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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of a true champion, for the Northeast Wisconsin nordic skiing community. Mark Ernst announced that, "Tonight Deb found her guardian angel and then became one herself. She left this world in peace and with a heart filled with love."

To my wife and I Deborah Ernst will always be known as the "Ski Whisperer." More than once, we would be struggling down the trail and she appear with a word of encouragement, or a free 10 minute technique clinic.

Godspeed Deb, may the trails now all be rated excellent.

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An American Birkebeiner Pisten Bully groomer smooths a snow base on Hayward's Main Street Wednesday evening Feb. 17 in preparation for the 43rd Birkie events. The snow was obtained by the City of Hayward public works department and utilized City of Hayward and Sawyer County equipment. Photo by Terrell Boettcher.

We want to give a big shout out to all the nordic racers heading up to Hayward this weekend for the Birkie. What a difference a week makes. Last Saturday it was -25 in Cable, this Saturday, barely below freezing. Make sure you have your high temp HF ready to go.

For those staying home, The Reforestation Camp will be hosting their first fat bike race. This race is all on two track, so get yourself registered and enjoy.

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Fat Camp February 20, 2016First annual Fat Camp Fat Bike Race to be held at Brown County Reforestation Camp on the groomed nordic ski trails.Distance- Short 7.5 mile....