racing athletes how to get to the next level.

Hire this guy! John came all the way down to NAS Fallon to capture some special moments for my…read morehusband's FINI flight. We wanted to commemorate this special end of an era with his best squad mates and John was the right choice. The price was right and he worked quickly to process our photos just how we needed them.

I have been doing photography consistently for many years, and felt that I had gotten about as far…read moreas self-taught could get me and it was time to invest in some professional training if I wanted to improve my skill. One-on-one lessons with John were the perfect step. His approach is all about efficiency and storytelling, which I found to be an excellent balance of pragmatic and creative. The one-on-one format allowed me to get the most tailored information- nothing was review for me, but, rather, my classes contained a personally-tailored firehose of new and relevant information! I especially recommend his class if you shoot with any kind of mirrorless Fujifilm camera. That's his specialty, and fortunately, what I shoot with as well. You can't beat expert advice with the very tool you use the most. All in all, if you're looking for the next step to take to improve your skill, a class with John is a great investment.