December 26, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the fourth round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season in Asiago, Italy, where the US women powered to fifth place in the 6 x 1.25km classic team sprint (read our coverage here).

In the contest it’s a very close battle as the WCup takes a break and we head into the Tour de Ski on Dec. 28. UK Nordics continues to lead overall with 511 points, but now Maffe takes over second place only two points back with 509 points tied with rgsnow. In fourth with 502 points it’s no Northug followed by legrandbo in a 3-way tie for 5th at 499 points.

Congratulations to UK Nordics, Maffe and rgsnow – our top three contest leaders at the World Cup break as they each win Buff Headware for some added cheer during the holiday season.

View the full contest standings after Asiago HERE.

These are the only FIS Fantasy Nordic contests of their kind worldwide so don’t miss your chance to enjoy fabulous top level xc ski racing and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Fischer, Nipika Mountain Resort, Rudy Project, Salomon, Marwe, Halti, Bjorn Daehlie, Exer-Genie, Madshus, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, and Buff.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2013/14 Contest Prizes
* 1st Prize – Fischer 13/14 Speedmax Skate or Classic Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,200)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika Mountain Resort – 2 nights lodging in fully equipped cabin incl. all amenities (value $675)
* 3rd Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
* 4th Prize – Salomon S-Lab Skate or Classic boots ($450sk/$299cl)
* 5th Prize – Marwe 610c Roller Skis (value $349)
* 6th Prize – Halti Nokka XC Outfit (value $325)
* 7th Prize – Bjorn Daehlie XC Ski Suit (value $300)
* 8th Prize – Exer-Genie XC Trainer (value $229)
* 9th Prize –Madshus K it w/Ski Bag, Waist Belt Bag, Headware (value $130)
* 10th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $100)
* WCup Break – Buff Headware to top 3 contest leaders before the Tour de Ski (value $25)

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).