Green Belt
Trails Skied: 45, 46, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: waxless (hairies\
The new year has brought enough snow to start the ski season in the Greenbelt. Lots of skiers out new years day to make a single lane track on both trails 45 and 46. To be expected the tracks were lumpy and uneven due to the damp deep snow which tended to crunch and collapse a bit as I went along. The damp snow and mild temps were perfect for my waxless skis which gave good grip. looks like mild weather for the rest of the week.
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The National Capital Greenbelt has over 100km of trails and another 25km of recreational pathways, most of which are suitable for cross-country skiing in the wintertime. All of the trails are suitable for beginner and family outings. Some are now maintained by volunteer groomers; OWWT, BWT, SHE, Kichi Sibi.
ONSC grooms The Hornet's Nest (Tauvette street to Montreal Rd), Mer Bleue and Pine Grove Forest (the section off Leitrum Rd). Trails are classic skiing ONLY, no skating is allowed on these trails. The Hornet's Nest is groomed at least weekly and the others as time permits. Updated trail conditions are available at the snow phone; 613-837-SNOW.
