2015

Formed Ad Hoc Committee for Llama Access to Public Lands with Scott Woodruff and Phil Nuechterlein in response to Wild Sheep Foundation initiatives to ban llamas from wild sheep ranges in Canada and the U.S. based on false disease threats. www.packllamas.org was created to aggregate research information and give researchers and owners necessary information to […]
2015

Hauled steel and supplies to build exploders for avalanche control on Loveland Pass.
2010
Began increasing our brood herd and lease string in response to increased demand for pack llamas.
2007

Conducted a second 5 day Special Forces pack animal instruction.
2006

Began providing pack llama support for trail building NGO’s and conservation nonprofits.
2001

Began producing llama fiber garments in Peru and Bolivia. These countries had the necessary fiber volume and technical expertise to produce our clothing.
2000

Conducted testing and designed llama fiber clothing for outdoor and casual wear. Began marketing though retailers and online.
1999

Formed Altiplano Insulation, Inc. to produce 100% llama fiber garments.
1997

Began providing pack lamas for annual CSU South American Land Managers summer course.
1997

Conducted a 4 day Tactical Weapons pack animal training course for 101st Airborne Special Forces Mountaineering Group.