Packers

Packers is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Alberta, Canada, inside Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It is 2.0 miles each way, 4.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,650 ft and 6,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 540 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Fortress Junction, about 10 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Roberta, Gap Mountain and Mount Indefatigable South Peak. For camping, Boulton Creek Campground and Boulton Creek Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 28 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.