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V6 engine, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, two tone grey/silver - remember driver's side air bags are standard equipment in the Pontiac Tempest $16,989* See a Kalawsky Sales Professional Today! IKALAWSIXY * PONTIAC BUICK GMC (1989) LTD. "THE KING OF CARS——_ 1700.¢ lumbio Ave., C OL evi? 365- 2 155 Collect TRAIL, FRUITVALE, ROSSLAND =| _ CUSTOMERS CALL 364-0213. y -DNES AY, uly. 3, 199 Mountains, streams, hiking & llamas ‘Trekking in Crescent Valley includes something different Bruce McPherson with one of the llamas. mountains, clear streams, cool breezes, Tamas. Actually, hiking with Mamas. That's what Broce and Suzanne McPherson of Crescent Valley offer to folks both yong and old who enjoy outdoor can Ni ‘great ae “We found out more about how they’re used as pack animals,” said Bruce. “There is quite a developed trekking industry throughout the Ameri- locthwest.” - there are ‘would liks » chance tb sgcal ote ties with Hamas, “They are gentle but aloof, they have a very dignified air about them” — Bruce McPherson “Liamas aren't a ‘pet me’ kind of ani- mal,” says Bruce. “They are gentle but aloof, they | have a very dignified air Curious by nature, Hamas were di d in the h of Pera some 4,000-5,000 years ago, hence they are among the oldest domsstic animals in *,. the world. They are typically used as * breeding stock, pack animals, driving animals, wool production, therapy and as, pets. They are calm, intelligent, easy to” tain and live to be between 15 and 25 . years of age. Unlike horses, Hamas are very carefal . ; Yes, they do spit but it’s usually at one another in rivalry. “They purely: spit at to fright. It can also happen if you have a bad Tame, The McPherson's Hamas didn't spit aed ey not comers a y. The males teeth once they reach about three years of age but ‘presently 20,000-25,000 Llamas in the . Canada United States and The McPherson's approached the K Regional. E A D Self Employment Initiative Grant. “The S.EI Grant enabled us to get the business rolling soones, rather than later,” said Bruce. “The business is in two parts; Kootenay Llama Treks and Kootenay Lani McPherson waits patiently while the llama snacks beside the trail. Story. and photos by Brendan Halper Country Llamas, which is the breedii side of it.” They now have seven Hamas, two Management. Of the five males in the herd, three are gelded. “It’s a question of herd management, “ said Broce. “There's less fighting this Although they have done a small amount of marketing, he said, “we’ve had a lot of people contact us just word of mouth.” ' ‘The three-hour Mini Trek starts with an introduction to the animals, which also-inclodes a quick lesson in handling and care, followed by an easy one-hour hike and full picnic. “T like to start out to people about the ania tara “Once the mindset is gathered, we catch them, then they get to meet the animals.” Trek is Wy cline bones tong follovice’s eaiets trail on Copper Mountain and offering a panoramic view of the main valleys g the Kootenay River. they are d, making the harmless. 2 purchasing’ - 10 acres of land in the South’ Slocan dur- ing the fall of 1988. “There was a already. fencing here because it had been operated 2s'a hobby: farm,” said Bruce, “We were the possibility of developing a small business but didn't ‘We knew - we didn’t want horses or cows so we.*|- in the future Bruce and Suzanne would dike to offer, 25 pend “There I is Faults G a developed trekking. Industry throughout the Amercian North: west” ets = Bruce, MePharson Bruce McPherson stops during the mini-trek to point out the beautiful view ot the Crescent Valley. oping a trail to the upper alpine. It couldn't be in the park though because we're not allowed to have pack animals in the parks.” ‘Bruce took a wilderness first aid “course which, combined with his educa- tional training and experience in w ; ; n working with people, “gives me credibility, as > guide.” S oo SSelkirk College asked me about pro-. viding a course about working with Ila- mas, It will be in the dependent on participation.” The course will be an i ion to Kootenays having taken a fancy to these llamas as pack animals and will cover There is also a small tack and outfitti in@ Bay, by the name of Kootenay Quest. The animals are quite well suited to the Kootenay climate and as far as preda- of grade sevens who had been leaming | about oye ‘Inca’s..\ They: “were quite hen they saw it.’ Outreach calender, it’s'a full- aod Course but ‘it’s: | Damas, with tors are d, Bruce says the main concem is with cougars or packs of dogs. “Llamas are usually pretty safe if , they’, re in‘a herd,” he said. “It's also good to have dog proof fencing. Also, “A Hama by itself would be pretty lonely, they’re ‘a herd animal,”