Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: #6, #30, #22, #34, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
Decided to try out some of the backcountry trails near P7. Trail #6 Skyline, only a few rocks poking through but visible at the usual spots, trail #22 and #34 both good, except #34 had a 50 foot section on the pond that was slushy.
Like Jo-Ann mentioned in her report yesterday , I also find the conditions on the website to be somewhat confusing and not accurate. How can 87% of the trails be recommended when all the backcountry trails have the NO INFORMATION icon on them. I am sure the full time patrollers have been on most of these trails why arent they reporting anything?
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).
