January 15, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup round in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, where USA’s Kikkan Randall won the women’s 1.5km Sprint (read our coverage here).

Things are getting exciting in our Fantasy Contest as World Cup action continues after a stunning Tour de Ski. The standings now include Tour de Ski bonus points and team no Northug has taken over top spot with 568 points, while there’s a tie for second through fourth between three teams: legrandbo, Mooseknuckles, and biku ski – all with 565 points. Just behind in fifth and 6th are les pitchounes and the A team each with 563 points.

View the full contest standings after Nove Mesto HERE.

These are the only FIS Fantasy Nordic contests of their kind worldwide so don’t miss your chance to enjoy fabulous top level xc ski racing and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Fischer, Nipika Mountain Resort, Rudy Project, Salomon, Marwe, Halti, Bjorn Daehlie, Exer-Genie, Madshus, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, and Buff.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2013/14 Contest Prizes
* 1st Prize – Fischer 13/14 Speedmax Skate or Classic Skis, Xcelerator Bindings, Carbonlite Poles (value $1,200)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika Mountain Resort – 2 nights lodging in fully equipped cabin incl. all amenities (value $675)
* 3rd Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
* 4th Prize – Salomon S-Lab Skate or Classic boots ($450sk/$299cl)
* 5th Prize – Marwe 610c Roller Skis (value $349)
* 6th Prize – Halti Nokka XC Outfit (value $325)
* 7th Prize – Bjorn Daehlie XC Ski Suit (value $300)
* 8th Prize – Exer-Genie XC Trainer (value $229)
* 9th Prize –Madshus Kit w/Ski Bag, Waist Belt Bag, Headware (value $130)
* 10th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $100)
* WCup Break – Buff Headware to top 3 contest leaders before the Tour de Ski (value $25)

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).