GO DEEPER. GO FURTHER. GO WITH LLAMAS.
Exploring the Western Wilderness requires resilience, toughness, dedication, and focus. STōiK Backcountry Llamas has all 4.
Our llamas will match you step for step while lightening your load and being an inspirational travel companion.
They also happen to be quite a striking novelty to all they encounter.
There are no limits to the beauty of nature, and there are no limits to how long you can rent our remarkable pack llamas for your adventures. You decide on the adventure, and we’ll provide the llamas.
FOR DAY TRIPS, LONG TRIPS—YOU DECIDE
Pack animals have long been used to give us humans the desired edge in the mountains. For centuries Ccara llamas have been the driving force to help the Inca with their way of life in the Andes Mountains. They have been born and bred in the high mountain air, and are right at home in some of the harshest and most demanding environments encountered on the high altitude peaks.
The product of careful breeding and centuries pursuing perfection have given us today’s Ccara, this proven lineage has carried the load for many before you into these beautiful mountains we love so much. There is no more trustworthy or acclimated solution for the journey you desire.
Packers have to be strong, fit, versatile, gentle, and willing creatures you can encounter. Llamas fit this description to a tee. In tough terrain, they remain the ever-stoic companion you want by your side. There is no better hiking, hunting, camping, or exploring buddy that you could ask for. Packing gear can be quite limiting if done single handedly. Especially in an extended stay, or long-distance situation. Don’t worry about carrying your “stuff”, our llamas have your back.
How to rent your llamas
Step 1- Give us a call, email us or request a reservation from the website.
Step 2- We will answer any questions that you have regarding your llama rental. This includes helping you decide how many you will need, what to expect and plan for and help you work out all the logistics of renting llamas. Step 2 also includes each person signing waivers that is renting llamas. We will send you a proposed invoice, information packet and the waiver forms via email once you have committed to certain dates.
Step 3- We will schedule a date and time with you to have your own private llama 101 clinic where we will teach you how to become confident packing with llamas. This last 3-4 hours so please plan accordingly. We can do this months, days or weeks in advance or simply the day of or day before you departure date.
Step 4- You are on your way. Have fun!!
Llamas are ideal for these uses:
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Back packers looking to take more gear into the mountains
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Groups looking to bring along fresh food
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Scout groups needing pack animals to carry in food and gear
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Seasoned back packers looking to relieve stress on their knees and back
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Hunters looking to carry camp in and game out quickly and effectively
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Back country enthusiast looking to extend their range
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Unique trips where you will need to pack in water
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Going climbing and need to take in your climbing gear?
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Setting up a base camp to be able to summit multiple peaks
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Exploring multiple lakes or rivers on a fly-fishing expedition
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Packing in supplies to work camps, trail maintenance crews or lookout stations
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Setting up your own drop camp
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Site seeing and photography tours
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Hiking portions of the CDT (Continental Divide Trail) or PCT (Pacific Crest Trail)
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If you’re looking to buy llamas and want to try them out first
