Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, North Loop, Glide Wax: Unknown, Grip Wax:
Its been so slow lately, I hardly wanted to go, however, today was marginally better. Last few days my skate skis sank into the snow, straining my knee ligaments. This time it seems we are getting down to the hard base. Definatley not as fast as mid winter, but pleasant. Noticeably very few people at 4pm. Almost an eerie feel up there, total silence.
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).
