Skate ski from P5 down the Gatineau Pkwy to intersect trail 5, on to Asticou and then back on the parkway. Conditions were a Christmas present! With the exception of a slightly crunchy stretch near the bottom of the Pink Lake hill, the parkway had a perfectly groomed powder surface. Classic tracks were firm, deep and fast. Trail 5 had not been groomed last night, and was a bit worn and hard, but still very enjoyable. As others have reported there were quite a few deep boot prints on this trail. The connector across the swamp between #5 and the parkway was in good shape. With almost no wind it was actually possible to stop and warm up in the bright sunshine! The park is still stunning in its coat of white. There was very little evidence of storm damage on any of this section. Get out and enjoy before overeating tonight!