November 25, 2010  (Toronto, ON) – We’re stoked to announce that a total of 355 teams from 27 countries have entered the international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest. With round #1 of the Viessmann XC FIS 2009/10 World Cup in Gallivare, Sweden completed last weekend the series now moves to Kuusamo, Finland this weekend.

Leading the contest is team jon with 113 points and a 5-pt margin over CrXc10 in second with 108 points followed closely by principiante in third with 107 points. (sorry we found an error and have updated the standings accordingly.)

For the complete standings after Gallivare click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2010/11 Contest Prizes
*1st Prize – Fischer 10/11 Carbonlite Hole Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,100)
* 2nd Prize – Trapp Family Lodge – 2 nights lodging in a Deluxe Room w/breakfast (value $600)
* 3rd Prize – One Way Diamond Storm World Cup Poles w/tubes (value $430)
* 4th Prize – SkiGo Clothing package (value $340)
* 5th Prize – Swenor Classic roller skis (value $310)
* 6th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $150)
* 7th Prize – Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $130)
* 8th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* 9th Prize – Bliz Pursuit Sunglasses and Visor (value $90)
* 10th Prize – Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)
* WCup Breaks – Buff Headware (value $22) to top 3 contest leaders before the Tour de Ski and Oslo Nordic Worlds

Good luck to all contestants and thanks to all of our great sponsors: Fischer, Trapp Family Lodge, One Way, SkiGo, Swenor, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, Rottefella, Concept2, Auclair, Bliz Active and Buff Headware.

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