Alternate Vision

You know you're in for a surprise when the hiking guide reads 'don't wait until you're thirsty to drink -- you're already dehydrated by then' or 'it is easy to become disoriented and lost in the dune field, especially when strong winds erase footprints and obscure landmarks. And remember to avoid, whenever possible, walking across the fragile cryptobiotic crusts in the interdune areas.' Why? Because their fragility makes them extremely susceptible to destruction or trampling, and they take many years to grow back. Well well...

Who needs snow when you got white sands, oryxs and tamarisks? Not me..

Labels: Tularosa Basin