<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Things to know about Nakkertok Ski Club</b></u></span>

1. Coming from Ottawa driving time is about the same as to Gatineau Park, and less time than some Gatineau Park locations.

2. Nakkertok has the most reliable grooming in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Dirk was the chief of grooming at the Olympics in Whistler. Trails are kept regularly groomed unlike Gatineau Park which may (or may not) have only parkways groomed after a weather event.

3. Nakkertok makes snow as soon as the temperatures are reliably cold, usually early to mid November.   This will be welcome if snow comes late.

4. The Nakkertok South trails are charming, delightful and some are quite challenging. Think Burma and Pink Lake trail. There are easier and more challenging loops and distances, but all are within a relatively short distance of the parking lot, compared to Gatineau Park.

5. There is a large, well groomed practice grid (classic and skate) right by the parking lot.

6. There is a beautiful, large building with picnic tables right near the parking lot. It can be used for picnic lunches, video-analysis, meetings, boot and coat changing, etc. There are cabins a short ski away, and two lit night trails.

7. There is a wax room with irons and ski forms.

8. There is snowshoeing on site (usually $7 day fee if you don't have a membership)

9. Nakkertok North is a longer drive and the trails are much more challenging and include backcountry.  Spring skiing in particular, can be amazing there. Thea’s Race is held there in early March.