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Facts and figures on kids on the trail.

 
Child's age: 0 to 2 years 2 years 3 to 6 years over 6 years
Child's weight: less than 35# less than 60# less than 60# less than 60#
Method of transport: Child Carrier
(see note 1)		 Llama part time  (2) Llama mainly (3) Llama part time  (4)
Range: 3-6 miles 3-6 miles 3-7 miles 4-8 miles

  NOTES:  The weight limits listed are in consideration of the person carrying or lifting the child. Also a child over 60# is usually a strong child. Usually kids 9 years old and older have more fun leading a llama of their own and that is what we recommend. In all cases, the child's attitude towards the whole process is a large factor in determining how enjoyable the trek is.

  1. Children of this age group are infants and lack the motor skills to ride a llama. In addition they readily fall asleep. The safe method of transport in a child carrier on a parent's back. The parent must exercise judgment on the child's capacity for the activity. These children can usually handle the stated range without difficulty. Ability to camp depends on the child's adaptability to sleeping in a tent with the parents.

  2. This age group usually have the motor skills but occasionally lack the emotional maturity to handle riding a llama for an extended period. They can ride and usually love it. This age is often referred to as "the terrible twos" and parental discretion is advised. This age usually has no problem sleeping in a tent.

  3. This age group is capable and loves to ride llamas. They can ride for extended periods and sometimes like to get off and hike when the trail conditions allow. Occasionally, kids in this group will nod off, especially after lunch. This is not a big deal and is usually handled by conversation and peaking their interest in the surroundings. This age group loves tents and being in the woods.

  4. In this age group, llama riding is a supplement to hiking and the weight limit comes into play. Riding uphill and when they are tired of walking is usually the case. This varies from child to child and depends on their attitude towards physical activity. Some kids in this group can and do hike the whole way. They adapt to tents with no problems and take an active part in camp activities.

 

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If you have any QUESTIONS, call 1.800.4.LLAMAS (455.2627) or to send email, visit our sister site
www.elpaseollama.com .
Also, you can  learn more about these wonderful animals and how your family can enjoy the wonders of llama
trekking at this web site. 

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