Skiing isn’t just about going fast — it’s about how you see the world

Garrott skiing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

Garrott Kuzzy: From Ski Dreamer to Olympian

“Although his dream of becoming an Olympian coalesced later in life, Lumi Experiences’ founder, Garrott Kuzzy, has had a love for cross country skiing from a young age. From visiting the Engadin Ski Marathon when he was just seven years old to training under legendary Nordic coaches at Minneapolis’s Hopkins High School, Garrott’s formative years set the stage for a lifetime passion for skiing – and a successful career to fuel it.”

Garrott at age 7 with his father at the Engadin Ski Marathon

Garrott skiing the 1997 König Ludwig Lauf

In this week’s Lumi blog post, we’re sharing an in-depth FasterSkier interview detailing how Garrott Kuzzy grew from a budding ski jumper to an entrepreneur hosting cross country ski vacations to ski destinations around the world. It’s a story of inspiration and perseverance, and proof that sometimes big dreams become reality. Lumi Experiences wouldn’t exist without Garrott’s tireless drive for excellence both on and off the race course.

“[Spending a foreign exchange year in Europe] opened doors. Those experiences make you realize sport isn’t just about skiing faster—it’s about how you see the world.”

Find out more: How Garrott Kuzzy Turned a Life on Skis into Lumi Experiences

One of Garrott's favorite sunset skis in Seefeld, Austria

Garrott brings the excitement at the 2023 Planica World Championships

Interested in experiencing a cross country ski trip with Lumi Experiences this winter?

Check out Lumi’s 2026 Ski Trips, including the opportunity to cheer on US Ski Team athletes at the 2026 Tour de Ski trip in Italy or the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy! If you’d rather avoid the crowds, check out Lumi’s sight-skiing trips, including the popular Seefeld & Seiser Alm Trip (which Jessie Diggins affectionately refers to as “Seiser Awesome”) and Slovenia & Italy Trip, where you can ski beneath the stunning Julian Alps.

Wherever you decide to go, you’ll have the support of Lumi’s expert, local trip leaders and many tasty treats to enjoy along the way.

See you on the trail,

Garrott Kuzzy
Founder & Olympian
Lumi Experiences