January 12, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – We are excited to present the standings in our 7th annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest after round six in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Team USA’s Elizabeth Stephen scored a personal best in the women’s 10km CL Mass Start race and set herself up for a historic result at the Tour (read more here). On the men’s side, Germany’s Tim Tscharnke claimed an exciting victory by 1/2 boot length in a photo-finish over Kazakhstan’s Alexey Poltoranin in men’s 15km CL (read our coverage here).

In the contest standings, team 2015 TdS WINNERS is back into top spot with 578 points, bumping team GreatWhiteNorth into second with 571 points. A tie in points sees team ski-onater take third and Team DJN fourth, both with 569 points.

For the contest standings after Val di Fiemme’s 10/15km CL 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).