December 28, 2012 (Oberhof, Germany) – On the eve of the popular FIS Tour de Ski, the world’s best xc-ski athletes are as excited as the fans – the proof is in their tweets! Check out the latest Twitter posts and photos straight from the skiers’ mouths – ahem – smartphones. Everyone’s getting amped for one of the season’s most exciting nine days in skiing that starts Dec. 29 in Oberhof, Germany and ends on Jan. 6 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

What not to get Petter Northug for Xmas – click HERE.

Babs on the Canadian Team bus… check it out HERE.

Organizers trucking in snow for the Tour kick-off in Oberhof, Germany – check it out HERE.

Axel Teichmann leads and strong German contingent on home snow – click HERE.

Canada’s Chandra Crawford is not at the Tour but we love this a great Peace on Earth photo – click HERE.