TRAILS -- Many of the region's trails are littered with blowdown trees after the Nov. 17 wind storm, and the most desperate situation is at Mount Spokane, where the 60 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are virtually clogged with timber.

Volunteers organized by the Spokane Nordic Ski Association were on the trails Saturday, busy with chainsaws and even a front loader. But much more needs to be done before a state park groomer could take advantage of any snow that might be coming.

Stay tuned for another volunteer opportunity coming up soon.