January 07, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – The lead has changed again in the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest following the Freestyle Sprints, round #5 of the Tour, held in Toblach, Italy. The new Contest leader is Team pumpkinpie with 592 of a maximum of 613 points. In second is HUTNIK KRAKOW with 588 points and Siggy’s Speedsters is now in third with 585 points. The close race in our Fantasy Contest continues as the Tour winds up this weekend in Val di Fiemme.

We’re also pleased to announce that the winner of our first Rest Day prize, a $100 Gift Certificate at Fresh Air Experience, is Team anty ski team who was leading after the Skiathlon (Stage 4) in Obertsdorf, Germany on Jan. 1. Fans should note that anty ski team was in a 3-way tie for first place at that time with pumpkinpie and ZURICH XC, but registered first to claim the lead and our first Rest Day prize.

For the Contest Standings following the Sprint FR races click HERE.

Enter our FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup Contest HERE – final deadline is Jan. 7/12.

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).