Green Belt
Trails Skied: 51, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: blue
Fair conditions at Mer Bleue this aft. Some indication of the grooming done by the ONSC several days ago but mostly bumpy, meandering skier made tracks. Blue wax gave excellent grip and the glide was effortless but hard to work up much speed due to the conditions. Too bad we only got 2 to 4 cms of snow last night when the forecast was for 10 to 15. Oh well can't complain..at least we got some..
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.
