December 31, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that this year’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest has a total of 333 teams registered for what will prove to be the biggest baddest TdS to date. After an exciting Prologue, which kicked off the Tour on Thursday in Oberhof, Germany, Team Pekkies is in the lead with 113 points, followed by Team EvanO in second with 111 points. There’s a 3-way tie for third as Team bjoergenaut, SK Super Dork and MooseknuckleTDS all have 109 points (the max points on this stage was 132).

Click HERE to see the contest standings after the Prologue. Stay tuned for results after the Stage 2 10/15km Classic Pursuit later today. The TdS is now in Obertsdorf, Germany for the Stage 3 Sprints.

All contestants are welcome to enter our FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup Contest as well with extended registration deadline until Jan. 7/12 following the cancellation of La Sgambeda (ITA) scheduled on Dec. 18 – register HERE.

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest Prizes
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*1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2 skis and boots, Xcelerator skate bindings (value $1,195)
*2nd Prize – Mont Ste-Anne –  2 nights lodging w/breakfast + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800)
*3rd Prize – Salomon SLab Skate or Classic Boots (value $400/$450)
*4th Prize – Marwe 610c Roller Skis (value $349)
*5th Prize –  SkiGo Kickwax Package (HF, LF & XC) and Scraper (value $235)
*6th Prize – Sporthill Women’s Glacier Top (value $140)
*7th Prize – Bliz Proflip Visor (value $129)
*8th Prize – Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $120)
*9th Prize – Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)
*10th Prize – Buff Headware (value $45)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
Jan. 2 – Fresh Air Experience $100 Gift Certificate
Jan. 6 – High Peaks Cyclery $100 Gift Certificate

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Salomon, Marwe, SkiGo, Sporthill, Bliz, Rottefella, Auclair, Buff, Fresh Air Experience, and High Peaks Cyclery.

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).