October 25, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – With under a month to go to the first World Cup we’re excited once again to announce that Phase 1 of our international 3-in-1 SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup, Tour de Ski, and new Marathon contests will be launching soon for contestants around the world – the only Nordic contests of their kind worldwide.

This year will see the launch of our inaugural Marathon contest in conjunction with FIS and the World Loppet Ski Federation creating a new dimension for the sport and adding excitement for skiers around the world for these legendary races that are steeped in history and reach out to skiers of all stripes.

Once again the contests feature a host of fabulous sponsors and lots of great prizes that could reach $10,000 or more – Fischer, Rossignol, One Way, Alpina, Rottefella, Auclair, Buff, Ski*go, Fresh Air Experience and High Peaks Cyclery have all signed on again with more companies to be announced soon.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming for race fans the world over, so start planning now for the most exciting Nordic Ski Fantasy Contests anywhere.

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest
– register your team of four (4) men, and four (4) women plus two “Outlaw” skiers
– bonus Tour de Ski and other bonus points
– 1st prize is a Fischer package (to be announced soon)
– first World Cup is Nov. 19 in Beitostolen, Norway
– registration opens early November

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Contest
– register your team of four (4) men and four (4) women plus two (2) “Outlaw” skiers
– bonus points for American Birkebeiner and Gatineau Loppet events
– 1st prize is a One Way package (to be announced soon)
– first Marathon event is La Sgambeda on Dec. 18 in Livigno, Italy
– registration opens early December 2011

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski Contest
– register your team of four (4) men, and four (4) women plus two “Outlaw” skiers
– bonus Team and Val Climb points
– 1st prize is a Rossignol package (to be announced soon)
– first TdS event is Dec. 29 in Oberhof, Germany
– registration opens early December 2011