December 27, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the delay and excited to announce that registration is now open to the eighth annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2016 Contest featuring a superb Yoko package as the grand prize, including YXR Racing Skate skis, 9100 Poles and Bindings (value $1,025).

The legendary Tour de Ski is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, from Jan. 1-10, 2016, covering eight days of racing with the first event kicking off in Lenzerheide, Switzerland on Jan. 1st. Please check back as countries can revise their team entries up until 2pm (local time) on Dec. 31.

Here’s how the FIS Tour de Ski 2016 Contest works
When registration opens, you’ll have a chance to submit your team of unique individual skiers including four (4) men, and four (4) women plus two (2) Outlaw Skiers (one male and one female) not in the top 15 of the FIS World Cup overall rankings. The menus for all skiers will be available at registration as well as a link to the FIS World Cup Ranking where you will find more details on each skier.

Points will be awarded following each TdS stage based on each skier’s performance and published regularly at skitrax.com so you can follow your team’s progress and see how you compare with other players and the actual TdS standings.

We’re still finalizing our prizes and thanks to all of our great sponsors so far including Yoko, Cross Country Canada (CCC), Ski Tour Canada, Madshus, Le Nordik Spa-Nature, High Peaks Cyclery, Start Wax.

Register HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2016 Contest Prizes

* 1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing Skate skis, 9100 Poles and Bindings (value $1,025)
* 2nd Prize – CCC High Sierra Snow Sports Canada Adjustable Wheeled Combo Bag (value $640)
* 3rd Prize – Ski Tour Canada VIP Passes (2) for Opening or Closing (value $500)
* 4th Prize – Madshus Hyper RPS performance race boots w/R3 outsole (value $285)
* 5th Prize – Le Nordik Spa-Nature Thermal therapy and Källa Treatment (value $250)
* 6th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Ski Care w/Stone Grind, Hot Box, Hardening, Race Prep (value $150)
* 7th Prize – Start Wax Oslo Kickers package (value $88)

More prizes to be finalized

SkiTrax is North America’s leading Nordic skiing publication and the official magazine of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC).