Press Release
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech will host the 2020 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships at the Tech Trails from January 2-7. For all U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships information please visit USNationals.mtu.edu.
“We are thrilled to bring the U.S. Cross Country Championships back to Michigan Tech,” head coach Tom Smith said. “This will be our sixth time hosting a National Championship event at Tech and the fifth time hosting the U.S. Cross Country Championships through the tenure of our Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Team.
“We boast one of the greatest race organizing committees including astounding volunteers and Tech staff, all integral to allowing us to host this National Championship event. This is a big deal for our entire community. With new trail and facility improvements, the opportunity to showcase what it is to be a Michigan Tech Nordic Husky, and an event that truly benefits our entire Keweenaw community from our Nordic Ski Team and Michigan Tech across the spectrum spanning local business and hospitality, the positive impacts this event brings are truly immeasurable! Come support your Nordic Huskies and check out the week-long action of events! To get involved as a volunteer please fill out our 2020 US Nationals Volunteer Information Form.”
The Huskies kick off their 2019-20 campaign at the UP Opener in Ishpeming on December 14-15 in a dual-meet against rivals Northern Michigan University.