Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, #1, #3, #18, #20, #21, #12, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax: VR40

Another sequel in my quest to become a "real skier". Skied a patchwork of trails, some in both directions, spliced together by sections of Burma: #12, 21, 18, 20, and some swamp cruising. Not being raised on ungroomed trails, and doing these trails on my own, I was most careful, and even sidestepped two hill that would certainly have been great fun to go down. I met not one other skier, and was surrounded by swamps, animal tracks, the odd woodpecker and a few red squirrels. :) It was a very satisfying morning, and coming out to Burma felt as though I was skiing on a highway!

Having read Rick's report about the odd classic tracks on 1B,and having just received an email from a friend who had also found tracks "missing" on trail 36 compared to earlier years, I want to add that the classic tracks on Burma also seem to be fewer than they used to be. I have been noticing this trend for several years, but it seems to be increasing. Anyone else notice this?

Photos will be posted on www.musicianonskis.ca/blog













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