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#252992 - 07/06/06 08:33 PM Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Simple pass but the trip was worth it.

Mixik, Cartman & I took off around 730. We took the back way in. Down through Hwy 9 to Hwy 50 then down 69. Nice drive by the river too.



Stopped to watch a few of the river rafters come through.



OMG :Evil: CRAZY DOG!!!!


Finally dropping into the dunes area.



Some wildlife right before the dunes came into sight.

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#252993 - 07/06/06 08:33 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Finally after dropping and a couple of fun water crossings the Dunes jump into sight. At an altitude of 8530 ft.




Just before this sign I grabbed my snowboard and made two runs down the dunes, the hike up kicks your ass!!!



And right after that sign I had to winch a lady out, guess what?? She did NOT air down her tires.



All in all a very fun day!!
Medano Pass Pics - Click Here

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#252994 - 07/06/06 09:03 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Awesome. That's one place I need to add to my to-do list.

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#252995 - 07/06/06 10:57 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Have I mentioned before that I hate you for having such a sweet playground near you?

PS-Curb your dog! :p
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#252996 - 07/06/06 10:58 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Oh ya, awesome pics. Thanks for sharing.....again! [Wave]
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#252997 - 08/06/06 04:10 AM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Looks Great!

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#252998 - 08/06/06 05:42 AM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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You were right there and DIDN'T try to make it up to Lake Como?!?! Wussies!! Just kidding....Great pics and an awesome area to camp/hike/wheel and poke around in....

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#252999 - 08/06/06 07:08 AM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Kevin,

The local club down south here is planning a Blanca run next month. I'll try to get the details.

Todd
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#253000 - 08/06/06 09:47 AM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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NICE. I'm taking that route next time I need to see the dunes!

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#253001 - 08/06/06 10:54 AM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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[ThumbsUp] [ThumbsUp]

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#253002 - 08/06/06 11:07 AM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Man, I so wanted to go there my last trip to CO. Hopefully this year.

Sweet pics. [ThumbsUp]

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#253003 - 08/06/06 12:40 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Awesome!

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#253004 - 08/06/06 12:55 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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looked fun [ThumbsUp]

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#253005 - 08/06/06 04:26 PM Re: Medano Pass-Great Sand Dunes
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Quote:
Originally posted by BigE515:
Have I mentioned before that I hate you for having such a sweet playground near you?

MOVE SUCKA!!! [Too much XOC]

Oh and I went again today!!! [Smoking]

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