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 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 DivideSeptember 3, 1980 -- Day 145 This was the last night and campsite for me on the Continental Divide. The next day, September 4th, 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 flowersSeptember 4, 1980 -- Day 146  Approaching the Sand DunesSeptember 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 MonumentSeptember 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 parkSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154  Exploring the dunesSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154 3 left, but only 1 returned..... Rich Warnick Monty Montgomery Marce Guerrein  Slow goingSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154 Even without a pack, hiking in the dunes was slooooooow and tedious.  the dunes....the dunesSeptember 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 embankmentSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154  SandflowerSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154  Camping at the dunesSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154  Dinner at the dunesSeptember 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 ChernowSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154 See how happy she is to have a picnic table to eat off of ????  Bandana boyeee -- William EwartSeptember 12, 1980 -- Day 154  Departing the dunesSeptember 13, 1980 -- Day 155 The trail led east from the sand dunes, through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, via Mosca Pass.  SunsetSeptember 13, 1980 -- Day 155 | ||||||||||||
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