Read Skipost

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Sep 6th 2025

Vacation Time: How do I approach work/life balance as a professional cross country skier?

There are many ways to approach summer periodization in a cross country skiing training plan. Some athletes elect to maintain steady volume through the summer months while others choose to drastically …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Sep 6th 2025

The Tour de Ski on the Trail to Gold

[Re-sharing this 2023 post as it applies today as much as ever, especially heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics!] Of the 1,000s of photos I have taken on Lumi trips, this (above) may be the sho …

read more

Posted by Johnny Hagenbuch: Enjoy Winter Swenor Athlete on Sep 6th 2025

A Love Letter to College Skiing

What’s up, SkiPost fans! I hope that everyone has had a great summer of enjoying the warm weather - and maybe even a little training too! This is my first time writing for SkiPost, so I thought …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 28th 2025

What’s in the Bag? with Julia Kern

For US Ski Team skiers Julia Kern and Jessie Diggins, this week marks the start of the on-snow international travel season as they prepare for the upcoming 2025/26 ski season! They just landed in New …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Aug 28th 2025

Methow Valley Nordic Seeks Assistant Coach

Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation   PO Box 1063, Winthrop, WA 98862  methowvalleynordic.com ● info@mvnsef.org ● (509) 341-4450 ● Tax ID: 91-1948417  Position:  M …

read more

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTSxPathletics Factory Team Athlete on Aug 24th 2025

Finding Your Balance:

5 Exercises to Improve Stability and Coordination  One thing I hear over and over again from the athletes that I coach, especially masters, is, “I wish I had better balance”, or &ldqu …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 15th 2025

Holiday time in Italy: avoid the crowds and visit the Dolomites in winter

It’s August in Italy: the time when Italians take time off from work to relax, spend time outside and with family, and go on vacation. Almost no work gets done in August. Where does everyone go …

read more

Posted by Great Nordic Escapes on Aug 15th 2025

For Nordic Skiers Who Love Cycling - Discover NEW Trails

For Nordic skiers who love cycling there’s nothing better than finding new exciting trails and exploring new terrain for fabulous cycling adventures.Discover great cycling getaways from Nelson-K …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 6th 2025

Slovenia’s Julian Alps in Winter

Nestled in the heart of Europe, with Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Slovenia is truly one of Europe’s hidden gems. Since I first visited about 15 years ago, Slovenia’s infra …

read more

Posted by Amanda Kautzer: Enjoy Winter NTS Factory Team Memeber on Aug 6th 2025

Introducing New Enjoy Winter NTS Factory Team Member: Amanda Kautzer!

Hi SkiPost readers!  Some of you might remember me from some earlier one-off SkiPost articles, but I’m stoked to announce that I’m officially joining the crew as the newest member of …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 2nd 2025

2026 Tour de Ski

Now that the 2025 Tour de France finished in Paris last weekend, it’s time to set our sight on the next big stage race: the Tour de Ski – a cross country ski stage race, modeled after the …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jul 25th 2025

To the Jura, allez! 

If you’ve been following the Tour de France, you’ve probably heard lots of fans along the course shouting “Allez, allez!”, “Go, go!” in French…  Before …

read more

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Jul 17th 2025

Alaska Camp Part 3 (On Snow!): How shifting your mindset can dramatically improve training in less than ideal conditions.

I first heard about the possibility of a USST camp on Eagle Glacier this winter from a few APU athletes on the world cup circuit. At the time, I couldn’t really contain my excitement about the p …

read more

Posted by Annie McColgan - Mansfield Pro on Jul 17th 2025

A Very Mansfield Summer: Skiing with My Best Friends and Biggest Competitors

With the first two big blocks of training under my belt this summer, I thought it would be a perfect time to write a blog about how my Vermont summer has been going as a first year professional athlet …

read more

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Jul 10th 2025

Alaska Camp Part 2: A slightly nerdy deep-dive into a week of training in Anchorage

After finishing up week one, I can say that went well–really well. I executed most sessions to the best of my ability and executed the goals I had set out for myself for this first week of c …

read more

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Jul 3rd 2025

Alaska Camp Part 1: New Faces, New Places

The advantages and disadvantages of travelling to training camps On Monday morning, I began a US Ski Team/APU camp collaboration with a hard double pole workout. I was jet lagged, my whole body was st …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jul 3rd 2025

Voices of Freedom: Estonia’s Song Festival and Reflections on Independence

As many Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, parades and barbecues, another celebration of freedom is about to take place—one rooted in song, community, and national pride. This …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jun 26th 2025

Find the Time: Three Words to Live By

EnjoyWinter is pleased to reintroduce: Find the Time, Three Words to Live By.  Day breaks and already you feel behind. e-mails, voice mails and meetings set a blistering pace. Are you sprinting …

read more

Posted by Annie McColgan - Mansfield Pro on Jun 26th 2025

Technique Analysis W. Annie

It’s no secret that the best athletes utilize video for the process of visualization and analysis. Game video or race video, is the best way that we can get out of our own perspective and take a …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 19th 2025

Catching up with Muffy Ritz – and her dog “Lumi”

As a 2-time Birkie champion and leader of the VAMPS (one of the largest women-only ski clubs in the country) with an infectious personality, Muffy Ritz is perhaps one of the best known skiers in the U …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jun 19th 2025

START Press Release

Press Release 16.6.2025 For immediate release Start Ski Wax Production Continues – Start Skiwax Oy Takes Responsibility for the Future of the Legendary Brand Start Skiwax. Oy has started the ope …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 13th 2025

Celebrate Father’s Day with Time on the Trail

With Father’s Day approaching, we’ve been reflecting on the moments that make time with family truly special—like skiing alongside (or trying to keep up with!) the kids you once taug …

read more

Posted by Annie McColgan - Pro Skier on Jun 13th 2025

Summer’s Here: Fuel Up!

Now two weeks into June and summer training underway, athletes across the country are amidst these first volume blocks of the summer, setting the tone for training to come. The APU athletes are skiing …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jun 5th 2025

Exercising in the Smoke

Adapted from previous articles by Theodore Ford, MD & Annika Landis  Unfortunately, even though it is only June, many parts of the East and Midwest are already experiencing smokey days from w …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jun 5th 2025

How to Choose the Right Rollerski Wheels

Congratulations, you have achieved the distinction of skiing enough to wear down your wheels to the point where they need to be replaced. The question is... when the rubber hits the road, what wheels& …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 29th 2025

Back to the Basics: at the Intersection of Ski Technique and Italian Coffee Culture

Spring is a time for skiers to reflect on the past season and make plans for the upcoming winter. In the Lumi world, this means reviewing guest’s post-trip evaluations from last winter and plann …

read more

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on May 23rd 2025

Why Reviving Factory Teams Is Important

A completely unbiased account...  As I’ve written on Ski Post before, I loved ski racing; in high school, in college, and as a Super Tour skier with world cup goals. I loved it, but at a ce …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 22nd 2025

From Maypoles to Monasteries: Dreaming of Fresh Snow & Cold Beer 

April showers don’t just bring May flowers in Bavaria. When spring arrives, the villages come alive. In early May, communities gather to raise the Maibaum, a brightly decorated maypole that cele …

read more

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on May 15th 2025

Getting Back Into the Groove

Have you ever just sat in the parking lot, fully dressed and intending to go run, ski , lift or ride, and just can’t bring yourself to get out of the car? I certainly have. I did it yesterday. I …

read more

Posted by Annika Landis on May 14th 2025

Simple Mobility Exercises & Stretches For Hip Health

It takes a lot of work to stay loose and feeling physically pain free during hard summer training. Even rollerskiing and biking, while they have less impact overall than running, can leave the body …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 14th 2025

The Wild Ride of the Norwegian Birkebeiner

Lumi guest Ron Sawdey from Salt Lake City, Utah took time to reflect on the 2025 Lumi trip to Norway for the Birkebeiner Worldloppet event in Lillehammer that he took with his wife Cissy. Ro …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 9th 2025

Calling all Parents & Adult Children: Ski in Europe together in 2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Calling all Parents & Adult Children: Ski in Europe together in 2026 (plus savings from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day!) With Mother’s Day just around the …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on May 9th 2025

EnjoyWinter Factory Team Expands to Elevate American Skiing

Do you love marathon skiing and want to share this passion with others and receive huge discounts on ski equipment at the same time? Become a Factory Team ambassador! The EnjoyWinter Factory Team is …

read more

Posted by EnjoyWinter on May 1st 2025

4KAAD Eyewear becomes the official product of La Vuelta Pro Cycling Tour

For Immediate Release 4KAAD Signs Multi-Year Partnership with La Vuelta – Becomes Official Sports Glasses Partner of the Iconic Grand Tour Helsinki, Finland – 24th of April, 2025 &nda …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Apr 24th 2025

What does “trip of a lifetime” really mean?

Since their club president reached out in 2023 about raffling a Lumi trip at their annual winter fundraising event, Lumi Experiences has been thrilled to support the Teacup Nordic Ski Club i …

read more

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Apr 16th 2025

Easy to reach; let the adventure begin when you arrive in Iceland! 

Spring sunshine welcomed Lumi guests to the land of fire and ice last week as they traveled to Ísafjörður, in the remote Westfjords of Iceland. Starting in the capital of Reykjavik, th …

read more