Mosca, Colorado
May 9–10, 2022
May 9–10, 2022
Things I have learned: 1) don’t hike a dunefield in 30 mph winds, 2) don’t do that in shorts and a tank top, 3) don’t do that barefoot, since your toe skin will rip in surprising and horrifying ways, and 4) don’t bring your poor dogs along for the ride.
Great Sand Dunes National Park was very cool, but I happened to visit during a time of persistent high winds, and sand + wind = a very intense experience. We stayed in the Piñon Flats Campground in the park, and I was able to take the boys for a nice sunset walk into the dunes after we got settled, but our attempt at a more substantial dune hike the next day ended in blood, sweat, and near tears. Like a good nerd, I distracted myself from the discomfort by channeling Paul Atreides and Jessica from Dune and watching out for sandworms.
Great Sand Dunes National Park was very cool, but I happened to visit during a time of persistent high winds, and sand + wind = a very intense experience. We stayed in the Piñon Flats Campground in the park, and I was able to take the boys for a nice sunset walk into the dunes after we got settled, but our attempt at a more substantial dune hike the next day ended in blood, sweat, and near tears. Like a good nerd, I distracted myself from the discomfort by channeling Paul Atreides and Jessica from Dune and watching out for sandworms.
