Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, Glide Wax: Vauhti LF Purple, Grip Wax: Vauhti Carrot

The fresh snow provided a very enjoyable ski this evening. Underneath the snow is very icy and quite bumpy in certain places; the road remains exposed in what I assume are the usual spots as well.
We would suggest turning left at the top of the T with Champlain as the conditions are still better on that side.
Also, avoid the frazil ice that is barely covering the roadway in places, while it does provide good stability and glide, you will hit the road with your edges as you kick off it. Rock skis still need their edges :o)













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