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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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Posted by Jacob Huseby on Aug 9th 2024

​What is it like to ski in Australia? Falls Creek Cross-Country Skiing.

G’day! A few weeks ago I started a new job working with Snow Australia as a National Team Coach, based out of the National Training Center in Falls Creek, Victoria. I’ve had the chance to get to know …

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Aug 9th 2024

Job Posting: Nickle Plate Nordic Center, General Manager

Employment Opportunity General Manager, Nickel Plate Nordic Center Salary: Range $30 - $35/hour Nickel Plate Nordic Center:The Nickel Plate Nordic Center is operated by Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski …

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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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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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Posted by Ella Hall, Emily Hyde on Aug 1st 2024

Six PT-approved exercises for stretching and strengthening Nordic skiers

PT Advice on Stretching & Strengthening for Nordic SkiersYou’re probably familiar with the saying, skiers are made in the summer. It’s the season to push big hours and build the base that will enable …

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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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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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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jul 18th 2024

​Cool down or warm up with Scandinavian blueberry soup

Cool down or warm up with Scandinavian blueberry soupDo you like to think about skiing to cool down on these hot summer days? How about cooling down with some chilled blueberry soup? At the Tartu mara …

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Posted by Annika Landis, Simon Zink, Enjoywinter NTS Factory Team on Jul 18th 2024

Welcome! EnjoyWinter - NTS Factory Team

Hello Ski Post readers!We are excited to announce the Enjoy Winter Factory Team has partnered with Nordic Team Solutions to create the EnjoyWinter NTS Factory Team. Nordic Team Solutions, led by 4x Ol …

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Posted by National Nordic Foundation on Jul 11th 2024

National Nordic Foundation Auction is LIVE! Support American Skiing, bid on unique items and experiences. Ends July 12th!

Our Summer Auction Begin 9am Eastern, July 8 and ends July 12There’s a whole lot to bid on in this year’s auction, allowing you to support US Skiing and take a piece of it home too! All proceeds from …

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Posted by Robert Van Vranken on Jul 11th 2024

Skiing Film: Films Without Words #16; Ski på Gålå

Sent in by fan of EnjoyWinter Robert Van Vranken, click fullscreen, sit back and relax!  …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jul 11th 2024

Viva La France! A Tour De France on Skis

Vive la France! A Tour de France on SkisThere’s a lot happening in France this month. If you’re following the Tour de France, keep an eye out this weekend for any French riders sporting the blue, whit …

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Posted by Ken Roth for Fasterskier on Jul 11th 2024

Fasterskier Repost: The Man Who Wants To Change How You Think About Skiing Part 1.

This is a republished article from Fasterskier. Click here to read the original article on the Fasterskier website.Ever wonder where and how all of those cool cross-country ski products you may drool …

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Posted by Jacob Huseby, Tom Hoogenraad on Jul 5th 2024

AUSXC National Training Camp Photo Blog

We've just wrapped up the Australian National Training Camp at Falls Creek. Here's a selection of photos taken from the first day of training by coach/photographer/podiatrist Tom Hoogenraad. You can f …

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Posted by Team Birkie, Swenor Rollerskis on Jul 5th 2024

TEAM BIRKIE / CXC The Swenor CXC Rollerski Cup, Team Birkie Rollerski Clinics

The Swenor CXC Rollerski Cup, now in its 6th year, kicks off as an exciting prelude to the 2024-25 ski season, featuring multiple stops in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Open to junior, senior, and Master l …

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

Stars, Stripes and Glitter: New Moon at the 2023 World Champs

Stars, Stripes and Glitter: New Moon at the 2023 World ChampsHappy Fourth of July! The flags I see flying in the middle of summer remind me of the American flags I see flying alongside the course at m …

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Posted by Jacob Huseby on Jun 27th 2024

Welcome to the Australian Winter, What's the deal with the Kangaroos?

G'day. Writing in from Australia, kicking off the Southern ski season. Last week in the Northern Hemisphere was the Summer Solstice, also known as Midsommar in the Nordics. Down here in the South …

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Posted by Garrott Kuzzy, Lumi Experiences on Jun 27th 2024

Tour De France or Tour De Ski? (Why not both?)

Tour de France or Tour de Ski? (why not both?!)This Saturday, June 29, the best cyclists will set off from Florence, Italy for the first stage of the 2024 Tour de France. For the next three weeks, the …

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

​Chasing the Sun – from Scandinavia to Italy

Scandinavians are celebrating a big international holiday this week: the longest day of the year. The long, dark winters up north make this summertime celebration of light a particularly cherished tra …

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Posted by Bridger Ski Foundation, BSF Pro Team on Jun 20th 2024

Bridger Ski Foundation: Jim Bridger Run and Roll Weekend July 26th and 27th 2024

ROLLER SKI RACES FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 9:00 A.M. CROSSCUT MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER, BOZEMAN CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND REGISTER. 31ST ANNUAL JIM BRIDGER TRAIL RUN SATURDAY, JUL …

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Posted by Out There Nordic on Jun 20th 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 20th 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 12th 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 6th 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 30th 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 30th 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 23rd 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 23rd 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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