Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, #1, #1B, Glide Wax: F4 universal, Grip Wax: VR 45

Skied last night just as the freezing rain was starting... P10 up to the #1, #1 out to the #2, return along 1B and CP, FP back to the starting point. I think we managed the last good ski before the rain today has ruined things. Good grooming on the parkways and the #1. 1B had not been groomed but had been skied, and the fresh snow made it quick and fun (even though Demsis gave it a thumbs down). The last bit coming down FP, the freezing rain really started to pick up and was very quick coming down. We also had so much ice frozen to our clothing it was like a firm outer shell!

Let's hope we get some new snow soon after this rain/melt! Snow dances please!













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