Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas

Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas
2016 Gear & Llama Sale
About us:
WY August 2015 with our favorite stud Shaman.
Family elk hunting trip ID September 2015
Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas was founded in 2013 in Eastern Idaho. Llamas have been a major part of our lives since
2010. Prior to that horses and solo backpacking is how we explored the back country. When great pack llamas became
harder and harder to find we began to buy every quality pack llama we could afford. We realized that we wanted to have
pack llamas our entire lives and that the only way to do this was to bite off as much as we could chew and maybe a little
more and start breeding them. We feel as llama breeders and packers that we need to be actively promoting llamas. Our
commercial outfitting and llama rentals help spread the word about the capabilities of the working llama. We have
searched all over North America for proven pack llamas to add to our herd. We feel we have gathered some of the top
pack stock available and the most genetically diverse herd in the country. With the foundation of our breeding program
now in place our goal is to continue to produce top quality pack stock for those looking to get into pack llamas for
generations to come.
Here are the 5 services we offer:
1. Llama rentals
2. Llama sales
3. Stud services
4. Fully guided tours & fishing expeditions in Wyoming & Idaho
5. Sale of llama packing equipment & gear
Beau Baty Founder & Operations Manager:
I love 4 things in life: my family, God, the outdoors, and llamas. Exploring new places in the backcountry and looking for
wild animals is my passion. I grew up on a cattle and horse ranch in the Wellsville Mountain Range (known as the
steepest mountain range in North America). This is where my desire for backcountry adventures began. I will do
everything I can to help our customers and guests to be 100% satisfied with their purchases and backcountry experiences.
If you ever need anything or have questions about llamas, hunting areas, maps, backcountry meals, gear or anything
along these lines please give me a call or email me. I make it a priority to answer your calls and emails as soon as possible.
Kirstin Baty- Owner & Field Manager:
Llamas came with Beau when I married him. At first, I wasn’t sure how llamas were going to fit into our lives together.
But now, four years later, I can’t imagine life without them. Having llamas has helped both of us stay mentally and
physically active as we explore new areas of the world and take on new adventures together. My favorite part of owning
llamas is to watch the new babies grow each spring. Llamas have enriched our lives and we hope that others can find
equal enjoyment and happiness from them too.
Neck Bands: $25 + S&H
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About our Neck Bands: As you can see in the first imagine with just a camera flash at night the reflective tape really
does reflect well when a light shines on it. In this picture we were packing out a deer in Wyoming (see images of the
hunt at the bottom of the page).
Our llamas are very important to us and a part of our family. We don’t want anything to happen to them if we can
prevent it. We always try to be proactive and mitigate potential issues while in the backcountry. The neck bands are
made out of denier cordura, commerical grade velcro, and high visibilty DOT spec reflectvie cloth. Every thing is binded
and sewn on. Nothing is glued into place. These neck bands handle the extreme weather very well.
When you look out your tent at night to count the llamas or check them in the early morning before you hike out it is
very nice to count quickly and see each one (even the black llamas). If you ever loose a llama in the backcountry the
extra visibilty of the neck band may just save the day. If you are hiking during the fall months it is always a safe bet to
make sure hunters know your llama is a domestic animal by marking them with the neck band so they don’t accidently
get mistaken for an elk, deer, bear or something else.
Quick Release Safety Bungee: $30 + S&H
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About Our Quick Release Safety Bungee: Have you ever had a string of llamas and had one of them go around the
wrong tree? Or had one llama jump a stream with another llama strung behind it? Potentially you have been at a stream
crossing with a string of llamas and they are all thirsty but only a few can reach the water because of the position of the
llamas? If you are packing with llamas in a string eventually you are bound to have a mix up/tangle up of some kind and
having a quick release could prevent injury to you or your llamas.
All these examples are things that have happened to us on the trail. This is why we designed the quick release safety
bungee. We simply attach the bungee to the saddle (reference image 3). Then attach the trail lead carabineer to the
quick release in image 2. When you are ready to go, the set up will look the main image and image 1.
The bungee will stretch 2x its original length and will break at 1000 pounds of pressure. The stitching that holds the
quick release in place will also break at 1000 pounds of pressure. Our thought has always been that a loose llama is
better than a dead or injured llama. The quick release safety bungee has prevented many accidents, injuries, tangled
messes and rodeos. Feel free to call us to inquire more about this bungee system.
Trail Lead 6.25 FT: $25.50 + S&H
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About Our Trail Leads: Our trail leads are made from double braided nylon rope commonly used as anchor lines and
shorelines. When we started commercialy outfitting and renting llamas we realized that most people are uncomfortbale
tying secure knots. This is why we designed a trail lead that never has to be tied. It has a brass bull snap that connects to
the llama (imagine 1) and then the carabiner is connected on the opposite end of the lead rope (image 2). When you
need to stop for lunch or to take a break you simply wrap the lead rope around a branch or tree and then clip the
carabiner back to the rope or the halter of the llama without ever tying a knot. Our guest, guides and rental customers
have found this to be quick, simple, safe and secure. The images above are from a lead rope used on the trail after 3
seasons. As you can see there are no knots or hardware connecting the rope to the bull snap or ring. All of the trail leads
are braided back into themselves for maximus strength and weight reduction. We feel that 6.25 feet is the optimum
length when stringing llamas together. This allows them to eat and drink when needed and also gives the handler
enough room to walk without the llama being too close.
Stake Out Lead 12 FT: $27.50
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About Our Stake Out Leads: We use green dog stakes to stake down our llamas when we are done hiking for the
day. We pack a 12 foot lead that stays connected to the stake. We offer two options of stake out leads- Imagine 1 & 2
are knotted stake out leads and image 3 is the braided option. We prefer the braided option for sleekness, weight
reduction and strength. The carabineer connects to the stake because the stake has a 3 way swivel on it. Then we
connect the carabineer of the trail lead to the brass swivel in imagine 1 of the stake out lead and then your llama has an
18.25 foot radius to browse from. If you are in an area where you need a short stake out you can just use the 12 foot
lead or you have the option of using the 6.25 foot lead.
Used Saddles:
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Description & Price for Saddles:
1. New Sopris Saddle never used with rigging, pad, and Deluxe set of panniers $550 (New Price $789 +S&H)
2. Like new condition Sopris Saddle with rigging and pad $300 (New Price $459 +S&H)
3. Aluminum Frame saddle with rigging and pad. We have 3 available - $100/each
4. Shasta soft saddle decker style with rigging. 1 available - $150
5. Llama Connection Saddle with pad, rigging and blue panniers. Made By Wes Holmquist $275
6. Llama Connection Saddle with pad, rigging and red panniers. Made By Wes Holmquist $300
We will ship anywhere in the country.Please call or email us if you have any questions:
Beau Baty
208.270.7749
[email protected]
Website: www.rentllamas.com or www.wildernessridgetrailllamas.com
Also follow us on Instagram
We accept card (add 2.5%), cash or check. Shipping and handling not included. For saddles and panniers expect $35.
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Pannier Details and Prices:
1. Red panniers made by Doyle Markham in great condition. 3 sets availble. $200/Set
2. Orange panniers made by WRTL. This was our 1st design. They are in Good condition. 3 sets available. $165/Set
3. Red custom packs custom made by flaming star. They are in good conditoin. 2 sets availbe. $165/Set
4. Heavy duty canvas panniers in great condtion. 1 set availble $165
5. Red set of panniers. Used for training young llamas. 1 set available. Poor condition $25
6. New green set of training panniers in great conditon. Can be used on decker style (shasta packs) or sawbucks.
$150
7. Open top blue pannier for sleeping bags and coolers or bulky gear. One set availble, fair condition. $75
8. Mismatched pair of training panniers. Fair condition FREE.
We will ship anywhere in the country.Please call or email us if you have any questions:
Beau Baty
208.270.7749
[email protected]
Website: www.rentllamas.com or www.wildernessridgetrailllamas.com
Also follow us on Instagram
We accept card (add 2.5%), cash or check. Shipping and handling not included. For saddles and panniers expect $35
Custom Built Panniers by Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas
When we first started building panniers we bought every brand and tried every design on the market. We
started building our own designs because we never found a pannier that had everything we needed. After 6
different designs we feel we finally hit the mark.
We have 2 different designs that have been tried and tested on our commercial pack string in 6 different
western states and for thousands of rugged miles. They are more durable and user friendly than any other
pannier on the market. If you are looking for panniers that can carry heavy loads year after year and put up
with the abuse of rocky and timbered terrain then try a set on your next adventure.
Model: Deluxe Wilderness Pannier
Dimensions: L- 21”, W-12”, H- 16”, Flap height 10.5”. Pocket Height 16”, Pocket Width 10”, Pocket Depth 6.5”.
Price: $300/Set + S&H
Description: Bottom is double lined with denier cordura for protection against boulders, brush and tree limbs.
There are two large pockets one is zip up the other one is open top, they are large enough to fit 3+ liters of
water, a camera bag or a large first aid kit. It has a draw top that adds an extra layer of protection. The draw
top is water-resistant and made from high grade rip-stop fabric. 2” quick release buckles for easy loading and
unloading. The top cover also has sewn in slides that allow for a top pack or you can simply slide in your bed
roll, fishing pole, tent pole or other items. Our favorite feature is the cross over weight distributor and security
strap. This has provided to be a great feature when carrying heavy awkward loads on steep terrain. This
pannier can easily fit 2- 4.5 gallon square buckets for easy packing. Medium size coolers and most box stoves
fit this pannier.
Deluxe Wilderness Pannier
Magnum Pannier (back view)
Deluxe Pannier (back view)
Model: Magnum Wilderness Pannier
Dimensions: Length 25”, Width 14”, Height 16”, Flap height 10.5”.
Price: $325/Set + S&H
Description: This is our jumbo pannier. It was designed for very large and bulky gear such as outfitter and
canvas tents, large wood burning stoves, cots, sleeping bags, propane tanks, and hay. We also use it to haul
our kitchen in the backcountry on our guided trips. It has all the same features as the Wilderness Pannier but
does not have any side pockets. Note- all panniers are made in orange for added safety and visibility while
packing.
Llamas for Sale
Here is our llama classification and price break down. We also included our sale disclosure at the bottom of
the page. Please call us if you have any questions. 208.270.7749
Cria- is a new born llama. When they are born they get weighed every day and are asked to step up on the
scale. They learn voice commands (stand, step up, all done) and learn their name this way. We begin Mallon
training at birth and incorporate a few other methods we have learned along the way.
Weanling- is a young llama just weaned from its mother typically 7-9 months old. At this stage we halter train
them and get them very comfortable being brushed and having their feet picked up. They get trained to stand
still when approached and haltered out in an open pen.
Yearling- llama that has reached its one year mark. At this stage they are starting to be lead through obstacles
and start building a trust level with their handler. They are taught to go in and out of the trailer. Stake out,
saddle and desensitizing training takes place. This is the earliest that we would sale any llamas. Price for
yearlings ranges from $500-$2000.
2 Year old- this is when the llamas get to go on the trail and learn to travel. They get their first overnight
experiences and carry only panniers loaded with empty 4.5 gallon square buckets. We do this so they learn the
dimension of their pack. At this stage they learn water crossings, tree crossings, bridge crossings, and to be
staked out overnight. Prices range from $1000-$3000.
3 Year old- our goal with the 3 year olds is to get them as much light duty experience as we can. Typically 100150 trail miles is our goal in many different types of terrain and multiple overnight stays. This is when they
first get to handle some weight. We put 20 pounds per side on each llama. Price ranges from $1500-$4000.
Packer in training- these are the 4 and 5 year old packers that are building their muscles, lung capacity and
learning their job as pack llamas. This is where we find out who will go on to the commercial pack string and
rental string. These llamas are carrying 60-80 pounds each and are going much longer distances than the 3 year
old llamas. We try to accumulate 400-500 miles for these packers during these training seasons. Price ranges
from $2000-$4000.
Family packer- these packers can be any age but are typically 5+ years old and have trail experience. These are
llamas that will not make it on the commercial pack string but are still solid pack llamas. You should expect
these llamas to hike 3-5 miles with 1000-1800 feet of elevation gain with 50-60 pounds. They are not endurance
packers and should not be pushed to go long distances every day. They make great family, recreational and
day trip packers. Price ranges from $500-$1500
Seasoned packer- is typically 6 or 7 years old. They have learned their job, they are a quality packers and
anxious to get more miles under their belt. In our opinion this is the beginning of a pack llama’s career. They
are expected to carry 70-80 pounds and keep up with the best packers. They might have a few quirks to work
out that will take this last season before sending them out with the public. Price range $2500-$4000.
Commercial packer- typically has over 1500 miles of trail experience. Our commercial packers are required to
carry 70-80 pound payloads 4-10 miles a day for consecutive days with a lay-over day every 3 or 4 days. Our
commercial packers can go with any of our guest or renters. They are very versatile and a true beast of burden.
When the Inca bred the working llama we think this is what they had in mind. Hiking multiple days in a row
for many miles with heavy payloads. Price range $3500-$4000.
Top End packer- these packers are rare and near flawless. They set themselves apart by their endurance,
athleticisms, confirmation, and over all pack ability. From their years on the trail they have excelled in every
way and met every task given to them and then some. These are the packers that earn breeding rights. Price
range $5000+.
We are currently breeding 18-25 females each year. This year we are expecting 21 crias between March & May.
We will be updating the website with pictures of the crias and young llamas as they age and progress in their
pack training. If we don’t have what you’re looking for right now or if all the llamas have sold for the year
please call or email us to get put on the sale list for next season. We will be selling a few llamas every spring.
If you are interested in buying your first pack llamas we recommend coming on an overnight trip with us or
someone you know with llamas. You can also sign up for a fully guided trip during the summer. This gives
you the opportunity to experience llamas first hand and see trail hardened packers at work as well as ask all
the questions you may have. It is also a good call to rent llamas a few times prior to buying them so you can
build your confidence and knowledge of what to expect from trained pack llamas.
Llama Name: Cooper
DOB: 04/18/2011
Wither Height: 46.50”
Weight: 348
Price: $3,500
Class: High performance packer, ready to enter his first full pack season
Information: Cooper is turning out to be a commercial grade packer. He is tough and was born to pack. For the
extreme hunter or backcountry enthusiast looking to push the limits Cooper is for you. He works well with
Taos. He leads and follows very well. He will enter his second full season of pack training this year to finish
out his training.
Llama Name: Taos
DOB: 05/21/2011
Wither Height: 47”
Weight: 367
Price: $3,500
Class: High performance packer, ready to enter his first full pack season
Information: Comes from an Indian Reservation. His herd ran wild for years until we captured some of them
to breed and train them as pack llamas. He is very strong, well balanced and a relentless packer with high
endurance. He has a long stride and great awareness. He is entering his final year of training and will begin
packing with the commercial pack string this spring. All the llamas we captured from the reservation and filer
desert are now on pack strings around the west. Initially we kept the best of the wild llamas. We trained them
and listed them with the International Llama Registry and now all their offspring can be registered. This
started a new genetic line for us and has proved to be a great asset for our breeding and packing operations.
Sale Disclosure: All llamas will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Please call us to talk about and ask
questions regarding the llamas you are interested in. If you are interested in a llama we will place a hold on
that llama for 60 days. During the 60 day holding time you are required to come and look at the llama and if at
that point you want to buy it we require a 50% deposit to continue to hold the llama until you pay in full. We
will offer health inspections for each of the llamas traveling out of state free of charge. We would like to keep
the llamas at our ranch until the end of March for training purposes and to allow for safer traveling conditions.
All llamas must be picked up by June 1st. All heights and weights are as of 01/18/2016. All llamas are sold
with up-to-date vaccinations, and internal parasite evaluation.
Llama Name: Bayho
DOB: 06/05/2014
Wither Height: 43” and still growing
Weight: 251
Price: $1,500
Class: Packer in training
Information: He is a curious and fearless boy. He is easy going and has some spunk to him. His older siblings
have packed for us for many years and done very well. He is going to be a midsized llama and one of the
packers that does his job that you barley know is there. He is lead trained and will go over obstacles, bridges
and in and out of the trailer. He needs to go to someone that has some experience with llamas as he is young
and needs to continue to be trained.
Llama Name: Tanzy
DOB: 05/18/2013
Wither Height: 46.75”
Weight: 348
Price: $2,000
Class: Packer in training, ready for trail miles
Information: Tanzy’s father was a giant llama and a solid packer. She is very intelligent and does well with a
soft spoken handler. She is very willing to work and has a learned a lot this season. She needs more training on
the trail, and in a string. We expect her to be a commercial level packer. She has two blue eyes and is white
with a light brown blanket on her back.
Llama Name: Four
DOB: 06/02/2014
Wither Height: 45” and still growing
Weight: 246
Price: $1,000
Class: Young packer in training
Information: He is a very tall lean llama for his age. He has a great stride and gets along with the other llamas.
His training is coming along quickly. He is very intelligent and learns fast. He broke his nose while fighting
around in the barn with the other yearling boys. It has healed up and doesn’t bother him anymore. He breaths
funny out of his nose now but runs and plays without issues. We are reserved about selling him but feel he
would be a great fit as a family packer to the right person. Come take a look at him and see what you think.
Llama Name: Tad
DOB: 08/12/2014
Wither Height: 42.75”
Weight: 229
Price: $1,500
Class: Young packer in training
Information: Tad is very gentle and one of the best natured llamas we have. He is growing nice and we feel he
will turn out to be a great packer. His older brother sold in 2015 for $4,000 as a six year old. He was 371
pounds and 47” at the withers. Tad will probably be smaller in size than his brother but nonetheless has the
makings to be a great packer. He would work great for someone looking for a very easy going llama.
Llama Name: Ute
DOB: 06/04/2014
Wither Height: 43” and still growing
Weight: 285
Price: $1,800
Class: Young packer in training
Information: Ute is growing into a nice packer. He will be a mid-size packer (44”-45”) a great asset to most any
pack string. He is strong and very smart. He is gentle and is doing well with his training. He is more curious
than his other herd mates. He has many relatives that are on commercial stings in 3 different states
Llama Name: Helena
DOB: 06/03/2010
Wither Height: 46.5”
Weight: 380
Price: $2,000
Class: Breeding Female/Packer
Information: Helena had a male cria fall of 2015. She is being sold with the baby. She will be sold as a packer or
a breeding female. We will breed her to your choice of stud for free if you choose to buy her bred; the price
will be the same. She has Black Thunder and Clancy in her genetic line. ILR#282145.
A friend of ours is looking to sale his llamas in the spring. When he decides what to sell we will send out his
ad. We have planned to sale 2 young breeding females in the spring that will be sold bred. If you are interested
in this let us know. Both are registered and have had babies before. Both are mostly white. One is six years old
and the other is 5. We are pricing them at $2500 each.
Happy trails in 2016