Green Belt
Trails Skied: 10, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: Terva Tar kick wax
This report covers the Larose Forest ski trails from P1 on Indian Creek road. Finally enough snow to kick start the ski season here at the Larose. Classic grooming from last Friday with a cm or 2 of fresh snow skied in to the base. Clean and mid depth tracking mainly in the open and deciduous tree areas with some dirt and stubble showing through in the pine stand areas. The other loop on the far side of the forest (P2) near Bourget is closed due to logging operations. The connecting run between the 2 areas is open with a single classic lane. Best to get out before tomorrow afternoon's rain and freezing precip through to Sunday..
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.
