January 05, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – With over 400 teams entered from around the world we are pleased to announce the standings of our 7th annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest after the first rounds in Obertsdorf, Germany that saw USA’s Sadie Bjornsen and Liz Stephen finish a strong seventh and eighth place, respectively, in the Prologue (read our coverage here) and Canada’s Alex Harvey score a stellar silver in the 15k CL Pursuit (read our coverage here).

Team ofsss’s hero is off to a great start and holds the lead with 245 points, while Team DJN trails by only one point with 244 points in second spot. Team 2015 TdS WINNERS currently sits in third place with 243 points.

For the Standings after Obertsdorf pls click HERE.

Good luck to all contestants and thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Madshus, Nipika Mountain Resort, Rudy Project, Bjorn Daehlie, Yoko, Supercamp, Stoneham, Cross Country Canada, One Way and High Peaks Cyclery.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2014/15 Contest Prizes

* 1st Prize – Madshus Redline Carbon Skate skis, Super Nano Skate boots, Nano Carbon Race 100 UHM poles (value $1,815)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika Mountain Resort – 2 nights lodging in fully equipped cabin incl. all amenities (value $875)
* 3rd Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
* 4th Prize – Bjorn Daehlie XC Ski Suit (value $300)
* 5th Prize – Yoko  9100 poles (value $299)
* 6th Prize – Supercamp 2.5-day weekend camp w/coaching, lunches, trail passes etc. (value $275)
* 7th Prize – Stoneham First Cut Jacket (value $249)
* 8th Prize – Cross Country Canada package Sweater/Gloves/Touque (value $210)
* 9th Prize – One Way Pro Team Day Bag (value $100)
* 10th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $100)

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).