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Why Should You Hike With Llamas as Companions

Most of the time first-time hikers and families hiking with kids look for livestock companions so that they are not burdened with the load of their bags and tents. Among the various livestock animals that can be used as hiking companions, the llamas are one of the best suited for any kind of mountain terrain. Llamas are naturally built with a lot of strength and stamina for handling treacherous terrains. Have a look at the slide to know the advantages of hiking with llamas as your companions.

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Why Should You Hike With Llamas as Companions

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  1. WHY SHOULD YOU HIKE WITH LLAMAS AS COMPANIONS Get started

  2. Hiking is one of the most sought-after adventurous sports.

  3. However, hiking on steep slopes requires the assistance of certain animals & Llamas are best suited for it.

  4. Most of the time people are not aware of the advantages of hiking with Llamas.

  5. Here we will look at the reasons why you should hike with Llamas as your companions.

  6. Impact of the Trail

  7. Llamas are best suited for off-trail scenarios because they are soft-footed.

  8. Going with a soft-footed animal like a llama helps in minimizing the impact as much as possible on trails that are prone to erosion.

  9. Moreover, there will be no adverse impact like widening of the trail corridor because with llamas the impact is minimal.

  10. Feeding

  11. With llamas you don’t have to worry about feeding them because they can feed on natural forage all day.

  12. Moreover, llamas require less feeding in comparison to horses & mules which is a great advantage.

  13. Besides that, llamas digestive system breaks down most seeds and you can feed him some pellets also.

  14. Capability

  15. As llamas are born in rugged mountain terrain they have an evolutionary edge when it comes to handling tough terrains.

  16. Their two-towed feet provide them grip & stability and their athletic body provides them with strength and stamina.

  17. The llamas are able to carry roughly 20% to 25% of their body weight through tough mountain terrains.

  18. Personality

  19. Llamas are some of the easiest to train stock animals & guides can be trained within a day.

  20. Moreover, well-trained llamas don’t kick and are not scared easily.

  21. This is why llamas are great companions for first-time trekkers and families with young children.

  22. These are some of the advantages you will get when you hike with llamas as your companion.

  23. Get in touch with your guide to know whether they provide llamas for hiking or not.

  24. THANK YOU! https://shangrillama.com/

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