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Firsthand 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 MoreGreetings from Norway where cross-country skiing is the national sport and they say kids are born with skis on their feet: “født med ski på beina.” In the midst of Lumi’s peak trip season, with the Trondheim World Championships wrapped up and the Norway-Birken trip kicking off this week, I’m excited to share some photo highlights from Lumi’s March trips to Norway, Slovenia and Seefeld & Engadin.
Read More“The crowd was cheering so loudly I couldn’t even hear myself breathe” – Johannes Klaebo
If you’ve been to a cross-country ski race in Norway, you know exactly what Klaebo means. If you wish you were there in person, don’t miss the festivities at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games next winter. The energy, the fans and the skiing awaits in Italy too!
Read MoreLumi Experiences trips for the 2025 cross-country ski season are nearly full or already sold out. If you're interested in a Lumi ski trip for the winter ahead, there are just one or two rooms left on a handful of trips – see the trips below and reach out to secure your spot while there is still space: info@lumiexperiences.com This is the last chance to sign up for a 2025 Lumi trip!
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 MoreThis February and March, the attention of Nordic ski world will be on the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway! Lumi Experiences has lodging and grandstand tickets reserved for this unique Nordic event. The trip deadline is approaching fast: receive a $300 / person booking discount when you sign up for Lumi’s Week 1 trip by Thursday, October 31. Need more inspiration for why to head to Trondheim?
Read MoreBig enough to draw the attention of the New York Times, this year’s Holmenkollen Ski Festival featured the first ever women’s 50 km World Cup event. Lumi Experiences was on hand to cheer on the racers…
Read MoreBeyond stellar conditions and endless trails, Norway's rich ski history – highlighted by races like the Birkebeiner and Holmenkollen – make it a skier's mecca.
Read MoreMost Birkie skiers are familiar with the legendary story of the original Norwegian Birkebeiners… But what is the Norwegian Birkebeiner like today?
Read MoreThe Worldloppet events continue this weekend with the Norwegian Birkebeiner, better known to Norwegians simply as the “Birken.”
Read MoreThe cross country World Cup shifts its focus from Olympic Games to the legendary Holmenkollen Ski Festival this weekend – affectionately known as “the second national day” of Norway.
Read MoreThe Holmenkollen Ski Stadium in Norway was quiet last weekend, with no final World Cup of the season. No fans camped out for days to cheer on racers. No ski jumpers flying over Oslo. Still, like the rest of the ski world, they are already preparing for events to return next winter.
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