Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #1 Penguin Climb, #6, #19, #34, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
I tried the little loop on the top of the Penguin climb this morning (19-34-6). It's marginal with many apparent rocks and extensive foot traffic but still enjoyable. Nice being in the woods. The climb (#1) is remarkably skiable despite no recent grooming and no new snow. And, yes, there are a few pebbles in the snow on #1 just before the last set of turns when descending.
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).
