SHE - Ski Heritage East
Not too bad of a slog on the SHE between Willow and Bilberry. Had to ski off the main paved path as the snow cover was either nonexistent or too thin. Did 6 passes with each successive run being faster and better. Saw the tumbleweed snowball effect going across the soccer field due to the high winds and soft snow. Cool! Might still be still skiable tomorrow but I'm going to give the GP a try.
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** Tumbleweed snow balls
The Ski Heritage East Trail is a professionally groomed winter trail that facilitates skate and classic skiing, fat-biking, snowshoeing as well as walking. The trail covers an out and back distance of 30 km along the banks of the Ottawa River right here in Orleans, from Blair Rd. to Trim Road. Easily accessible by foot, car or bus at one of nine trailhead entrances, the trails cover many of the same spots residents of Orleans and the East end of Ottawa ride their bicycles, run or walk on in the summer months.
A dedicated team of volunteers work passionately to make cross-country skiing in the east end of Ottawa as pleasurable as possible.
Ski Heritage East is a non-profit group that relies on donations from Trail users, sponsors, and the City of Ottawa and NCC.
