- We want municipalities to support clubs and associations financially, says Per Åke Yttergård, chairman of facility issues within the Swedish Ski Association.

Municipalities should invest in ski resorts in the same way as they do with artificial turf and ice rinks, he says.

- Ice hockey moved into the 70s, and today we have 368 ice rinks around the country.

There are three indoor courses for cross-country skiing.

Listen to Per Åke Yttergård in the clip.