These traits were bred into llamas and are still present today. There is enormous variety in the use of llamas for packing. Llamas on the way to the Geltenhuette in the Bernese Alps near Gstaad, Switzerland. Photo courtesy of Tom Wursten of Heitern, Switzerland. The packing ability of llamas combined with their ease of transport enables them to be utilized in a wide variety of situations.
Some owners take their llamas on short day hikes at local parks and trails.
There are Bed and Breakfasts which have llamas for their guests to enjoy. Some even take guests on day hikes with llamas who carry a gourmet lunch for everyone. Pack llamas accompany more serious hikers on longer overnight trips and carry most or all of the gear. Hunters and fishers use llamas to carry equipment into and game out of the back country. Some park rangers use llamas to carry their equipment and supplies while they perform trail maintenance.