1130 results for 'Everything you need to know'

    Lumi's Guide to Booking Flights -- for Skiers!(Post)

    With snow already on the ground in parts of the Alps and in Norway, now is the time to book your flights for this winter. With decades of travel experience flying with skis as a racer on the US Ski Te

    Ski Down Under in 2027(Post)

    The Worldloppet circuit is made up of 19 races around the world on five continents. Nearly all take place in the northern hemisphere during our chilly winter months. Two events, however, are a little

    Skating Technique: Ski with a "V" or a Straight Ski? (Post)

    Dear Skipost,Subject: Straight skiSo often I hear this recommend in one skate technique, that one should try to point your ski straight down the track as possible. However, I never hear how to do this

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

    “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

    Annika's First Birkie(Post)

    I am back in Craftsbury, enjoying some amazing fresh skiing, blissfully ignoring the rain in the forecast, and getting some much needed recovery after completing my first American Birkibeiner.The star

    The Factory Team Race Season is Underway! (Post)

    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

    EnjoyWinter.com Glove Size Guide(Post)

    Size Chart for Swenor and KinetiXx glovesHow to determine your glove size you will need a tape measure or a piece of string. Take the tape and wrap it around your hand loosely at the widest point (exc

    Exercising in the Smoke (Post)

    Adapted from previous articles by Theodore Ford, MD & Annika Landis  Unfortunately, even though it is only June, many parts of the East and Midwest are already experiencing smokey days from wildfires

    Merino Muster Race Recap (Post)

    After a day exploring Melbourne, which included visiting the National Gallery of Victoria, seeing penguins at St. Kilda Pier, getting stuck in an elevator, and eating some delicious Iraqi food, my dad

    A Tribute to Dads on the Trails(Post)

    Father’s Day is just a few days away. Here’s to all the dads who inspire us, both on and off the trail! Traveling with parents, or with kids, is an opportunity to create special memories. On a persona

    Six PT-approved exercises for stretching and strengthening Nordic skiers(Post)

    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

    ​Exercising in Wildfire Smoke(Post)

    By Theodore Ford, MD As wildfires burn across the west, my environment has a fog-like smoke veil, and I can't see more than 500 feet in front of me. Today in Bend Oregon, the air quality index (AQI) i

    ​Finer Things in Life: Crêpes, Cheese and Cross-Country Skiing(Post)

    Looking for a mid-winter adventure in a land well known for idyllic countryside and indulgent cuisine? Lumi’s French Jura trip offers an experience to savor cheese, wine and crêpes, as well as incredi

    Gratitude at the Birkie(Post)

    The American Birkiebeiner is a race I look forward to coming to each year.  Another great experience in 2025 has me reflecting on why this race feels so special. Each time I venture to the Northwoods,

    Mindfulness and Racing (Post)

    Annie here! Since I’ve last written a blog, I’ve finished up the big chunk of summer training up here in Alaska, done a high intensity September block, and finished our altitude camp in Park City. Ele

    Why Reviving Factory Teams Is Important (Post)

    A completely unbiased account...  As I’ve written on Ski Post before, I loved ski racing; in high school, in college, and as a Super Tour skier with world cup goals. I loved it, but at a certain point

    Peltonen Factory Ski Selection 2024/2025(Post)

    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 infinitely var

    Ski Season Outlook 2021. Let's Talk About Masks. (Post)

    By Jacob Huseby Ski Season 2021 is going to happen, and it's going to be different than what we are used to. US Ski and snowboard have canceled all national events, and countless citizen races have go

    American Birkebeiner 2021 Wax Recommendations | START(Post)

    American Birkebeiner 2021 Wax Recommendations | STARTRecommendations will be updated daily, with new recommendations posted up to 4 days in advance. Please note: all wax recommendations are written fo

    Lumi Experiences 2027 Trips: Launching NOW!(Post)

    Ski season has arrived! As snow accumulates on trail systems across the northern hemisphere, we’re excited to announce Lumi’s 2027 trips are now available for bookings. Learn more and save $300/person

    Fall Focus (Post)

    By Ian Torchia Hey SkiPost! As the temperatures drop rapidly and we start to don tights and jackets for training sessions in the crisp fall air, the intensity ramps up from the traditional base buildi

    ​Olympic Reflections from Paris(Post)

    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

    2020 US Nationals Race Report(Post)

    2020 US Nationals in review from four perspectives: Gus Schumacher, Ian Torchia, Joe Haggenmiller and Jacob Huseby all wrote about their experiences at US Nationals for Skipost. Gus Schumacher and Ian

    Making the Most of the Transition to On Snow Skiing (Post)

    Making the Most of the Transition to On Snow Skiing by Enjoy Winter Nordic Team Solutions Factory Team Member Simon ZinkAs the snow begins to fall, our training shifts from asphalt to snow and from a