Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: North Loop, Glide Wax: Universal, Grip Wax: blue extra
Doldrums were serviceable with an underlying classic base with a cm or 2 of fresh falling snow. Had to move from one side of the parkway to the other to find optimal conditions as tracks tended towards thin with pavement showing through or slushy. Sections with tracks on the grassy shoulders offered the best conditions. More of an exercise ski, but not complaining. Hope the snow keeps coming this week!
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).
