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<p>Swan Mountain Outfitter guide Chris Schuler leads a group of hikers along a day hike with four llamas packed with lunch. A number of different llama treks are available through the Swan Mountain Outfitters.</p>
August 5, 2012
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August 5, 2012 7 a.m.
Patient packers: Outfitters rely on llamas for trips into the wilderness
Bridled, the llamas followed dutifully along on a day hike from Napa to Inspiration Point at the western edge of the vast Bob Marshall Wilderness.