pack llama rentals
in the heart of colorado
Welcome to the Fossil Ridge pack
Embark on an unforgettable backcountry adventure with Fossil Ridge Pack Llamas, where our experienced llamas carry your gear, allowing you to explore the wilderness with ease.
Based out of the greater Gunnison Valley, we offer everything from day hikes, multi-day family trips to extended leases for your backcountry hunt of a lifetime. Use our well trained llamas to get your family deeper into the backcountry, access remote fishing destinations or to pack out big game.
what we offer
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Rent a llama
Take our well trained, easy to handle llamas on your own backountry adventure. Backpacking, photography, fishing, SUP trips and more!
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hunting leases
Llamas are the perfect campanions for bug game hunting trips. They enable you to get deeper into elk country. They will pack out so you don’t have to
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special events
Backcountry Weddings. Birthday parties. Fund-raisers. Local community events. Llamas just bring JOY to any event!
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Day Hikes
Come join us for an mellow, scenic day hike with a llama as your personal guide. It is the prefect Colorado experience for all age
TRANSPORTING LLAMAS
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Trailer rentals
$40 per day
Must have 2” ball and round 7-way flat pin trailer connector
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Stock Racks
$30 per day
Will fit 6 or 8 foot standard truck bed. 2 llamas per stock rack
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delivery service
Cost and availability based on dates and location
llama handling course
A 2 hour llama handling and packing orientation course is required for all first time renters. We will instruct you on basic llama behavior and general care. You will learn how to saddle, lead, and trailer llamas. We will teach you the basics of packing panniers and what to expect on the trail and at camp.
The cost of the course is $100 per group and can be scheduled anytime prior to your trip
The Nitty Gritty
Orientation
$100 One Time Fee
An orientation course is required for all first time renters with our company. The course is approximately 2 hours long, covers the basics of llama handling and packing with llamas. The cost is $100 per group, and is scheduled on an individual basis.
Deposit
50% required to hold your reservation
Once your reservation is accepted, we will email you a lease agreement and waivers to be completed. 50% of the trip cost is required to hold your booking. Full refunds will be given for cancellations made greater than 60 days in advance minus 3% for processing fees. The remainder is due at the time of your trip.
Booking
Email Request to Book
All bookings require an email or phone request. We like to “meet” you first, to see if our llamas are a good fit. Please select “Book” and let us know what kind of trip you’re interested in and we will be in touch!