published Sep 2019
by
Guy Zoellner with USDA Forest Service
Packers still play an important role in backcountry trail development.
published Jul 2009
In most cases, the same rules set forth for pack stock use on public lands apply to llamas. Llamas have been found to have a similar impact on trails as hikers.
published May 2012
by
Glenn Ryan with USDA Forest Service
The Rocky Mountain Regional Specialty Pack String assists in managing and maintaining wilderness and back country areas using traditional animal packing livestock skills.
published Aug 2003
by
Jim Murphy with Back Country Horsemen of America
Trail conflict occurs: among different user groups, among different users within the same group, and as a result of factors not related to a users' trail activities.