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

Plunging into Winter in Estonia & Finland

Estonia and Finland go together like ice swimming and sauna. Both countries in northern Europe, separated by the Baltic Sea share deep cultural, linguistic, and historical ties. Their languages, Finni …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Feb 13th 2025

Birkie Fever!

  Embracing the Joy of Race Day  We are 1 week from Birkie Week, and trust me, time flies and suddenly it will be race day. We all have a different path to get to the start line and differen …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Feb 12th 2025

Big Climbs and Salted Baguettes

Ski to the Sun Race Recap  This weekend the Factory Team headed over to the Methow Valley to compete in the Ski to the Sun 40k. Ski to the Sun is a newer marathon, and one that has been our bucke …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Feb 12th 2025

Romance in France

There’s something undeniably romantic about France – whether you’re enjoying a cozy meal at a snowy trailside hut, raising a Pinot Noir at a Parisian bistro or receiving a kiss from …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Feb 6th 2025

The one second that matters a lot, or not at all

BMT Recap  The Boulder is an especially meaningful race for me. I raced my first full BMT in 2009 when I was in 5th grade, and have always dreamed of being a BMT Champion. My race experience now …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Feb 6th 2025

You Asked, We Answered: Health Apps & Technique

Are Health App Metrics Helpful in Improving Technique?  Reader Question: This weekend I skate skied with a friend noticed a measurement on the iPhone Health app called Walking Asymmetry. He's bee …

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Posted by Simon Zink, Enjoy Winter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Feb 5th 2025

Switching it up: EWFT and Skimo

This year I decided to switch things up. The Enjoy Winter NTS Factory team was a great opportunity to continue to scratch my cross country ski racing itch while giving me the freedom to explore and te …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Feb 5th 2025

Lumi Experiences & NNF: Supporting the Next Generation of US Nordic Skiers

Since the first Lumi Experiences trip in 2018, Lumi has been proud to support the National Nordic Foundation (NNF), whose mission is to power the opportunities that bridge the gap to World Cup and Oly …

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

Festivities in Cavalese, Italy: This Winter & Next!

Cavalese, Italy, the same village that is preparing to host the cross-country ski events for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games next winter, was bustling with thousands of skiers this weekend for …

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Posted by Annie McColgan & Haley Brewster, UVM Athletes on Jan 29th 2025

Two Cats Talk Nutrition

University of Vermont athletes Annie McColgan and Haley Brewster sat down for a chat about race, and training nutrition surrounding what has worked best for them as they have grown as athletes.How has …

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

Becoming a Worldloppet Master

On track to skiing 10 Worldloppet Ski MarathonsIt’s not an easy feat to earn the title of Worldloppet Master: a title reserved for those who have skied 10 different Worldloppet marathons, on two or mo …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jan 22nd 2025

You Asked, We Answered

Reader QuestionDoes downhill skiing provide a benefit to Nordic/Birkie training?AnswerThat's a great question! Alpine skiing, touring or backcountry is a great way to switch up your normal ski trainin …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jan 22nd 2025

Come Race the Tour of Anchorage!

We are excited to be working with the Tour of Anchorage this year and we want to share our excitement with all of you! The Tour of Anchorage is one of the few point-to-point cross-country ski mar …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Jan 22nd 2025

Ski de She - Race Update

This past weekend in Cable, Wisconsin was a huge success! Over 150 women participated in the 3-day camp and race weekend, despite frigid temperatures.The camp started Friday with two skate lessons in …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jan 22nd 2025

Come Race the North American Vasa!

The North American Vasa is one of the longest running cross country ski races in the U.S. Read the press release below to learn more about what makes this year's race special: King Vasa Club to b …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Jan 16th 2025

Staying warm when it’s cooold outside

Be prepared, start layered. The key to staying warm when the temperatures start to dip into ‘maybe I’ll just stay home’ numbers, is all about layering. From head to toe, having the right layering str …

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

The Arc of a Lumi Trip

Lumi’s Sight-Skiing trips to Austria & Italy, Norway and Slovenia are an opportunity to discover some of the best skiing and winter culture in Europe. While Lumi’s Worldloppet trips often build th …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jan 16th 2025

It's Race Weekend!

Gear West 30k Freestyle at Ski de She Factory Team athlete Annika is in Cable, WI for the Ski de She Camp and Race. The Ski de She is "is a time for women to come together to expand their skills, …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jan 8th 2025

Gliding into 2025

Guests on Lumi’s Tour de Ski and Seefeld & Seiser Alm trips have been enjoying an excellent start to the winter in the Alps.An exciting Tour de Ski concluded with the grand finale Alpe de Cermis Hill …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Jan 8th 2025

Why We Do Intervals

Interval Training OverviewAs nordic skiers, the vast majority (80-85%) of our training is done in low intensity zones. Zone 1 (1-1.5 mmol/L or 55-70% of Max HR) increases aerobic capacity and builds e …

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Posted by Annika Landis on Dec 31st 2024

Goal Setting: Trust the Process

I hope everyone had a great holiday and a happy New Year!  I spent my mine with my family in Idaho, enjoying time at home and some awesome skiing. I have been taking full advantage of the gr …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Dec 26th 2024

New Years Greetings from Cavalese

Happy New Year! A big snowfall in the Alps on Christmas Eve brought a winter wonderland to Nordic trail networks across Europe, where ski areas like Seefeld, Austria have over 200 km of trails open. T …

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Posted by Simon Zink, EnjoyWinter Nordic Team Solutions Factory Team on Dec 25th 2024

Shifting the Mind from Training to Racing

As we transition into the racing season I find it beneficial to actively shift my mindset as well. When the training modalities move from pavement to snow, and the training stimulus from higher volume …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter on Dec 19th 2024

Enjoy Winter Holiday Gift Guide

It’s never too late to browse last minute gifts from Enjoy Winter! Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for inspiration!Stocking Stuffers: Antifreeze Face Tape Anti Freeze Face Tape is pre-cut to fit ef …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Dec 19th 2024

Sharing the Holiday Market Magic

Greetings from Innsbruck, Austria where the mulled wine has been flowing and chestnuts have been roasting at the holiday market since mid-November. I always love sharing this festive market with frien …

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Posted by Annika Landis on Dec 19th 2024

​Balancing Training During the Holidays

The holidays can be a great time to get in some high quality or higher volume training. With time off from work, and (hopefully) some good early season snow, we can really focus on having some fun and …

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Dec 12th 2024

GET TO KNOW OUR BRANDS: ROTTEFELLA

The Vision of Rottefella: Rottefella is a Norwegian company that is the world's largest developer and manufacturer of cross-country, telemark and alpine ski bindings and a pioneer in the outdoor indus …

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Posted by Casey Larson, USA Ski Jumping on Dec 12th 2024

Dealing with Injury as an Athlete

All athletes have to deal with injuries. Whether it is a nagging knee, or a back that won’t ever feel good, everyone is dealing with something. In my career thus far my problem has been my shoulder. B …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Dec 12th 2024

Lumi Experiences 2026 Trips: Launching NOW!

Lumi Experiences 2026 Trips: Launching NOW!It’s an exciting time of year here at Lumi! We’re preparing for the 2025 winter ski season ahead and I’m thrilled to announce 2026 Lumi trips. Save $300 per …

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Dec 12th 2024

Consumer Survey: Cross Coiuntry Ski Areas Association

LINK TO SURVEY HERE

Posted by Team Birkie, CXC Skiing on Dec 5th 2024

Get Your Nordic On! - Learn-To-Ski, On-Snow Group Technique Lessons with Team Birkie

Get Your Nordic On! - Learn-To-Ski, On-Snow Group Technique Lessons with Team Birkie(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) –Team Birkie knows the sublime feeling of gliding over the snow with a rush of cold winter air fi …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Dec 5th 2024

​SPECIAL INVITE: 2026 Lumi Olympic Trips

In 2006, when I decided to pursue a ski racing career with the goal of competing in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, I knew that earning a spot on the US Olympic Team would not come overnight. I se …

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Dec 5th 2024

GET TO KNOW THE BRANDS OF NORDIC

Welcome to our “GET TO KNOW US - THE BRANDS OF NORDIC” series where we will be doing a deep dive into a different product each week so you can learn to love each of our products as much as we do!We kn …

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Dec 4th 2024

GET TO KNOW OUR BRANDS: Peltonen Skis

While Peltonen might be a new brand to some, it has long had a rich history and deep popularity in Scandinavia and across Europe. Since introducing Peltonen to our family of ski bran …

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Nov 28th 2024

Black Friday Sale

Nov 27th 2024

​Rottefella and Amer Sports Reach Settlement After Patent Dispute – Sign Global Licensing Agreement

Rottefella and Amer Sports Reach Settlement After Patent Dispute – Sign Global Licensing Agreement The solution comes in the wake of a recent ruling from the Oslo District Court, where Rottefella wo …

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