To The Cabins We Call Home: A Cross-Country Ski Adventure in the Gatineau Park

Audrey and Mavis, two childhood friends from Quebec, Canada, set off at dawn on a 60km cross-country ski to every cabin in the Gatineau Park, a municipal park near their home. Fueled by cookies and the beauty of winter, their journey brings them to places old and new, all in their own backyard. Through this experience, they grow as a team, as adventurers, and as individuals.

[@Craigeek]

Nice job that's a lot of ground you covered! Curious about what type of xc skis you were on and if they had metal edges? Either way well done!

[@decentdiversions]

Well done! Several years ago, I met an older skier at Renaud who was part way through his 10 Cabin Loop. His project inspired me to see what is possible in the park and in early 2020, a friend and I skied the 10 cabin loop as well. Had no idea the hill on 52 was called “Blood lung”! I hope people are inspired by your great adventure and storytelling to join the ranks of people who have skied this loop.

[@AndrewCornwallis]

As a fellow denizen of the parc this was a blast to follow

[@mikedesrochers]

Nice one girls! impressive!

[@martinmitchell]

I so enjoyed your film. What a fun adventure! Such a fabulous place to have in your back yard! I particularly enjoyed the acoustics of the cabin interiors. ( P.S. My cousin is Jeni Darling.🙂 )

[@ellisthompson6821]

This was great! Please make more videos

[@riversidegroupie]

Formidable! Great job Audrey et Mavis! My wife and I were Googling places to ski and you have sold us! We're coming up to Quebec for our last ski trip of the year!

[@frankboyaner176]

Congratulations on accomplishing this - especially the old #10 and, on #52, going down that hill knowing that you're going to come back up on such a long day.

[@manonchartrand4124]

Intéressant! Beau projet!

[@karennesbitt1028]

Bravo Audrey and Mavis! What an epic adventure and a truly beautiful film depicting your strong determination and the park's stunning winter allure!

[@heidivongraevenitz3596]

So impressed Audrey and Mavis, with your skiing, filming and storytelling - and cookie-eating. Epic!

[@smanjik]

Thanks for posting this. You have a wonderful experience that you shard with all of us.

[@giorgiotesio9724]

Nice trip girls!!! Congratulation from Italy

[@pantx0]

Fantastic!! You two ladies ROCK!!!

[@faithharan9747]

Hey, what a great little doc. Thanks so much, and good going because 60km in one day is a feat!

[@paradines]

Beautiful video of a great adventure in the Gatineau Park!

[@brendahorst6220]

What an amazing adventure! Thanks for taking us on your journey and showing us one of the hidden winter gems of our beautiful province.

[@bradfraser8779]

Thank you for sharing your love of the park. I have many fond memories of skiing on the trails and your film has brought back many fond memories. One memory was of being in a snow storm just as you were near Western, I remember stopping to look up to marvel at the miracle of the falling snow.

[@lizmurphy5597]

You girls are AMAZING! Such an inspiring adventure and so many familiar cabins but NEVER visited all in one day! So glad I could visit them all again vicariously through your great commentary and filming. CONGRATULATIONS!

[@vacronda]

Amazing short movie. Thank you for sharing your story with the rest of us.

[@colinjohndaniel]

So inspiring! Makes me want to ski to to every cabin also (but perhaps not all on one day?)

[@mireilledalpeprazeres8614]

Fantastic! well done you! Thanks for sharing your adventure into the past and present. And giving a tour, I've been to some of those lodges but not past the fire tower and onward, you did all!

[@hannahcastell6341]

“What’s cool about this cabin…is that it’s ✨round✨” favourite part loll

[@nickheyniger4985]

Prey tell -where is beautiful park in Canada ?

[@siennabrennan3421]

this made me so happy. wow. it’s so well done, I love everything about this vid! Epic job Audrey and Mavis!

[@DaveStibbe]

So awesome brings me right there. Let it snow!!!!!

[@cwinegarden6426]

Amazing ski...BRAVO!

[@mtnmamma01]

Nice work ladies! Fantastic storytelling!

[@lauriegough5865]

This is amazing! Well done Audrey and Mavis! You pushed through and made it. And your film work is also incredible!

[@adriennepavey3758]

Congratulations Audrey & Mavis - I really enjoyed your video - very well done!

[@sheilawinterwallace8876]

I LOVE this! Thank you Audrey and Mavis for an education about the Gatineau Park. I admire your commitment and tenacity to the process of fulfilling an audacious goal, creating space for each of you to become more. 😊

[@nancyherrell1896]

So inspiring! What a wonderful adventure; beautiful filming and commentating. Congratulations!

[@eliotje12]

This is one of the most inspiring videos out there. Well done girls!

[@tiniihs]

Holy cow that was beautiful

[@kirkrasmussen9629]

Great work ladies! Off track is definitely more difficult than track skiing. Thanks for taking us along!

[@janeappleby4726]

Brave young women! You gave yourselves quite a challenge there and I really enjoyed watching.

[@kimchichelsea]

Audrey and Mavis, you are such badasses! What a lovely video, and you have totally inspired me to try this route!

[@svenbrouwer9502]

Congratulations girls. Great trip and super interesting reflections upon your skiing experiences in your youth. Definitely looking at this for a potential Nordic Adventure challenge.

[@sherylmillar5372]

You gals rock!! Good job - I want to do this now 😁

[@westcoastsends6557]

So inspiring what an adventure!!

[@mshavrot_math]

Loved watching your epic adventure!