Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy , Gatineau Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, MacKenzie-King Rd , #15 (black), Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: blue extra - polar as a binder
Perfect conditions for a fast classic ski this morning from P8 up the GP to CP, the MKE driveway and back on #15 (black) to the GP. Fresh grooming everywhere with enough loose snow for easy downhill control, sunshine, easy temps and the right wax. Blue extra started giving out though as I approached P8 at around noon. Snow was starting to soften up a bit, especially in the sun. P8 was almost at capacity when I left.
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).
