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Gatineau Park Ski Conditions. . .

The NCC also maintains a grooming report on-line or phone (819) 827-2020. If you encounter people walking on groomed trails, you are best advised to contact the NCC. They are responsible for the enforcement on this so report those trail wreckers whenever you see them by calling 819-827-2020 (Visitor Centre), or email info@ncc-ccn.ca.

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). You should also consult this Gatineau Park Trail Distance Map.

Karl Saidla, 2010-03-09 12:38:26

Starting Point: OC, Glide Wax: Vauhti Speed Yellow, Grip Wax: Vauhti Universal Klister, Trails Skied: #1 (P5-Keogan),GP (CP-Penguin)

I didn't have much skiing planned but I had to get outside so I just checked things out a bit. Gatineau Parkway looks great for skating as the middle was renovated over night. The tracks had not been re-set, but by this afternoon things should be warm enough that they will be fine. Ridge Road looked like it had been groomed overnight for both skate and classic and looked very good.

Karl Saidla, 2010-03-05 12:55:17

Starting Point: P5, Glide Wax: Vauhti Blue, Grip Wax: Vauhti Violet Klister, Trails Skied: #1 (P5-Keogan),GP (CP-Penguin)

Great conditions again! Gatineau Parkway and Ridge Road had been groomed overnight and were quite firm and fast this morning. For sure, it will soften up as the day goes on but that shouldn't detract much from the great skiing on a day like today.

If going classic skiing, you'll want klister for sure. Also note that the P5 parking lot was closed so there isn't much room to park there.

Get the wax on. Get out the door.

Sheila Kealey, 2010-03-03 12:23:06

Starting Point: P10, Glide Wax: vauhti blue, Grip Wax: guess - violet/universal klister, Trails Skied: #1A,#3,FP (P10-CP)

Excellent skiing this morning! The grooming was great, and conditions were fast but not icy. Don't let the small amount of snow in the city discourage you - there is still lots of snow up in the park and some great skiing to be had. Parking up higher, rather than the lower parking lots (i.e. Gamelin) might be a better bet for good skiing.

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