Welcome to the Lumi Experiences blog, where we share stories and tips related to our trips. It’s more than just a collection of stories though. Scroll through the posts or click the dropdown menus below to search by country, topic, and year for updates about upcoming trips, travel tips or just to check out the photos. Enjoy!
Long-time Lumi guest Gunnar Knapp shares his experiences from skiing the 2026 Engadin Ski Marathon in Switzerland. As part of a Lumi Experiences trip, he not only explored the Engadin Valley but also completed his tenth Worldloppet, earning the prestigious Worldloppet Master Diploma and gold medal. His journal captures both the beauty of the region and the joy of skiing the iconic Engadin course.
Read MoreLumi Experiences, the world’s premier provider of boutique cross-country ski vacations is proud to announce an expanded partnership with US Cross Country Ski Team star, Julia Kern, designating Lumi Experiences as her official headgear sponsor for the 2025/2026 FIS Cross Country Season.
Read MoreLumi Experiences is giving away an 8-day cross-country trip for two to explore the stunning Jura Mountains and race the Transju Worldloppet in France. Try your luck and enter by December 14.
Read MoreDiscover the Norwegian Birkebeiner with Lumi as a non skier. This cross-country ski adventure and culture trip is perfect for skiers and non-skiers alike. Explore Norway beyond world-class trails and experience culture and community with Lumi Experiences.
Read MoreDiscover how Lumi founder Garrott Kuzzy turned a life on skis into Lumi Experiences — creating guided cross-country ski trips across Europe and beyond.
Read MoreWe caught up with ski legend Muffy Ritz and her adorable dog Lumi for a quick chat in Sun Valley. Don’t miss this peek into what she loves about the Lumi trips.
Read MoreFather's Day is just around the corner and we're celebrating the memories made on the trails. From France to Iceland, check out some of the our favorite father-child moments from recent Lumi trips.
Read MoreFirsthand experience skiing the legendary Norwegian Birkebeiner as told by Lumi guest Ron Sawdey. From hilly trails at the Holmenkollen to the exhilarating descent from Sjusjoen to Lillehammer, Ron recounts his thrills and spills, plus the unforgettable atmosphere that makes the Birken a must-do for cross-country skiers.
Read MoreI’m thrilled to share a special story from the 1924 Holmenkollen 50K cross country ski race, written by Henry I. Baldwin (1896-1992), grandfather of long-time Lumi guest Gunnar Knapp. Gunnar traveled with his family and Lumi Experiences to the 2023 Holmenkollen World Cup, 99 years after his grandfather’s visit.
Read MoreLumi Experiences guests JoAnn and Jim from Greensboro, Vermont recall their self-guided skiing adventures in Seefeld, Austria and Seiser Alm, Italy: “All we had to do was show up.” Read more about their adventures here! If you’re interested in a self-guided ski trip like JoAnn and Jim for this coming winter, the deadline to reserve is this weekend.
Read MoreLeading up to Mother’s Day, we’re taking an opportunity to reflect on the special time that adult children and parents can spend together on a ski vacation and wanted to share some reflections from Katie who traveled with her mom Francie to Austria & Italy on the Seefeld & Seiser Alm Sight-Skiing trip last winter. Do you want to take a special ski trip with your or parent(s) or adult child(ren) this winter? Sign up for a 2025 Lumi trip that still has availability before Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16 and save $300 per person!
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