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Swirbul Sizzles, Kirkeng Dominates U.S. National Championships 10 k Individual

Ken RothJanuary 2, 2023

HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN: Welcome to FasterSkier’s on-location coverage of the United States National Cross- Country Ski Championships from Houghton, Michigan. This week, Houghton hosts the U.S. National Cross-Country Championships on the Michigan Technological University’s trail system. The U.S. Nationals mean many things to different competitors. For some, it’s their initiation into the world of high-end competitive ski racing; for others it’s their chance to burnish their credentials; and for still others it’s a combination of competition...

News Racing

Website Launch of U.S. Cross Country Championships (Press Release)

FasterSkierAugust 8, 2019

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

Collegiate Interviews News

Haggenmiller Departs Michigan Tech, Joins CXC

Gabby NaranjaMay 5, 2017

Organizers in Ishpeming, Mich., had everything in place to host the 2003 U.S. SuperTour Finals and Distance Nationals. Everything but snow. The area had encountered a heat wave and with barely any coverage, the competitions needed to be moved. The chief of competition and the organizing committee for the weeklong event, Joe Haggenmiller had his hands full in finding a new venue. A little more than an hour northwest was his answer. Houghton, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, had plenty of...

Job Postings

Michigan Tech Seeks Head Nordic Ski Coach

FasterSkierMarch 15, 2017

Michigan Technological University seeks a goal-oriented, charismatic, inspirational and dedicated head coach with a genuine interest in the success of student-athletes and building a competitive Men’s and Women’s Nordic skiing programs.

Biathlon General Interviews Juniors Racing

20-for-20 with Amanda Kautzer

FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2017

In another 20-something-question, fill-in-the-blanks series, we checked in with the world-class U.S. and Canadian biathletes that will be competing at 2017 International Biathlon Union (IBU) Youth & Junior World Championships Feb. 22-28 in Osrblie (also known as Brezno-Osrblie), Slovakia. Here’s 18-year-old Amanda Kautzer, of Michigan Tech and Loppet Nordic Racing, who is representing the U.S. at her third Youth Worlds. On Wednesday, Kautzer placed 53rd in the youth women’s 10 k individual and on Friday, she was

Job Postings

Michigan Tech Seeks Nordic Graduate Assistant Coach

BrainspiralJuly 4, 2016

Michigan Tech is seeking a Nordic Graduate Assistant Coach with NCAA Skiing experience that is interested in coaching cross country skiing at the NCAA level. Candidates should be qualified, experienced and highly motivated to assist with NCAA Ski coaching.

Continental Cup Racing

With Bjornsen at the Helm, APU Sweeps SuperTour Finals Classic Sprint

Kaitlyn PattersonMarch 23, 2016

After nearly sweeping the podium at U.S. nationals earlier this year, the Alaska Pacific University men got the job done in Craftsbury on Tuesday, taking first, second and third with Erik Bjornsen and Reese and Logan Hanneman, respectively.

General News Racing

Packer Holds Off Hanneman for First National Title; APU Puts 3 in Top 4 in Classic Sprint

Gabby NaranjaJanuary 10, 2016

After a week of hard racing, Eric Packer achieved a longtime dream of winning his first national title in Saturday's classic sprint, the last race of U.S. nationals in Houghton, Mich. He outlunged APU teammate Reese Hanneman, the national skate-sprint champion, by 0.67 seconds.

Continental Cup General News Racing US Nationals

Welcome to Houghton: U.S. Nationals Start on Sunday (with Video)

Kaitlyn PattersonJanuary 2, 2016

For the second year in a row, U.S. Cross Country Championships are being hosted in Houghton, Mich. While the snow situation hasn't been ideal, organizers are optimistic for the week of races, which starts Sunday: “The conditions are really nice. ... It is really mid-season form," said Chief of Competition Jim Tervo.

General News Racing US Nationals

U.S. Nationals Taking on El Niño: Races to Be Held as Planned in Houghton

Kaitlyn PattersonDecember 23, 2015

"Game on in Houghton" is the latest message from race organizers for 2016 U.S. nationals, after snowfall in the last few days has ensured the championships will be held Jan. 3-9 on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Metronomes with Michigan Tech’s Alice Flanders

BrainspiralSeptember 30, 2015

This week, Michigan Tech and CXC's Alice Flanders shares a unique track workout: done by double poling to the beat of a metronome around a 400-meter track while working on technique at varying tempos.

Lifestyle Technique Training

Ten Ways to Stop on Rollerskis

BrainspiralAugust 31, 2015

Alice Flanders, a CXC Team athlete based in Houghton, Mich., gives a list of responses to the age-old question rollerskiers get asked: "How do you stop on those things?"

Continental Cup General Interviews Racing US Nationals

Course-Side Quotes: Catching Up with U.S. Nationals Top Dogs

BrainspiralJanuary 3, 20151

In the two days leading up to U.S. nationals, we caught up with several podium contenders for the races in Houghton, Mich., which start this Sunday and last through next Saturday.

Other News

Registration Open for January’s US Nordic Championships

BrainspiralNovember 3, 2014

Continental Cup General News Racing

SuperTour: Sinnott Continues to Dominate Podium, Stuber Wins Womens

Inge ScheveJanuary 29, 2011

Michael Sinnott (SVSEF ODT) won the men’s 10K classic at Michigan Tech by a good second to Adam Katey (Big Thunder), while Maria Stuber (CXC) won the women’s 5K classic by almost 5 seconds over Carolyn Freeman (UWGB).

Continental Cup General News Racing

Sinnott Pulls Perfect Race at the SuperTour in Michigan

Inge ScheveJanuary 28, 2011

Michael Sinnott of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Olympic Development Team won the men’s USSA SuperTour classic sprint in 3 minutes and 20 seconds even, leaving three-tenths of a second down to Garrott Kuzzy of CXC in second place.

Collegiate Continental Cup General News Racing

USSA SuperTour Goes to Michigan Tech for the Midwest Grand Prix

Inge ScheveJanuary 28, 2011

The USSA SuperTour stays in the Midwest this weekend, moving from Minneapolis to Houghton, Michigan, and the fields are huge, deep and competitive: this is a battle of collegiate, Junior Olympics Qualifiers as well as FIS SuperTour racers.

Continental Cup News Other News Racing

Registration Open for 2011 USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour Event

FasterSkierDecember 21, 2010

HOUGHTON, Mich. – Registration for the 2011 USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour Event presented by Portage Health is now open. The event, January 28-30, will feature races for youth through professional skiers and everyone in between. All races are at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center, host of the 2006 Junior Olympics and the 2007 and 2008 U.S. National Championships. “Michigan Tech is proud to host the 2011 USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour Event presented...

Collegiate Racing

Northern Michigan in control at CCSA Championships

February 22, 2010

HOUGHTON, Mich — The Northern Michigan Nordic ski teams used dominating performances on the men’s and women’s sides to take home top honors at the NCAA Central Regional Championship on Sunday. The Wildcats were in control after Saturday’s classic race and used Sunday’s 10/15k freestyle to ensure they remained in first. George Cartwright delivered a victory to lead the men, while Christina Gillis claimed top honors for the women. Cartwright’s win was the first in...