April 30, 2008 – The inaugural SkiTrax 2007/08 North American Nordic Ski Awards to honour North America’s top Nordic skiers on the basis of votes accumulated at skitrax.com are now live. We invite readers to reflect on the 2007/08 ski season and make selections for North America’s top Nordic skiers – here’s your chance to make your voice count. These awards recognize elite, U23 and junior skiers, along with biathlon, Nordic combined, and jumping competitors – click the Awards icon on the top right of this home page.

These inaugural awards are dedicated to SkiTrax writer, Paul Robbins, who covered the sport for Trax since day one. We’ve established the Paul Robbins Best Breakthrough XC Performance(s) award in his honour. Discussions about these awards began shortly before Paul passed away in February and we wish he could be here to be a part of them. We miss him and pay tribute to our dear friend who’s passion, words, and wit live on…

All entrants are eligible to win one of five (5) prizes:

– 1st prize – Rossi X-ium skis – skate or classic (with Rossi ski bag)
– 2nd prize – Fischer RCS Carbonlite ski boots – skate or classic
– 3rd prize – Exel World Cup poles
– 4th prize – Auclair Tabbed Moon gloves
– 5th prize – SkiTrax News Boy Hat

Voting begins today and ends at 12 midnight on Sun. May 11/08 (EST) with the winners announced on Monday, May 12/08. We thank everyone for their patience and wish all skiers the best of luck.

Click here to begin voting – please note that when you have finished voting hit the “last” button to submit your entries.