Welcome to the Lumi Experiences blog, where we share stories and tips related to our trips. It’s more than just a collection of stories though. Scroll through the posts or click the dropdown menus below to search by country, topic, and year for updates about upcoming trips, travel tips or just to check out the photos. Enjoy!
Two years ago, I rode in the Transalp mountain bike stage race through Austria, Italy and Switzerland (all in one day!) and wrote about it in the New Moon Blog. It was easily one of the most scenic and memorable days I’ve ever had on a bike. Ever since that day, I’ve been dreaming of going back to Lago di Resia and Nauders on the Italian and Austrian border for a more leisurely ride. Last weekend, my dream came true.
Read MoreYou think US Ski Team athletes live life in the fast lane? Their lives are not nearly as fast as their coaches. Lumi’s Communications Manager Lauren Honican caught a ride with US Ski Team coach Kristen Bourne last week for an interview. Kristen talked about her journey to and recent experiences as the coach for the US Ski D-Team, including what she’s looking forward to most for the Minneapolis World Cup (4 spots left on the Lumi trip!). Buckle up, it’s quite the ride!
Read MoreSki season doesn’t have to finish in March! Extend your glide into April this winter on Lumi Experiences’ Iceland - Fossavatn group trip. Much exploration in the land of fire and ice awaits: visiting waterfalls and volcanic craters, relaxing in outdoor hot springs, and skiing above the fjords in the Fossavatn Worldloppet Ski Marathon. Reach out to receive the full trip itinerary and save your spot on this special trip, plus take $300 off before November 30, 2023.
Read MoreFall is settling into the Jura Mountains in eastern France, close to the Swiss border. As the seasons shift, so does the cheese production that the Jura region is known for. If Comté is the Jura Mountains’ summer cheese, Mont d’Or is the winter equivalent. Lumi’s ski vacation to France’s Jura Mountains overlaps with Mont'd Or season. Do you want to explore the flavors of the Jura region by ski this winter?
Read MoreIt’s Törggelen season in Tyrol! Learn about this centuries-old tradition for celebrating the season’s new wine over a meal with family and friends every autumn. At Lumi we extend the cozy, trailside meals with friends, family and good wine into the winter season. Ski to your heart’s content in Italy, Austria or Switzerland and then cozy up for a warm meal at a restaurant with stunning mountain views to taste some regional specialties on our Marcialonga & König Ludwig Lauf or Seefeld & Seiser Alm trips.
Read MoreSwap the Oktoberfest crowds for cross-country ski festivals in Germany and Italy this winter! Both ski marathons — the König Ludwig Lauf in Germany and Marcialonga in Italy — are hugely popular and festive cultural events in the world of cross-country skiing. Read on to learn more and reach out to info@lumiexperiences.com to see the trip itinerary and save your spot before the last Oktoberfest keg is tapped on Tuesday, October 3 (Remember: Guaranteed entry in the Marcialonga ends on Friday, October 6!)
Read MoreLumi guest Ken Hughes from Alberta, Canada recounts his huge accomplishment last month in the Southern Hemisphere: earning a Worldloppet Gold Medal after finishing his 10th Worldloppet before his 70th birthday! Whether you’re looking to ski your 1st or 10th Worldloppet, receive the early booking discount of $300 / person on our trips to Australia’s Kangaroo Hoppet and New Zealand’s Merino Muster when you reach out (info@lumiexperiences.com) to save your spot by next Saturday, September 30!
Read MoreCheck out what this photo represents to photographer and Lumi founder Garrott Kuzzy, who snapped it last year at the Nordic World Championships in Planica, Slovenia… Hint: it’s about women ski coaches and the Trail to Gold Fellowship, which we’re thrilled to support with proceeds from bookings on our Tour de Ski World Cup trip. Last chance: secure your spot by this Friday, September 15!
Read MoreAs the ski season Down Under heads into full swing, we are reaching back 10 years into the archives to share this 2010 update from Garrott Kuzzy who traveled to Australia to train with the Australian National Team and participate in the Kangaroo Hoppet. Sign up to ski the 2024 Kangaroo Hoppet with Lumi Experiences by September 30 and and save $300 / person!
Read MoreYour opportunity to see a special season for US skiing in a special way is here, with Lumi Experiences!
Read MoreWhat’s the secret ingredient in Italian apple strudel is that makes it unique from Austrian? Want to try your hand at making this regional treat and taste the flavors of alpine cuisine in the cross-country skiers paradise of Cavalese, Italy? Take $200 off our winter ski trips to Italy to celebrate end-of-summer vacation season in Italia before Friday, September 1st!
Read MoreAs the ski season Down Under heads into full swing, we are reaching back 10 years into the archives to share this 2010 update from Lumi Founder Garrott Kuzzy, when he traveled to Australia to train with the Australian National Team and participate in the Kangaroo Hoppet. Now, Lumi is offering trips to the 2024 Kangaroo Hoppet in Australia and Merino Muster in New Zealand. Sign up for the trips by September 30 and receive $300/person savings on each trip.
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