Our new record – a winter hike in extreme cold happened in Jacques-Cartier National Park at -30C ❄️❄️❄️ Yes, we had to adjust our initial plan for 11 km and make another, shorter trail. But nevertheless, we are very proud of ourselves. Especially because it is a part of our new year resolutions 😉
And what could be better than chilling in a cozy cabin somewhere in the snowy woods after a hike? Join us, set your own goals, and follow through with your commitments ✌️
A nice stop on the way to park
If you don’t like long driving, make it easy by having a stop on the way. As we did. And we highly recommend this place – Jacques-Cartier Promenade near Pont-Rouge. Many frozen streams make absolutely amazing pictures on the sides.
The trail is flat, easy, beautiful, about 5 km. The first part is along the river, the second one in the forest.
Microspikes are always a good idea.
L’Eperon trail
Our initial plan in Jacques-Cartier Park to hike 11 km was changed to a 5,6 km L’Eperon trail because of extreme cold weather. However, even with a short hike, you need to be prepared very well: appropriate clothes, layers, neck warmer, hand and toe warmers. Also, keep moving without long stops. And with all of that, we could enjoy the hike, snow, views, spot some birds, take pictures and video, and even had a few minutes to taste hot tea 🙂
We chose to go counterclockwise, starting up pretty steep. But the descent was not so steep, so we could a bit speed up to warm us up after a short break on the summit.
We liked this trail very much and looks like this feeling is mutual ❤️
EXP Cabin in the Park
And the other very pleasant part of our stay in Jacques-Cartier National Park is EXP Cabin.
We literally feel at home every time we stay in such cabins. But this one was absolutely amazing also because of its large, from floor to ceiling windows, aka window walls.
And being there, in a cozy cabin, with your loved ones, looking at the fire, sipping a glass of red wine, reading a book, these are priceless moments we are absolutely grateful for ❤️
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