MASTER OF HERDSIRES: Every livestock breed has the one Stud that surpasses all others-- not just in looks but in every element of excellence that defines the breed. In the alpaca, this element is primarily the fleece: Fineness of micron - Brightness and soft handle - good staple length - curvature - density with low primary fiber production, and most importantly, UNIFORMITY of all these traits. Snowmass Elite Legend possesses these qualities and continues to produce them year after year in his offspring. The other element that distinguishes a stud above others is perfect conformation--including the ideal head. Snowmass Elite Legend possesses every element we desire. He was used almost exclusively over Snowmass’ white females because of his excellence and purity in clear bright white genetics. They rarely used him over colors as they have been trying to selectively breed for prediction of solid color. As time went on, they decided to breed Elite Legend to a few of their strong colored females. The outcome was so remarkable that they realized the importance of bringing him into their color breeding program on a strategic level. Snowmass Elite Legend has graced many of the North American Alpaca breeding programs with his progeny. One after another carries on his vital excellence passing on the fleece characteristics we need to bring the North American Alpaca Industry to the heights of the finest alpaca fiber producers. Aside from his accolades in shows, Elite Legend's fiber production across his progeny is the most valued element of his success. Snowmass Alpacas has proudly said that Snowmass Elite Legend is the most distinguished White Huacaya Stud standing in the WORLD. Tierra Prometida Alpacas is proud to announce that we now co-own Snowmass Elite Legend with Cas Cad Nac Farm. Though he is not being offered for outside stud service, Elite Legend will be in Texas at Tierra Prometida Alpacas and his genetics are available through the purchase of females bred to him and through the purchase of his offspring.

Snowmass Illuminescence, a stunning Beige female, boasts a unique lineage of color mixed with the leading royal white and genetic lines of Snowmass. Her sire, Snowmass Black Out, is a renowned True Black Matrix Snowmass Stud, while her dam, Snowmass Golden Girl, is the first Hemmingway Fawn Grey female born on the Snowmass Ranch. Illuminescence's breeding history is equally impressive, having produced an amazing Medium Fawn female, Snowmass Lovelight, with a first-year AFD of 13.4 microns. She is now bred to our Immanuel Cuervo Plateado, known for his low micron counts, promising an exciting offspring in September of 2017. 9/03/17 Sawdust's Tupelo was born. A beautiful white male with lots of crimpy fiber taking after his sire, Cuervo, with lots of fine fiber. ILLUMINESCENCE's breeding with CRESCENT MOON'S BUSTER in the summer of 2018 resulted in the birth of a stunning boy, Sawdust's Armandi, on 6/2/2019. Weighing 19.1 lbs and boasting superb genetics, Armandi's 2nd place win in a halter show at Gold Country Gathering in Oct 2022 is a testament to his exceptional quality. We received another stunning Boy from Illuminescence 6/12/2020, HIGH COTTON. From our Zinger, a Zagato boy 2021 - Illuminescence is bred to Alpaca Palace's Zinger for s 2022 cria. Illuminescence had a gorgeous light fawn male we named Tabasco (a white ebony wood). Illuminescence had an easy birth and is an excellent mom. Tabasco is growing nicely and will be going to the Great Western Alpaca show . Looking towards the future, we are excited to see the potential of Sawdust's Allene, born on October 4, 2024. With her sire being our oldest male, Immanuel Cuervo Plateado, we anticipate that Allene will inherit his lasting finess, carrying on his legacy. 2025 - Surprise Cria born 9/22/25 we have named Sawdust's Ejan 2025 We are thrilled to announce our RETIREMENT SALE, where we are offering great discounts on packages and entertaining offers. Rest assured, these are high-quality alpacas, a unique opportunity to bring home unbeatable prices. Let us know how we can make something great happen for you!