Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #1 (green) (#2 - #24), #2 (from #40 to #1), #24, #40, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Just a short outing today to take a look at overall conditions after yesterday's rain / freezing rain. Started out from P12=>#40=>#2=>right on #1 to Blanchet trail=>back on #1=>#24 water tank=>#40=>P12.
Not many cars at P12 or P11, everywhere were they have Groomed is good overall except lots of small debris on the trails, Ridge past #24 intersection not groomed skiable but hard and icy tracks.
All the small backcountry trails had an icy glaze to them, would not recommend them. Still with nice temperatures and sun, the Groomed trails were still enjoyable....
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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).
