Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: North Loop, Glide Wax: Swix LF8, Grip Wax:

Encouraged by Paul and Jo-Ann's reports of yesterday I set off with visions of a great #53 & #51 day. But, being somewhat of a belt and suspenders kind-of-guy, I also took along my skating skis as insurance.

On the outskirts of Gatineau the thermometer on the vehicle hit +1 and the GP ridge was blanketed in fog - leading to fast change to plan B. So instead of a glorious mid-winter classic ski I satisfied myself with one skating iteration of the Doldrums.

Conditions were great for the change of plan. The snow is fast and soft - a skater's paradise. I except that all the skating trails will offer effortless glide with complete control. Classic would also be good with a fluor wax, fish-scales, or hairies.

Currently strategizing how I'll put in a fuller day tomorrow.













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