{"product_id":"2027-pack-clinic","title":"2027 Pack Clinic","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mountains are calling! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’ve spent over 20 years of my life gathering knowledge and skills for packing and traveled the world to learn other cultures and their packing methods. That time would be wasted if I didn’t share them and Id love to share them with you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin us this season to elevate skills in both Decker and Sawbuck Styles of packing in a full 6 day Packing School. We’ll cover everything from the basic fundamentals of packing and get into some of the more advanced skills and hitches in the Advanced class. You do not need your own equipment, but if you have your own, you're encouraged to bring it. Space is available for your horses and mules. If you don’t have one, thats ok. There my string will be with us, and Iron Mules available that stand really well. In-fact they don’t move at all!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH A DEPOSIT OR PAYMENT IN FULL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese clinics are intended to give you a solid foundation in the 101 class to build on, or to elevate you into a career in packing mules both commercially and\/or for the US Forest Service. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information about the locations, bringing your own stock, or any other questions you might have... email me trent@thewildinus.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack clinic information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinic Sessions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/embedded-result\/37\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8:00am – 12:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: $350\/for this session only\/person \u0026amp; equine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"x-apple-data-detectors:\/\/embedded-result\/174\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:00pm – 5:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e$350\/for this session only\/person \u0026amp; equine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Day session\u003c\/strong\u003e: $600\/ Single Day\/person \u0026amp; equine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Clinic Dates TBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e3 Day Clinic Pass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: $1000\/person \u0026amp; equine. you do not need to have your own horse, mule or gear. Iron Mules “practice dummies” are available and all gear will be provided. But if you have your own, we strongly encourage you to bring it. Spot is reserved when payment is received in full. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor both clinics:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1800. This will include all 6 days\/2 sessions. In-between the two sessions there will be an off day where an option of a trail ride could be available for those that bring their own stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills covered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking basics 101 - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Morning Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Pack saddle types, saddle fitting, saddle parts, saddling and unsaddling techniques, catching your mule or horse (the do’s and don’ts) + how the conversation starts and the intentions begin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Session: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Tying to the hitching rail, Bowline knot, Modified Prusik knot \u0026amp; Clove hitch  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2- Morning Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- The sawbuck pack saddle review, building a sawbuck bag load, tying the Box Hitch \u0026amp; Squaw Hitch (we will be using the Iron Mules for this. No live animals at this time)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- The Decker Pack saddle review, building a decker load \u0026amp; Basket Hitch. (we will be using the Iron Mules for this. No live animals at this time)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3- Morning Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Setting up a highline and highline safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Setting up your camp, kitchen, meal prep and grazing your stock in the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Hitch review, saddle fitting review plus things to think about, and to take with you and what you can leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Well spend the rest of the day reviewing the gear I always take, and what I leave behind and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Packing Clinic -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills that we’ll cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Morning Session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Riding techniques for the trail. (this will be done in the arena, and saddled. There will be obstacles to work around and through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Stringing your mules together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Session: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- How to safely lead your string of mules. (if you don’t have your own, my string will be available to lead)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Highline review. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Backcountry vet care, backcountry shoeing, things to take and things to leave behind.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Backcountry Cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMeal prep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMeal planing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRefrigeration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ewe’ll review different cooking\/stoves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Morning Session\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Sawbuck loads. How to build a bag load, box load, and top loads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Box hitch review, and diamond hitch and what loads to use it on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Double Diamond on a sawbuck and Northwest Diamond hitch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Session: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-You’ll now take your new skills and put them to the test where everyone will (working together is encouraged) build pack loads and secure them to the mule with the hitches you learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-If you brought your own mules and horses, you’ll do this own your own mules, and if you didn't , you’ll use my string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-youll learn how to build your string, and how to manage getting on and off safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-everyone will get a chance to lead the string of mules loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Morning Session: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-We’ll start the day first preparing one of my favorite back country meals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Then move onto building Decker loads, manties loads, box loads \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- Basket hitch review, learn the Christiansen hitch and where and how to use it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e- How to pack a cross cut saw using sawbuck and Decker hitches, how to pack hand tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Lumber Hitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Everyone will get another opportunity here to build their own Decker loads, and get them packed onto the mules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Session: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-We will now take all of our new skills where we will ride out with mules packed and set a “wilderness” Camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e-Finish with a closing dinner around the campfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinic Dates \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMethow Valley, Washington \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e101 Beginner Clinic Dates TBD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e102 Advanced Clinic Dates TBD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wild In Us","offers":[{"title":"Packing 101","offer_id":46061248610502,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Advanced","offer_id":46061248643270,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Audit for the day","offer_id":46061248676038,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Morning Session","offer_id":46061249888454,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Afternoon Session","offer_id":46061249921222,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/1683\/2198\/files\/DSC03713.jpg?v=1783968833","url":"https:\/\/thewildinus.com\/products\/2027-pack-clinic","provider":"The Wild In Us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}