wonderful
relationship awaits you on the trail, as you are hiking in the wilderness
through old growth forests, knee deep in ferns and wildflowers. The
agile pack llama can jump over fallen trees, ford cold mountain streams,
while their padded feet have a low impact on the trail, and environment.
Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned hiker our llama pack trips will
fulfill your expectations.
Sign up for an opening on one of our Trip Destinations or customize a trip of your own. With Five Wilderness Areas to choose from, we can customize a vacation to fit your needs and wants.
We supply the llamas, guides, fresh healthy foods, tents, and all the camp gear. You supply your warm sleeping bag/pad, and personal items up to 20# per person. Musical instruments welcome. With the llamas carrying all the camping gear, this allows people who are not able to carry packs, children, senior citizens, etc., the opportunity to enjoy a true adventure in the wilderness!
Trips usually begin in early spring, and run through October if the weather permits.
Visit us for California wilderness hiking, Northern California Marble
Mountains, camping and backpacking with llamas, and llama pack trips.
Destinations For 2009-2010
Backpacking in the wilderness is strenuous, let our llama's take the load
off, so that you may enjoy your wilderness travel. Broken Wheel Ranch
offers llama packing: in Northern California's remote Marble Mountains,
Trinity Alps, Russian Wilderness areas on the Klamath National Forest.
Trip # 1 Campbell Lake (Marble Mtns)
Elevation 5800'
Hike along Shakleford creek through a forest broken by meadows to a 33 acre
beautiful lake. Day hike to
stunning Cliff Lake, and Summit Lake. A 5.2 moderate hike one way.
Trip # 2 Cliff Lake (Marble Mtns)
Elevation 6100'
Hike through a forest broken by meadows, and creeks to a 52 acre stunning
lake, set in a granitic basin. Day
hike to Campbell Lake, Man Eaten Lake, and Summit Lake. This is a 6.1 mile
moderate hike one way.
Trip # 3 South Fork Lakes (Trinity Alps)
Elevation 6800'
Excellent pair of lakes. Lower lake set in a ring of lush grass, backed by
tall firs, and hemlocks. Upper lake is
surrounded by cliffs. Both lakes are excellent for swimming.
It's a moderate to strenuous 2 1/2 mile hike.
We book trips on a first come basis. Other destinations can be arranged. We customize each trip length, and destination to fit your needs. Most of our trips range from 3 to 5 days. We meet at 8:00 AM the morning of the trip. Please contact us for the availability of openings, and dates.
Children 6 and under....................$90.00 per child / per day
Return Customers.................12% discount
If you have over the 20lbs. of gear per person, extra llama/llamas may be rented for $35.00 per llama per day @ 50lbs per llama. Let us know in advance, so that the extra llama/llamas are available.
Drop Camps..........$100.00 a day a llama is carrying your gear (4 llama minimum) please contact us for further information.
We do not offer self guided trips due to the amount of toxic plants in our wilderness areas.
Reservations: 2 person minimum to book catered trip. A single person may sign up, we will put you on a list. When we have a trip opening we will contact you. We require a deposit of $180.00 per person. The balance is due 30 days prior to the starting date of the trip. Reservations made less than 30 days in advance should include full payment. Upon receipt of your payment the dates you have selected will be secured, and you will receive further information.
Cancellations and Refunds: If received prior to the 30 days of the
trip you will be given a full refund. If less than 30 days you forfeit
your deposit. No refunds will be given if the trip is in progress.
Broken Wheel Ranch reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason, if
this happens all fees will be refunded, or we can reserve a space for you on
a subsequent trip if you wish.
Map
of the Klamath National Forest Wilderness Areas
Suggested Clothing & Items List
We supply the tents, and ground cloths. (No heaters and /or Open Flames allowed in tents)
The weather changes quickly, and it is best to be prepared for all types of weather conditions,( hot, cold and wet). The list below is just a helpful suggestion of things that you might bring or need while on your trip.
Good warm light weight sleeping bag & pad
Hats one for the sun and one for the cold
Comfortable hiking shoes or boots
Light weight shoes or sandals for camp
* Warm coat rain proof
Gloves
Extra socks
Long pants and shorts
Shirts short and long sleeve
Long underwear
Swimming suit
Toiletries ( toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, towel, wash cloth,
environmentally safe soap and shampoos, )
Light weight Solar Shower ( personal hygiene is up to you)
Sunblock, chap stick, insect repellent
Bee kit if you are allergic (please let guides know if you are allergic)
Prescription medications
For Children still in diapers bring cloth
Flash light, Sunglasses, Camera, Pocket knife, Wristwatch, Good book, Fishing gear
Day or Fanny Pack to carry the items you will need on the trail
Full water bottles for the first day on the trail
We supply a water filter for you to use in camp, to pump water for your
water bottles
Trail snacks if you wish
Adventurous spirit, Respect for property, Cheerful disposition, Common sense
We do have a weight limit that is strictly enforced 20 lbs per person. Please pack your gear into small easy to handle bags, so that they will fit into our panniers.
A few words from our Happy Campers
"The perfect hosts who made our trip so enjoyable. We sure did enjoy everything - the llamas - the scenery - the food - the fellowship."
"You are truly path-makers and keepers of the wild things for Mother Nature, I feel privileged to have spent time with you."
"A chapter in my life I'd like to turn to again."
"Your love of the outdoors and the animals, and your relaxed friendliness made our trip an extra special one."
"What a wonderful
5 days! You've shown us the beauty of the Marbles in a most unique way
through the llamas."
David and I met while attending Los Altos high school back
in 1969. I come from a family long involved in the entertainment
business. David is a descendent of one of the first Spanish families
to settle in the Monterey, and Santa Clara region. of California.
We have packed with horses, mules or Llamas, all of our adult life. The last 14 years with our Llamas. On occasion I guided for Shasta Llamas, one of the first Llama packers in the United States. There is nothing we haven't experienced when it comes to packing with stock in the wilderness. Every trip is a true adventure!
When we are not guiding Pack Trips, David and I do contract Forestry & Natural Resource work. This work is mainly with the U.S.F.S. & BLM, & large private land holders. On some occasions we use the Llamas on remote projects. The different type of work we do is, collect data for Tree Improvement, Survey and Manage projects, Fuel Inventory, G.P.S., and Archeological digs.
I'm
not good at tooting our horn, there's a time, and a place for everything.
The best way to find out more about David and I, would be around the
campfire on one of our trips.
Happy Trails
Judy & David Inghram
Broken Wheel Llama Ranch
Use the valuable coupon for 10% discount on a trip..
| Region | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Northern California | $90-$180pp/day |
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Contact:
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