Boarding the Great Sand Dunes

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Come prepared. There are long distances between towns and amenities.
Big skies and wide spaces in the valley.
The dunes against a spectacular mountain backdrop.
A hearty juniper at the entrance to the park.
Constant and sometimes high winds make for elaborate, wavy lines
Sudden storms are common at the park
The best time to be here.
Brilliant gold at sunset.
The dunes meander towards the mountains
Long and thin shadows indicate the end of day.
Green, grey, white, and brown speckled and lined with gold.
The author prepares for a run down the sand.
Some prefer the freedom of a board without a binding. Not so the case here.
Evidence of other riders&amp;#039; runs along this steep pitch.
Like amenities, vegetation is sparse.
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Come prepared. There are long distances between towns and amenities. Credit: Tracey McCormick

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