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I 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!
Read More“One of my favorite places to ski on earth.” - Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins about Seiser “Awesome”
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 during her travels? We wanted to share a few of Julia’s tips and tricks for taking next-level photos of winter adventures with just a smartphone.
Read MoreWorld Cup racers this weekend in Toblach are skiing close to one of my favorite trails: the Via Ferrovia or Rail Trail from Cortina to Toblach. This 25 km ski follows an old railroad trail through long tunnels, over breathtaking bridges and past some of the most iconic peaks in the Dolomites: the Tre Cime or Three Chimneys.
Read MoreLumi Experience’s Marketing Manager, Lauren Honican, spent the past week traveling with guests on the 2023 Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga Trip to Germany, Austria and Italy. Lauren takes a few moments to reflect on her experiences…
Read MoreBig snowfall in central Europe over the past couple of weeks has made the Alps a winter paradise. The central European Worldloppet season kicked off with the Dolomitenlauf in Obertilliach, Austria last weekend. Photos capture the experience much better than words…
Read MoreThe 2023 Worldloppet Season is upon us! Sure, the Vasaloppet China kicked off January 4, but that event was not open to international skiers. The start of the European Worldloppet season is the Dolomitenlauf this weekend in Obertilliach, Austria…
Read MoreIn an era where cell phone cameras are ubiquitous, it’s easy to snap photos during your ski adventures. It’s not nearly as easy to pick a favorite scene and capture it as a watercolor painting. Alaskan watercolor artist Chris Zafren paints a scene from each day of her travels with Lumi Experiences. Learn about her daily practice and what she brings along in her travel watercolor kit!
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