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Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness Travel with Stock
Preparation A trip begins long before arriving at the trailhead. It starts with planning and preparing the stock, the equipment, and the stock user. Develop a check list of equipment and review it before heading out on a trip with stock (See Appendix A). Gathering information about the route and terrain helps the recreationist prepare stock for altitude changes and long distances. Knowing trail weather, mileage, and trail conditions will help determine food, clothing, equipment, feed, and fuel needs.
Reviewing a check list with stock and camping gear.
Stock should be in good physical condition, wormed for intestinal parasites, have current vaccinations, and be properly shod. Animals should be familiar with packs and with walking on trails.
Prepare a stock first-aid kit with items such as fura ointment, elastic wrap, vetwrap or vet tape, gauze, suture thread and needles, and disinfectant, so punctures, cuts, and scratches can be cleaned and bandaged.
Contacting local land managers for details on regulations and opportunities is essential. Managers of designated wildernesses provide specific information and rules concerning permits, campfires, party size, grazing, weed-seed-free feed, trail closures, and more. Information and rules may vary from area to area.
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