Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy, #7, #15 (blue), Glide Wax: Vauhti Blue, Grip Wax: Vauhti Super Binder, covered with Vauhti K18 or K15

Well, well. It is March 26th and based on measurements derived from the rungs on a ladder in my backyard, the snowpack is at it the highest level we have reached so far this year. This bodes well for a great and long season of spring skiing. Both skate lanes and classic tracks are quite hard with a somewhat granular base, with a bit of windblown snow here and there. As you can see from my pictures, things look very good!













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