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Gatineau Loppet 2025 Waxing Service

The Fresh Details

Fresh Air Experience is excited to offer you our 2025 Gatineau Loppet Race Wax Service. This service includes:

  • Deep cleaning of glide zones with glide cleaner. 

  • Condition appropriate race paraffins or liquids layered for durability

  • High end powder or liquid top coat, as necessary

  • For classic skis we will iron in a base binder. Skiers are responsible for marking their wax pocket prior to service. 

Classic racers will be responsible for selecting and applying their own kick/grip wax. We will have our suggestion of Swix kick waxes available at the Fresh Air Experience booth at the Loppet Expo on Friday and Saturday. We cannot apply kick/grip wax.

Cost

The cost is $80 per pair, skate or classic. 

Drop Off and Pick Up Timelines

Skis must be dropped off at Fresh Air Experience at 1291 Wellington St West in Ottawa (we are not offering on-site pick-up or drop off at the event site in Gatineau).  

  • Classic race drop off cut-off time: 12pm (noon) Friday, February 14th, for pickup before store closing at 7pm on Friday, February 14th.

  • Skate race drop-off cut-off time: 12pm (noon) Saturday, February 15th, for pickup before store closing at 5pm on February 15th

Important Notes

  • Please label both skis with name, phone number, and race (eg SK51 or CL27)

  • Please ensure that your skis have no ski ties/straps on them, especially if they have sentimental value.