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How to Sandboard at Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Ready to snowboard without freezing temperatures? Sandboarding and sand sledding at the Great Sand Dunes offers exactly that—an adrenaline-pumping adventure where you trade snow for sand and still get all the thrills!
READ THE FULL SANDBOARDING GUIDE 👉 https://thebucketlistmermaid.com/sandboarding-the-great-sand-dunes-review-and-guide/
⌛️As someone who recently conquered these magnificent dunes, let me share everything you need to know before strapping in.
🇺🇸The Great Sand Dunes National Park hosts North America's tallest sand dunes, creating the perfect playground for this unique activity. You don't need to be Shaun White to enjoy it—just basic balance, a willingness to learn, and most importantly, the acceptance that sand will become your closest companion (I'm still finding it everywhere!).
☀️Unlike traditional snow sports, sandboarding requires specific gear designed for sand, not snow.
💸You can't rent equipment from the park directly, so plan ahead and secure your board or sled from nearby vendors like the Oasis or shops in Alamosa.
📝The technique differs slightly too—you'll lead with your dominant foot, lean back more than in snowboarding, and need to wax your board after every run.
😜While falling is inevitable (trust me, I emerged looking like a "sugar-coated donut"), the exhilaration of carving down massive dunes makes every grain of sand worth it.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Sand Adventures (00:00:00)
2. What is Sandboarding? (00:00:44)
3. How to Sandboard: Tips & Techniques (00:01:36)
4. Sandboarding vs Sand Sledding (00:04:00)
5. Episode Wrap-Up (00:05:53)
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