Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Champlain Pkwy, MacKenzie-King Rd , Glide Wax: n/a, Grip Wax: swix universal

As has been reported there's still lots of snow but if you're a classic skier like me things aren't that great without fresh grooming. I started out from P6 hoping to do #7 but should've known that was a bad idea especially after . last night's heavy rains and wind... so decided to follow the CP towards FP. Tracks were almost faded to nothing for most of the trip. Grip was good for the climbs (universal klister) but the return trip around 11:30 was slow with the soft wet snow starting to sink a bit on the downhill runs.













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