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Posted by Out There Nordic on Jun 21st 2024

Out There Nordic: The Shoreline Events Return for Another Year of Festivities and Elite Racing. July 12th and 13th.

This Summer, The Shoreline Events and Rollerski Races return to Rice Lake for a weekend of elite rollerski racing and festivities. Click the link here to read more about the shoreline events.&nbs …

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Posted by National Nordic Foundation on Jun 21st 2024

Annual NNF Summer Auction Coming up Monday, July 8th-15th

Annual NNF Summer Auction Coming Up Monday, July 8th-15thThe National Nordic Foundation’s (NNF) annual summer auction is coming up, this year taking place Monday, July 8th-15th. Our summer auction is …

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Jun 20th 2024

Job Posting: Winter Park Competition Nordic Center, Nordic Program Director, Competition Team Head Coach, Development Program Coaches

Click the link here read more and apply. The Winter Park Competition Nordic Center (WPCC) is one of the premier junior ski clubs in the country and is committed to fostering a love for skiing and prom …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 13th 2024

Happy Father’s Day! From the Engadin to the Fossavatn, here’s to a lifetime of ski trips together

“Revenge is a dish best served cold” goes the old adage. Though perhaps the word I’m searching for is not revenge, but rather payback – payback to both my parents for instilling me with a love for ski …

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Jun 13th 2024

Job Posting: Crested Butte Nordic Team Head Coach

Crested Butte Nordic Team Head Coach2024Job DescriptionThe Head Coach oversees all competitive youth programming, including the Comp and Devo Teams. The Head Coach works closely with the Programs M …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 7th 2024

Summer Sunshine in Estonia and Finland

Summer sunshine in Estonia & FinlandWhat do Estonia and Finland have in common? There’s a lot more that connects these two small countries in northern Europe than simply the Baltic Sea – although, …

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Posted by National Nordic Foundation on Jun 4th 2024

NNF Invites Community to New Summer Speaker Series, First Virtual Talk June 7th.

NNF Invites Community to New Summer Speaker Series, First Virtual Talk June 7thThe National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is announcing a new virtual summer speaker series, and invites skiers, coaches, and …

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Jun 4th 2024

Job Posting: Plain Valley Ski Trails and Nordic Ski Team Program Director and Head Coach

Plain Valley Ski Trails (PVST)’s mission is to create and sustain a high-quality ski trail system that serves the community and funds barrier-free ski educational programs that motivate individual and …

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Jun 3rd 2024

Job Posting: Winter Park Competition Nordic Center Nordic Program Director, Nordic Comp Team Head Coach, Nordic Development Program Coach

The Winter Park Competition Nordic Center (WPCC) is one of the premier junior ski clubs in the country and is committed to fostering a love for skiing and promoting athletic excellence, including prog …

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Posted by Gus Schumacher on May 31st 2024

How to pick your Swenor Rollerski Wheel Speeds. by Gus Schumacher

What speed rollerskis should you get? For everyone, but especially those who haven’t rollerskied much, wheel speed might be a new concept. Rollerskis come in a variety of wheel speeds depending …

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May 31st 2024

​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 infrastructure – espec …

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Posted by National Nordic Foundation on May 30th 2024

NNF Summer Pillar Projects Kick into Gear in June

NNF Summer Pillar Projects Kick into Gear in JuneUS Skiing is coming off one of the most exciting winters in recent memory. As summer approaches, the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is excited to he …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter, Team Birkie, Swenor Rollerskis on May 24th 2024

Team Birkie Skis on Swenor: EnjoyWinter partners with Team Birkie as part of a multi-year agreement

EnjoyWinter is proud to support Team Birkie through a partnership with Swenor Rollerskis. As part of a multi-year agreement, Team Birkie athletes will train on Swenor rollerskis, participate in region …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 24th 2024

Here's to one more: The "Last Ski of the Season"

Here’s to one more: the “last ski of the season”Back on March 20, I packed my bags in Sjusjøen, Norway. Guests on Lumi’s Norway Birken trip had finished the Birken a few days earlier. I stayed in Sjus …

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May 22nd 2024

Job Posting: Harvard University Head Coach - Men's & Women's Nordic Skiing

Link to job posting here Job SummaryThis position serves as the leader of the men’s and women’s Nordic skiing and embraces the vision of principled leadership, academic integration, and competiti …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter.com on May 17th 2024

Win a pair of hand-picked skis. The EnjoyWinter Strava Challenge.

Introducing the EnjoyWinter Strava Challenge! Follow the steps below to be entered in for a chance to win a pair of hand-picked Peltonen skis. The contest will run from May 17th through June 14th. …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 17th 2024

2025 FIS World Cup Calendar Announcement (and lots of Lumi Trip Overlap!)

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) just confirmed their 2025 World Cup schedule last week! Some events, like the 2025 Trondheim World Championships, the Tour de Ski and the infamous …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 10th 2024

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!Calling all Parents & Adult Children: Ski in Europe together in 2025(plus savings from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day!)Leading up to Mother’s Day, we’re taking an opportunity to refle …

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Posted by Jeff Wilhelm, Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on May 3rd 2024

From Owies to Wowies

From Owies to Wowies, by Jeff WilhelmSign up by next Sunday, May 12 for guaranteed Marcialonga entry!Marcialonga registration for the general population opens next month and all 8,000 spots typically …

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Posted by Skipost Archive on May 3rd 2024

SkiPost Archive: Dealing with Bad Results

Here is an archived post from our newsletter. Dealing with bad results. As we reflect on the previous season of skiing, some of us having dealt with illness or injury, it is time to look forward to th …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter Factory Team on Apr 26th 2024

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter Factory Team on Apr 26th 2024

Is your gear ready for summer training?

Summer training is just around the corner for some, and maybe a bit father off for others. Regardless of when you plan on getting things rolling again, there are a few things that I like to do before …

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

Ísafjörður, Iceland’s unique ski culture

Read this article on the Lumi Experiences site here. They say that Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. Although Iceland’s reputation for cross-country skiing as a whole doesn’t come clos …

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Posted by Jacob Huseby on Apr 20th 2024

What's The Difference Between Ski “Fitting” and Ski “Picking” ?

Link to Peltonen Factory Selection here.We’ve recently begun offering factory ski picking services for Peltonen. I know you are as excited as I am (...right?). This begs the question, why do we insist …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter Factory Team on Apr 20th 2024

Spring Break: Rest, Recovery & Everything in Between

Ski Post - Spring Break: Rest, Recovery & Everything in Between04/18/24 Spring Break: Rest, Recovery & Everything in Between Spring is here! Some Alaskans may disagree, but for most of us sunshine and …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Apr 20th 2024

Chasing Snow in the Land of Fire & Ice

Lumi Experiences guests on the Iceland-Fossavatn trip touched down in Iceland earlier this week for some urban exploration in Reykjavík before venturing north to the rugged Westfjords region. Runners …

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Posted by Ski and Snowboard Club Vail on Apr 12th 2024

Job Posting: Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Cross Country Comp/Devo Coach

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Seeks Competition & Development Team CoachSki and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) is one of the premier junior ski clubs in the country. SSCV’s Cross Country Program is in t …

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Posted by Annika Landis, Enjoywinter Factory Team on Apr 12th 2024

Season Reflections with Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter Factory Team

After 3.5 weeks in Norway and almost a 1.5 months on the road, I had one last stop in Sun Valley for the International Spring Series races, before heading back to Boston for some rest and recovery. I …

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

Springtime Convergence: Skiing, Syrup and the Solar Eclipse in Craftsbury

Springtime Convergence: Skiing, Syrup and the Solar Eclipse in Craftsbury On Monday afternoon, while the corona of the total solar eclipse shined bright against a darkened sky, the last snow was melt …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter.com, Peltonen Skis on Apr 11th 2024

Peltonen Factory Ski Selection 2024/2025

Here is a direct link to the ski request form if the embedded form does not load. Scroll down to see the embedded form.   DIRECT LINK CLICK HERE Why hand selected skis? Skis are infi …

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Posted by EnjoyWinter.com, Trapp Family Lodge on Apr 4th 2024

Job Posting: Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center Director

From Trapp Family Lodge:Apply for an amazing opportunity to work at a world-famous resort located in Stowe, VT on a beautiful, mountainous 2600-acre property.Enjoy working with an incredible team of o …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Apr 4th 2024

Skiing under the Northern Lights: A Guide Chasing the Auroras

With so much attention focused on the sky as many places in North America prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse, it seems like a great time to highlight another solar phenomenon.One of my favor …

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Posted by Jacob Huseby on Apr 4th 2024

How to Buy Rollerskis | Swenor Rollerskis

Rollerskiing is here. Republished from April 4th, 2022. If you’ve decided you want to get into roller skiing, or get on a new set of roller skis, this is for you. Swenor offers the biggest variet …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Mar 29th 2024

Last Chance! Save $300 on all 2025 Lumi Trips

Last chance! Save $300 on all 2025 Lumi trips!Lumi Experiences trips for the 2025 cross-country ski season are filling quickly. Reach out by this Sunday, March 31 to receive the $300 per person early …

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Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter Factory Team on Mar 24th 2024

Adventures in Norway and the Birkebeinerrennet

After ten days in Alaska, it was straight to Norway to spend a few weeks in Sjusjoen to race the iconic Birken. The trip from Anchorage to Norway was BRUTAL, with a 3 am wake up, 24 hrs of travel …

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Posted by Madeline Depman on Mar 22nd 2024

Birkie Recap with Madeline Depman

Hello Birkie Friends,Happy Birkie 50 and congrats to everyone who skied this year! This recap is really late, but I am the mother of a busy toddler so I am going with “better late than never”. I am so …

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