Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy, #5 (green), #27, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: green with polar as a binder
Did a quick run on the 5, GP and 27 before snowmagedon arrives this aft. Same conditions as yesterday, hardened tracks (no fresh grooming) but fast skiing, with one major drawback - leaves, particularly on the 5 in the wooded areas and on the GP in spots. Had to step out of the track quite frequently on the 5. Hopefully 40cms of new snow will rectify that problem. Use of a binder wax is still a good idea at least for today..
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).
