![Camp Mercier is a pure xc ski-and-snowshoe resort with fabulous terrain surrounded by a coniferous forest. [P] Camp Mercier](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/mercier_097-298x257.jpg "Camp Mercier is a pure xc ski-and-snowshoe resort with fabulous terrain surrounded by a coniferous forest. [P] Camp Mercier")
![K-Country: stunning terrain and amazing ski options will keep you coming back for more. [P] Kananaskis Country](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/77_0249-298x205.jpg "K-Country: stunning terrain and amazing ski options will keep you coming back for more. [P] Kananaskis Country")
![Kids and families are welcome. [P] Trapp Family Lodge](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/5553a-298x221.jpg "Kids and families are welcome. [P] Trapp Family Lodge")
![A cross-country skiers paradise... endless trails, breathtaking scenery and fabulous accommodations[P]Don Portman"](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sunmtn1-298x197.jpg "A cross-country skiers paradise... endless trails, breathtaking scenery and fabulous accommodations[P]Don Portman\"")
![Emil Hegle Svendsen of Norway scores at Fort Kent. [P] Herb Swanson](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sevendsen-10KM-Sprint-FK_004.2-125x125.jpg "Emil Hegle Svendsen of Norway scores at Fort Kent. [P] Herb Swanson")
![Perianne Jones (Nakkertok/NST) [P] Jesse Winter file photo](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Perianne-Jones.2-125x125.jpg "Perianne Jones (Nakkertok/NST) [P] Jesse Winter file photo")
![Russia celebrates relay victory... [P] Judy Geer](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Russia-Celebrates-IMG_2630-125x125.jpg "Russia celebrates relay victory... [P] Judy Geer")
![Brent McMurtry (l) and Michael Somppi [P] Angus Cockney](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/McMurtry-SomppiSkiers10.21-200x200.jpg "Brent McMurtry (l) and Michael Somppi [P] Angus Cockney")
- Brent McMurtry (l) and Michael Somppi Angus Cockney
![Brent McMurtry (l) and Michael Somppi [P] Angus Cockney](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/McMurtry-SomppiSkiers10.21.jpg "Brent McMurtry (l) and Michael Somppi [P] Angus Cockney")
![Alysson Marshall [P] Angus Cockney](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Alysson-Marshall-2-200x200.jpg "Alysson Marshall [P] Angus Cockney")
- Alysson Marshall Angus Cockney
![Alysson Marshall [P] Angus Cockney](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Alysson-Marshall-2.jpg "Alysson Marshall [P] Angus Cockney")
January 19, 2012 – After seven events in the Haywood NorAm Series the standings are tight in both men’s and women’s categories leading into Haywood NorAm Western Canadian Championships in Canmore Jan. 20-21 – see schedule change HERE.
Brent McMurtry holds a small lead over Kevin Sandau. Kevin comes into the weekend with three wins and Brent notched his first victory of the season on Sunday in Whistler.
Alysson Marshall holds a lead over Jessie Diggins (USA) and Emily Nishikawa.
Racers are also competing for the FIS Regional Series. The leader after Haywood NorAm Western Canadian Championships earns a quota spot to the next World Cup period. The FIS Regional Series counts the best six races of the season.
