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A Brief History of the Worldloppet

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Oct 16th 2024

A Brief History of the Worldloppet

“For the uninitiated, you may have heard the words, ‘World Loppet’, and have had some vague notion that it has something to do with cross-country skiing. And you would be right. The Worldloppet is a …

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The Nordic Dave Adventure Series - The Self Evac

Posted by Nordic Dave on Oct 15th 2024

The Nordic Dave Adventure Series - The Self Evac

The Nordic Dave Adventure Series-The Self EvacThe Wood River Valley of Idaho abounds with the spirit of adventure. It's history and outdoor sports culture is driven by many known outdoor enthusiasts p …

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2024-25' Trail to Gold Coaching Grants Awarded

Posted by National Nordic Foundation on Oct 10th 2024

2024-25' Trail to Gold Coaching Grants Awarded

2024-’25 Trail to Gold Coaching Grants AwardedThe National Nordic Foundation, The Olympic Women’s Book Project, the Women’s Ski Coaches Association, and the U.S. Ski Team are excited to announce the 2 …

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​2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway

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

​2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway

2025 World Championships in Trondheim, NorwayThis February and March, the attention of Nordic ski world will be on the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway! The World Championships only happe …

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Ramblin’ into Fall with Team Birkie

Posted by Dolcie Tanguay, Team Birkie on Oct 3rd 2024

Ramblin’ into Fall with Team Birkie

Sep. 30Written By Team BirkieHi everyone, my name is Dolcie Tanguay and I am a new member of Team Birkie this year! I am originally from Fort Kent, ME where I found my love for nordic skiing and biath …

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Flight Booking Tips for Ski Travel

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Oct 3rd 2024

Flight Booking Tips for Ski Travel

Flight Booking TipsAs the temperatures start falling and leaves start changing, you’re likely thinking about travel plans for the winter. Perhaps you're heading to the Birkie? or maybe a ski trip to E …

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Sleep Physiology, Why is Sleep So Special?

Posted by Sarah Willis, PHD , NTS Nordic Team Solutions on Sep 26th 2024

Sleep Physiology, Why is Sleep So Special?

Why is sleep so special?Sleep is like a superpower we didn’t know we needed. No, it really is an invaluable tool to master. I remember hearing about this in my earlier days, but I always kind of shook …

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​Rollerski vs. Ski Technique

Posted by Gus Schumacher on Sep 19th 2024

​Rollerski vs. Ski Technique

Originally posted to SkiPost in August 2021Rollerskiing is an amazing training tool for the summer. Whether your goal is winning the Birkie, or just making sure those first steps on snow don’t look li …

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Big Weeks 101 with Nordic Team Solutions

Posted by Andy Newell, Nordic Team Solutions on Sep 19th 2024

Big Weeks 101 with Nordic Team Solutions

Originally published back in August of 2020, republished September 19th, 2024. Interested in reading more from the complete library of articles, videos, and training guides? Sign up for Nordic Team So …

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​Experience Slovenia through Skiing and Štruklji

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

​Experience Slovenia through Skiing and Štruklji

Experience Slovenia through Skiing and ŠtrukljiSlovenia – a small country of varied landscapes, rich history and diverse cuisine due to its location as a European crossroads, bordering Austria and Ita …

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In Search of the Pure Joy of Nordic Skiing

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, JoAnn Hanowski , Jim Fredericks, Lumi Experiences on Aug 30th 2024

In Search of the Pure Joy of Nordic Skiing

In Search of the Pure Joy of Nordic SkiingDeadline to reserve a self-guided Lumi trip for this winter is this Sunday, September 1Lumi Experiences guests JoAnn and Jim from Greensboro, Vermont recall t …

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Skiers Core Routine, NTS

Posted by Andy Newell, Nordic Team Solutions on Aug 29th 2024

Skiers Core Routine, NTS

Nordic Team Solutions is the online resource for skiers, coaches, or teams looking to advance their athletic skill and success in competitive nordic skiing.By signing up for Nordic Team Solutions you …

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Noname Apparel is Finally Available in America.

Posted by Andy Gerlach, EnjoyWinter on Aug 29th 2024

Noname Apparel is Finally Available in America.

Noname apparel is finally available in America.The Finnish endurance apparel brand makes a comprehensive line of both production and custom apparel for nordic enthusiasts and teams.Noname can outfit y …

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3 Simple tips to optimize your summer training

Posted by Annika Landis, EnjoyWinter Factory Team on Aug 22nd 2024

3 Simple tips to optimize your summer training

The most basic way that skiers track their training progress is through training hours, and while this is a really good benchmark, it doesn’t tell the whole story of what it means to train effectively …

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V1 Drills Shin Flexion and Ski Placement Drills

Posted by Andy Newell, Nordic Team Solutions on Aug 15th 2024

V1 Drills Shin Flexion and Ski Placement Drills

Nordic Team Solutions is the online resource for skiers, coaches, or teams looking to advance their athletic skill and success in competitive nordic skiing.By signing up for Nordic Team Solutions you …

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What's in the Bag? with Julia Kern

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 15th 2024

What's in the Bag? with Julia Kern

For US Ski Team skiers Julia Kern and Jessie Diggins, this week marks the start of the on-snow international travel season as they prepare for the upcoming 2024/25 ski season! They just landed in New …

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​Olympic Reflections from Paris

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 9th 2024

​Olympic Reflections from Paris

Olympic Reflections from ParisIt's been 14 years since I became an Olympian, competing as a cross country skier in the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Since then, it hasn't been easy to get to the Oly …

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Skiing in August: Reflections from the Kangaroo Hoppet

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Aug 1st 2024

Skiing in August: Reflections from the Kangaroo Hoppet

Reflections from the Kangaroo HoppetAs the ski season Down Under heads into full swing, we are reaching back 14 years into the archives to share this 2010 update from Garrott Kuzzy, founder of Lumi Ex …

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What We Get from Our Training Groups:

Posted by Annie McColgan on Jul 26th 2024

What We Get from Our Training Groups:

What We Get from Our Training Groups: In an individual sport like Nordic skiing, it can be hard to comprehend exactly in what ways the team aspect takes shape. Our results, times, hours, are our …

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Lumi Trips to Olympic Venues

Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jul 25th 2024

Lumi Trips to Olympic Venues

Lumi trips to Olympic venuesWith the Summer Olympic Games kicking off in Paris this weekend, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the different Olympic venues guests visit on Lumi trips. In all, L …

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