Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
A report sent by Daniel:
Overall 2-3 cm of fresh powder on top of hard/ice. Skied from P5 to Champlain lookout, and this was nice. The only section that was difficult was right after Black hill and in front of Etienne Brûlée lookout where they were bare spots (concrete) under the powder. Hey the conditions are not the best, but at least we are not in Australia!
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).
