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!
Tis the season for Pönnukökur (recipe inside!) – golden Icelandic pancakes traditionally enjoyed at a celebration in Ísafjörður – where you can ski the Fossavatn ski marathon. If your taste buds are inspired to try Pönnukökur in Iceland or you want to extend your ski season into April with other Lumi guests, we’re offering $300 off our newly launched Iceland-Fossavatn trip through December 15th.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! As you gather to celebrate with friends and family, it’s a good time to reflect on the history of the holiday and how you like to celebrate it. This Thanksgiving has me looking forward to dining with Lumi guests at Chef Sean Sherman’s popular Minneapolis restaurant, Owamni on our Minneapolis World Cup trip this February.
Read MoreWe’re excited to celebrate our partnership as an official tour operator for the Worldloppet, host of 20 international ski marathons, with a Trip Giveaway for two lucky skiers on our 2024 France - Transju’ trip… a value of over $10,000. To enter the trip raffle: Sign up by Wednesday, December 13 (note: the trip is transferable to a friend if you can’t make it).
Read MoreThe adage says, “Great skiers are made in the summer.” Great ski trails are also a product of year-round maintenance, so that the trails are ready to go as soon as the snow starts falling. As we prepare for the first Lumi trip of the season to Seefeld & Seiser Alm in January, we wanted to share a little more background about what goes into preparing perfect Nordic trails.
Read MoreCostume season doesn't have to end after Halloween. Last winter, Lumi guests Jackie, Dan and Jim skied the
American Birkebeiner 53 km Classic course dressed as mother Inga and Warriors. This February, you could reenact this historical journey by ski in full period costume… The 2024 Inga and Warriors application is now open!
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!
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