Sidst opdateret i december 4, 2023
The landlocked state of Wyoming won’t strike you as a surfer’s paradise, men det er hjemsted for nogle ude af denne verden ørkenlandskaber og sandklitter, including some gode steder til sandboarding.
Selvom det ikke er særlig stejlt, det Killpecker dunes in the Red Desert north of Rock Springs makes for the largest dune field in North America, og er en af de eneste syv grupper af syngende sand du kan finde i verden.
Killpecker Sand Dunes – Rock Springs, Sweetwater County
Det Killpecker sandklitter ligger kun få miles nord for Rock Springs, i Wyoming’s Red Desert.
The dunes are located in a remote, arid area of the state, and they are known for their tall, steep slopes and challenging terrain.
Pladsen er enorm og har masser af pladser, der er åbne for både sandboarding og sanddyning (terrænkørsel), men sørg for at undgå bevoksede områder for ikke at forstyrre det lokale dyreliv.
Den bedste placering til sandboarding ved Killpecker Sand Dunes er Open Play Area Campground, hvor kun ikke-motoriserede fritidsaktiviteter er tilladt. Der kan du også dyrke vandreture og ridning.
PS. Medbring selv sandplade!
Sandbrædder til salg
 Slip Face Sandboards' Diamond Back Terrain Sandboard  | – 9 ahornfinerdæk i lag – Højtrykslaminatbund, højglans – Dakine justerbare fodstropper – Slip Face Sandboards fodpuder, der kan placeres i flere positioner – Svalehaledesign |
 Slip Face Sandboards' Kestrel Wing 127  | – 9 ahornfinerdæk i lag – Lavfriktionsbase – Dakine justerbare fodstropper – Slip Face Sandboards fodpuder, der kan placeres i flere positioner – Svalehaledesign |
Gennemse flere sandbrædder og sandslæder
Syngende klitter
Det Killpecker Sand Dunes er en af de få sjældne "syngende" eller "boomende" klitter i USA, a type of sand dune that makes a singing or humming noise when the sand is moved or shifted by wind or other forces.
This phenomenon is caused by the movement of sand particles rubbing against each other, which creates a vibrating sound that can be heard from a distance.
How to get there
There are different ways to access the Killpecker Sand Dunes, depending on where you are coming from and what kind of vehicle you have.
Here are some of the most common routes:
- From Rock Springs: Drive north on US-191 for about 11 miles, then turn left onto County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road. Follow this road for about 22 miles, passing by the Jim Bridger Power Plant and the Natural Corrals. Turn right onto the Sand Dunes access road and follow it for about one mile until you reach the Open Play Area Campground.
- From Green River: Drive north on WY-530 for about 28 miles, then turn right onto County Road 4-18. Follow this road for about 15 miles, then turn left onto County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road. Continue for about 7 miles, then turn right onto the Sand Dunes access road and follow it for about one mile until you reach the Open Play Area Campground.
- From Casper: Drive south on US-20/US-26 for about 116 miles, then turn left onto WY-220. Follow this road for about 85 miles, then turn right onto US-287. Continue for about 28 miles, then turn left onto WY-28. Follow this road for about 67 miles, then turn right onto US-191. Drive for about 10 miles, then turn right onto County Road 4-17/Tri-Territory Loop Road. Follow this road for about 22 miles, then turn right onto the Sand Dunes access road and follow it for about one mile until you reach the Open Play Area Campground.
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Læs også: Red Desert Travel Guide
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