Packing in British Columbia

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There are many places to pack in British Columbia. One might need to learn how to live with bears, but it can - and is- being done.

Remote BC cabin

Remote BC cabin

Open ridge trail

Open ridge trail

These sites above are areas that are popular
with the commercial packer listed below.
This is Taylor Creek Basin.

Llama and kids

Good pack llamas, like King Edward, are great for kids to work with.

Llama and goat

Kids of all kinds like llamas. King Edward with friend, Andy.

Kid riding llama

Although pack llamas are great in helping families with small kids enjoy the backcountry, like Black Diamond here, it is a rare llama that does not have to be lead. Their necks are too limber for children to have any control over them.

Omineca Mountains in B.C.

These pictures are from a future 2003 article in The Backcountry Llama.
A storm comes up. this trip goes across Ha Ha Pass.
You will have to wait for the details until then.

 

Check out a BC commercial packer.

 


Commercial packers or Picture index