Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: #1, #6, #9, #4, Camp Fortune Race Course, #31, #11, #22, Glide Wax: violet, Grip Wax: carrot

Got a late start for some reason but it felt earlier than it was so a nice ski none the less. I skied out of P7 climbing up 30 - 6 - 22 -4 and down into Fortune. I then skied out to Fortune lake and skied "old 13" which is now defunct across the lake. Finally a bit of 11 and the race trails before heading back along Ridge.

The sun was warm yet the snow was holding up well. The backcountry trails were getting a bit skied out but were still controllable - just a bit crusty in spots.

The race trails were perfectly groomed and there was only signs of 2 skiers and a walker that had used it before me. The tracks were fast but abrasive and I had to reapply the wax a couple of times.

Trails were busy when I started but by the time I was winding my way back on Ridge I was all but alone. Sun was up until 7 so I was surprised how few people were out late in the day.

A little fresh snow falling tonight so things could be quite nice for those who don't have to work.













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