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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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Period 4 and End of Season Recap

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Mar 28th 2026

Period 4 and End of Season Recap

When I last posted, I was midway through a hard training block and about to head to Trondheim, Norway. I finished out that block really well with 4 more high quality intensity sessions and a whole lot …

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Winter Concludes With Birken & Lake Placid Thrills

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Mar 28th 2026

Winter Concludes With Birken & Lake Placid Thrills

Astronomical winter has drawn to a close in the northern hemisphere, with exciting events in Norway and Lake Placid ringing the final bell on this year’s organized ski season, with only Ice …

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Ski Season is Almost Over - What’s Next?

Posted by EnjoyWinter on Mar 20th 2026

Ski Season is Almost Over - What’s Next?

How to Transition from Skiing to Spring and Summer Training.  In many regions of the US and Canada, there are undeniable signs of spring. While some places in the Midwest are enjoying some late s …

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The Nordic Tribe

Posted by David Knoop on Mar 16th 2026

The Nordic Tribe

Living amongst this Nordic community is truly a gift and it’s been so great to see everyone this winter as many of us have evolved from being fierce race competitors and rivals to bein …

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Scenic Skiing in Switzerland and Scandinavia

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Mar 16th 2026

Scenic Skiing in Switzerland and Scandinavia

As we turn our clocks forward for daylight savings time, we are enjoying more time spent skiing in the sunshine long into the evening. It has been a fantastic season for Lumi skiers and we're still g …

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Springtime Skiing in Seefeld

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

Springtime Skiing in Seefeld

photos by @anna4036 With spring on the horizon, Lumi skiers in Europe are enjoying longer days and ample sunshine as they explore the trails in Austria and Switzerland this week. The end of our 2026 …

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A New Approach to Winter Training

Posted by Amanda Kautzer: Enjoy Winter NTS Factory Team on Mar 7th 2026

A New Approach to Winter Training

As a biathlete for the past 5 years, my life has revolved around spending as much time on skate skis at a shooting range as humanly possible. That meant endless mind-numbing laps of the .8k roller-loo …

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Birkie Fever Lives On

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Feb 28th 2026

Birkie Fever Lives On

Yeehaw! Another Birkie done and dusted!  While I am still quite far away from the minimum required for the Spirit of 35 wave (44 birkies!), I am starting to make some progress. This year marked m …

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Sight-Skiing in Slovenia, From Lake Bled to Planica

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Feb 28th 2026

Sight-Skiing in Slovenia, From Lake Bled to Planica

Sight-Skiing in Slovenia This week guests kicked off their time in Slovenia on Lumi’s Slovenia Sight-Skiing trip. With no races to prepare for, guests are simply here for the pleasure of go …

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BMT Recap: Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter-NTS Factory Team Athlete on Feb 20th 2026

BMT Recap: Deja Vu All Over Again

photos by Craig Wolfrom, Hank Dart, and Roland Lane [Idaho Mountain Express] A few weekends ago, I once again had the pleasure of racing the Boulder Mountain Tour, my home race, on a beautiful sunny d …

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Worldloppet Excitement, From Tartu to Hayward

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Feb 20th 2026

Worldloppet Excitement, From Tartu to Hayward

Guests on Lumi’s recent trips in Italy, Finland & Estonia are wrapping up their experiences after spending time exploring trails and cultures in new places with friends and family. From the …

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February Race Updates - Alley Loop and BMT

Posted by Amanda Kautzer: Enjoy Winter NTS Factory Team on Feb 14th 2026

February Race Updates - Alley Loop and BMT

Nearly a decade ago, I took my first solo road trip from Michigan to Utah to visit some friends. Along the way, I grabbed coffee with a friend in Wyoming, and first heard the lore of Crested Butte&rsq …

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Olympics Recap and My Training Moving Forward

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Feb 14th 2026

Olympics Recap and My Training Moving Forward

The Olympic classic sprint, the only race I had any chance of competing in, has come and gone. It was even easier than I thought it would be to just be a part of a great US Men’s team and not dw …

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Mid-Season Skiing in France, Finland and Italy

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Feb 11th 2026

Mid-Season Skiing in France, Finland and Italy

The midway point of the 2026 winter season is here! There’s no slowing down as Lumi skiers explore the trails and culture in France, Finland and Italy. Recent snowfall across the Alps has built …

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Masters World Cup Recap!

Posted by Christian Byar on Feb 11th 2026

Masters World Cup Recap!

I recently returned from the Masters World Cup (MWC) in Sappada, Italy, which took place from January 29 to February 6. This event serves as the World Championship for cross-country skiers over the ag …

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Checking in from the Olympics

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force, OLY on Feb 7th 2026

Checking in from the Olympics

This Tuesday, my teammates and I made the roughly three hour drive from Seefeld, Austria to Predazzo, Italy, the Olympic “cluster” for cross country skiing, nordic combined, and ski jumpin …

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Snowfall Fuels Ski Adventures Across the Alps

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Feb 5th 2026

Snowfall Fuels Ski Adventures Across the Alps

Winter is in full swing across the Alps, with Lumi guests in France, Germany and Italy enjoying the fresh snowfall to the fullest. We’re excited to share some recent highlights with you as the s …

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Fresh Snow Blankets Lumi Skiers at the Marcialonga

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jan 31st 2026

Fresh Snow Blankets Lumi Skiers at the Marcialonga

The snowiest Marcialonga in recent memory was held this past weekend in the Italian Alps, with skiers making their way across the 70km course as heavy snowfall blanketed the region. Two Lumi groups pa …

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The Factory Team Race Season is Underway! 

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

The Factory Team Race Season is Underway! 

This weekend kicked off the first race for the Enjoy Winter athlete Annika Landis, at the Ski de She Gear West 30k. The Ski de She is a unique all-female event that combines a race day with a 3-day ca …

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Recovery Camp in Seefeld, Austria

Posted by Jack Young: EnjoyWinter Athlete Force on Jan 17th 2026

Recovery Camp in Seefeld, Austria

I started last week’s blog by explaining the circumstances surrounding my early exit from the Tour de Ski. I wrote that I was a little bit tired and wanted to err on the side of caution, for the …

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Seefeld: Apres in the Austrian Alps

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

Seefeld: Apres in the Austrian Alps

I’ve spent decades traveling to the world’s most celebrated cross country ski destinations, but there is something truly special about returning to Seefeld, Austria, the place I consider a …

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