Welcome Skiers!!

On behalf of Lumi’s sponsorship of the American Birkebeiner:
Enter below for a chance to win $1,000 off a 2026 Lumi trip!

Where will you ski next winter?
Select your favorite destination(s) below and we’ll send you the detailed trip itineraries.

Bonus: everyone who enters will receive a $300 per person discount on any trip booked by March 31, 2025!

Fine print: One voucher for $1000 off any 2026 Lumi Experiences Guided Group Trip will be chosen at random from the entries. Must be 16 or older on the date the entry is submitted. Winner will be announced by March 21, 2025. Voucher can be applied to a 2026 trip that has been booked before the March 21 winner announcement -- book now to reserve your space as the trips are filling fast!

Trip reservation must be made by April 30, 2025. Voucher can be given to a friend any time before April 30, 2025, if winner cannot travel. Voucher cannot be applied to the trip deposit -- it will be applied to the final payment. Not redeemable for cash. All Lumi Experiences Terms & Conditions apply.

$300 early booking discount for signing up for the drawing cannot be combined with any other offers.

We look forward to hosting you on a trip soon!

 

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 Switzerland to Norway. 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:

Worldloppet TRIPS

Guided group trips that are similar to our Sight-Skiing trips, but with the opportunity to ski a marathon or two.

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WORLD CUP & Olympics

Unique access and opportunities at international Nordic World Cup & World Championships events.

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Sight-Skiing Trips

Week-long guided group adventures to some of the world’s renown cross-country ski destinations.

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SELF-GUIDED TRIPS

For just you and your crew. We take on the lifting and logistics, so you can relax and explore.

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I loved skiing on trails with scenery evolving ever more beautiful around each turn. The trip leaders both exceeded my expectations, drawing out my adventurous spirit. I especially enjoyed sledding in the Italian Dolomites and the Schnapps tour in Austria!!
— Leslie from Wisconsin, Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga Trip
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2026 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 16 - 26, 2026

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.

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MARCIALONGA &
KÖNIG LUDWIG LAUF

January 23 - February 2, 2026

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.

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France TRANSJURASSIENNE

February 2 - 9, 2026

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.

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finlandia & Tartu

February 6 - 16, 2026

180+ km of skiing, Finnish saunas and the Finlandia ski marathon await in Lahti. Take a scenic ferry across the Baltic Sea to travel to the medieval city of Tartu, , home to Estonia’s Olympic Museum. Ski the Tartu Worldloppet and discover Estonia’s ski culture. Book-end your trip with an optional stay in each country’s coastal capital city: Tallinn and Helsinki.

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SEEFELD & ENGADIN

March 2 - 9, 2026

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.

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NORWAY: OSLO & NORWEGIAN BIRKEBEINER

March 9 - 16, 2026

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.

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ICELAND & FOSSAVATN

April 13 - 20, 2026

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!

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World Cup & Olympic Trips

Travel with Lumi Founder & Olympian Garrott Kuzzy to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games or international Nordic World Cup events for unique access, opportunities & 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 1 - 8, 2026

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.

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2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games

Opening Week: February 6 - 11, 2026
Middle Week: February 11 - 17, 2026
Closing Week: February 17 - 23, 2026

Travel to Italy to cheer on your favorite cross-country skiers at the 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Immerse yourself in the Olympic experience. Away from the races, ski on the scenic Passo Lavazé plateau surrounded by Dolomite spires. Did we mention this is in Italy? Enjoy the tasty cuisine and wines from Trentino.

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2026 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, austria & SEISER ALM, italy

January 4 - 11, 2026 or January 18 - 25, 2026

Discover some of the best ski trails in the Alps on this group trip to sunny Seefeld & Seiser Alm! Snow-making, sunshine and savory cuisine make these two villages in the Austrian and Italian Alps ideal ski destinations. When you are not out skiing, savor meals in your hotels known for their cuisine, and relax afterwards with a sauna or swim.

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oslo & lillehammer, Norway

February 15 - 21, 2026

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.

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Summer Skiing and SKI FACTORY TOURS:
Austria & Slovenia

August 24 - 31, 2026

Discover how skis are made in behind-the-scenes tours of the Fischer, Salomon & Atomic ski factories in Austria. Plus, ski in the summer on the Dachstein Glacier above Ramsau, Austria and in the Planica Ski Tunnel in Slovenia. Stunning running, hiking and roller ski trails await you. Away from the trails, sample some of the best beers and dishes the two regions have to offer.

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planica, Slovenia

February 22 - 28, 2026 or March 1 - 7, 2026

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.

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Self-Guided and Custom Trips

Self-guided trips are just for you and your crew. They are popular for couples, families, groups of friends, companies and ski clubs. We take on the lifting and logistics of arranging your hotels, transportation, and itinerary with routes, maps and more, so you can relax and explore.

 

Seefeld & Seiser Alm

Self-Guided: choose your dates & companions

Travel on your own while taking advantage of Lumi’s local expertise in accommodation, trails, activities and transportation.

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NORWAY: Oslo & Lillehammer

Self-Guided: choose your dates & companions

Norway, the birthplace of skiing, is the quintessential cross country ski destination.

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Mital Patel @mitalpatelphoto - Travel Alberta

Mital Patel @mitalpatelphoto - Travel Alberta

Canadian Rockies: Alberta

Self-guided: choose your dates and companions

The Nordic ski sampler: ski 4 different areas in 7 days, including Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise

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Destination BC/Andrew Strain

Destination BC/Andrew Strain

Canada: SilverStar

Self-Guided: choose your dates & companions

Discover Canada’s cross country ski paradise with some of the best early-season skiing in North America.

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Montana & Yellowstone

Self-Guided: choose your dates & companions

Explore Yellowstone in its most magical season as you glide past geysers and winter wildlife. Discover Bozeman and Big Sky along the way.

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Vermont

Self-guided trip to Middlebury & Stowe

Glide through some of Vermont’s best cross country ski trails and enjoy local farm-to-table cuisine and some of the best micro-brews in the country.

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CUSTOM TRIPS

Choose your dates and destinations

We design trips for individuals, groups and organizations. 

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