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Nov 23 (4w, 5d) by Don Fugler from P7
Trails Skied: #1 Penguin Climb, #6, #19, #34 [7.6km], Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Tried the short loop on top of Penguin - 19, 34, 6 (flat). It was very good for November but certainly not midwinter conditions. There was a fair bit of foot traffic, some wet patches (that were OK at -15C but may soften up on the weekend), and lots of beech and oak leaves. At times I was wondering if I could create a leaf blower to clear the tracks ahead of me. The leaves did make the gradual descent on 6 tricky as the skis would grab and slow down every so often.

So .... good but not great backcountry.
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About Skiing in Gatineau Park..


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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).


The NCC also maintains a grooming report on-line. If you encounter people walking on groomed trails, you are best advised to contact the NCC. They are responsible for the enforcement on this so report those trail wreckers whenever you see them by calling 819-827-2020 (Visitor Centre), or email info@ncc-ccn.ca.

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Observed at: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Int'l Airport
Date: 9:00 PM EST Wednesday 1 February 2017
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Temperature: -7.5°C
Wind Chill: -9
Wind: S 3 km/h
Humidity: 81%
Dew point: -10.2°C
Pressure: 101.4 kPa
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Visibility: 24 km
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Ottawa (Kanata - Orléans), ON (Issued: 5:14 PM EST Wednesday 1 February 2017)

Wednesday night
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