A beautifully revealing day of interesting patterns in the sky and on the sand--and a nice energetic hike. Seven drove in two cars to the Great Sand Dunes National Park (minus a few we expected). The sun was out; the temperature rose; the snow was all of 1.5 inches deep. The road we walked parallels Médano Creek. (The 10 miles to the top of Médano Pass might be a summer target for us, with a tent campout in the area.--something to think about up there near the altitude of Mt. Herard.)
Thanks to Bob and Bonnie, Wayne and Linda, Pat, and Blanche for realizing that -10° doesn't last all morning and that exercise warms one. I appreciate their positive attitudes and ability to enjoy the outdoors. I think that all seven of us were rewarded with what we saw and the new places we visited.
Next Monday we may be able to try a little snowshoeing. If the snow doesn't get deeper, we'll do another interesting hike.
Still--9 a.m. at the S.F. Visitor Center. --Doug Knudson 873-5239 or contact the Moulds.
Patterns at GRSA
Mt. Herard
Linda, Pat, Blanche, Wayne, Bob, Bonnie, GRSA
Snow patterns in GRSA
Medano Cr. E side Dunes
N from Médano Cr, GRSA
E side of Dunes Médano Cr. Rd.
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