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Greetings from Innsbruck, Austria where the mulled wine has been flowing and chestnuts have been roasting at the holiday market since mid-November. Earlier this week, I met Jacob Huseby, editor of the Enjoy Winter and Ski Post, at the market. We had a fun dinner in the city and strolled through the market, catching up about his current role coaching the Australian Ski Team – in addition to everything he’s doing for Ski Post!
Read More2026 Lumi trips are here! Wherever and however you want to explore on skinny skis next winter, we have you covered. Save $300 per person when you reserve your spot before March 31!
Read MoreI'm thrilled to extend a special invite to you for our upcoming trips to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Learn more, express interest and reserve your spot by Sunday, December 15!
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! Holiday markets around Europe are bustling, snow is starting to accumulate on ski trails across the Alps and the mulled wine is flowing. With gift giving on the mind, here are some of our favorite gift ideas from our favorite brands for your favorite skiers this winter.
Read MoreSkiable snow by Thanksgiving is a good start to winter in my book. It’s exciting to see the World Cup season kick off in Ruka next weekend, plus the West Yellowstone Ski Festival and Craftsbury Thanksgiving Camp next week. For me, the season starts in Leutasch this weekend, a village in the 245 km Seefeld trail network.
Read MoreLumi Experiences is celebrating our partnership as an official tour operator for the Worldloppet’s series of 20 international ski marathons with a… Trip giveaway for two lucky skiers on the 2025 France - Transju’ trip, a value of over $10,000. Enter the trip giveawaytoday for your chance to win two spots on the trip, including two entries in the Transju’ ski marathon!
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. This winter, the World Champs are taking place in Trondheim, Norway. Receive a $300 booking discount when you sign up for Lumi’s Week 1 trip by November 15.
Read MoreStarting to think ahead to ski season with fall right around the corner? It's not too late to make a reservation for a Lumi trip — there is still space on several trips for the winter ahead! If you’re looking for beautiful skiing, delicious cuisine and cultural experiences with the support of local, expert trip leaders, check out the trips here.
Read MoreIf you’re getting excited for the ski season ahead like me, would you also like to enjoy a cozy fondue meal with friends at a trailside restaurant? Skiing and fondue are both possible on Lumi’s France-Transju and Seefeld & Engadin trips, plus we already have reservations at our favorite fondue spots! Bookings for these trips will close soon. Reach out by Friday, November 1 to see an itinerary and save your spot: info@lumiexperiences.com.
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 MoreDid you know that the popular American Birkebeiner or “Birkie” is one of the Worldloppet’s worldwide series of citizen ski marathons? It is and the origin story of the Worldloppet League is a fun piece of Birkie history… Lumi now offers trips to 11 different international Worldloppet events. Learn about the history of the Worldloppet and see which of Lumi’s Worldloppet trips still have room for the winter ahead.
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