NASTC NEWS 5/12/20

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12 May 2020 19:39

NATURE NEVER CLOSES

We are eagerly awaiting the day soon when the state government allows us to reopen our Donner Summit Rock Climbing School. We have a detailed plan to ensure the health and safety of our guides and climbers, and we are currently taking refundable reservations including 5% off for summer and autumn climbing, as well as all our skiing adventures and avalanche courses.

But nature is not closed. So we hope you’re getting out there regularly and safely (with social distance) in order to maintain mental and physical health. As John Muir once said, “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”

By forcing us into isolation, the coronavirus has reminded us all of a second pandemic so many suffer: loneliness, depression, and anxiety. All three ailments are rampant and growing, pushing deeper and deeper into a population that had become more sedentary and indoor-based even before the virus hit. We may be grateful for things like Zoom and Facetime for connecting us with loved ones and our jobs all spring, but the pre-pandemic irony is that our high-tech always-in-touch world actually makes people feel more disconnected and lonely. Time in nature really helps us heal by decreasing stress, blood pressure and anxiety while boosting our immune system and sense of calm. Getting outside with family and friends enriches us doubly. The wilder the place, the better! So we’re hard at work planning that next skiing or rock climbing adventure for you…

While we cannot enjoy our national or state parks, or every beach, crag, or trail yet, we can get outside. NASTC staff is here to help you – confirm plans to get to those places we crave – soon!

NASTC’s ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL

Plan to climb 1:1 with a guide, or with your shelter in place small group. We will keep you posted, and thank you for checking in with us anytime, and booking in advance. Our guides are eager to see you on the rock and we have a detailed plan to ensure your and their health and safety. B ook your reservations now !

FOUR NEW OUTDOOR FILMS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS….ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE STILL BINGEING TIGER KING OR OZARK

The best documentaries from this year’s film festivals look at quixotic quests and devastating disasters, here is a short summary of one. Try these 3 films also: Spaceship Earth, Rebuilding Paradise, and The Cost of Silence.

Piano to Zanskar

“Making pianos is the most boring thing that you could possibly ever do,” says piano tuner Sir Desmond Gentle at the beginning of Piano to Zanskar. The film then follows him as he travels 5,000 miles from his London shop to hand-deliver a 176-pound instrument to a remote village in the Himalayas. His goal is to enable music lessons at a local school, and if Gentle completes his expedition, he’ll have placed the highest-altitude piano in the world.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

And if you want to talk about goal-setting, give us a call. Maybe it’s to climb something harder than last year, go on a ski trip you currently feel you’re not strong enough for, or just get more fit to feel better. We think goal-setting is extremely important, now more than ever. Goals give us something to work towards and make our daily work-outs all the more gratifying.

LET’S DREAM ABOUT SKIING AGAIN

Silverton, CO is big mountain skiing at its best. We’ll take you Jan 14-17. This course is for serious powder skiers, no groomed terrain is available. You ski helicopter skiing type of terrain here in the Colorado backcountry without the expense. Silverton is not your typical resort: you leave all the glitz and hustle of resort-skiing behind in exchange for fresh, untracked powder in a quiet and beautiful setting. While Silverton is a lift-accessed mountain (count it: one lift), there is some hiking involved, especially to get to the really good stashes.
Do not be intimidated. Silverton Mountain is for advanced AND expert skiers. You must be comfortable with black diamond slopes, variable snow conditions, and hiking 5-20 minutes along ridge lines.

SILVERTON CAMP JAN 14-17 INFO

WAYS TO HELP TRUCKEE-TAHOE

Here is a wonderful way to help, a list of Truckee/Tahoe funds and resources. So many have stepped up to help out – donating, volunteering, caring for higher risk and senior neighbors, and feeding those in need and on the front lines.

WAYS TO HELP TRUCKEE TAHOE

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NASTC NEWS 5/12/20

NATURE NEVER CLOSES

NASTC’s ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL

FOUR NEW OUTDOOR FILMS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS….ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE STILL BINGEING TIGER KING OR OZARK

Piano to Zanskar

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

LET’S DREAM ABOUT SKIING AGAIN

WAYS TO HELP TRUCKEE-TAHOE

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