Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax: waxless skis
Fair to good classic skiing on the FLP and CP to the lookout. 2 machine groomed tracks going up the FLP and 1 for the decent. Only one track on either side along the CP. Started with waxed skis with blue extra and zero grip. Got my waxless hairies out and was good to go. A few bare spots showing pavement through slushy ice and sections with oak leaves sprayed all over only on the CP, but other than that it was a good ski. You'll be poling down to the pavement for the most part but not as much as my ski on Tuesday.
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).
