Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, #1, #1B, Glide Wax: vauhti LF violet, Grip Wax:
Conditions are still very very good! Last night Ridge Road was arguably better than the parkways; smooth, fast and great coverage. What seemed to be happening on the parkways is that the slushy snow that had been in the sun all day was freezing into deeper ridges, so be careful and lift your feet! Classic tracks looked very icy but still holding up. I was still on my good race skis for everything and I had no problems.
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).
