Ep. 097: Packing with a Purpose - How Mountain Mule Packers Became Unexpected Heroes

On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Mike Toberer, founder of Mountain Mule Packers and Mission Mules about:
 

• Unique differences between horses and mules on tough terrain
• The worst mistake new packers make and how to avoid it
• How their efforts in the Hurricane Helene response changed their purpose

 

From his early days navigating the Sierra Nevada Mountains to training elite military teams and delivering life-saving supplies after Hurricane Helene, Mike shares how mules do more than carry gear, they carry purpose.

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Other related podcast episodes – 

• Ep. 080: Why Every Horse Owner Needs an Emergency Disaster Plan: Expert Tips with Dr. Briana Hamamoto
• Ep. 066: Learning How to Hunt with Mules with Clay Newcomb
• Ep. 030: Donkeys, Mules and Hinnies, Oh My! How Their Nutrition Is Different

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Connect with Mike and the Mountain Mule Packer/Mission Mules team – 

• Facebook - @mountainmulepackersranch  | @missionmules
• Instagram - @mountainmulepackers  | @missionmules
• TikTok - @mountainmulepackerranch  | @mountainmule
• YouTube - @MissionMules

Website - 

https://missionmules.org/  |  https://mountainmulepackers.com/

 

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