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75+ Community
Engagement Survey
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. As a valued member of our 75+ community, your voice is incredibly important to us. We’re proud to offer free skiing for individuals aged 75 and older, and we want to ensure your experience on our trails is enjoyable, accessible, and fulfilling. Your feedback will help us improve our services, plan future programs, and explore opportunities to engage with skiers like you—now and for generations to come.
These questions are specific to the Methow Trails network and include summer and winter trail use. A link to maps of our trail system can be found
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1.
What is your age?
75-79
80-84
85+
Prefer not to say
2.
How long have you been recreating on Methow Trails?
This is my first season
1-5 years
6-10 years
10+ years
3.
Is the Methow Valley your primary residence?
Yes, I live in the area full-time.
No, but I own property in the area and live/visit here part-time.
No, my primary residence is elsewhere and I do not own property in the Methow Valley.
If your primary residence is not in the Methow Valley, where is it?
4.
If you have a home in the Methow Valley, where do you live?
Methow
Carlton
Twisp
Winthrop
Mazama
Other (please specify)
5.
What season do you primarily use the trails?
Winter
Summer
Both
I no longer use the trails
If you use the trails year-round, is there a season that you use them more? If yes, please explain why.
6.
Approximately how often do you use the trails?
Every day
3-5 days per week
Once per week
Once per month
10 or less days per year
I no longer use the trails
7.
Which of the following activities do you participate in when recreating on our trail network? Please select all that apply.
Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Fat biking
Adaptive skiing
Hiking/walking (winter)
Hiking/walking (summer)
Biking (trails)
Biking (roads)
E-biking
Adaptive biking
Running
Birding/wildlife observing
Other (please specify)
8.
Would any of the options below help you use the trails more frequently in the winter?
Public transportation to trailheads
Private instruction
Group lessons
Community gatherings with other recreationalists who match my ability/interest level
Easier trails
Winter walking trails
A warm facility to hang out in before and after recreating (i.e. warming hut, community space etc.)
Better access to trails near my home
No, I'm satisfied with my experience on the trails in the winter
Please list any other thoughts you have on how your trail experience can be improved in the winter.
9.
We offer free skiing, fatbiking, and snow shoeing for anyone 75 and older on our trail system. A trail pass is not required if you are over 75, but we do print Lifetime Passes at our Winthrop Office for a $10 printing fee. Please let us know if you have taken advantage of this opportunity by selecting one of the following statements:
Yes, I have a printed Methow Trails 75+ Lifetime Pass
Yes, but I do not have a pass
I purchased a Lifetime Pass before I turned 75
No, I do not recreate on the Methow Trails system in the winter
Prefer not to answer
