White Sands Trip Sign Up
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Margreth Keiler suggested an overnight trip to White Sands National Monument; how about the weekend of Friday June 19 - Sunday June 21 (dates TBD - Tom suggested to do it in a 2-day trip though some people might want to make it 3-day). Please sign up here so we know who's going.
There is a Dunes Drive and also walks (marked trails) with spectacular scenery.
Also: If you have a car, please let us know. The more cars, the more people.
Note: Cars aren't "assigned", the seats are just so we know if we have enough space.
Transportation
Google maps estimates the 320 mile trip at about 5.5 hours.
Car 1: Daniel's Car: 4 seats
Car wait list
1 Steven Lade 2 Wendy Ham
Accommodations
Daniel Wuellner I have a two-person tent if we decide to camp (at the (rainy) moment I'm ambivalent about camping).
Steven Lade I also have a two-person tent (and a tarp, if a third person wants to bivvy). I'm keen to camp at the backcountry campsite, I think it would be awesome.
Activities
Steven Lade Be aware it is going to be hot. I looked at a forecast for the nearby town of Alamogordo. Daily maxima are around 38 degC (100 degF) and overnight minima still 20 degC (68 degF). I suggest those who want to walk (of whom I am one) do most of our walking early morning, or at night if we're allowed.