Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: North Loop, Glide Wax: Swix Universal, Grip Wax: Swix Violet

Skied the Doldrums due to the mild wet weather. Was expecting fresh grooming but none to be had. Trees in the park are weighted down with the wet heavy snow. Got showered a few times as I passed under branches.. Classic tracks were snowed over with a few skiers having packed them down a bit but not enough to make for a firm base. As a result skiing was slow and 'sinky'. Violet grip wax seemed to work for the most part. On the way back the stretch closest to P8 was firmer and quicker.













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