Locked in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on an arm of land stretching into Lake Superior is the small city of Houghton. Locals there are intimate with lake-effect snow, long winters and a strong sense of community. Houghton is also home to Michigan Technological University (MTU) and the school’s nordic ski team, which officially named MTU’s newest nordic head coach and cross-country running assistant coach. He’ll be joined by his partner and MTU alumna, Kristen Monahan,...
"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.
The nation's best domestic races have gathered in the snowy Upper Peninsula for the 2015 U.S. Cross Country Championships in Houghton, Mich. Races kick off with Sunday's 10/15 k freestyle, and continue throughout the next week with freestyle and classic sprints and 20/30 k classic mass starts.