Schedule - Trip to the High Mountain Waterfalls

OUR GUIDE

On the fourth day of the retreat those participants who want a little more adventure set out into the Sierra Madre's on a trek to the high mountain waterfalls. This outing is led by Pam Arthur, shown at right, relaxing on her patio, overlooking the bay.

Pam is a seasoned guide who knows the surrounding mountain trails intimately. She has been coming to Yelapa for 20 years. Since 1957 she has been a Certified Equestrian Coach, Judge and Course Designer. As much as she loves working with thorough breds, she is just as enthusiastic about the small sure-footed horses and mules that she uses for these outings. She knows each of the animals by name, endurance, and temperament. She is careful to match up riders to appropriate mounts.

Participants can choose whether to walk or ride, and often two people share one horse, taking turns. Walkers secure their bags to one of the extra mules so they walk light, and have their hands free.

Pam is knows all about the village, and the people who live there, and is happy to share her intimate knowledge about life in Yelapa.

TRAILS

Below, the February 1999 retreat participants gather, and those riding horses mount up.

There are a variety of destinations that Pam takes groups to, depending upon the volume of water in the river, the state of trails after the rainy season, and the amount of time a group has.

Most of the trails hug the river and offer stunning scenery, wild orchids, and an abundance of parrots, macaws, and butterflies. More photographs and info.