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Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness Travel with Stock

Acknowledgments

Photo of a packstock group with llamas.


We want to thank the many stock users, both inside and outside the Forest Service, who donated their ideas and time to this publication.

We would like to thank the authors and organizations that contributed to the original document, Wilderness Horse Travel, Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness Horse Travel, as well as the organizations that contributed to this revision: The Bitterroot Backcountry Horsemen; Montana Outfitters and Guides Association; Missoula Backcountry Horsemen; America Outdoors; Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association; Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association; American Horse Council; Washington State Horsemen; Trail Riders Association International, Ltd.; North American Outfitters; and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Our thanks to the International Llama Association and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region for information on llama packing.

We would also like to thank Bob Hoverson and employees at the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, and the Northern Region Centennial Packstring, members of the 1992 National Wilderness Training for Line Officers session, employees at Krassel Ranger District, Payette National Forest, and the many reviewers both inside and outside the Forest Service for their assistance. A special thanks to Jim Kautz, Brenda Holland, Bob Beckley, Ted Cote, and Mark Wiggins. Their help was invaluable in gathering information, photographing, writing, and assembling this document.

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