Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Champlain Pkwy, MacKenzie-King Rd , Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:

A beautiful afternoon, although very chilly. The snow was so slow (my waxing didn't help) that I came to a dead stop half way down the Black Lake hill!!
As mentioned by others there was a dusting a snow on top of a previous grooming.

BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU ARE DESCENDING THE BLACK LAKE HILL in the classic tracks, and particularly if you are going faster than I was (which is likely!). There is a serious hazard in the form of a thick branch sticking out at thigh to waist level on the outside track about 2/3 of the way down the hill. You will certainly hit it square on if you are in that track! I tried to remove it but it is firmly entrenched. The mystery is how the classic tracks were groomed while the log was stuck in place. I will phone Demsis first thing in the morning to report it, but if you are skiing tonight, beware!













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