Timberline Llamas, Inc.

Llamas are members of the Camelid family, and originate in the high Andes of South America. They have been domestic beasts of burden for over 3500 years. Their close relatives are the alpaca, vicuna and guanaco, all of South America, and the camels of the Middle East. Fossil evidence shows that their ancient ancestors roamed the plains of what is now Colorado, New Mexico. Arizona and Utah. They disappeared thousands of years ago and have been re-established only in recent times, much in the manner of todays horses.

In the United States pack llamas are almost always the males and they usually weigh 300 to 400 lbs. The normal pack load for an adult male is 80-100 lbs. Their disposition is calm and somewhat aloof, rather like a cat. They are willing and sure footed packers, and silent companions on the trail. A llama can anywhere a person can, on or off the trail, with the exception of boulder fields or talus slopes where they can break or injure a leg.

Location

We offer guided pack trips in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming on National Forest Lands; from the deep forests to the unobstructed views of the high country.

Specific Details

On all of our trips we practice minimum impact camping, following the saying of "take only pictures, leave only footprints". Trips with or without meals are offered, with corresponding differences in prices. If you do not have your own camping equipment we will be happy to rent whatever is needed to round out your equipment list. Call us or vist our web site to find out more about trips and costs.