Welcome to
The Yosemite Packing School
Experience makes the difference
"You will learn the things you need to know to begin packing mules and horses"
 


Learn to pack the Yosemite way
What you will learn
  • The function of the pack saddle and it's uses
  • How to make up loads that will ride
  • How and why to tie different hitches
  • How to safely lead a string of mules
  • How to deal with hard to handle pack stock
  • "Leave no trace" methods of livestock camping
  • Basic back country first aid for livestock
  • Traditions and history of packing in the Sierra

 

Opportunities for Packers

Commercial Pack Stations always have a need for experienced and entry level packers.
This school will give you the training you need for summer employment as a guide and packer.

Government Agencies like the Park Service, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
need experienced packers. This school will get you started learning the skills necessary to secure one of these well-paying jobs.

Search and Rescue (SAR) teams need people with basic packing skills. The Yosemite Packing
School will give you the training you need to become a highly valued member a SAR team.

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Yosemite Packing School - 33292 Rancho Ramon Road - Coarsegold, CA 93614 - (559) 689-3719

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