[pct-l] Llamas

[Robert Bellingham]

We did see a family leading a group of alpacas and llamas last year on the PCT/JMT near LeConte Canyon.
We were told that they could carry 80 lbs and the children would ride them on the less dangerous sections.
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Bob B
Slow and Steady - PCT 2010



On 06/02/2011, at 1:09 PM, treerings at gmail.com wrote:

> Hi Marion,
> 
> I'm interested because what I know is that they are more adapted to steep
> terrain than horses and mules. Ancient Inka highways were used by llamas and
> in parts were too steep for Conquistador horses to traverse. But I've also
> heard llamas are more hesitant across streams. Overall, it seems to me
> llamas would be much better suited to the High Sierra than mules, given that
> they're bred for the high Andes. I originally asked because I was surprised
> llamas are not often seen on the PCT and thought maybe they were not
> allowed. Given your experience in the matter, I look forward to your
> response. Thanks.
> 
> Bruce
> 
> 
> 
> On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Marion Davison <mardav at charter.net> wrote:
> 
>> I own a heard of llamas for packing.  We have finished CA sections  H and I
>> and have done major parts of G, B, C, D, J, and K with our llamas over the
>> past 14 years.  I like to talk and would be happy to answer any questions.
>> We are planning a 200 mile section hike this summer.  We do a lot of trail
>> work in section C every year.
>> Marion Davison "Llamalady"
>> treerings at gmail.com wrote:
>> 
>>> Does anyone know if llamas are allowed as pack animals on the trail. I
>>> don't
>>> actually have llamas, but was just curious.
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