Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy, #5 (green), #26, #29 (alternative), Glide Wax: red, Grip Wax:
Not a bad day, at least not as bad as expected. Things are surprisingly ice, but ski-able. With a bit of snow, things should be just fine.
Not sure what is better-- parkway or the small trails. Parkway is a bit more even but icier, but neither option is great. Lots of little sticks on the small trails made for some nice obstacles.
It was snowing a tiny bit rather than raining which is a good sign. Lots of wind but not too cold... yet.
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).
