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After thirty-five years of backpacking, this was the first time I ever took a pack animal, a llama rented from Buckhorn Llama Co. Our llama, "Theo," was exquisitely trained: very gentle and well-behaved. In eight days, there was absolutely no spitting or other challenging behavior.  He went easily wherever we led him, though we changed our trip itinerary to avoid crossing severe avalanche debris fields located up Flint Creek Trail. Normally we walked along giving him five feet or so of lead rope. In this image, Karen is holding the lead rope up close to Theo as she negotiates a steep spot to keep him from trying to walk ahead of her.
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Weminuche Wilderness, 2005

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