An epic adventure led by the two most energetic hard working young women I have run across in years. The views were phenomenal, the food several steps above expected, the llamas were so much fun to get to know, the campsites were outstanding, and even though it was hot and the trail was difficult for me…I had a blast! (reference available upon request)

We had a fabulous time. Highly recommended. The llamas were adorable and we were able to get to places we never could have seen just by hiking in.

This was such a cool concept, and such a great experience. Kali was really informative and a joy to be around. All the details were thought of and we had a wonderful time.

 

HUGE thank you to Pat and Swan Mountain Llama Trekking for the incredible opportunity to visit your ranch and learn about packing with llamas. Special thank you to our pack guide, Patrick, for spending the time with our club members. Your instruction was spot on and our group as a whole really learned a lot from this experience. The llamas and trek was such a hit, the kids have not quit talking about it and the adults had an awesome time! We are so grateful to have such a wonderful community of 4-H supporters and are fortunate to have met you all! Anyone who is interested in seeing Montana’s true beauty is sure to find just that and more in a tour hosted by Swan Mountain Llama Trekking! Thank you for your hospitality!

I love hiking in the back country, but hate hauling a pack. That is what made my 4-day llama trek with Swan Mountain Llama Trekking so enjoyable! The llamas did all of the hard work of carrying the supplies, allowing me the pleasure of enjoying the spectacular scenery & traveling much further than if I were packing my own gear. Our guide was friendly & knowledgable, the food was amazing (fresh trout out of a high mountain pond) & the gear was excellent. I had never hiked with llamas before, but Rodeo Red became my new best friend. Give it a try – well worth the effort!

We may have planned our whole vacation to Glacier National Park area on the premise of spending an entire day with llamas… that one day was well worth it. The llama packing clinic was great. We arrived to the ranch in the morning and met our friendly guide & four-legged trekking companions. The hands on fun quickly began as we learned to corral the llamas and prepare them for the day. We haltered them, groomed them and saddled the llamas. We went over packing basics & practice with a seasoned trekking llama. Then we hit the trail! After a moderate hike (llamas are snacky and like to take breaks), we arrived at a beautiful waterfall and enjoyed a lunch that our llama carried for us. It was a great day where we learned a lot about these really cool animals. The only thing that could have been better was if we could take a llama home with us.

All of the staff at Swan mountain outfitters were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Jenise, the person who put together our food did an awesome job. Our food was so good. Lane, our guide gets a ten plus from me. He handled a stressful situation with expertise and maintained his composure the entire time. What an awesome human being. He really listens to you and is interested in what you have to say. This man never stopped working or doing what was needed. A bonus. Clearly Lane loves the Llamas and treats them with kindness. That is a plus for me. The llamas are well cared for by the company Swan Mountain. Kudos to Tyler, a guide who had to break from a job he just finished and was told to hike up 12 miles to our base camp and help us out. Tyler brought us a tarp and tried hard to keep a fire going while it rained for two days.

We were grinning ear to ear when we stepped off the trail from our one night two day llama trek into the Swan Mountains with our guide Lane and the lllamas Coco Puff, Oakley, Marley and Marcia. We learned so much and experienced the stunning mountains of Montana without carrying heavy packs uphill. Highly recommend this trip for all ages interested in experiencing travel with llamas and sleeping out in the beautiful backcountry. 

We’re hoping to do this again for a three day experience. This was really great! Loved every minute!

10/10 would do this again. Amazing experience! We had a great time on the July 11 wine and cheese trek. Our guides were both exceptional. I have shared my videos with so many friends and it makes them laugh. Especially with Lazio's constant "humming". Thanks for a truly super experience! We had an amazing time! Thank you so much for offering this unique experience! Evan was an amazing Guide. We were thoroughly impressed with this young man who is more than competent in his job and impressive in his forward thinking for combining his love for llamas with his goal to make a difference in the lives of others, especially children. His enthusiasm was contagious! As we neared the end of the hike, I heard my 9-year-old granddaughter’s voice from behind as she sighed, “Aww, I don’t want this to be over.” That says it all???! This was SO MUCH FUN and the crew was great!! Evan was awesome! We took our 8-year-old and 4-year-old on the 3 hour trek and Evan was so great with the kids! He was patient and let the kids help out with the llamas. They had the best time, as well as my husband and I.

The llama trek was truly one of our favorite things we did on our two-week vacation to WY and MT. Thank you for offering such a memorable experience!   Will provided an outstanding journey to Bond Falls with “Jingles”, “Robusto” and “Nate”. We thoroughly enjoyed our llama trek and will be sure to share and recommend your company to all of our traveling friends and family. Thank you!   This was the highlight of our trip to Montana. This was by far the most interesting and fun hiking trip my husband and I ever did!! Evan was super sweet, and we just loved him. We wish him in in his future endeavors! Mackenzie was fantastic. Thank you for a great trip. This will be a memory that lasts a lifetime. The trail was stunning. This was and unique experience. I’m glad I did it. We had a very fun time. The llamas were very well cared for and made the hike a lot of fun. Evan and Ross were exceptionally knowledgeable and so much fun. We loved our trek! Keep up the good work! This was such an awesome experience! Rojo was the best hiking buddy ever. Thank you! Mackenzie was an excellent guide. We appreciated her patience and knowledge.

Absolutely fantastic experience! This was probably one of our favorite things we did on this trip. Had a great time with our guide, Chris, and loved walking with the llamas. Thank you!!

First, I would be remiss not to start with a huge THANK YOU to the entire staff at Swan Mountain Outfitters. They are all exceptional at what they do. Our family has some serious dietary issues, and we were assured that those needs could be met. Promise kept - the meals were gourmet meals that far exceeded our expectations.  A great time was had by all, memories were made that will last a lifetime. Swan Mountain Outfitters is an exceptional outfitter that I would not hesitate to highly recommend to anyone who is considering adventuring in Northwest Montana. (Reference available upon request)

Lane was a wonderful host for our trip. His demeanor was calm and knowledgeable. He answered questions, told stories, and took a genuine interest in us as guests. He was enjoying himself, and it made the entire experience even better to be guided by a true professional at client relations.