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The Worldloppet kicked off the 2022 season with the Dolomitenlauf last weekend. Like many things during Covid, the story of the race is quite a saga with many ups, downs, twists and turns – the same attributes that make a great ski trail. Fortunately, there is a happy ending…
Read MoreWhat is it like to travel to Europe right now? The good news is that the borders between the US and Europe are open … there are just a few hoops to jump through first.
Read MoreThe Worldloppet ski marathon season is here! The Birkie might not be until late February, but the first European Worldloppets start next week with the Dolomitenlauf in Austria.
Hello! Lauren Honican here, sharing some insights as a newbie getting into nordic skating.
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2023 Worldloppet Trips!
Read MoreThere’s lots of activity in Europe this week as Lumi trip leaders make final preparations for our trips this winter.
Read MoreLumi Experiences was recently featured in an interview with Forbes, sharing highlights of the European cross country ski experiences.
Read MoreTis the season, where a pot of simmering mulled wine mixed with the aroma of paraffin in the wax room lets us know that winter is here. Whether you’re on the ski trail or in front of the fireplace, mulled wine, served warm with seasonal spices, is the perfect drink to sip with friends in the darkest month of winter.
Read MoreAustria has been in the headlines recently after announcing the start of a 3-week lockdown and mandatory vaccinations. While people are certainly being impacted here, the decision to lock down now is being made to help slow the virus and save Austria’s winter season.
Read MoreThe BIKE Transalp is one of the original mountain bike stage races -- 7 days of riding across the Alps from Austria, through Switzerland and finishing in Italy. Each day consists of around 60 miles of riding and 10,000 feet of climbing (the Chequamegon Fat Tire is 40 miles with “just” 2,000 feet of climbing). Don’t worry though, I wasn’t actually crazy enough to attempt all 7 days.
Photo: TVB Tiroler Oberland Nauders © Klaus Listl
After a long night of rain, the clouds parted this morning to reveal snow covering the Nordkette mountain range overlooking Innsbruck, Austria today. This was just one of the sure signs of fall this past week. You can visit Seefeld and Innsbruck this winter on the 2022 Lumi Experiences Seefeld & Engadin trip!
Read MoreThe Marcialonga ski marathon in Italy is one of the most popular events on the annual Worldloppet calendar. The classic-only event attracts thousands of skiers every winter and registration fills within minutes. What makes this event so popular? The trail winds its way through South Tyrol’s Fassa and Fiemme valleys in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, skiing through the snowy streets where villagers cheer on racers. Each town has its own special atmosphere, whether that’s a local band playing traditional tunes or kids lining up to practice their English. Don’t be surprised if they yell “die, die, die!” -- that’s Italian for “go, go, go!”
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