Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #51, #53, Glide Wax: F4 Universal, Grip Wax: Violet
Spring like conditions were prevalent this morning from P17 to Lac Phillipe and back. Tracks continue to be on the icey side aggravated by chunks of ice falling off trees and pine needles and oak leaves gumming up portions of the track in spots. Violet wax worked well on the way up but not on the way back. Skied a section of 50 between 55. The track on one side was almost completely covered over by the groomer. Lots of people out on a Monday as both parking lots (P19 and P17) were almost full.
Gatineau Park is ski paradise! The network of ski trails offer machine groomed skate skiing and classic skiing as well as little groomed backcountry trails. Multiple access points allow skiers to access a variety of terrain and scenery.
The NCC offers season or daily pay rates.
For suggestions on where to ski, excellent trail descriptions, photos and maps checkout Michael McGoldrick`s website about recreational xc-skiing in Canada`s National Capital Region (with an emphasis on the Gatineau Park).
