Posted by Michael McGolkdrick, Sat Mar 24 2012 at 11:50 am End of 2012 cross-country ski season in Gatineau Park - NCC News Release Another�interesting�difference is that last year�s announcement indicated that trail grooming services would resume if there was a significant snowfall prior to April 15. There was no such commitment in this year�s news release. -------------------------------------- End�of�Cross-Country Ski Season in Gatineau Park March�23,�2012 The�2011-12�cross-country ski season on the trails at Gatineau Park officially ends today, Friday, March 23. This�year,�over 5500 cross-country skiers bought season passes for the season that opened on December 27, 2011. The National Capital Commission (NCC) looks forward to welcoming back all skiers on the trails next season. At�88�days, this season was a little shorter than the average of the last few years. However, there was no closure or interruption during that period. Moreover, between December 27, 2011 and March 20, 2012 except for three days, the entire network of trails enjoyed the �recommended� rating. The�NCC�wishes to thank everyone who contributed to this success including the Service r�cr�atifs Demsis team, the volunteer patrol team and the participants to the Park Dialogue Winter Trails Workshop. Thanks also go out to everyone who organized special events in Gatineau Park during the winter season, including the Gatineau Loppet. Maintenance�work�and spring cleaning operations on the parkway network in Gatineau Park will proceed over the coming weeks. The parkways are scheduled to open to motor vehicle traffic Friday, May 4 at noon. For�more�information about winter activities in Gatineau Park, please contact the NCC at 819-827-2020,�1-800-465-1867�(toll-fre -------------------------------------- You�can�find the news release at: http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/gatineau-park/news/2012-03-23/end-of-cross-country-ski-season-gatineau-park .
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