Picket Line - Part 2
Riding and Packing in the Backcountry
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This chapter covers the ins and outs of using a picket line to restrain animals in the backcountry when no corral is present. Kristy covers the necessary equipment, site selection, and how to best follow Leave No Trace principles.
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