Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #15 (blue), Glide Wax: Mid-temperature, Grip Wax: VR50
Using Classic skis. Trail 5 from Ch de la Mine was in excellent shape. Trail 15 blue was quite skiable in the up direction though there were several places with rocks and one 15m patch of glare ice that would make descending more of a challenge.
I noticed that there were a lot more walkers on 15 than skiers, and a few bike tracks too. However it did not make much difference as the trail is so firm that feet leave little imprint.
Came back on Promenade de la Gatineau which was in amazing shape considering the lack of snow.
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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).
