To see many non-BCL articles of interest to packers, check this page out.
The Subtitle of Charlie's book is "An entertaining and educational guide to using llamas in the backcountry" and his book lives up to that title. The Tails in this book are an accumulation of lessons learned in over fifteen years of packing with llamas in the mountains of Colorado. It is an extremely pleasant mix of humor and lessons learned that will both bring back memories of past experiences to experienced packers and impart valuable lessons to folks who may yet have to find themselves (and their llamas) in similar situations. It is available from Charlie's new website for $14.00.
The Waldo Chronicles, Gwen IngramIt chronicles her training of a llama given up as useless. This is an expansion of articles that originally appeared in The Backcountry Llama newsletter, plus pictures.
Evaluating a Llama Pack for Comfort and Function, Gwen IngramThis is the only publication available that thoroughly and objectively discusses how to analyze packs. Based on articles that originally appeared in The Backcountry Llama newsletter.
lost creek llamaprints,
81894 Lost Creek Rd., Dexter, OR 97431.
The following books are standards for the llama packer. They can be found in many catalogs and outlets for llama materials, such as Quality Llama Products (800) 638-4689, Juniper Ridge Press (800) 869-7342, and Useful Llama Items (800) 635-5262 .
Packing with Llamas, Stanlynn Daugherty
This was the first llama packing book out. Stanlynn's book is still very good and a recommended resource.
Llamas are the Ultimate, Doyle Markham
Doyle's book is not so much a how-to-pack book as it is one full of interesting stories. You will find much useful information about packing, however.
Llamas on the Trail, David Harmon and Amy Rubin
David and Amy's book is the latest packing book out. It has the best pictures and is certainly one packers will want in their library.
Llama Packing with Rudy
Booklet giving information to the new person to llama packing. Rudy has presented countless seminars to introduce people to llama packing. $8, incl tax, S/H. See his advertisement in the BCL or contact him directly through email or 2478 Rimrock Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 or 530.642.1120
Amazon Booksalso carries llama books.
Find many llama things at the Llama Directory
Remember to check the non-BCL articles.
Web sites of interest to llama packers
Some of these sites are of direct interest because the provide useful llama information. Others are of interest because the have links to others sources that you may want to explore.
This is another good source for many links and bits of llama information
Llamas-information.com offers Juniper Ridge books and videos, free llama information and stories, and a comprehensive link directory to other llama (and llama-related) sites.
Llama organizations
Western Idaho Llama Association
Good information available. Check them out.
The Rocky Mountain Llama Association
This is one of the premier associations that promotes llama packing.
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