February 17, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest standings after the Women’s 4x5km Relay, where Sweden sped to gold, led by their star anchor, Charlotte Kalla. Team USA landed in ninth place, followed by the Canadian squad in 14th (read our coverage here.)

Team Ruiskut maintains the contest lead with 150 points, while team team guacamole moves up into second place with 140 points. Teams The proof is in the Putin, Up Up Up, and P+ Rocks are tied for third through fifth spots with 135 points apiece.

For the contest standings after the Women’s 4x5km Relay, please click HERE.

Good luck to all contestants – these are the only Fantasy Nordic contests of their kind worldwide featuring fabulous prizes while enjoying fabulous top-level xc ski racing.

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Nipika Mountain Resort, Salomon, Rudy Project, Jenex, Halti, Cross Country Canada, Exer-Genie, Vauhti, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, and Buff.

SkiTrax Fantasy 2014 Contest Prizes
1st Prize – Nipika Mountain Resort – 2-night package, sauna, hot tub and more (value $800)
2nd Prize – Salomon 2014 Equipe RC Classic skis ($559)
3rd Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
4th Prize – Jenex XLF98 Skate or XLC950 Classic Roller Skis (value$350)
5th Prize – Halti Nokka XC Outfit (value $325)
6th Prize – CCC Package – One Way National Team Jacket + Auclair Gloves (value $300)
7th Prize – Exer-Genie XC Trainer (value $229)
8th Prize – Vauhti Package w/Thermo drink belt, kick waxes, cork, ties, manual (value $150)
9th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $100)
10th Prize – Buff Headwear (value $23)

Race Schedule
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Women’s Skiathlon 7.5km Classic + 7.5km Free

Sunday, February 9, 2014
Men’s Skiathlon 15km Classic + 15km Free

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Women’s Sprint Free Finals
Men’s Sprint Free Finals

Thursday, February 13, 2014
Women’s 10km Classic

Friday, February 14, 2014
Men’s 15km Classic

Saturday, February 15, 2014
Women’s Relay 4 x 5km

Sunday, February 16, 2014
Men’s Relay 4x10km

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Women’s Team Sprint Classic Final
Men’s Team Sprint Classic Final

Saturday, February 22, 2014
Women’s 30km Mass Start Free

Sunday, February 23, 2014
Men’s 50km Mass Start Free