Green Belt
Trails Skied: SHE FULL, Glide Wax: universal, Grip Wax: silver klister
Classic skied the loop beside the Rockliffe airport for the first time. Tracks were good, slushy in the sun and icey in the shade. Starting to show signs of spring with a few small areas of ground/grass showing through. Probably the last week for this section. The stretch along the river was good, well formed tracks but mostly icey hard base due to the tree shade. Silver klister worked ok, but with some slippage. Had to stop several times to remove debris from my skis. I also brought my skins but left them in the car. I don't think they would have been any better. Nothing for the fur/fuzz to grip onto..
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.
