Running Pack Goats In-Person Event in Boise, Idaho

RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN FOR OUR 2024 EVENT

Join us at Ripple Ranch for a weekend full of learning how to “Pack Goat!” 

May 4-5, 2024

The ranch is located 20 minutes from Downtown Boise, Idaho and 20 minutes from the Boise Airport making your arrival easy.

List of Events and times: 

Saturday:

9-9:45 am What to look for in a Baby, Doe or Adult Packer – Conformation

9:45-10:30am How to best raise a baby to become a packer

10:30-11:15am Optimal Pasture set up for packers

11:15-12pm How to handle “Vet” issues

12-1pm Break/Lunch

1-1:45pm How to build your string for strength and longevity

1:45-2:30pm Pack Goat Nutrition (Cradle to Grave)

2:30-3:15pm Necessary Training

3:15-3:30pm Break

3:30-4:15pm Trip Planning for both Backpacking & Hunting

4:15-5pm Setting Camps 

6pm Pot-luck Dinner

8pm Bonfire

Sunday:

8-9am Pot-luck Breakfast

9-9:45am Building Loads & Fitting Saddles

9:45-10:30am Deep Dive into Gear for both Goats & People

10:30-11am Break/Snack before hike

11-2pm Actual Loading of Goats & Goat Hike (2-3 hours)  

*Bring your lunch or snacks with you for the hike.

2pm Back at the Ranch. View a Complete Camp Set-Up.

Complete Line of Gear/Equipment on site

$385 per person or $600 for family 10% discount to Goat Club Members & those who purchased baby goats.  50% Cancellation Fee.  Upon purchase, check out the new PayPal pay later button for payment options. 

Potluck style dinner on Saturday and Potluck style breakfast on Sunday.

Attendees are welcome to Tent Camp on the Ranch ($20 per Night) or Stay in a Hotel.

There is also a neat “Glamper” on site for one lucky attendee for $50 per night. (Sleeps 2)

There will be a Porta Potty available and Stream Water near Your Camp