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 Trail Encounters. While we may think llamas carrying our heavy gear and politely following us on the trail is pretty slick, Mr. Horse person may not. You see, horses (and some horse people) really would like to keep their distance from llamas and other foreign looking objects, as they need much more space to pass than a hiker and his pack llama does.  If a llama trekker boldly stands on the trail with his loaded llama and forces the horse user to delicately slip by without a “wreck”, it clearly shows they have no respect for other users and the potential danger it imposes. Horse users have as much right to the wilderness as you do. Most horse users are aware that their horses can spook at almost anything and are very cautious around llamas. It would be of great help to our fellow wilderness users if we llama trekkers would all get far off the trail, when possible, to assist the rider(s) from having to deal with a “wreck”. While it’s not your fault the horse may spook, it speaks volumes when you politely allow safe passage.

Fall/Winter 2008-2009, Issue 18

con’t-  Wilderness and the Llamas

New Bunk House rates for 2009 :

$115 per night, $575 per week (6 nights) April-December

$60 per night, January through March

con’t- Where are They Now?

Steve Foelker-Steve lives in Green Bay, WI and is a spinal parts sales representative for the state of Wis.  He still enjoys guiding one trip a year with Scott.

Eliah Pedersen-Eliah is in his first year at the University of Wyoming and is in the secondary education program there.  He is also on the Laramie Elite Nordic Ski Team.

Montana Smith-Montana is heading to Alaska in February and will be guiding wilderness therapy trips for Alaska Crossings. (not pictured)

 

Max Matson-Max is at the University of Wyoming majoring in biology.  He’s getting outside as much as possible, and looking forward to snowboarding.   He still guides for Lander Llama Co. in the summertime.

Collin McRann-Collin worked for us this past summer and presently is a carpenter for a general contractor/construction company here in Lander.

 

A special thanks to the Colorado Mountain Club!

Photos by Marty Todd

Mark  Morscher

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