Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: #50, #54 (green), #55 (green - shared), Glide Wax: Swix violet, Grip Wax:

Beautiful conditions for annual New Years eve afternoon ski. Skated out to Taylor lake before returning to Renaud hut for some snacks and good cheer. Trails were freshly groomed with light powder falling. Only a few people out and about heading into the huts to ring in the New Year. After leaving the hut we skied up most of the way to Lusk and it was in fine shape as well. A little debris here and there but its slowly getting buried. Nice new bridge and culvert on 54 so the washed out trail has been repaired. 55 blue as well as the trail to the Pontiac lookout are still closed off. Lots of good skiing to be had tomorrow!













Gatineau park map


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.

Gatineau park map

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).

Gatineau park map