Pack Goats: The Agile Trail Helpers

American Trails

Pack Goats: The Agile Trail Helpers

Recorded Training

Advancing Trails Webinar

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

Trail Competencies

No skills listed.

Relevant Trail Types

    General. All trail types are relevant.

Learning Credits and CEUs

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Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.

American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.

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