Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy , Fortune Pkwy, #1 Penguin Climb, #1, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Variable conditions in the park this morning. They groomed between P8 and the T with Champlain Parkway and Fortune Parkway. The best part is between P10 and the T (new classic tracks too). Between P5 and P8 where they haven't groomed is also skiable, but better for skate than classic. It was pretty icy. Also the classic tracks between P8 and P9 were not redone so are icy. Ridge Road was pretty slow but definitely ok. The lower part of the park seems icier than the higher sections which are more sucky. All in all, much better out there than expected. Hopefully the rain keeps holding off!
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).
