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 2026 Events

Southern States Llama Association Spring Pack Trial 2026

Trials will be held Saturday April 25 and Sunday, April 26 
Activities include Basic and Advanced Pack Trials 
The event will be staged Dupont Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain, NC.
Pack Trials will be certified by Tom Rothering
More information may be found at the SSLA website, https://ssla.org/
Please preregister by contacting event organizer:

                           Mary Rose Collins
                           phone: (352) 228-9704
                           email: mrc604@tampabay.rr.com

Burns Llama Trailblazers Spring Pack Trials 2026

Trials will be held during the Spring 2026 from March 21st through June 21st as conditions allow.
Basic, Advanced, Master, and Elite pack trials will be held.
All pack trial levels, Challenges, and Certifier Training are available on request.
Events will be staged near Burns, Oregon
The pack trial activities will be certified by Lisa Wolf and Anne Sheeter
Trial Chairperson is Becky Cunningham
Participants are requested to have member, associate and llama registrations completed prior
to the event and to arrive with appropriate PLTA numbers in-hand.
For details contact:
                            Becky Cunningham
                           phone: (541) 589-0840 (prefered communication method)
                           email: herd@burnsllamatrailblazers.com

 

Working Llama Summit: Building Better Pack Llamas

This summit is designed for enthusiasts and owners looking to enhance their packing skills and knowledge.
Event Details:
  • Dates: June 19th - 21st, 2026
  • Location: Deer Lodge, Montana
  • Hosted By: North American Ccara Association (NACA)
Key Activities & Highlights:
  • Educational Seminars (Business & First Aid)
  • Ccara Llama Registry Screening
  • Hands-on PLTA Training
  • Gear & Vendor Showcases
  • Silent Auction & Stud Showcase
  • Guided Llama Hike
Featured Experts Include:
  • Stan Ebel (Business of Packing)
  • Lisa Wolf (PLTA Trainer)
  • Kristy Brown, DVM (Backcountry First Aid)
  • Wes Holmquist (Ccara Selection)
Important Reminder:
The Early Bird Deadline for registration is fast approaching! 
To secure your spot and take advantage of special pricing, please RSVP by:
         March 22, 2026
To Register please visit www.ccarallama.com 

GALA Llama and Alpaca Educational Conference - 37th Annual

October 22-25, 2026     Hilton in Scranton, Pensylvania
Largest educational camelid conference in the country
Over 45 sessions from medical to training to fiber
First Timer discount
Pioneer Reunion (Any pioneer of the industry, please come)

For Details contact:
                           Deb at dwr3rr@gmail.com
                           Galaonline.org

If you have an event that you would like to post on the PLTA calendar, please contact Lisa Wolf at admin@packllama.org