Welcome Cross Country Skier Magazine readers!
As the world’s premier cross country ski travel company, Lumi Experiences is excited to celebrate our partnership as an official tour operator for the Worldloppet’s series of 19 international ski marathons with a Trip Giveaway for two lucky skiers on our 2027 Norway Sight-Skiing trip — a value of over $10,000.
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LUMI EXPERIENCES
As the world’s premier cross country ski travel company, Lumi Experiences offers boutique trips that introduce travelers to winter cultures where nordic skiing is a part of everyday life — from Sweden to Slovenia. It’s a ski vacation like no other.
Lumi Experiences was founded by Minnesotan cross country ski Olympian Garrott Kuzzy.
Along with a fun-loving team of local trip leaders, Garrott shares his passion for skiing and travel with people who want to experience snowy villages, crackling fires, forest gnomes and warm apple strudel.
After a week with Lumi Experiences you will be physically healthier, mentally calmer and totally invigorated. Our guests rave about their expert trip leaders, wholesome meals, comfortable accommodations and local libations poured and savored often. That’s what it’s all about!
Trips overview
Lumi specializes in small group experiences for people who love cross country skiing, whether you’ve been skiing for years or getting out for the first time. Our range of trip styles includes:
Sight-Skiing Trips
Week-long guided group adventures to some of the world’s renown cross-country ski destinations.
Worldloppet TRIPS
Guided group trips that are similar to our Sight-Skiing trips, but with the opportunity to ski a marathon or two.
WORLD CUP TRIPS
Unique access and opportunities at international Nordic World Cup & World Championships events.
SELF-GUIDED TRIPS
For just you and your crew. We take on the lifting and logistics, so you can relax and explore.
"I wanted to send a quick note of gratitude for the two spots on the France Trip that we won in the Lumi trip giveaway. It was really very special to travel with my wife and to get to bring my Mom and Dad along - we all had such a fantastic time. Our family was really impressed with the trip: our trip leaders Annette and Adele were perfect and got us out on some really memorable trails. Our hotel was great, right in the center of town, and the hosts superb - truly a highlight. The activities were so interesting and fun and special... Really, honestly, an unforgettable experience. Thank you."
- Chris McKim from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Winner of Lumi’s 2024 Trip Giveaway
Norway Sight-Skiing Trip
February 7 - 13, 2027 or
February 14 - 20, 2027
Head to the birthplace of skiing for a week of exploration and discovery. Norway’s largest trail network of 1200+ km awaits you overlooking the capital city of Oslo from the famed Holmenkollen venue in the Nordmarka region. Afterwards, head north to Lillehammer, site of the iconic 1994 Olympic Games and the skiers paradise of Sjusjøen. There are no ski races on this trip, just beautiful skiing, delicious cuisine & cultural experiences.
Highlights
Ski and explore Norway for 7 days
Discover virtually endless trails around the Holmenkollen, Nordmarka, Lillehammer and Sjusjøen
Visit the Norwegian Ski Museum and Holmenkollen ski jump
Stroll through Oslo, through the old town and along the banks of the fjord
Sled down the Korketrekkeren, “corkscrew” trail above Oslo
Savor brunost brown cheese atop fresh, warm waffles - a local specialty
Explore the Olympic village of Lillehammer and stroll the cobbled Storgata pedestrian street
Relax in the wellness area or spa at each of your hotels
Enjoy time with friends during meals and on the trails
Trip designed by Garrott Kuzzy -- Lumi Founder & Olympian
What’s included?
6 nights in three- and four-star hotels
All breakfasts and 5 dinners at your hotels
Ground transportation during the trip, starting and finishing in Oslo
Tram ride to/from the Holmenkollen into Oslo
Entry into the Norwegian Ski Museum
Ride to the top of the Holmenkollen ski jump
Sledding down the Korketrekkeren trail, overlooking Oslo
Entry into the Lillehammer Olympic Museum
Ski trail passes and glide waxing
Welcome & farewell reception
Personalized daily trail recommendations
Support from local trip leaders
All 2027 Lumi Trips
Worldloppet Trips
As an official tour operator of the Worldloppet, an organization of cross country ski marathons around the world, the following trips include the opportunity to participate in a Worldloppet event, with the support of Lumi’s local, expert trip leaders.
DOLOMITENLAUF & MARCIALONGA
January 22 - February 1, 2027
Travel and ski in the alps on our Dolomitenlauf and Marcialonga trip. Participate in two Worldloppet ski events in Austria and Italy on consecutive weekends, with two days of skiing in Toblach in between. Trip includes a guaranteed entry in the Marcialonga.
MARCIALONGA &
KÖNIG LUDWIG LAUF
January 29 - February 8, 2027
Experience some of the best skiing in three countries, while you participate in the Marcialonga Worldloppet in Italy, explore the 200+ km of ski trails in Seefeld, Austria and finish the trip with a Bavarian beer after the König Ludwig Lauf Worldloppet event in Oberammergau, Germany.
Japan Sapporo
Coming in 2028
Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island, is renown for its deep powder and mountainous terrain. Explore the region’s trails and expansive downhill resorts before participating in the Sapporo Ski Marathon. Stay in the city of Sapporo at the peak of their annual snow festival for a taste of Japan’s culture, cuisine and a relaxing onsen - a traditional Japanese bath.
France Transju’
February 8 - 15, 2027
The Jura Mountains form the border between France and Switzerland. The region is renown for more than Comte cheese and Jura wine. In winter, the snow covered hills turn into a paradise for cruising on cross country skis.
tartu & finlandia
February 19 - March 1, 2027
Travel across the Baltic Sea to the medieval city of Tartu, home to Estonia’s Olympic Museum. Ski the Tartu Worldloppet and discover Estonia’s ski culture. Take a scenic ferry to Finland, where 180+ km of skiing, Finnish saunas and the Finlandia ski marathon await in Lahti. Book-end your trip with an optional stay in each country’s coastal capital city: Tallinn and Helsinki.
Sweden Vasaloppet
February 28 - March 8, 2027
Explore enchanting cross-country ski trails with Lumi in the heart of Sweden’s Dalarna region, home to the legendary Vasaloppet. Your base for the week is the cozy lakeside town of Mora, where countless trails begin right outside your door. Enjoy daily skiing excursions before returning to your hotel for a delicious local meal and a soothing sauna at your in-house spa.
SEEFELD & ENGADIN
March 8 - 15, 2027
Combine two of Europe's legendary ski destinations: Seefeld, Austria and the Engadin Valley in Switzerland. Discover the 200+ km of trails in Seefeld. Participate in the Engadin Ski Marathon, one of the original Worldloppet events.
NORWAY: OSLO & NORWEGIAN BIRKEBEINER
March 15 - 22, 2027
Head to the birthplace of skiing for a week in Oslo and Lillehammer. Explore the famed Holmenkollen, discover the seemingly endless trails around Sjusjøen and stroll down the cobbled Storgata in Lillehammer. Finish your week with the opportunity to ski the Norwegian Birkebeiner Worldloppet ski event.
ICELAND & FOSSAVATN
April 12 - 19, 2027
Travel to Iceland to explore the land of fire and ice — on ski and by foot. From Reykjavik, journey through Iceland’s rugged countryside to the dramatic Westfjords region. Marvel at waterfalls and volcanic craters, see fjords and perhaps even the Northern Lights. In the small town of Ísafjörður, ski Iceland’s longest running and most popular ski marathon, the Fossavatn!
AUSTRALIA & KANGAROO HOPPET
August 16 - 24, 2027
Enjoy a week of skiing in the southern hemisphere - in August! Participate in Australia’s Kangaroo Hoppet Worldloppet event. Ski among the snow gum trees, sip local wines beneath the southern stars and try to keep up with the kangaroos as you discover this unique land down under.
NEW ZEALAND
& Merino Muster
August 24 - 30, 2027
Skiing in August? You bet! The US Ski Team has been enjoying the skiing and activities at the Snow Farm outside Wanaka New Zealand for decades. Now you can experience it for yourself and even participate in the Merino Muster Worldloppet Ski Marathon.
World Cup & World Championship Trips
Travel with Lumi founder & Olympian Garrott Kuzzy to international Nordic World Cup and World Championship events for unique access, opportunities and insights. Plus all the cultural experiences, cross-country skiing and top-notch hospitality you’d expect on other Lumi trips!
TOUR DE SKI WORLD CUP
January 7 - 13, 2027
Travel to Italy to cheer on your favorite racers in the Tour de Ski’s infamous Alpe de Cermis hill climb and Classic Sprints. Away from the races, discover two of the best trail networks in Italy: Passo Lavazé and Seiser Alm. Scenic mountain vistas, top-notch grooming and delicious trailside cuisine make these two high-elevation ski areas ideal destinations. When you are not out skiing, savor meals in your hotels known for their dining and wellness areas.
Falun World Championships
February 22 - March 1, 2027 or
March 1 - 8, 2027
Cheer on your favorite athletes at the 2027 FIS World Championships in Falun, Sweden. Enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the legendary Lugnet Arena and watch racers ski up the steep Mördarbacken climb. Explore Sweden’s expansive trail networks at your own pace from your centrally-located lodging in Mora, located just a few blocks from the finish line of the Vasaloppet.
NorwaY - Holmenkollen World Cup Weekend
March 12 - 15, 2027
Experience one of Norway’s biggest celebrations of the year: the Holmenkollen Ski Festival. Start your trip in the Nordmarka region to stay on the Holmenkollen plateau overlooking Oslo. Cheer on your favorite racers at the legendary World Cup and ski Norway’s 1200+ km trail network from your hotel. This weekend trip dovetails with Lumi’s Norway-Birken trip for more skiing in Lillehammer, site of the iconic 1994 Olympic Games and the skiers paradise of Sjusjøen.
Sight-Skiing Trips
For the skier who wants beautiful skiing, delicious cuisine & cultural experiences during their vacation, but no ski racing, please! These small group trips are all led by local, expert trip leaders who would love to share their home trails in Italy, Austria, Norway or Slovenia with you.
SEEFELD & SEISER ALM
Sight-Skiing
January 10 - 17, 2027 or
January 20 - 27, 2027 – waitlist only
March 4 - 11, 2027 – waitlist only
Discover some of the best ski trails in the Alps on this sight-skiing trip to Seefeld & Seiser Alm. Enjoy skiing beneath towering Dolomite spires before relaxing at your comfortable accommodations in both Austria and Italy. Stop by a trailside hut for regional specialties unique to each nation. Savor meals in your hotels known for their cuisine, then recharge with a visit to their extensive wellness areas.
Norway Sight-Skiing
February 7 - 13, 2027 or
February 14 - 20, 2027
Head to the birthplace of skiing for a week of exploration and discovery. Norway’s largest trail network of 1200+ km awaits you overlooking the capital city of Oslo from the famed Holmenkollen venue in the Nordmarka region. Afterwards, head north to Lillehammer, site of the iconic 1994 Olympic Games and the skiers paradise of Sjusjøen.
Achensee & Engadin
Sight-Skiing
February 25 - March 5, 2027 – waitlist only
Discover two of the top ski destinations in the Alps: the lakeside community of Pertisau, Austria and Switzerland’s scenic Engadin Valley. Ski past beautiful Lake Achensee and into the area’s Three Valleys surrounded by Tyrol's impressive Karwendel mountains before relaxing at your hotel’s extensive wellness areas. Continue your journey in Switzerland where you can relax in Samedan’s famous Mineral Spa. This is a great beginner-friendly trip, with more flat trails than any other sight-skiing trip.
Slovenia & Italy
Sight-Skiing
February 28 - March 6, 2027
Ski and explore the Julian Alps, close to where Italy, Austria and Slovenia meet. In addition to cross-country skiing from the door of your hotel, try lift-serve sledding — a favorite local activity. Away from the trails, visit the iconic Lake Bled and sample some of the best beers and cuisine found in the region, with a significant Italian influence.
We would love to host you on your next ski vacation. If you have any questions about Lumi trips or would like to receive a detailed itinerary for any of our trips, you can reach us at: info@lumiexperiences.com.
You can also return to the Lumi Experiences homepage or read more about Lumi in our Forbes article.
See you on the trail!
Garrott Kuzzy
Founder & Olympian