I am fortunate to live just a short distance from a world class cross country ski area with over 200 km of ski trails. Gatineau Park in Quebec is a gorgeous hilly park with all levels of cross country skiing, you could never get bored there. Of course it doesn’t look like this just yet, but soon I hope! We spend quite a lot of time there skiing in the winter and a bit of time climbing in the summer. These pictures were taken during a previous ski season. I hope we turn white before the holidays!
All images © Karen McRae
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That little cabin looks like it would be so cosy inside…can you have them for the night? Sounds like a dream.
There are a couple of cabins you can stay in overnight (you have to book in advance) and several for day use only.
I haven’t tried staying overnight yet but it could be really fun!
Wonderful pictures, it looks like heaven… or some other mysterious universe.
Thank you for posting!
It is a little piece of heaven! Thanks.
Well I’m envious;) Enjoy it for me.
Will do! 🙂
(When we get more snow….)
I love the 4th photograph of the “avenue” though I only like snow to look at… hate having to move about in it so not at all envious Karen ! except of your photographic skills that is 😉
Ha ha! Yes, around here we have to just embrace the winter. ..and secretly dream of a warm beach…
I love the 2nd to last photo. I am sure that’s alot of fun to ski down/along. As always, beautiful photos Karen!
Your photos reminded me the time when I was in my youth.
( I was a member of the Japan Alpine Club and the voluntary
keeper of the shelter some what looks like a cabin in your photo —–
though, it was in the conifer forest, and walking high up, soon
the end of the tree line = become bare rocks)
—– Oh it’s a long time ago.
This looks awesome!!!! I have NEVER seen snow like this in real life!!!! Think I would give my two front teeth to live in a place like that (if only for a year or two…) 🙂 **
Loving the look of that snow. I’m waiting for our first fall here so I can get out into it. Thanks for visiting my site.
Jim
your photos make me feel cold
I love this Karen! So beautiful and such a nice place to be. And cabins to get warm in. Bonus! Wonderful post, 🙂
Yes the cabins are awesome! 🙂
I love the snow. And in B&W it looks even more welcoming. Love these shots. The trees look just perfect here. 🙂
Thanks Nandini, I’m glad there are others who love snow!
So beautiful. I love the quietness of the photos. Very poetic.
Wonderful black and white photos. They make feel like I am back in Michigan. Cross country skiing was my favorite winter activity.