Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy, #5 (green), #27, #26, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Fresh grooming early this morning on the Gatineau parkway had 2-3cm of fluff on top of it. Nice skating but slow, classic tracks were very good. Trail #5 was groomed later and was in great shape and faster. Tracks are down to the crust below so its a bit more abrassive - add an extra layer or two if you start on #5. It was a bit windy on the parkway, so protect your skin and eyes.
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).
