Pack Goats: The Agile Trail Helpers

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Pack Goats: The Agile Trail Helpers

Virtual Training

This webinar will explain the important role that a pack goat can play in your next trail adventure, including how to train and properly saddle and load a goat.

This webinar will talk about pack goats including what to look for in a potential packer, how many you may need for your team, how much they can carry, and why goats are the ultimate pack animal. The presenter will explain how to train pack goats, and what it was like hiking with them on the Tahoe Rim Trail. She will explain how to properly saddle and load a goat, including how to pack delicate items like electronics.



Learning Objectives:


  • Unearth the ins and outs of utilizing a pack goat for your next trail adventure
  • Discover the importance of using a pack goat versus other means
  • Learn how to train a pack goat for the best experience

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This is a virtual training. See the event website for more details.

Trail Core Competencies

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Relevant Trail Types

    General. All trail types are relevant.

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Started May 25, 2023
10:00 AM
Ended May 25
11:00 AM

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