DAY 1 ~ So this is Glenwood!  Welcome to a quaint and very small community.  Population of about 350 nice, friendly people.  Check into your lodging after driving or riding the shuttle from El Paso.  Outfitter will meet you for dinner.  If you arrive early, you might want to take in the New Mexico Fish Hatchery, located near the middle of town, or the Catwalk, an approximate five mile drive.

     DAY 2 ~ After a hearty breakfast, we will drive (could be a two hour drive through beautiful scenery) to the trail head.  Following a safety talk and mountain trail riding instruction we pack up the mules, adjust your stirrups and head out.  Lunch on the trail should provide just the right saddle break.  Set up a creekside camp before sundown and enjoy steaks over the campfire and tall tales around it.  [About a seven mile ride.]

     DAY 3 ~ A layover day with options, "YOU choose!"  A ride along the creek through astonishing rock canyon walls past an old, abandoned log cabin homestead highlight the day.  Perhaps a swim, birdwatching, or hiking suits you better.  Whatever you decide, we gather 'round for another great evening and dine under a blanket of stars.  [11 or so more miles under your belt!]

     DAY 4 ~ Travel to another beautiful camp.  The kitchen closes, and we pack up and strike out over the ridges through pine forests.  How about stopping for a short visit to an old Indian cliff dwelling hidden in the overhead bluffs?  On a meadow of clover and wildflowers, you pitch your tent.  Time for relaxing a bit or stretching your legs.  [We've covered another 15 miles, making good tracks!]

     DAY 5 ~ Camp here again tonight, head out for the heights today.  Ride through forests of lofty ponderosa pine and massive, ancient aspens for an extraordinary view from the top.  On most any day, you can see into Arizona and across the border into Mexico.  See elk on the trail back to camp where appetizing fare awaits.  [This is the longest ride; about 18 miles, and well worth it!]

     DAY 6 ~ Break camp and climb out onto high meadows following a winding trail where wild turkey and deer might wander by.  Break for lunch and ride to the last camp for a real western BBQ.  [You won't even know you have gone another 15 miles.]

     DAY 7 ~ Again, we pack up after breakfast, load the mules and head out to the trailhead.  Everyone goes back to Glenwood for a shower and farewell dinner.  [A short ride of about 5 miles.]

     DAY 8 ~ What a wonderful week!  The last breakfast before you leave for home.  The shuttle will take you back to the El Paso airport for flight departures at 1:00 p.m. or later.  If you drove in, you may leave at any time, or stay awhile!