Three days at Jacques Cartier National Park

A short end of winter getaway for @toesalad and myself. Originally we thought we'd go backcountry skiing but with the warming days and advancing season we anticipate that snowshoeing is more feasible. So we've chosen our hut rental and proposed hiking routes accordingly.

We're staying at the brand new Sautauriski hut (so new it's not even on the maps). The SEPAQ "huts" can be rented by the bed, so you don't have to pay for an entire cabin, which is great if you're traveling solo or duo. As a trio it's probably just as economical to rent a cabin.

We'll be exploring the nearby area's summits and river valleys. A lot of the park is inaccessible in winter, we'll be staying near the park entry where trails and accommodations are accessible and maintained.

https://www.sepaq.com/pq/jac/

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Thu Mar 12, 2020 @ 14:33

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Sunset on day 2

Thu Mar 12, 2020 @ 13:57

Supper time. Noodle soup with candles!

Thu Mar 12, 2020 @ 13:34

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Partners. A quick selfie while @toesalad strains snowmelt through a cloth to remove big chunks of detritus. The snow looks so clean when you scoop it but has a lot of plant particles in it. Let’s hope it’s mostly plant material!

After straining we’ll boil for tea or cooking or we’ll filter for our water bladders.

Thu Mar 12, 2020 @ 12:20

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Back at the shelter after about 4.5 hours of winter hiking. Relaxing. I like my purple colour scheme.

Thu Mar 12, 2020 @ 10:40

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Feels like spring hiking in this western side facing the sun.

March 12 and the snow is still very deep here. The trail is well packed, snowshoes aren’t needed, we hiked comfortably in our boots/shoes. But if you go off the trail you’ll be in snow to your hips.