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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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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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