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Is there a connection between cross country skiing and cheese? Is there a reason why the American Birkebeiner, the largest ski event in the US, is hosted in America's Dairyland? Land of the Cheeseheads?
The international ski community seems to think so... Switzerland's Le Gruyére AOP is a long-time FIS World Cup sponsor and host of Le Gruyére challenge. Have you noticed World Cup racers at the podium celebrating with a big ol' wedge of cheese next to them?
Read MoreLumi Experiences just wrapped up an incredible season of cross-country ski vacations across Europe. 2024 trips are filling quickly, but there’s still time to sign up & save. We just extended the early booking discount. Reach out by Saturday, April 15th to save $300 per person: info@lumiexperiences.com
Read MoreFrom Norway to New Zealand, Lumi Experiences offers cross country ski vacations to your favorite destinations. Check out what’s on tap for 2024 cross country ski vacations & reach out by Friday, March 31 to save $300 per person: info@lumiexperiences.com
Read MoreWe wanted to share some reflections from Judy Young at New Moon Ski and Bike Shop who traveled with Lumi and the rest of the New Moon crew to the 2023 World Champs in Slovenia. See the photo highlights and find out more inside!
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 MoreLumi Experiences is thrilled to support Olympian Julia Kern this winter as she makes her way around the World Cup circuit for the 7th season. We love Julia's enthusiasm for all things she does, and not just skiing. Did you know she snaps professional-quality photos with just a smartphone during her travels? Whether the forecast is calling for a bluebird day or white-out, check out her tips & tricks for capturing scenes from your next ski adventure.
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 MoreI knew this World Championships in Planica would be a special week, both for the racing, but also for the atmosphere at the venue and the cultural activities in the corner of Europe where Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet. Sandwiched between the American Birkebeiner and the Engadin Ski Marathon, I could only join our groups for three days in Slovenia, but they turned out to be incredible. Here are a few highlights from the week…
Read MoreIt’s been an exciting and historic week at the 2023 Nordic World Championships in Planica, Slovenia. We have had two Lumi Experiences groups at the championships and both have already been trailside to cheer on two US cross country medals!
Read MoreLumi’s Marketing Manager Lauren Honican experienced our self-guided trip to Seefeld & Seiser Alm with her partner Myles. Their favorite discovery: restaurants only accessible by ski!
Read MoreThe Marcialonga & König Ludwig Lauf trip overlaps with Fasching, or carnival season, and reminds me of a traditional Fat Tuesday treat: Krapfen. Learn what makes the trip and these traditional Viennese doughnuts so rich and sweet!
Read MoreBirkie weekend is almost here! We are thrilled to extend a special invite to all Birkie skiers: stop by the Lumi booth at the Birkie Expo on Thursday, February 23rd at 1:30pm to meet Lumi travelers Jackie, Dan and Jim … this year’s Inga and Warriors!
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