“Leave No Trace” Horse Packing Ethics

Shane McClaflin of Sunrise Pack Station, LLC is a certified Leave No Trace ethics instructor. Regarding Horse packing Ethics, we offer three types of classes from the one day master class, to a two day overnight packing seminar trip into the backcountry to practice what was learned during the classroom sessions.

Level I

May 14, Spring Safety Clinic morning or afternoon session mixed with other sessions offered by Gallatin Valley Bakcountry Horseman.

May 20 and 21, "Ladies Only" Spring Packing Seminar, 2 day class: spring_packing_seminar.pdf  $100.00 per person

June 23 and 24 Spring Packing Seminar 2 day class: spring_packing_seminar.pdf  $100.00 per person

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1 day class: packing_1_day_master_class.pdf  $50.00 per person (two person minimum).

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Also private appointments at the barn $100 per per person.

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We'll come to you.  Do you want to offer a packing seminar at your barn or riding facility.  We will our mules and equipment to offer the class at your location.  Call for more details.  388-2236 

Level II

July 1st and 2nd  2 day overnight packing class:  $600.00 per person.  We'll put the skills we learned in the Level I class to practice on this overnight trip into Yellowstone's Northwest Corner.  We provide everything, you just show up with a change of clothes, and your tooth brush, and if you prefer your own riding helmet.

Level III

Take your horses into Yellowstone National Park!

Many people ask me,  "Can I take my horses into Yellowstone?"  Starting this year we are helping people to do that.  The park system has a very high standard for horse use in Yellowstone and we want to help people ride and camp in the Park safely, efficiently, and enjoyably.  This requires some training of both people and horses.   We have a three tiered system to assure people adequate skillsets to ride camp and keep horses in the park safely.

1.)  First we ask you to take the two day packing class to learn the basics of packing and stock retention in the backcountry.    spring_packing_seminar.pdf 

 2.)  Next we ask you to go with us and use our horses for a simple overnight trip to see trained horses kept overnight, and practice the things you've learned in the two day course.

3.)  Finaly bring your horses and gear and I will go with you as guide and helper to help you use your stock overnight in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.