Kristi Mountain Sports
Since 1969 Kristi Mountain Sports has been the San Luis Valley's premier location for all your biking, hiking, camping, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and sandboarding needs.
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Great Sand Dunes
Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
Don't forget to grab Great Sand Dunes memorabilia and gifts after leaving the park! At this Visitor's Center located at the park's entrance, you can find books, posters, apparel, local art, and more.
Read More >Blanca Peak
Standing tall as the fourth highest peak in Colorado, Blanca Peak is the signature summit of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and can be easily spotted towering against the Great Sand Dunes National Park from almost anywhere in the valley.
Read More >Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area
The Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area is a breathtakingly rugged and beautifully preserved area located immediately to the Northwest of Alamosa. Standing tall behind the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the region's convenient location makes it a top destination for climbers, backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for a remote and challenging experience in the mountains.
Read More >The Great Sand Dunes National Park
Against the backdrop of rugged 14,000' peaks in the Sangre de Cristo mountains—the 30 square mile sand dune field, with no designated trails—invites you on an adventure. The natural system of the Park ranges from great sand dunes to forests, from cottonwood groves to majestic mountain peaks and tundra.
Read More >Dark Sky Park, at the Great Sand Dunes National Park
Recognized as a Dark Sky Park in 2019, the Great Sand Dunes National Park has since become an increasingly popular destination for those searching for a unique yet inspiring outdoor experience. After a day of sandboarding, hiking, and swimming in Medano Creek, visiting the park after dark is really an entirely new journey. It’s no secret that National Parks hosts some of the darkest skies in the country. In some areas of the Great Sand Dunes National Park, it's possible to see up to 15,000 stars throughout the night. By contrast, those stargazing near cities will likely see fewer than 500 stars at night. After the sun sets, the Great Sand Dunes National Park transitions into the Dark Sky Park, an experience illuminated by the moon, solar system, and meteorites.
Read More >Medano Creek
Medano Creek is often referred to as Colorado’s Natural beach, as it forms at the foot of the Great Sand Dunes (within the park) and creates an incredibly fun venue for visitors to splash around, picnic, and sometimes even float down in rafts. Since the river is fed by the surrounding mountain's snowpack, the best time to enjoy the river is typically spring and early summer.
Read More >Medano Pass Primitive Road – 4WD
Medano Pass Primitive Road is a 22-mile route between the Great Sand Dunes and Colorado State Highway 69. The road is only passable with 4WD vehicles with high clearance due to sections of deep sand, water (Medano Creek) and large rocks. Know before you go, and check with the National Forest Service for road conditions as lingering snowpack (among other variables) may affect the opening status of this route into the spring season.
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