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Discover Cheese Making Secrets in Italy and France

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 7th 2026

Discover Cheese Making Secrets in Italy and France

Europe is famous for its cheeses, nowhere more so than France and Italy. These two nations alone produce over 3 million tons of cheese each year in a wide variety of flavors, textures and aromas. In m …

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Goal Setting for the 2026-2027 season

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Jul 31st 2026

Goal Setting for the 2026-2027 season

At the beginning of every season since I was about 14 years old, I have put some amount of thought into my goals for the upcoming season. For the first few years, I had to be coerced into doing it by …

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Pushing the Limits on Summer Snow

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Jul 10th 2026

Pushing the Limits on Summer Snow

Two weeks ago, I completed an 8-day training camp on snow in Sognefjellet, Norway. Bend, Oregon, the usual site of the spring/early summer US Ski Team on snow camp, had a dry winter, so plans changed, …

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What does it mean to suffer well?

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Jul 7th 2026

What does it mean to suffer well?

Lessons from Ultra Running.  This is a question I am revisiting often as I prepare for a summer of trail races and big mountain adventures.   For most, suffering is suffering. Pain is p …

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Celebrating Team USA and America’s 250th Anniversary

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jul 2nd 2026

Celebrating Team USA and America’s 250th Anniversary

Happy Independence Day! The United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary this weekend with fireworks, parties and parades from coast to coast. Every Fourth of July I’m reminded of t …

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Ski the New 32 km Just For Fun Marcialonga This Winter

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 27th 2026

Ski the New 32 km Just For Fun Marcialonga This Winter

Earn a Gold Worldloppet stamp by skiing the 45 km event starting in 2027 Italy’s Marcialonga ski marathon is introducing a brand-new event in 2027: a 32 km non-competitive event designed for ski …

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Annie's Glacier Week in Alaska

Posted by Annie McColgan - APU on Jun 26th 2026

Annie's Glacier Week in Alaska

Annie McColgan checking in from Alaska! Recently, the biggest switch up in my life is has been my move to the team Alaska Pacific University. Thus far the team has been incredibly welcoming, and I am …

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Special Offer on Mande Saunas Through July 15th

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jun 25th 2026

Special Offer on Mande Saunas Through July 15th

We are running a special offer on Mande Saunas through July 15th, 2026.  Order a Mande Sauna from EnjoyWinter before July 15th 2026, and receive a $1000 discount on Mande Cold Plunge. Learn …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 17th 2026

A Tribute to Dads on the Trails

Father’s Day is just a few days away. Here’s to all the dads who inspire us, both on and off the trail! Traveling with parents, or with kids, is an opportunity to create special memories. …

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How I’m Preparing for a June Ultra Marathon

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Jun 12th 2026

How I’m Preparing for a June Ultra Marathon

On June 20th, I will be racing the River of No Return 55k in Challis, Idaho. This will be my first race of the summer, and I’m fine tuning my final preparation as race week approaches. Ultrarunn …

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Finding Your Spring Rhythm

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Jun 5th 2026

Finding Your Spring Rhythm

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? Or, have you finally motivated yourself …

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Tripoint Frame and Lens Guide

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Jun 4th 2026

Tripoint Frame and Lens Guide

Need help deciding which combination of frame and lens is the best fit for your activities? See our simple guide below to get started. Keep in mind that most Tripoint models are extremely versitile a …

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Levels of Excitement: World Championships or World Cup?

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 4th 2026

Levels of Excitement: World Championships or World Cup?

For fans of winter sports athleticism, there are two events that bring thrills to the cross country ski community: the FIS World Cup and FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Each is exciting in its own …

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Spring Ski Picking, Austrian-Style

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 30th 2026

Spring Ski Picking, Austrian-Style

“Hey Kuzz, you around 5/19 - 20? Altenmarkt and glacier?” When this cryptic message arrives in the WhatsApp group with Matt Liebsch and Andre Watt, I know exactly what it means: Matt and h …

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A Little Spritz of Sunshine

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 30th 2026

A Little Spritz of Sunshine

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer in the U.S. Fitness is starting to return as you build up miles on your bike, in your running shoes or maybe even on rollerskis. When you’r …

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Sauna and Cold Plunge Benefits Backed by Science

Posted by EnjoyWinter on May 15th 2026

Sauna and Cold Plunge Benefits Backed by Science

Sauna and Cold Plunge Therapy Are Backed by Real Science Sauna bathing and cold plunges are no longer viewed only as wellness trends or recovery habits used by professional athletes. Over the last sev …

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Surprising Scenery & Skiing in Slovenia

Posted by Nathan Miller, Lumi’s Guest Communications Manager on May 13th 2026

Surprising Scenery & Skiing in Slovenia

Written by Nathan Miller, Lumi’s Guest Communications Manager I joined Lumi Experiences in September 2025 just as our winter season was ramping up. I’m a long-time resident of Michigan's K …

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Annika's Season Debrief

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on May 10th 2026

Annika's Season Debrief

Another marathon season is complete!   At the end of each season, it is a valuable exercise for me to recap my training and race season, think through the goals I set for myself, and list th …

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Finland & Estonia Worldloppet Ski Marathons

Posted by Lumi guest Rhonda Millikin on May 8th 2026

Finland & Estonia Worldloppet Ski Marathons

Written by Lumi guest Rhonda Millikin Races #8 & #9 done & dusted ... one to go. So many things can derail you. Sickness, an injury, sleeping in, -19°C wind chills, 12,000 participants, l …

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Why is the Off-Season So Hard? 

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on May 3rd 2026

Why is the Off-Season So Hard? 

How to slow down and let yourself rest.  I’m about two weeks into my spring rest period and every year, without fail, it is a really difficult time for me. There is a certain unease with le …

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May Day: A Bavarian Spring Awakening

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 3rd 2026

May Day: A Bavarian Spring Awakening

May Day is a spring festival celebrated throughout Europe on May 1. In the southern German state of Bavaria where Lumi’s Marcialonga & König Ludwig Lauf trip visits for the region&rsquo …

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A Magical Trip to Iceland to Cap Off the Racing Season

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Apr 23rd 2026

A Magical Trip to Iceland to Cap Off the Racing Season

I extended my racing season last minute when my dad invited me to join him on a trip to Iceland to race the Fossavatngangan 50k. This is a World Loppet, and another stamp in the passport! I have now c …

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Marathon Skiing in the US vs. Europe 

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Apr 10th 2026

Marathon Skiing in the US vs. Europe 

This year marks the third season that I have headed over to Europe to race in the spring. While I was there, I kept thinking about what brought me back year after year, and if there were any major dif …

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Annika's Season Highlights (and lowlights)

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Apr 4th 2026

Annika's Season Highlights (and lowlights)

bonus points if you can name the racer I got to ski with at Engadin - on the left of the cover photo!   The racing season is coming to an end, and it’s the time to reflect on what went …

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