Backcountry mule packing in Montana with saddle maker, Jordan Knudsen.

Recorded in Smoke Elser's 113 year old historic barn on the edge
of the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Mandela sits next to a crackling
fire with professional packer & saddle maker, Jordan Knudsen.


After moving to Montana in 2001, Jordan Knudsen rapidly
grew a passion for horses, mules and back country travel. After a
few years of experience in self-taught techniques, he completed
Smoke’s packing course in 2004. Since then, not only
did Jordan take the time to become proficient in the
techniques of decker packing, but he also took it upon himself to
improve the equipment he was working with. In 2006 he started a
business, now called Sun River Saddlery, that is devoted to
building equipment that carries on the traditions of decker
packing and back country travel.


To date, Jordan also spends his fall season as a
Licensed Backcountry Hunting Guide, contract packs through the
summer season and enjoys as much personal and family time in the
mountains as time allows.


Jordan has been instructing alongside Smoke Elser going on
four years now in the classroom, the field and other public
demonstrations.​


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