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gander22h.bsky.social
Some photos from my #ski today in #GatineauPark. This was a solo ski, so I chose a recently opened and more challenging route: P16 - Trail 50 - Trail 36 to Hope Beach and back. This is 12 km round trip and lots of vertical!

#NCC #skiing #XCskiing #Quebec #winter

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This is the departure route from the parking lot, P16, down on Trail 50, across the Meech Creek Bridge and then up about 800 feet to Trail 36. Snow-covered trees on Trail 36 Gatineau Park is not just trees, ya know, some of it is rocks, too. Trail 50 at the top of the Earley Escarpment, where it meets Trail 36 (left).
February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
This one is actually from the #Gatineau Traffic Cone Festival today. "Snowbound in #GatineauPark"

Remember the #conefest motto: "traffic cones for no reason at all!!"

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I ❤️ #conefest!!
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January 29, 2026 at 9:59 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Here are some scenes from my #ski today, 10 km round trip from P16 to Herridge Cabin. Temperature about -16C and windchill -26, at least in the parking lot. Most of skiing is in the trees, though.

#NCC #skiing #XCskiing #GatineauPark #Quebec #winter

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The bridge over the Meech Creek The Meech Valley and creek This is the starting point at P16, all downhill to the bridge and then all uphill to the Eardley Escarpment. The NCC is well-known for its signposts.
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Here is a look at another one of #GatineauPark shelters. This one is an old 19th century house named Herridge for its former owner. The wood stove was not lit and it was pretty cold in there, but I did do photos of both floors.

@bibliophile99.bsky.social might like this

#NCC #ski #skiing #XCskiing
Herridge Cabin front view Herridge Cabin interior downstairs Herridge Cabin interior downstairs Herridge Cabin interior upstairs
January 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Some #ski photos from #GatineauPark today. I did about 12 km from P10 to Huron Cabin and then Shilly Shally and back to P10. Temperature was about -13°C and windchill -18 or so.

#NCC #skiing #XCskiing #GatineauPark #Quebec #winter
Trail #1 east of Huron Cabin Actually from this sign Shilly Shally is about 15 m away. The sun as seen from the Fortune Parkway Fortune Parkway
January 27, 2026 at 9:46 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Also for @bibliophile99.bsky.social here is a look at a second and much smaller cabin, Shilly Shally. Yes this is a good place to "dilly dally" but it is also a "chalet".

At least there was no one there when I dropped by!

#NCC #ski #skiing #XCskiing #GatineauPark #Quebec #winter

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Shilly Shally interior, with the wood stove. That is not toilet paper, it is newsprint to get fires started (or it would be if newsprint was flammable, which it really isn't.) Shilly Shally interior with the one table Shilly Shally's wood shed Shilly Shally exterior
January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
For @bibliophile99.bsky.social here is a look at Huron Cabin in #GatineauPark today. It was pretty busy as the whole CPP Ski Team was there!

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Hows to tell where Huron is from the Champlain Parkway Huron Cabin Huron Cabin interior, full or seniors. Huron Cabin
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Some photos from a solo #ski today in #GatineauPark from P7 to Keogan Cabin, via Trail 31 Black, which was pretty nice with 10 cm of new #snow.

#xcskiing #skiing #winter

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Keogan Cabin Sunlight over the meadow on Trail #1 Trail #1 Trail 31 Black: no bikes
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
I did a solo #ski today from P7 in #GatineauPark to Shilly Shally and back on Trails 30 & 1. With a couple of fresh cm of new #snow it was a bit sticky, but the hills were easy to navigate.

#NCC #skiing #XCskiing #Quebec #winter

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Me, a selfie just to prove I was there! My fav sign today: succinct and to the point, plus bilingual and also throwing down the gauntlet in terms of a challenge. Note: I was not killed. Snow falling on trees along Trail #1. Trail #1, with classic and skate skiing, plus 2 cm of fresh snow.
January 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Some photos from #skiing with @kathrynbarr.bsky.social in #GatineauPark today. We skied 10 km on Trail 50 from P16 to Healey Cabin and back in gorgeous conditions.

#xcskiing #ski #winter #Ottawa #Gatineau
Trail 50 Snow on trees along Trail 50 Healey Cabin Adam & Kathryn
January 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Just in case you want to go #XCskiing in a #snowstorm, here is the morning #NCC report:

Data: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...

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"General conditions: Last Updated: January 15 at 8:30 am Note: The trails are currently covered with a layer of snow. Please proceed with caution, as maintenance will be taking place this morning."
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
proprium.bsky.social
Last Sunday’s 10km snowshoe. Wolf Trail @ncc-ccn.gc.ca #GatineauPark never disappoints.
January 15, 2026 at 2:23 AM
gander22h.bsky.social
Our snow covered the ice, but it is pretty slippery in places!

The #GatineauPark ski report is not very confidence-inspiring:

Data: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...
"Be cautious, the base is hard and trails can be icy mostly on hills."
January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
#Weather: +5°C and raining.

Just for the dry humour included, here is the noon #XCskiing report for #GatineauPark today:

Data: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...

#NCC #ski #skiing #meteorology #winter???
General conditions Last Updated: January 9 at 12:00 pm Note Maintenance work will resume after the rain, between this evening and tomorrow morning. Please remain cautious, as conditions could become marginal due to the expected rainfall.
January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Another day of #XCskiing in #GatineauPark today. I did 7.4 km from P19 to Renaud and back via Trail 51, the powerline route, which is a fun downhill.

#ski #skiing #winter

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Me setting out, when there was still some sunshine. Renaud Cabin. Trail 50 at P19, looking SE Trail 50 with no sunshine.
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Some photos from #XCskiing today in #GatineauPark from P10 to the Champlain Lookout, a stop at Huron Cabin and then zoom, back down again. 13 km covered.

#ski #skiing #Quebec #winter

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Me, on the Fortune Parkway, skiing up the escarpment. Lac Fortune The Lac Fortune Parkway The Lac Fortune Parkway
January 3, 2026 at 9:11 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
I ❤️ #conefest!!

A quick look at the #Gatineau Traffic Cone Festival today at #GatineauPark P10. These are supposed to discourage illegal parking in the middle.

Remember the #conefest motto: "traffic cones for no reason at all!!"

This may be of interest to @pylonograph.bsky.social

#Ottawa
I ❤️ #conefest!! I ❤️ #conefest!!
January 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
This morning's #GatineauPark #XCski report shows no grooming done last night. I expect it is all solid ice, at least until we get some snow. Not much for the crews to work with right now.

Data: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...

#ski #skiing #Ottawa #winter
"Please be vigilant; maintenance work will be taking place this morning on trails #1, #15, and #35. Please be mindful of the extreme cold temperatures. The temperature feels like -23 with the wind chill factor. Maintenance will continue throughout the night."
December 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
ccubed-ca.bsky.social
Northern Red Cardinal, Gatineau Park.

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A thiccc red cardinal, Chelsea, QC
December 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Not a surprise!

"Be cautious, the base is icy due to the freezing rain. Network is not recommended today."

Data: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...

#GatineauPark #xcskiing #ski #skiing #winter
"Be cautious, the base is icy due to the freezing rain. Network is not recommended today."
December 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
rochbourassa.bsky.social
Really like late day #XCSkiing outings with crisp air and headlamp to light the way like today at #FitzroyPP with West Carleton Nordic (wcnordic.com).
Got ~8k in again before stupid freezing rain hits #ottawa and area.

Feel good enough to break out the skate skis next in #GatineauPark
December 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
gander22h.bsky.social
Today looks like it will be the end of #XCskiing for a while, due to freezing rain overnight, but @kathrynbarr.bsky.social got in a lovely #ski from P16 in the Meech Valley to Healey Cabin and back for 10 km.

#GatineauPark #skiing #winter

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Me and Kathryn at Healey Cabin Kathryn and other skiers at Healey Cabin Ice patterns Kathryn
December 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
kristinajensen.bsky.social
Accessing this site isn't easy. An abandoned mill speaks to a bygone era.

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The ruins of a former Grist Mill, once powered by a mountain stream, sits nestled in the Gatineau Hills. Granite outcrops, Canadian Shield, can be seen peeking out of the dirt in the foreground. The round structure midframe and the limestone skeleton of the mill can be seen in the background. Maple trees surround the structures.
December 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Here is the #XCski report for #GatineauPark this morning following the +10°C and 4.6 mm of rain yesterday. Basically #skiing is "off" until we get some more #snow and there is none forecast for the next two weeks at present.

Data: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...

#xcskiing #ski #Ottawa #Gatineau
"Please exercise caution and remain on designated trails. Due to recent precipitation, trails are saturated and may be slippery in certain areas. Trail network not recommended today."
December 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
gander22h.bsky.social
Just out from the #NCC and #GatineauPark. Seems a bit ironic when most of the snow has melted today!
Winter season has officially begun in Gatineau Park! The winter season is now officially underway, thanks to recent snowfall. However, grooming is currently limited to preserve the base before further rainfall. Check out the trail conditions before choosing your itinerary.
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM