Nordic skiers respond to Mount Spokane Survey

NORDIC SKIING — About 160 skiers responded to a survey posted on the Spokane Nordic Ski Education Foundation web site last month.

Although the results haven’t been fully compiled, club spokesman Brad Thiessen offered these observations of the trends:

What survey takers loved most about skiing at Mount Spokane:

• The variety and length of the trails
• Accessibility and proximity to Spokane
• Friendliness and the sense of community on the hill
• The beauty of the Mount Spokane trail area

The most common concerns:

• Desire for an improved and larger Selkirk Lodge
• Better and more consistent grooming
• The Sno-Park fee system
• Toilets and a rest stop near the back of the trails