Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #5 (green), #27, #29 (alternative), #29 (shared), Glide Wax: N/A, Grip Wax: Vhauti Universal Klister
Arrived at P1 hoping to ski #5 and # 29 was deterred by bad conditions. The classic tracks are almost completely faded and dirty with stretches of ice. So, moved over to the GP which was not groomed but the tracks were at least serviceable. Hooked up again to #5 in the Mont Bleu area and skied to #15. Tracks there are faded as well but in better shape. The open stretch on #27 between the GP and the tree line is already impassable with open water. Hopefully Demsis will groom this week....presume they are waiting for things to freeze as per the weather forecast..
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).
