A Magical Winter Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
On the road to D\u2019Alembert and Mont-Brun, a cloud of icing sugar gives trees a fancy look that seems to come from the best Christmas movies, except that they have not been spraypainted! Weather is just great: \u22125\u202f\u00b0C, bright and sunny. Shortly after we have gone through registration at the registration centre, we (or rather\u202fI) enjoy the fun and the complexities of the winding roads through the park. My girlfriend is sitting beside me, we are talking and we are already enjoying this. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n In season, your luggage can be carried from the parking to the cabin upon request. However, the opening is not before a week. So, no princesses\u2019 whims! Snowshoeing 700\u202fmetres, no big deal!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, turns out it IS a big deal. I struggle hard. Not because of the snowshoes or the snow, or because I am not in shape or my technique is wrong. It is because of the 20\u202flitres of water! The canister does not stay on my sleigh, and it has a slotted handle. I move at a snail\u2019s pace because of this burden. Rather than grumbling, I decide to take advantage of the time I have to do the math: 20\u202flitres of water equal 20\u202fkilograms, so 44\u202fpounds with both hands. It is way too much for a single day! When we get to the cabin, I look up to the top of the door and read \u201cLa Puce d<\/span>\u2019<\/span>eau\u201d. Are you kidding me?!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Already<\/span> exhausted, my girlfriend and I agree to eat before to take on the woods. In the meantime, I light a fire in our new wood stove to be comfortable in there! The rustic cabin is really great. It looks like our family hunting camp, minus the sheet metal. Log walls, log ceiling, log beds. I got no more time to visit the cabin, as we are already outside, wearing our snowshoes. The sun goes down early on the brink of the winter solstice. We have to enjoy it!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gilles and his colleague, who are park employees, came by to ensure we had everything we needed. Nice thought!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The sun has disappeared for some time now. Whatever, I like all shades of grey. Have you ever taken the time to look at the various colours that are hidden in the alders, the ice and the winter sky?! We tend to forget them, not noticing them anymore, although they are worth the time.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nArrival and First Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An Unexpected Effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Well-Deserved Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Warm Welcome from the Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shades of Grey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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