About Us
Leah and Stuart Wilde
Wild Earth Llama Adventures offers fun and educational wilderness adventures in New Mexico’s pristine wilderness areas, near Taos and Santa Fe. We are New Mexico’s oldest and most experienced Llama Trekking Outfitter, and are currently celebrating more than 25 years of hiking and exploring with guests from all over the world!
Our Mission is to make wilderness experiences accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels; and to promote conservation and stewardship of our public wild lands. We are committed to providing our llama trekking guests with unique and authentic outdoor adventures, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
We Operate Under Special Recreation Permits issued by the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests, as well as the Taos Field Office of the BLM. Our years of experience exploring the New Mexico backcountry enable us to create custom wilderness experiences for any age or fitness level. We specifically choose trails that are “off the beaten path”, and base camp locations that are remote and seldom visited, in order to provide you with a true wilderness experience.
Our Guides are trained and certified in wilderness medicine, CPR, emergency rescue and evacuation. Our level of preparedness, keen instincts, intimate understanding of local weather patterns, and pro-active attitude makes our llama trekking adventures safe, and keep our guests warm, dry, and having fun, even in the most extreme conditions. Our safety record is impeccable, and we are proud to say that we have never had a major injury or accident, in all our years as a wilderness outfitter.
We Practice “Leave No Trace” Outdoor Ethics, and Minimal Impact Backcountry Travel Techniques, leaving less of a footprint in the fragile wilderness environments that we explore. As a true ecotourism provider, we embrace the principles of responsible tourism by keeping our groups small, educating our guests about the natural areas and cultural sites we visit, and by helping to protect and preserve New Mexico’s natural and cultural heritage.
Our Philosophy
The wilderness is where we go to remind ourselves that we are a part of a much greater community. It is a symbol of that in us which is still wild and free. By spending time living close to the land, unplugged and with fewer distractions, we begin to feel the rhythms and cycles of the nature. It is our hope that sharing wilderness experiences with people will help foster a sense of stewardship and lead to a better world for future generations.
Your Guide
Stuart Wilde has been leading safe, fun, and educational outdoor adventures in New Mexico’s wilderness areas for over 25 years. He is an internationally celebrated wilderness guide, outdoor educator, and conservation advocate. He feels very much at home in the wilderness, and will help you to
Stuart is an internationally celebrated outdoor educator and wilderness guide, offering guests a unique and interpretive outdoor experience that combines hiking with hands-on demonstrations about local ecology, geology, edible and medicinal plants, and wilderness living skills. His original brand of wilderness experience has been featured in numerous outdoor adventure travel shows, and was ranked in the Top Ten Tours in America by Trip Advisor.
As a conservation advocate, Stuart works with local community leaders, elected officials, and conservation organizations, to protect and preserve New Mexico’s public wild lands.
What is Llama Trekking?
Llama trekking is hiking and camping in the New Mexico wilderness, with a wooly hiking companion. With their soft leather padded feet, llamas are the perfect low impact pack animal, leaving less of a footprint in fragile wilderness environments. Hike with a llama, and you’ll see why these majestic animals have found a new home in the Southern Rocky Mountains and High Desert of New Mexico.
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Llama Trekking in New Mexico
On the trail, our team of gentle and sure-footed llamas carry the gear, leaving your body, mind, and spirit unburdened to enjoy the beauty and wonder of Northern New Mexico's pristine and unspoiled wilderness landscapes. Our staff of experienced naturalist guides enrich your llama trekking wilderness adventure with an extensive knowledge of local ecology, geology, wilderness skills, and New Mexico history and folklore.
Our team of rescued llamas comes from unwanted and abandoned situations, from all over the Southwest. One of the special things about our llama trekking adventures is the unique opportunity to hike with one of our rescued and rehabilitated llamas, hear their stories, and fall in love with their curious and amusing personalities.
Gourmet meals are served on all of our wilderness trips. Our llamas pack in a full backcountry kitchen; including plenty of fresh ingredients to prepare healthy and delicious meals in a scenic wilderness environment. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or preferences, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Where We Trek
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From Wheeler Peak to the Rio Grande Gorge, we explore New Mexico’s breathtaking mountain and desert wilderness landscapes together.
How We Help
Llama Rescue in New Mexico
We currently provide homes and care for nearly 30 rescued llamas at our llama rescue ranch in northern New Mexico. Many of these animals have come from abandoned and neglected situations.
How We Give Back
Protecting Our Public Lands
Wild Earth Llama Adventures is committed to protecting the special places we explore. We are part of a diverse conservation coalition that has helped to protect nearly a million acres of public wild lands in New Mexico.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Ranked in the Top 10% of Activities Worldwide
New Mexico Public Lands Partners:
Wild Earth Llama Adventures operates in a unique partnership with the USFS, BLM, and regional wilderness advocacy groups to promote conservation and stewardship of our public wild lands.
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