-3- ( August 5th, 1980 to October 8th, 1980 )

I thought I saw.... September 3, 1980 -- Day 145 Something was lying down underneath some trees to the left, about 100 yards further down the trail, and then sprinted across this area as I approached. Last of the Continental Divide September 3, 1980 -- Day 145 This was the last day for me on the Continental Divide. After leaving it, I hiked down old mining roads, past Summitville, and on to Del Norte to meet up with the group again. Wolf Creek Pass to Elwood Pass to Summitville to Del Norte "map" More mountain flowers September 4, 1980 -- Day 146 Approaching the Sand Dunes September 11, 1980 -- Day 153 Less than a days hike away -- the sand dunes. Contingent Leaves Its Footprints Across Continent by Jeff Syme, Courier Staff Writer Great Sand Dunes National Monument September 11, 1980 -- Day 153 Sand, blown by the winds across the San Luis valley, gather to form these sand dunes, at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Dimensions of the dunes and park September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Exploring the dunes September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 3 left, but only 1 returned..... Rich Warnick Monty Montgomery Marce Guerrein Slow going September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Even without a pack, hiking in the dunes was slooooooow and tedious. the dunes....the dunes September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Scenic for sure, but not a great place for lunch when the wind was blowing. A view back to the camp area. September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Steep embankment September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Sandflower September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Camping at the dunes September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Dinner at the dunes September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 A real luxury -- picnic tables with which to prepare and eat dinner. Pictured are Dale Tressler, Ryan Bozis, and Mike Collins. Marika Matyus and David Chernow September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 See how happy she is to have a picnic table to eat off of ???? Bandana boyeee -- William Ewart September 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Departing the dunes September 13, 1980 -- Day 155 The trail led east from the sand dunes, through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, via Mosca Pass. Sunset September 13, 1980 -- Day 155

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