Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: #1 (green) (#2 - #24), #2 (from #40 to #1), #24, #40, #1 (blue), Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:

Nice day out there started from P12: #40=> #24=> #1=> Wolf bench=> #1=> #24=> #1=> #2=>P12. I only had to take my skis off 3 times the last time being at the Wolf bench hill. Some parts are good others are like skiing on ice which is getting pretty thin in spots. With the rains coming and warm temperatures this could be it, unless you are prepared to do more and more walking each day.

But we cant complain its April 10th, better then last year. You can see the conditions on the pictures I posted. I didnt go pass the Wolf bench but its probably still good up to McKinstry. When you start seeing more hikers then skiers I guess its time to pack it in. I will wait for reports over the next few days before I officially call it quits.













Gatineau park map


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.

Gatineau park map

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).

Gatineau park map