Sand boarding is a relatively recent action sport similar to snowboarding, except practiced on sand dunes. It is growing in popularity in different parts of the world, including the US, Peru, Australia and the UAE, and we believe that with the increase of desertification and impacts of global warming on…
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Barefoot shoes offer the best compromise between natural movements, weight and protection of your feet. But when it comes to harsh desert environments and extreme weather conditions, you need to choose footwear that is both sturdy and breathable. If you want to enjoy the sensation of being barefoot on desert…
In a country famous for its imposing mountains, archaeological sites and rainforests, it is possible to come across another element that makes Peru an even more unique destination: its sand dunes, which are among the tallest in the world! Huacachina has become the Mecca of sandboarding, but there are plenty…
What makes California so great for sand sports is that you can practice sandboarding both on desert and beach locations within the state. There are plenty of opportunities for sandboarding the inland sand dunes of the Mojave Desert, but Southern California (SoCal) is where all the beach fun is. The…
The Lancelin Sand Dunes make for one of Australia’s hottest sandboarding destinations. There, you can glide down the tallest peaks in Western Australia, have fun sand duning with a four wheel, buggy or dirt bike, and hit the beach - all in the same day. For a complete sand adventure,…
Sandboarding as we know it gained popularity in the early 2000s and is today widely practiced in many locations worldwide, but the origins of this sport may date back thousands of years. Some claim that people in Ancient Egypt would use clay or wooden planks to slide down sand dunes…
If you ever dreamed of sandboarding down dunes as white as snow, go to New Mexico. The presence of white minerals and unique environmental conditions give the sand a spectacular bright color you will not find anywhere else - and makes a perfect spot for sand surfing. Sand Sledding at…
Texas occupies the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, the largest and most exciting desert in North America, spanning between the US and Mexico. The Monahans Sandhills State Park is home to a recreational dune field area where sandboarding, sand sledding and sand football are practiced. Sand Dunes in Texas…
Colorado is home to some of the tallest dunes in North America - appropriately called the Great Sand Dunes, located near the city of Duncan. It is not surprising that over the past couple of years Colorado has become one of the trendiest sandboarding destinations in the states. Sandboarding at…
Extreme sports have always been a result of adventurous people trying to challenge themselves and experiment with their surroundings in order to find new exciting and thrilling ways to have fun. Surfing on sand dunes, unsurprisingly, was born as a way for surfers in Brazil to spend time when the…
