Wrangler / Packer

## About the Job Full time June thru August, can run longer (FT OR PT) into Oct. Mostly Wrangling and Packing. Stock care & feeding. Other various duties such as firewood, hauling/stacking hay, trail clearing, etc., as needed or requested. ## Responsibilities Stay at trailhead & care for stock. Meet guests & interact with them. Catch & saddle mounts. Make up loads & load pack animals ( typically just 1 or 2 unless helping with larger pack trip). Put guests on their mounts & take them & the pack animals 8 miles to Backcountry lodge. (Or the reverse - take stock to lodge to bring guests out). May need to lead long "empty" strings one way or the other. May assist with pack trips or other packing as needed. ## Requirements Must have experience in caring for stick, catching, saddling, making up loads & slinging them, leading pack string etc. Also, interacting with guests, leading trail rides on your own in a safe and enjoyable manner. Driving trucks & trailers a bonus. Must be comfortable on your own for extended periods. Please send resume or introductory email with applicable experience to email noted. Or call phone # listed. ## Pay and Benefits Pay starts at $2000/mo. Food & hosting at trailhead provided. Employee responsible for their own transportation or off-site meals. May allow own horse or dog in select situations. Ask us if you have one you want to bring.

WildCountry Packing , Oregon

$2,000 monthly