AGTK 1590 — Intro to Backcountry Guiding and Packing
This course is designed to help the student learn and/or improve their ability to guide and pack in the backcountry using horses and mules. A central objective of the course is to prepare students to safely and successfully demonstrate skills and abilities frequently required on pack trips and hunting trips. The course emphasizes clear and thorough safety measures to practice while in the backcountry, and appropriate use of tack, livestock, and equipment. (2 lect., 2 lab)