Running Pack Goats In-Person Event in Boise, Idaho

This event was held in May.  Please watch our social media and sign-up for our newsletter to receive information for our fall event.  

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

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: 

What to Look for in a Baby, Doe or Adult Packer in Terms of Confirmation

How to Best Raise a Baby to Become a Packer

Optimal Pasture Set up for Packers

How to Handle “Vet Issues”

How to Build Your String for Strength and Longevity

Pack Goat Nutrition (Cradle to Grave)

Necessary Training: Leading, Loading, Discipline, Dominance, Trail Following, Baby Stuff, Commands, Water

Trip Planning for Both Backpacking and Hunting – Maps, Gear, Goats, Food, Strategy 

Setting Camps – Location, Feed, Bedding, Water, Impact, Predator Strategies 

Building Loads and Fitting Saddles

Deep Dive into Gear both for Goats and People

Actual Loading of Goats and Going on a Hike

Complete Line of Gear/Equipment on site

$350 per person or $500 for family (Save $50 if you are a Goat Club Member)

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