With recent snow and more trails getting into shape, I am planning a relatively longer xc trip for this weekend. This weekend is also the weekend of
Gatineau Loppet so the regular spots will be busy. The plan so is to start at P17 in Wakefield and then ski #53 and #51 to P19. Continue on #50 along Lac Philippe. We'll pass Des Pine and Wanakiwin cabins and might be able to have lunch there. I will have to find out if they are open for day users. If not, we'll have lunch at either Renaud or Herridge cabin. The last stretch of trail, #52, is rated blue but with no warning signs so it shouldn't be too steep.
Total distance is about 20.5km (3.9+2.1+2.5+5+7) by my estimate. If we have to go to Herridge for lunch, add 5km.
#50 along Lac Philippe is part of the race course so we may have to yield to the racers.
P8-P9 is not part of the race course so anybody who wants to practice can go there as usual.
Can we stop at Renaud cabin to avoid backtracking from Herridge ?
ReplyDeleteFor sure but I think Des Pins is also open during the day. I will verify that.
ReplyDeleteIt seems only Lusk Lake cabin is available for day use other than Renaud cabin. We'll have lunch there then. Should be a fun trip.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should do it clockwise then. I like it better if we stopped for lunch after skiing more than half of the total distance.
DeleteAgree.
DeleteHave fun!
ReplyDeleteIf anybody wants to start from P19 and meet us at Renaud cabin, let me know.
ReplyDeleteJust received words that P19 will be used by the racers during the weekend.
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