Ultimate Guide to Packing Donkeys for Backcountry Adventures

Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure deep into the heart of the Rocky Mountains with Backcountry Burro, the ultimate guide for anyone interested in exploring the wilderness with a donkey by their side. Part how-to manual, part adventure memoir, this richly illustrated book follows wilderness expedition leader and competitive mountain athlete Shane Weigand as he travels 150 rugged miles along the Colorado Trail—culminating in one of the toughest pack burro races in Leadville, Colorado.

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsperson, aspiring adventurer, or simply burro-curious, this book offers everything you need to get started. You’ll learn the essentials of selecting, training, and caring for a donkey, as well as how to pack and travel with one through remote, high-altitude terrain. Shane breaks it down with clear, practical advice born from thousands of miles on the trail.

But Backcountry Burro is more than just a guide—it’s a story. Through engaging firsthand accounts, trail-tested wisdom, and stunning full-color photos, readers are transported into a world of alpine passes, unpredictable weather, curious wildlife, and the deep bond between human and beast. Along the way, Shane shares tales of grit, humor, and heart, revealing the beauty—and challenges—of backcountry life with a burro.

From desert crossings to alpine climbs, this is the definitive field companion for those ready to trade weighty backpacks for four-hooved trail partners and experience wilderness travel the old-fashioned way.

Whether you’re planning your first overnight with a burro or dreaming of your own long-distance trek, Backcountry Burro will inspire, educate, and ignite your inner trailblazer.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F7CB6JPW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Mexico Pack Burros
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8218635428
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 18 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #672,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #390 in Camping (Books) #759 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides
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