Most backpackers obsess over ounces. Shane Weigand measures his pack weight in burros. Shane is the founder of New Mexico Pack Burros — guiding wilderness packing trips, directing pack burro races, and quietly bringing a piece of the Southwest's working heritage back to the backcountry after fifty-plus years of absence.

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About the Guest


Shane Weigand is the founder and chief burro wrangler of New Mexico Pack Burros, based outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. A former wildland firefighter and wildlife biologist who managed public lands in New Mexico, Shane picked up his first burro off Craigslist about ten years ago and has since built a community business centered on pack burro packing trips, wilderness clinics, burro racing, and the book Backcountry Burro: Your Guide to Packing Burros and Donkeys in the Backcountry. He currently owns six burros of all three size classes, directs five pack burro races on the Southwest racing circuit, and runs a tequila burro at weddings on the side.

Links & Resources



  • New Mexico Pack Burros — Website: https://www.newmexicopackburros.com

  • Backcountry Burro: Your Guide to Packing Burros and Donkeys in the Backcountry — Shane's book. Available on Amazon or signed with a sticker from the website.

  • Garage Grown Gear — Ultralight backpacking gear supporting small and cottage brands. Sponsors this episode. Free shipping on orders over $40.

  • Six Moon Designs — Ultralight backpacking gear. Sponsors the Trailblazer's Toolkit segment.

  • Triple Crown Coffee — Fine coffee supporting national scenic trail preservation. $1 per pound donated to trail nonprofits. Sponsors the Hiking Poll.


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