Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #52, #53, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
It had been my intent to do the 51/53 loop this AM. However, as reported by everyone, there was no grooming. I went a short way on #53 on wobbly tracks and realized that this wouldn't be a day for any distance. I then broke trail up #52 for a few fresh snow telemarks down the first hill.
All reports, today, reported no grooming; the NCC site reported that all these trails were trackset today. Last weekend I ran into problems with debris on #53 due to its not being trackset; once again, the NCC Site indicated that #53 had been done in its entirety. Enough said about the veracity of the NCC Site - it's of no value.
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).
